18 days in Alabama Itinerary

Created using Klarna Trips Alabama sightseeing planner
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Mobile
— 3 nights
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Orange Beach
— 3 nights
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Montgomery
— 3 nights
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Birmingham
— 3 nights
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Gadsden
— 1 night
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Huntsville
— 4 nights
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Mobile — 3 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Mobile: Fairhope Municipal Pier (in Fairhope) and Dauphin Island (Fort Gaines & Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab).

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Mobile trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Mobile is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Mobile, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Amsterdam in September, plan for much hotter days in Mobile, with highs around 36°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can drive to Orange Beach.
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Orange Beach — 3 nights

Go for a jaunt from Orange Beach to Summerdale to see Alligator Alley about 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, take in panoramic vistas at Wharf Ferris Wheel, stop by Pepper Palace, and stroll through Gulf Shores Public Beach.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Orange Beach trip maker app.

Getting from Mobile to Orange Beach by car takes about 1.5 hours. September in Orange Beach sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Montgomery.
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Montgomery — 3 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Montgomery: Auburn (Toomer's Corner & Chewacla State Park) and John Emerald Distilling Company (in Opelika).

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Montgomery day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Orange Beach to Montgomery takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or fly. In September in Montgomery, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Birmingham.
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Birmingham — 3 nights

Magic City

Birmingham is known for museums, zoos & aquariums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the galleries of Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, stroll around Birmingham's Railroad Park, explore the world behind art at Birmingham Museum of Art, and examine the collection at Southern Museum of Flight.

To see ratings and tourist information, you can read our Birmingham tour builder.

You can drive from Montgomery to Birmingham in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Birmingham sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Gadsden.
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Gadsden — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): do a tasting at Wills Creek Vineyards, then stroll around Noccalula Falls Park & Campground, and then stroll around Coosa Landing Recreational Park.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Gadsden trip planner.

You can drive from Birmingham to Gadsden in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can drive to Huntsville.
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Huntsville — 4 nights

Rocket City

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Huntsville: Little River Canyon National Preserve (in Fort Payne) and Mentone (Desoto Falls & Sallie Howard Memorial Baptist Church). The adventure continues: see the sky in a new way at U.S. Space and Rocket Center, look for all kinds of wild species at Harmony Park Safari, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and take in nature's colorful creations at Huntsville Botanical Garden.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Huntsville trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Gadsden to Huntsville in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Alabama travel guide

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Dolphin & Whale Watching · Military Museums · Historic Sites
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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