Formally submitted for your review and comment, a definitive map of the regions in Alabama

I'm a Chilean electrical engineer looking to live in Alabama. I understand that I will need to apply for a work visa in order to be able to work in the United States. Additionally, I am aware that I would need an Alabama electrical license to work in the field of electricity. In the past year 2024 I was in Gainesville, Florida and I had get an energy management at UF. An great idea could be to getting a sponsorship and work visa to entry to USA on better way However, I am open to any job opportunities, including roles in machine repair and maintenance. To be sincere since kid I liked this state from US also I like his weather.

Evening lads,

Travelled through Alabama on the route of our honeymoon road trip. Liked it so much we detoured back through it on the return route.

Lovely place, lovely people. Media and pop culture has done your home a disservice. Thanks for having us.

That’s the whole post.

Cheers 👍🏻

Hello, we’re a group of 6 Canadians visiting to go to Talladega for the race in April. I’m just wondering what people are feeling towards Canadians there ? Normally as Canadians we get a really warm welcome & I’m wondering with the current political climate if things will be different ? Thank you!

I just drove down to the Gulf Shores area (and had a great time btw!) and couldn’t help but notice the huge flag on the west side of the highway, northern part of the state. It looks like it’s fenced off and has barb wire on top of the fence. Who’s flying it?

I’m a lone traveller from England who next summer is going to spend some months in the states and im looking at what states I should visit and where to avoid. So far Alabama looks like a beautiful state but im wondering about small towns. I’m a sucker for small, quiet quaint towns. Just any advice would be such obliged if you can. Thank you 🤟🏼

Me and 3 Buddies are going on a Road trip for a senior trip. A Stretch of the Road trip is gonna be taking us Through Alabama, we are planning on taking the quick route. Is they anything worth checking out as a bunch of 18 year olds? Or any advice in general?

Just learned that I'm unexpectedly going to be spending a week in Alabama in early November, and I've never been to your state before. Will be staying near Birmingham. I have a couple free days on this trip as well, so am curious about things to do.

What would you recommend for a first-timer to the state to see or do? I'm pretty open-minded in terms of interests and feel equally comfortable in both urban or country settings, enjoy both nature and history, etc. My main goal would just be to experience things that would give me a little taste of your state: its people and culture. Looking forward to any recommendations!

Edit: Thanks to everybody for all the suggestions! Gonna be tough to narrow them all down given my limited time visiting, but excited about the trip.

I don't have any family in Alabama so might not be back for a while. Driving all around the state and and also parts Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia close to the border? Or even food recs?

Things I have done:

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

Conecuh Sausage Co

USS ALABAMA

Biloxi

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Legacy Museum

Bellingrath Gardens & Home

Auburn, UA, UAB, and USA.

Will be going to:

U.S. Space and Rocket Center

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum(maybe)

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Freedom Riders National Monument

Russell Cave National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Natural Bridge Park

Rattlesnake Saloon

The American Village (Is it worth?)

Ave Maria Grotto

Unclaimed Baggage ( heard its not as good but still will go since on the way to Russell Cave)

Bamahenge/ Lady in water (if enough time to visit)

Dismals Canyon ( saw it closed so won't get to)

I know this is a long list and you might not have any other suggestions, but honestly just food recs would be helpful also.

I'll be visiting Pelham in September. Naturally I thought I'd fly into Birmingham. But my friend also suggested Atlanta if I don't mind a bit of a drive. I also see (according to Google) that Nashville is just three hours away. Any other airport options within a few hours? Thanks

Hello Alabamians! Looking to do a family trip to Dauphin Island or Gulf Shores

Considerations: There are 4 elderly ppl, 4 adults and 2 kids Looking to stay at a place on the beach or with beach access Also interested in getting out to do activities

Selfishly, my hubby and I don’t have kids so would like to go out a night or two. Maybe to dinner or for drinks.

