3 days in Alabama Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, then take in the waterfront activity at The Wharf, and then look for gifts at Pepper Palace. On your second day here, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then see the interesting displays at Indian & Sea Museum, and then immerse yourself in nature at Gulf State Park.

For photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Orange Beach road trip planner.

New York City to Orange Beach is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Orange Beach. Traveling from New York City in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Orange Beach: highs are around 75°F and lows about 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Birmingham.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): meet the residents at Birmingham Zoo, take some stellar pictures from Vulcan Park and Museum, then examine the collection at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, and finally make a trip to Alabama Veterans Memorial Park.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Birmingham trip maker site.

You can drive from Orange Beach to Birmingham in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Orange Beach in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Birmingham, with lows of 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.