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Travel
to Alabama
 Alabama is the 30th largest state in the United States with 52,423
sq. mi. of total area. 3.19% of that is water, making Alabama 23rd in the
amount of surface water, also giving it the second largest inland waterway
system in the United States. National Parks include: Horseshoe Bend National
Military Park in Daviston; Little River Canyon National Preserve in Fort Payne;
Russell Cave National Monument in Bridgeport; Tuskegee Airmen National Historic
Site in Tuskegee; and Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site near
Tuskegee.
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Alabama Hotels in...
Birmingham
Birmingham likes to refer to itself as the
Magic City. To add a touch of magic to your travel plans, get ready to
experience this truly southern city. Birmingham welcomes its visitors with an
array of things to do and see. Regardless of the season, and all of them are
mild, there are activities, attractions, sports, entertainment and dining for
even the most seasoned traveler. Located 140 miles west of Atlanta, in the
foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham holds the honor of being
Alabama’s largest city. Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens is
Birmingham's only antebellum mansion (the city was founded after the Civil
War). Birmingham's McWane Center focuses on science, technology and the
environment. Visitors can interact with the many hands-on exhibits and see a
movie in the IMAX theater. The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame honors jazz greats who
have ties to the state and tells the story of jazz from its beginning to the
present.
Montgomery
Located on the Alabama River in the center
of the state, Montgomery is a thriving city with an impressive amount of
history and distinctly southern style of living. The city is filled with
culture and history, but the passage of time is gracefully slow and easy, in
the southern style. Montgomery is a cosmopolitan city. From its famous
Shakespeare festival to its symphony orchestra to the F. Scott Fitzgerald
Museum, there are activities of substance that are culturally significant. The
highlight of the year in Montgomery is Jubilee CityFest which takes place
during Memorial Day Weekend. CityFest appeals to a diverse crowd by offering
the best of just about every genre of music including pop, country,
alternative, zydeco, blues, jazz, folk, gospel, oldies and classic rock. Other
Jubilee CityFest attractions include KidsFest, ArtFest, Symphony Pops Concert,
Jubilee Run, "Thunder Over The River" fireworks and a Sunrise Celebration
Service. It is easy to see why Montgomery is such a popular vacation
destination at any time of year!
See Also Hotels in...
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Amusement Parks in Alabama
The 70-acre
Alabama
Adventure (formerly VisionLand) Theme Park in Birmingham has thrill rides,
a water park, a children's area and an amphitheater. Its featured rides are the
"Rampage," one of the nation's fastest and largest wooden roller coasters,
"Zoomerang," a steel "boomerang" coaster, and "Space Shot," a 185-foot
launching tower.
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Latest News from Alabama
Alabama edges Ole Miss in double overtime
02/05/2012
TUSCALOOSA | There were times Saturday night when the University of Alabama basketball team couldn't find the basket. There were times when it couldn't corral a loose ball rolling along the floor. There were times when the Crimson Tide couldn't get out of its own way. But when it had to find something good, Andrew Steele found it. Steele, not the Crimson Tide's usual end-game offensive option ...
Slumping Alabama trying to salvage NCAA spot
02/04/2012
Alabama has created a new set of obstacles for itself as it tries to reach the NCAA tournament. A recent four-game losing streak and an ill-timed slump for star Tony Mitchell have left a Crimson Tide team once ranked as high as No. 11 needing a strong finish to end a six-year NCAA drought. But the Tide (14-7, 3-4 Southeastern Conference) still has nonconference wins over Wichita State, Purdue,...
Alabama claims 69-67, 2OT win over Ole Miss
02/05/2012
Andrew Steele hit a jump shot and 1 of 2 free throws in the final 31 seconds of the second overtime, lifting Alabama to a 69-67 victory over Mississippi on Saturday night. Steele picked up a loose ball just before the shot clock ran out and drilled a long jumper for the Crimson Tide (15-7, 4-4 Southeastern Conference), which has won two straight after a four-game losing streak.
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