Southwest Alabama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion showing a park and a house
Lake Charles featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion which includes a park and a house
Battleship Memorial Park
Gulf State Park featuring views and modern architecture

Where to stay in Southwest 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
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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 Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access and Orange Beach Beaches.

Cotton Bayou
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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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Cabana Beach

Cabana Beach might not have many top sights, but Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cabana Beach
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 Saenger Theatre Mobile.

Mobile Central Business District
Beachside Resort Hotel
Beachside Resort Hotel
2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is 10.432.667 ₫ per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
10.432.667 ₫
12.101.893 ₫ total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,439 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and displayed great customer service. Only problem were the 6-7 young adults in room 409 being rude and obnoxious for last 2 days of our trip. Offering beer to 16 year old girls while trying to coax them to party in their room with them. Had to be asked more than once to turn ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

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 3.311.771 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
3.311.771 ₫
4.308.048 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (654 reviews)
"I did really like that the offered complementary champagne so that was nice"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
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 3.089.504 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
3.089.504 ₫
3.583.982 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,146 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
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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! (719 reviews)
"It was very clean. Smaller than what we normally stay in but worked for us on a short vacay. The pool was too small and not impressive. Now parking was great, property staff was great, great access to beach and places to eat. Room and place very clean. They need to definitely remodel on the pool ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 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! (440 reviews)
Everthing was super clean when we first got there.
"The first impression was pretty nice and clean. Everthing (except food of course) was provided. It had plates, bowls, pots, pans, silverware, plus more. However, they only came up once out of 4 nights to clean our floor and replace towels, and we had to request it. Never came to replce sheets. My ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Phoenix All Suites
Sugar Beach Condominiums
Sugar Beach Condominiums
2 out of 5
23044 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
Stay at this beach condo in Orange Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach ...
7.6/10 Good! (59 reviews)
"Adequate AllAround!!!"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Sugar Beach Condominiums
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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

You can learn about the local history of Fort Morgan when you visit a top site such as Fort Morgan. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing 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
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
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
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

5/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park during your travels in Mobile. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Cities near Southwest Alabama

Andalusia

Andalusia

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Brewton

Milton

Milton

Photo by Anne Ganucheau Cicero

Moss Point