Southern Alabama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Horse drawn carriage on plantation
Horse drawn carriage on plantation
Mobile, Alabama, USA downtown skyline
Nature at it's very finest! 
All my life I said that I would live in the woods, far from a town or neighbors. I have a house on 30 acres of land, seven miles from a two red light town. My neighbors are few. I know them well, but we rarely interrupt the solitude of  each other. I'm living my dream! God loves me. I shot this photo last spring, it's what I see no matter what direction I look to every morning of my life! #MyBackyard #trees #forest #woods #blue #sky #landscape #nature #foliage #colors #pines #oaks #sweetgums #maples #sunlight #natural #country #outdoors #Alabama #America
Visitor's to West Alabama, should definitely take some backroads just for fun!  
I've been passing by this thing for years, telling myself that I needed to get a shot. I finally stopped last month, but I didn't like any of my shots, so yesterday I took a few more. It's a John Deere, but I don't know the model or the year. Do you?
 #antique #tractor #decay #backroads #outdoors #country #Alabama

Where to stay in Southern Alabama

Turtle warning.

Gulf Highlands

While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Gulf Highlands
Mobile, Alabama, USA downtown skyline.

Mobile Central Business District

While visiting Mobile Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Saenger Theatre Mobile.

Mobile Central Business District
The beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama

Surf Side Shores

When in Surf Side Shores, you can plan a visit to Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Surf Side Shores
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Morgantown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morgantown and surrounding area, you can visit Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
old wooden pier at sunset

The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

The Wharf
Nature trails in Orange Beach Alabama Gulf State Park

Cabana Beach

Cabana Beach might not have many top sights, but Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cabana Beach
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
The price is NZ$113 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$113
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,569 reviews)
The staff was great! Location is amazing! So close to many great restaurants and other entertainment!Was so cold that weekend but really enjoyed the stay at the beachside resort!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley

2.5 out of 5
2970 Koniar Wy Foley AL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Foley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Park at OWA and The Wharf are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (359 reviews)
We were in town for a volleyball tournament and had several members of our team staying at this location. Not only were the rooms really clean, but the staff went above and beyond for our Team and our schedules. Including starting breakfast an hour earlier so our players would have time to eat and ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
112 West Beach Boulevard Gulf Shores AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$286 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$286
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews)
Very nice, clean hotel. My suite was spacious with a wonderful view, I enjoyed my stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only cons I have are the beds and pillows were very uncomfortable and I wish the parking options were better. Also, housekeeping did not come in and clean like I thought they ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Dothan

stayAPT Suites Dothan

2.5 out of 5
259 Hospitality Ln Dothan AL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dothan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
Excellent hotel! Spacious and very functional.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

stayAPT Suites Dothan
On The Beach. Perfect for offseason beach lovers! weekly/ monthly rates Nov.-Feb

On The Beach. Perfect for offseason beach lovers! weekly/ monthly rates Nov.-Feb

Gulf Shores AL
Stay at this beach condo in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (300 reviews)
The unit was very nice and kitchen was well stocked. Just a few steps to the beach. It was very quiet. The host was very responsive. We enjoyed it very much and look forward to returning.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

On The Beach. Perfect for offseason beach lovers! weekly/ monthly rates Nov.-Feb
Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Dauphin Island AL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West End Beach and Dauphin ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
The location was wonderful. The kitchen pots and pans need to be replaced the handles are falling off and we couldn’t tighten them, the baking sheets were all rusted, the shelves in the refrigerator were all broken and if you put something on the door shelf whenever you opened the refrigerator door ...

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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