Alabama, is one of the beautiful and great state in the southeastern part of United States. Along with states of Tennessee up north, Gulf of Mexico and Florida down south, Mississippi at the west side and Georgia onto the east, a place that is blessed with a rich history and culture. Alabama has the longest waterways that can be explored and navigated among all other states.
This place houses historical monuments, museums, memorial parks, and shrines, which one must see. These places, to be mentioned, are one of the oldest destinations or attractions in the world.
- The US Space & Rocket Center - The US Space & Rocket Center is specifically located in Huntsville. It is where the America's space program was born. It was also where the scientist, Dr. Wernher von Braun took over to assemble the famous Apollo rocket. In tribute and remembrance to both Dr. Wernher von Braun and the Apollo spaceship, a permanent exhibit was set up at the US Space & Rocket Center itself. The Center has also been hosting competitions throughout out the years. Some of the competitions they host are the Aviation Challenge Camp, Space Camp and the Robotics Camp.
- The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park -Battleship? Yes! This memorial park is docked along the waterfront in Mobile Bay, Mobile Alabama. Inside the 680-feet battleship is a museum and it takes 2-4 hours to for the tourists, locals and visitors to completely view and round the museum’s attractions. Simply amazing.
- The USS DRUM Submarine -Another unique, must-see museum is located almost beside the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. What is so spectacular about this museum? Well, this submarine, where the museum is located, is the oldest on display submarine in the whole world.
It is truly a privilege for people to visit historical places and have a chance to experience these amazing sites. You can do several things that would make you love traveling to Alabama even more like visit to Riverwalk stadium, historic site in Sloss Furnace, Vulcan museum, botanical gardens, sightseeing in Vulcan, tour to history museum, take your time to discover archeological findings in the national monument of Russell cave, watch the elegant Alabama theater, feel the beauty of nature in Noccalula falls and many more for you to discover. So grab and take the chance of staying in this beautiful place called Alabama.