30 days in Alabama Itinerary

Birmingham may be one of America's most controversial cities.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Kelly Ingram Park and Rickwood Field Park. Museum-lovers will appreciate Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Anniston Museum of Natural History. Venture out of the city with trips to Moundville Archaeological Park (in Moundville), Tuscaloosa (The Makers Market, Paul W. Bryant Museum, &more) and Berman Museum (in Anniston). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, appreciate the extensive heritage of Civil Rights District, tee off at Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf, and examine the collection at Negro Southern League Museum.

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New York City to Birmingham is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Birmingham. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from New York City in June: highs in Birmingham hover around 88°F, while lows dip to 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Huntsville.

The three historical districts of Huntsville are tucked amid the lush greenery of nearly 60 parks within the city limits.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Desoto Falls and Burritt on the Mountain. Escape the urban bustle at Madison County Nature Trail-Green Mountain and Marthas Falls. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Huntsville: Sallie Howard Memorial Baptist Church (in Mentone), Jules J. Berta Vineyards & Pizza (in Albertville) and Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (in Decatur). The adventure continues: get a taste of the local shopping with Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, look for all kinds of wild species at Tigers For Tomorrow, look and learn at U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and explore the world behind art at Huntsville Museum of Art.

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You can drive from Birmingham to Huntsville in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Huntsville are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Tuscumbia.

Tuscumbia is a city in and the county seat of Colbert County, Alabama, United States. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Ivy Green and Coon Dog Memorial Cemetery. Explore hidden gems such as Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Get out of town with these interesting Tuscumbia side-trips: Joe Wheeler State Park (in Rogersville) and Natural Bridge Park (in Natural Bridge). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Helen Keller Birthplace, examine the collection at W. C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library, walk around Spring Park, and steep yourself in history at Fame Recording Studios.

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You can drive from Huntsville to Tuscumbia in 1.5 hours. June in Tuscumbia sees daily highs of 90°F and lows of 68°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Montgomery.

Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama and is the county seat of Montgomery County. Get a sense of the local culture at Legacy Museum and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Step off the beaten path and head to Alabama Department of Archives and History and Freedom Rides Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (in Tuskegee Institute), Selma (Selma Interpretive Center & Edmund Pettus Bridge) and John Emerald Distilling Company (in Opelika). And it doesn't end there: pause for some photo ops at Hank Williams Memorial - Oakwood Annex Cemetery, identify plant and animal life at Alabama Safari Park, take an in-depth tour of Hank Williams Museum, and make a trip to Jackson Lake Island.

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You can drive from Tuscumbia to Montgomery in 3.5 hours. June in Montgomery sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can drive to Mobile.

Explore hidden gems such as GulfQuest - National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico and Richards DAR House Museum. Get in touch with nature at Mobile Bay and Magnolia Grove Golf Course. Get out of town with these interesting Mobile side-trips: Lakewood Golf Club (in Point Clear), Fairhope (Fairhope Brewing Company & Fairhope Museum) and Old Monroe County Courthouse and Heritage Museum (in Monroeville).

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Getting from Montgomery to Mobile by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In June, daytime highs in Mobile are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to drive to Dauphin Island.

Dauphin Island is a town in Mobile County, Alabama, United States, on a barrier island of the same name (split by the Katrina Cut), at the Gulf of Mexico. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): cast your line with a fishing tour, tee off at Isle Dauphine Golf Club, and then engage your brain at Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Dauphin Island Public Beach and then look for all kinds of wild species at Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary.

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You can drive from Mobile to Dauphin Island in an hour. In June in Dauphin Island, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can travel to Orange Beach.

Orange Beach exists solely as a tourist beach town, with a permanent population of less than 6,000.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Fort Morgan Historic Site and Foley Railroad Museum. We've included these beaches for you: Alabama Point East and Orange Beach Waterfront Park. There's still lots to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, examine the collection at Indian & Sea Museum, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and stroll through Gulf State Park.

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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. June in Orange Beach sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 71°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.