15 days in Alabama Itinerary

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Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), Drive to Mentone
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Mentone
— 1 day
Drive
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Huntsville
— 3 nights
Fly
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Dauphin Island
— 2 nights
Ferry to Fort Morgan, Drive to Orange Beach
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Orange Beach
— 4 nights
Drive
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Montgomery
— 3 nights
Drive
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Haleyville
— 1 night
Drive to Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field, Fly to Hamburg

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Mentone — 1 day

On the 1st (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sallie Howard Memorial Baptist Church and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Desoto Falls.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Mentone online trip builder.

Hamburg, Germany to Mentone is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Hamburg to Mentone due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Hamburg in April, with highs in Mentone at 25°C and lows at 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Huntsville.
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Huntsville — 3 nights

Rocket City

Step off the beaten path and head to Madison County Nature Trail-Green Mountain and Tigers For Tomorrow. Take a break from the city and head to Rainbow Mountain Trails and Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Explore Huntsville's surroundings by going to Joe Wheeler State Park (in Rogersville), Lake Guntersville (in Guntersville) and Walls of Jericho Alabama Trailhead (in Estillfork). There's more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms and look and learn at U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Huntsville trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Mentone to Huntsville by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Mentone in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in Huntsville, with lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Dauphin Island.
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Dauphin Island — 2 nights

On the 5th (Wed), see what you can catch with a fishing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tee off at Isle Dauphine Golf Club, appreciate the extensive heritage of Bellingrath Gardens and Home, then steep yourself in history at Fort Gaines, and finally identify plant and animal life at Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary.

To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Dauphin Island trip itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Huntsville to Dauphin Island in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and ferry. In April, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Orange Beach.
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Orange Beach — 4 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Alligator Alley and Orange Beach Waterfront Park. Get outdoors at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Gulf State Park. Step out of Orange Beach to go to Fairhope and see Weeks Bay Reserve, which is approximately 38 minutes away. There's much more to do: trek along Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, tour the pleasant surroundings at Alabama Point East, grab your bike and head to Fort Morgan Road Trail, and see the interesting displays at Foley Railroad Museum.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Orange Beach trip planning site.

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Dauphin Island to Orange Beach takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi. April in Orange Beach sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car to Montgomery.
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Montgomery — 3 nights

Step out of the city life by going to Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site and Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Alabama Safari Park and Jackson Lake Island. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Montgomery: John Emerald Distilling Company (in Opelika) and Chewacla State Park (in Auburn).

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Montgomery trip tool.

Getting from Orange Beach to Montgomery by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or fly. In April, daily temperatures in Montgomery can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Haleyville.
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Haleyville — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): take a peaceful walk through William Bankhead National Forest, identify plant and animal life at Natural Bridge Park, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Dismals Canyon.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Haleyville tour itinerary builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Montgomery to Haleyville. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Montgomery in April, with highs in Haleyville at 26°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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Alabama travel guide

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Heart of Dixie
Known as a focal point of the civil rights struggle in the 1960s, Alabama features diverse landscapes that include tall mountains, rolling hills, and gentle plains. Though still largely undiscovered by foreign visitors, Alabama offers tourists a chance to discover the distinct culture of the Deep South. In addition to well-preserved examples of antebellum architecture, this area also boasts an outstanding local cuisine, famous for traditional barbecue recipes passed down from generation to generation. Looking for outdoorsy things to do? Nature lovers on holiday can explore the state's beaches, rugged canyons, and lush river valleys.
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