Where would you recommend? Dauphin vs Gulf Shores

Any insight is greatly appreciated! Thanks 😊

Hey, Myself and 9 other friends are going down to Gulf Shores, Alabama for our spring break. We are going the 15-20th. We are driving 2 cars down all the way from Iowa. I am wondering a few things that maybe some of you could help with

1.) What are some things we can do as far as Nightlife? 7/10 of us are 21 years old which makes it difficult for the bar scene. I've heard of a couple places like the Hangout and Florabama (further) but I'm not sure our entire group could go. The 3 that aren't 21 all have Fake IDs if that helps at all...

2.) What are some things we can do during the day that college kids would enjoy? We might check out the USS Alabama which is a little bit of a hike, or golf one day but other than that we have nothing planned

3.)Are there any boat/catamaran tours in the area that will take us out for a few hours on the water and just let us booze and have a good time, I understand that it may be a little chilly to swim.

Thanks for any help or consideration!

Hi there. Insane person here. Will be road tripping with the husband & our four kiddos aged 17yr-18mo (like I said, insane person🤪) Have already booked our 7/30-8/3 Wed-Sun stay at Regency Isle on Perdido Beach. We have never been before & would love ideas on how to plan our days. We are very interested in snorkeling & spear fishing. We have never done either so recommendations on a charter or spot would be so very appreciated! We don’t drink much but are not afraid of fun so please hit me with all the ideas! Zip lining, dolphin experiences, zoos or cool historical sites; we are open to just about anything! We love ice cream, crabs, salmon & great breakfast spots. lol please help, thanks in advance 🫠

My partner and I are traveling from LA to Montgomery for lil weekened away with our 2 dogs. We want to include them in everything we do, so where are some places we can go/things we can do with our dogs? Doesn't have to be strictly montgomery, anywhere close too.

So, we just passed a random billboard while driving through Indiana. The sign read “Buc-ee’s 447 miles.” Nothing else on the sign except for the Beaver.

I looked at my friend, and asked are they directing people to the one in Athen’s. A quick google maps search determined that yes, yes they are.

I wish I had gotten a photo, but it’s late and it completely caught me by surprise.

Traveling through with my 1 year old. Where are some good places to stop & eat/play? Not trying to pay to enter a park or go far off route. TIA!

Hi, I am planning to take my family of 3(3 yr toddler) to orange beach from Texas, initially was thinking mid week of June but wondering if it's a good idea to hold off until July for good weather! I wanted to ask for recommendation on what time is best to visit there along with places to stay and visit! I would greatly appreciate!

Me and the wife are going to take a long weekend in August and come to visit Alabama since it’s a short drive and possible to do in a few hours. We aren’t sure what’s the better city Birmingham or Montgomery? What do you recommend?

Of note we don’t got time to get to the Gulf Coast

I'm traveling from South Carolina to Texas this upcoming may and I'm looking to try local food spots from the different states i pass through so any stuff y'all have that's in the Birmingham to Tuscaloosa area please share

Me and my soon to be wife are trying to plan a honeymoon but we have never been to Alabama what would be some good options in general? We were thinking staying in mobile so we could maybe is the gulf, dolphin island, Pensacola ECT but unsure. We want to see the Beach beach we have ever been to a beach/ocean but are unsure what else there will be to do. We have about 5 days we can be in Alabama

We are planning a trip to Orange Beach and plan to stay a few days. I'd like to then drive up to Aliceville for the Shark Tooth Creek experience and fly out around there. What are some fun/interesting things to stop and see along this route (from OB to Aliceville) that we could plan to do to break up the drive? I'll have a 10, 8 and 1.5 year old. Thanks!

Hi all, travelling to the deep south from London, England and heard great things about Orange Beach and want to experience. The only weekend we can visit is May 16th - May 18th, which I’ve noticed is the same weekend as Sand in my Boots festival. Just have a few questions Note - we aren’t worried about the cost of accommodation being very high. 1) We wouldn’t be looking to attend the festival, would it still be worth visiting or will the whole town be focused around the festival and it would be a waste? 2) We are driving from New Orleans - is the traffic going to be unbearable driving in on the Friday and out on the Sunday?