From beautiful beaches to majestic mountains, and gorgeous lakes to magnificent waterfalls, Alabama is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United States.
If you love coming across breathtaking scenery, be sure to check out these 10 towns in Alabama:
- Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
facebook/Alabama Gulf Coast When it comes to beautiful scenery, it’s hard to compete with Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches. The gorgeous white-sand beaches keep families coming back year after year.
- Mentone
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wikimedia commons Mentone is a small charming town in DeKalb County. DeSoto Falls, a beautiful 104-foot waterfall, and the Little River Canyon National Preserve are two of the most scenic spots in Mentone.
- Delta
wikimedia commons To experience Alabama’s most scenic view, visiting the town of Delta is a must. Delta is home to Cheaha State Park, which encompasses Mt. Cheaha, Alabama’s highest point.
- Gadsden
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wikipedia Gadsden is located on the Coosa River (pictured above,) nearly 60 miles northeast of Birmingham. It’s also home to Noccalula Falls, (also pictured above.)
- Birmingham
flickr/Melinda Shelton There are many scenic spots in Birmingham, but there’s something incredibly beautiful about Birmingham Botanical Gardens. With 67.5 acres of unique gardens, outdoor sculptures and serene paths, it’s not surprising more than 350,000 people visit yearly.
- Huntsville
flickr/Richard Bitting Located in downtown Huntsville is Big Spring Park. Big Spring Park is one of the most beautiful areas in Huntsville.
- Double Springs
facebook/Sipsey Wilderness The Sipsey Wilderness is one of the most popular hiking and backpacking areas in Alabama. It features beautiful waterfalls, forested canyons and numerous sandstone formations.
- Guntersville
Alapark.com The most beautiful area in Guntersville is, without a doubt, Lake Guntersville, Alabama’s largest lake.
- Mobile
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flickr/faungg’s photos Mobile is Alabama’s only saltwater port, and it’s also home to quite a few scenic spots. Two of these scenic spots include Oak Alley and Japanese Garden, both pictured above.
- Phil Campbell
facebook/Dismals Canyon/Gary Stephens Dismals Canyon is a breathtaking oasis located in northwest Alabama. The rich diversity of plant life and beautiful waterfalls is what makes this canyon one of the most beautiful in the state.
What are some of your favorite scenic spots in Alabama?
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When it comes to beautiful scenery, it’s hard to compete with Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches. The gorgeous white-sand beaches keep families coming back year after year.
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Mentone is a small charming town in DeKalb County. DeSoto Falls, a beautiful 104-foot waterfall, and the Little River Canyon National Preserve are two of the most scenic spots in Mentone.
To experience Alabama’s most scenic view, visiting the town of Delta is a must. Delta is home to Cheaha State Park, which encompasses Mt. Cheaha, Alabama’s highest point.
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Gadsden is located on the Coosa River (pictured above,) nearly 60 miles northeast of Birmingham. It’s also home to Noccalula Falls, (also pictured above.)
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There are many scenic spots in Birmingham, but there’s something incredibly beautiful about Birmingham Botanical Gardens. With 67.5 acres of unique gardens, outdoor sculptures and serene paths, it’s not surprising more than 350,000 people visit yearly.
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Located in downtown Huntsville is Big Spring Park. Big Spring Park is one of the most beautiful areas in Huntsville.
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The Sipsey Wilderness is one of the most popular hiking and backpacking areas in Alabama. It features beautiful waterfalls, forested canyons and numerous sandstone formations.
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The most beautiful area in Guntersville is, without a doubt, Lake Guntersville, Alabama’s largest lake.
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Mobile is Alabama’s only saltwater port, and it’s also home to quite a few scenic spots. Two of these scenic spots include Oak Alley and Japanese Garden, both pictured above.
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Dismals Canyon is a breathtaking oasis located in northwest Alabama. The rich diversity of plant life and beautiful waterfalls is what makes this canyon one of the most beautiful in the state.
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