Lower Alabama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gulf Shores featuring forest scenes, a house and a river or creek
Mobile featuring heritage architecture, a park and a house
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion which includes interior views and a house
Lower Alabama
Lower Alabama

Where to stay in Lower Alabama

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Orange Beach East

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

Orange Beach East
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Surf Side Shores

When in Surf Side Shores, you can plan a visit to Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Surf Side Shores
Mobile showing heritage architecture

Mobile Central Business District

While visiting Mobile Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Cathedral Square.

Mobile Central Business District
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Morgantown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morgantown and surrounding area, you can visit Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
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Little Kowaliga

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Little Kowaliga and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Martin and Well Island.

Little Kowaliga
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Cotton Bayou

While there might not be top attractions in Cotton Bayou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Orange Beach Beaches and Adventure Island.

Cotton Bayou
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,499 reviews)
Awesome family fun on budget
"No breakfast, everything else was perfect. Front desk lady was awesome let us ck in early. Pool is great"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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Beachside Resort Hotel
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

4 out of 5
251 Government Street, Mobile, AL
The price is 3.319.750 ₫ per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
3.319.750 ₫
3.978.038 ₫ total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mobile. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (747 reviews)
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"Food was great, bar was wonderful."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 out of 5
160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is 2.542.564 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
2.542.564 ₫
2.949.374 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I was Consistently Greeted with a Smile and a Warm Welcome; The Staff was Incredibly Accommodating; The Bed felt like I was Sleeping on a Cloud; The Room was Incredibly Clean and Quiet. In short, I give Holiday Inn Express Gulf Shores a 5 Star Recommendation."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
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Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

3.5 out of 5
533 W. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (763 reviews)
"The location is directly on the beach with balconies that have a gorgeous view. There are some fantastic restaurants in the area. The elevator situation is not great. One on each side, totalling 2, and about 15 floors. The wait when we first got there was atrocious. The pool is perfect. The beach ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
Phoenix All Suites

Phoenix All Suites

3.5 out of 5
201 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (471 reviews)
"The only thing I didn’t like was the internet service was not good."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Phoenix All Suites
stayAPT Suites Dothan

stayAPT Suites Dothan

2.5 out of 5
259 Hospitality Ln, Dothan, AL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dothan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"Quiet and spacious place to stay! Our pup had plenty of room to run around after being in the car for hours. It was incredibly clean and cozy! So many restaurants and stores around for convenience. We will definitely be back to stay when we go home to see family again! Great place to stop!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

Gulf Shores Beach

Gulf Shores Beach

5/5(1 review)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Gulf Shores Beach, a popular beach in Gulf Shores. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

Gulf Shores Beach
Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan

Learn about the local history of Fort Morgan with a stop at Fort Morgan. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Fort Morgan
Gulf State Park which includes modern architecture

Gulf State Park

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Gulf State Park, a popular green space in Gulf Shores. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Gulf State Park
Auburn University

Auburn University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Auburn University during your trip to Auburn. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Auburn University
The Park at OWA

The Park at OWA

Bring the family to The Park at OWA and enjoy this exciting theme park in Foley. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

The Park at OWA
The Wharf

The Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to The Wharf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

The Wharf

Cities near Lower Alabama

Columbus

Columbus

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Dothan

Andalusia

Andalusia

Auburn

Auburn