These 10 Iconic Attractions In Alabama Are An Absolute Must-Visit
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Jennifer Young
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Alabama is home to a variety of attractions. In fact, many of these attractions have been around for such a long time that they’re truly iconic. Listed below are 10 of Alabama’s most iconic attractions. How many have you visited?
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is Alabama's top paid tourist attraction, and it's sometimes billed as "Earth's largest space museum." This iconic attraction is also home to Space Camp.
(1 Tranquility Base)
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Alabama's Gulf Coast beaches are some of the finest beaches in the world. The beautiful white sand a turquoise-clear water attracts visitors from near and far. Today, Alabama's gorgeous Gulf Coast remains one of the state's top tourist destinations.
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Mooresville, which was incorporated in 1818, is one of Alabama's most charming small towns. It's also home to the state's oldest continuously operational post office. The most unique thing about Mooresville is that the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Alabama's Little River Canyon National Preserve, which is located atop Lookout Mountain, is one of the South's most beautiful places. It's well known for its variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and more.
(4322 Little River Trail NE)
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House, which was built in 1939, is the only structure in Alabama designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It’s also the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in the Southeast that’s open to the general public. (601 Riverview Dr)
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Fort Morgan is a historic battle site that's located on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Its construction began in 1819, and it played a major role in "The Battle of Mobile Bay" during the Civil War. Today, Fort Morgan is one of Alabama's top tourist attractions. It's also believed to be haunted.
(110 AL-180)
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Ave Maria Grotto, which is best known as "Jerusalem in Miniature," is a four-acre garden park that features 125 miniature reproductions of historic buildings and religious shrines. This unique attraction took nearly 50 years to complete, and it's truly one of the most beautiful places in Alabama. (1600 St. Bernard Drive SE)
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The USS Alabama (BB-60) served during WWII and is currently operated as a museum at Mobile Bay. This historic battleship is one of Alabama's top historic landmarks.
(2703 Battleship Pkwy)
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The Edmund Pettus Bridge, which was built in 1940, is one of Alabama's most recognizable landmarks. This historic bridge was the site of Bloody Sunday on March 7, 1965, and on March 11, 2013, it became a National Historic Landmark. People from all over the Southeast travel to Selma to see the Edmund Pettus Bridge up close.
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The Bright Star Restaurant opened in 1907, which makes it Alabama's oldest restaurant. This historic restaurant specializes in Greek-style steak and seafood, and there's something on the menu for everyone. (304 19th St N)
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Have you ever visited any of these iconic attractions? If so, share your experience(s) with us!
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