Alabama
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Alabama Essentials
Alabama’s landscape preserves the history of the American South, from the Mississippian culture at Moundville Archaeological Site to the state's role in the 20th-century space race at the Redstone Test Stand. In Montgomery and Birmingham, sites like the 16th Street Baptist Church and the Civil Rights Memorial Center document the struggle for equality. Coastal history is represented by the masonry fortifications of Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines, while Mobile Bay hosts the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship and the 65-acre Bellingrath Gardens.
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Historic Churches of Alabama
Alabama’s religious landmarks encompass diverse architectural styles and significant historic milestones. This list features pivotal Civil Rights sites like Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist and Montgomery’s Dexter Avenue King Memorial, alongside the Greek Revival Government Street Presbyterian in Mobile. It also includes the Romanesque-inspired Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and historic 19th-century cemeteries, documenting the state's spiritual heritage from the early 1800s through the mid-20th century.
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Nature & Scenic Parks
Alabama’s diverse landscapes range from the 90-foot drop of Noccalula Falls to the massive cave formations at Cathedral Caverns State Park. This collection features the Mississippian culture archaeological site at Moundville and the Civil War-era structures of Tannehill Ironworks. Coastal highlights include the historic Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island and the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. For botanical enthusiasts, the list includes the 65-acre Bellingrath Gardens on the Fowl River and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens at the foot of Red Mountain.
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Alabama — Map
Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: April, October
Practical information
- Currency
- US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
- Electricity
- 120 V · 60 HzType A / Type B
- Languages
- English
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +1
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