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| Alabama |
| Capital City |
| Montgomery |
| State Nickname |
| Yellowhammer State |
| Population |
| 4,599,030 |
| Location |
| South of Tennessee; west of Georgia; north of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico; east of Mississippi. |
| Area |
| 51,705 square miles |
| Time |
| Central Time Zone |
| Climate |
| Subtropical |
The Alabama Guide
is your comprehensive travel companion to the Southern state of Alabama. With terrain like the Appalachian Mountains, rolling hills, and coastal marshes and swamps, vacationers will find breathtaking scenery all over the state.
The culinary styles of Alabama are a combination of the historical and cultural influences of
the area. Cajun, French, African, Native American, and Spanish cooking styles all work
together to create foods that are both tasty and hearty. Stand-outs in Alabama cuisine
are fried pies, rattlesnake meat, and baked grits. More...
Planning your vacation requires more than just deciding that you want
to visit Alabama. Making
decisions about where and when
to go, what you'd like to do, and how you'd like to travel are all important
details that are best planned early. For tips on this and more,
check out our Planning
Your Trip guide, where you are sure to find everything you need to start your
vacation off on the right foot. More...
Literature:
In 1997, Monroeville was declared the "Literary Capital of Alabama" by the Alabama State Legislature. Once home to famed authors Harper Lee, Truman Capote, Mark Childress, and others, the town hosts a number of activities for lovers of literature. Walking tours, writing symposiums, and an annual production of To Kill A Mockingbird are just some of Monroeville's events. More... |
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