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1. Dauphin Island

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2. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

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3. Fairhope

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4. Florence

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5. Gadsden, Alabama

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6. Gulf Shores

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7. Mobile

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8. Auburn

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9. Cheaha State Park

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10. Decatur

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11. Dothan

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12. Foley

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13. Gulf State Park

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14. Guntersville, Alabama

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15. Hoover

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16. Huntsville

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17. Monte Sano State Park

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18. Montgomery, Alabama

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19. Selma

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20. Talladega

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21. Tuscaloosa

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22. Orange Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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23. Birmingham, Alabama

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Offering a warm Southern welcome, Alabama has more than its fair share of delightful places to visit. If you are looking for a beach holiday, you can head due south to Gulf Shores, Mobile and Orange Beach where 32 miles of soft white sand and warm azure waters await you. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from over 20 state parks offering camping, fishing, RV parks, boating, caving, hiking and biking. Alabama is home to beautiful waterfalls, wineries, and unique flea markets.

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