7 days in Alabama Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then kick back and relax at Gulf State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Fort Morgan Historic Site, then get to know the resident critters at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, and then take in the waterfront activity at The Wharf.

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Greenville to Gulf Shores is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, subway, and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Greenville to Gulf Shores is minus 1 hour. In April in Gulf Shores, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Mobile.

On the 3rd (Mon), take an in-depth tour of History Museum of Mobile, take a tour of USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, then take an in-depth tour of Mobile Police History Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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Getting from Gulf Shores to Mobile by car takes about 1.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Mobile can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Montgomery.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): contemplate the long history of First White House of the Confederacy, then steep yourself in history at Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home, then contemplate the long history of Civil Rights Memorial Center, and finally don't miss a visit to Jackson Lake Island. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Legacy Museum, take an in-depth tour of Rosa Parks Museum, then pause for some photo ops at National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and finally pause for some photo ops at Hank Williams Statue.

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Traveling by car from Mobile to Montgomery takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. April in Montgomery sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 55°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Birmingham.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, then join the crowd at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Rotary Trail, and finally take some stellar pictures from Vulcan Park and Museum.

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You can drive from Montgomery to Birmingham in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in April, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Huntsville.

On the 7th (Fri), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then admire the natural beauty at Huntsville Botanical Garden, and then look and learn at U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

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You can drive from Birmingham to Huntsville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Huntsville, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.