60 days in Alabama Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Orange Beach side-trips: Fort Morgan Historic Site (in Fort Morgan) and Alligator Alley (in Summerdale). The adventure continues: get outside with Outdoor Activities, trek along Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead, find something for the whole family at Adventure Island, and kick back and relax at Gulf State Park.

To see reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Orange Beach vacation planner.

Greenville to Orange Beach is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In April, daytime highs in Orange Beach are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Dauphin Island.

On the 6th (Sat), browse the exhibits of Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, then steep yourself in history at Fort Gaines, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Here are some ideas for day two: cast your line with a fishing tour, get to know the fascinating history of Bellingrath Gardens and Home, and then play a few rounds at Isle Dauphine Golf Club.

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Do a combination of car and ferry from Orange Beach to Dauphin Island in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. May in Dauphin Island sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 61°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Mobile.

Get out of town with these interesting Mobile side-trips: Fairhope Municipal Pier (in Fairhope), Confederate Rest Cemetery (in Point Clear) and Old Monroe County Courthouse and Heritage Museum (in Monroeville).

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Mobile day trip website.

Getting from Dauphin Island to Mobile by car takes about an hour. In May, daytime highs in Mobile are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Auburn.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Chewacla State Park, admire the majestic nature at Wind Creek State Park, and then trek along Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Auburn trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from Mobile to Auburn in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Mobile in May, Auburn is little chillier at night with lows of 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Montgomery.

Explore Montgomery's surroundings by going to Peach Park (in Clanton), Selma (Brown Chapel AME Church, Edmund Pettus Bridge, &more) and Shorter Mansion (in Eufaula).

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Montgomery road trip website.

You can drive from Auburn to Montgomery in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In May in Montgomery, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 61°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Birmingham.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Birmingham: Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament (in Hanceville), Swann Covered Bridge (in Cleveland) and Oneonta (Palisades Park & Easley Covered Bridge). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, contemplate the long history of Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, and take an in-depth tour of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Birmingham trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by car from Montgomery to Birmingham takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Birmingham, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Florence.

Florence is known for historic sites, parks, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House, walk around River Heritage Park, see the interesting displays at W. C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library, and get engrossed in the history at Helen Keller Birthplace.

To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Florence trip itinerary planning site.

Getting from Birmingham to Florence by car takes about 2 hours. June in Florence sees daily highs of 90°F and lows of 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Huntsville.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Huntsville: SNAP Playground (in Hartselle), Cathedral Caverns State Park (in Woodville) and Guntersville (John Maner's Pro Fishing Guide Service, Gunter's Landing Golf Course, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get curious at U.S. Space and Rocket Center, look for all kinds of wild species at Monte Sano Nature Preserve, contemplate the long history of Historic Mooresville, and ponder the design of Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Huntsville trip builder tool.

Drive from Florence to Huntsville in 1.5 hours. June in Huntsville sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to drive to Fort Payne.

Get out of town with these interesting Fort Payne side-trips: Chief Ladiga Trail (in Piedmont), Lake Guntersville (in Guntersville) and Unclaimed Baggage (in Scottsboro).

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Fort Payne attractions planner.

You can drive from Huntsville to Fort Payne in 1.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Fort Payne can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.