Lower Alabama, AL

Travel Guide
Mobile which includes heritage architecture, a house and a park
Alabama’s stunning coastline, fascinating civil rights history and a rich cultural legacy meet in one of the most appealing regions of the state.

Lower Alabama, also known as South Alabama, offers an enticing mixture of Deep South culture, atmospheric landscapes and family-friendly attractions. The region encompasses both the historic city of Montgomery and the golden, sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast. In between these two popular destinations are several scenic state parks. Visit the region to experience both informative historical sights and a sun-drenched coastline.

Learn about the state’s troubled history in destinations such as Montgomery, site of the famous bus boycott, and Selma, where Martin Luther King Jr led a march. Pause for a moment of reflection at the Civil Rights Memorial before exploring the adjoining museum that charts the course of the movement.

Discover stories of heroism in the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, which celebrates the achievements of a battalion of African-American pilots in World War II. Literature fans will enjoy exploring the historic center of Downtown Monroeville, the charming city that inspired Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.

The Deep South destination is famed for its country music. Listen to toe-tapping tunes and learn about one of the genre’s greats in Montgomery’s Hank Williams Museum.

Head to the far south of Alabama to visit the state’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Enjoy the high-speed thrills of watersports or spend a day on the beach near the city of Gulf Shores.

Farther west along the coast, the city of Mobile is packed with engaging attractions. At Battleship Memorial Park, step aboard decommissioned warships, including the mighty USS Alabama. Take your children to the Gulf Coast Exploreum, a science center with interactive exhibits for all ages.

Montgomery and Mobile both offer regional airports for quick access to Lower Alabama. This southernmost region in the state rarely experiences very cold weather. Put on light clothes for a trip to the coast in summer, when the days are hot and the ocean is warm. Summer also welcomes a wide array of music and food festivals to the shores of the Gulf, as well as Fourth of July celebrations each year.

Where to stay in Lower Alabama

On a small walk way, at Alabama state beach park. Located in gulf shores, Alabama. Great location to get away from the crowds and catch some massive waves. #localsecrets

Orange Beach East

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

Orange Beach East
Default Image

Surf Side Shores

While Surf Side Shores isn't home to many top sights, Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Surf Side Shores
Default Image

Cotton Bayou

While Cotton Bayou isn't home to many top sights, Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and Orange Beach Beaches are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cotton Bayou
Default Image

Morgantown

5/5(1 area review)

While Morgantown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
Mobile which includes heritage architecture

Mobile Central Business District

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mobile Central Business District, Saenger Theatre Mobile and Mobile Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

Mobile Central Business District
Default Image

Cabana Beach

When in Cabana Beach, you can plan a visit to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cabana Beach
Beachside Resort Hotel
Beachside Resort Hotel
2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Fully refundable
The price is $92 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$92
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"I liked the whole property, The ladies at the front were very nice and extremely understanding when we needed to switch rooms due to smoke smell in the original room. great service and close to the beach within walking distance"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Beachside Resort Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
2.5 out of 5
3600 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is $84 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$84
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Romm hadn’t been vacuumed in awhile lint and hair on the carpet bathrom mirror chipping and rusty I’ve never stayed at a microtel property before as I viewed them to expensive my daughter booked this for me and I expected great things not so much!!! They neglected to say the pool was outdoor not ..."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
Waterfront home with WiFi, sun deck, screened porch & private beach access
Waterfront home with WiFi, sun deck, screened porch & private beach access
Gulf Shores
Stay at this beach vacation home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy a beach locale, onsite parking, and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and West ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Paradise and Bulldozers?
"We loved the house and location; beautiful sunrises and sunsets always. Plenty of room for our guests! What we didn't expect though was the last week of 24/7 beach dredging and reshaping which closed the beach directly in front of us. Fortunately, it reopened on our last day so we could enjoy a final ..."

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Waterfront home with WiFi, sun deck, screened porch & private beach access
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Auburn
stayAPT Suites Auburn
2 out of 5
1656 South College Street, Auburn, AL
Stay at this aparthotel in Auburn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"Entry to the courtyard and room access"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

stayAPT Suites Auburn
stayAPT Suites Montgomery
stayAPT Suites Montgomery
2.5 out of 5
5000 Woodmere Blvd, Montgomery, AL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)
"Great room!"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

stayAPT Suites Montgomery
Waterfront home with WiFi, sun deck, screened porch & private beach access
Waterfront home with WiFi, sun deck, screened porch & private beach access
Gulf Shores
Stay at this beach vacation home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy a beach locale, onsite parking, and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and West ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Paradise and Bulldozers?
"We loved the house and location; beautiful sunrises and sunsets always. Plenty of room for our guests! What we didn't expect though was the last week of 24/7 beach dredging and reshaping which closed the beach directly in front of us. Fortunately, it reopened on our last day so we could enjoy a final ..."

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Waterfront home with WiFi, sun deck, screened porch & private beach access
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Cities near Lower Alabama