11 days in Alabama Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Huntsville Botanical Garden. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the majestic nature at Monte Sano State Park, take an in-depth tour of U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum, and then look and learn at U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

For photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Huntsville trip planner.

Manchester, UK to Huntsville is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Manchester to Huntsville due to the time zone difference. In October, Huntsville is somewhat warmer than Manchester - with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can go by car to Birmingham.

Change things up with these side-trips from Birmingham: Talladega (International Motorsports Hall of Fame & Talladega Superspeedway). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, admire the masterpieces at Birmingham Museum of Art, and admire the natural beauty at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Birmingham visit planning tool.

Traveling by car from Huntsville to Birmingham takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Birmingham are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Montgomery.

On the 10th (Tue), steep yourself in history at First White House of the Confederacy, then contemplate the long history of Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home, and then contemplate the long history of Civil Rights Memorial Center. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Legacy Museum, take an in-depth tour of Rosa Parks Museum, then appreciate the history behind National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and finally don't miss a visit to Jackson Lake Island.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Montgomery trip planning site.

Getting from Birmingham to Montgomery by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. October in Montgomery sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can go by car to Gulf Shores.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): examine the collection at Indian & Sea Museum, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then take in the waterfront at Gulf State Park Fishing Pier. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Pepper Palace, go for a stroll along the water at The Wharf, then admire the majestic nature at Gulf State Park, and finally appreciate the history behind Bamahenge.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Gulf Shores holiday planning tool.

Getting from Montgomery to Gulf Shores by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or fly. October in Gulf Shores sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Mobile.

On the 14th (Sat), examine the collection at Mobile Carnival Museum, brush up on your military savvy at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and finally take an in-depth tour of Mobile Police History Museum.

Before you visit Mobile, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Gulf Shores to Mobile in 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Mobile are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.