The northern part of Alabama is full of hills and forests, highlighted by the state's highest point at Cheaha State park and the state's deepest gorge at DeSoto State park. Camping, fishing, hiking, climbing and exploring top the list of activities to enjoy in this part of the state. Also in this part of the state is the US Space and Rocket Center located in Huntsville. Of course visitors can also spend time in the state capital of Birmingham and view the famous Vulcan statue.

Visitors can head south into the central plains and see all that is known as the Cradle of the Confederacy. The very first White House of the Confederacy was in Montgomery. Also during the 19th Century this area was home to many great cotton plantations that can still be toured today. The ruins of the first state capital are nearby

as well as tributes to Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver.

White-sand beaches and numerous waterways are the scene in southern Alabama. Mobile is home to one of the oldest Mardi Gras celebrations in the country and Gulf State Park offers miles of beaches and fine lodging. Bellingrath Gardens is just south of Mobile and is one of the most beautiful landscaped gardens in the country.

If you would like more information regarding travel in Alabama, visit the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel page of The Official State of Alabama website.

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