Alabama Travel Forum

I know there is a ferry from Mobile to Dauphin Island, but I'm looking for a little longer trip. Does anyone know of any ferry along the gulf coast that will ferry you to Mexico or something similar? I'm just looking to go on some type adventure, so any suggestions are welcome :)

We are travelling from Florida to Williamsburg,VA where we will be staying from 06-15-08 until 06-22-08. We will take day trips to DC and Philadelphia,PA during our stay.

Please suggest MUST SEE attractions for these locations. We plan to visit the obvious places, i.e. Smithsonian, Library of Congress, the Mint, Elfreth's Alley Museum(?),Mt Vernon(?).

Other suggestions, PLEASE.

How much does it cost to go to the U.S. space center?

We are considering spending a week this summer in Gulf Shores and was wanting to know the quality of shelling in the area. We normally go to Marco Island Fl where the shelling is excellent. Any input???

We're on our way to Gulf Shores for spring break with our two gradeschool boys. What's the weather like in mid-March? Will it be warm enough to swim? (I'm up in Iowa shivering in the snow and it's hard to imagine being on a beach right now.) Also, what's going on there in the next few weeks? What should we be sure to do, where should we be sure to eat? We're very interested in good local food. How's the zoo? Any other travel advice would be appreciated--we want to be sure to get the most out of our visit (which will of course include plenty of beach time).

Eve

My Friends have already reserved a campsite in the Reserved Family Camping Section C..which came with two parking passes..We need one more...I am willing to pay for one..If someone had an extra one they were not using....Thanks

Just wondering if Watumpka is worth a look. When I heard it is in a meteor crater, I thought WOW, but there aren't many photos of it. I watched Big Fish recently, but it didn't give much of a feel for the place either.

We are driving between Montgomery and Auburn here in a couple weeks, looking for interesting backroads places to explore, so is Watumpka worth a detour?? Cheers!

Where are some places to play shuffleboard in southeastern Alabama? Are there any?
My mom passed away 2 weeks ago and my dad loves to play shuffleboard, I thought it might be good for him to start playing the game he loves so much, again.

Thanks,
Maggie

Hello VT members,

I will start my undergraduate studies at UNA (University of Northern Alabama) in early January. I will arrive earlier, after Christmas and I just need to stay someplaces for a temporary before staying at the Hostel.

Please suggest me where is the cheap /safe place. Thanks.

Regards,
Alvin

Just arrived in Mobile on a, well spur of the moment type of getaway. The downteown area is beautiful, but I'm wondering how I can get myself and my friend on a ship down here. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Can anybody give me some advice about travelling to China.A friend of mine give me a website:http://www.foreignercn.com it's good.But I still want to know details from somebody ever been to china.

re:fishing at the bridge. fishing for what? where is bait available?

have tent will travel...a bike path, swimming, and safe enough to campout with 4 year old son...want the one between decatur and huntsville i think...on or near the tennessee border...camped there one year during a gathering of the infamous "rainbow family tribe" in 1993
thanks

I will be staying at the Shoals Marriott over July 4th with my family and have a few questions. I know there are fireworks at McArthur Park that evening; do you think we will be able to see them from the hotel. Yahoo Map says driving it is 4 miles but I think as the crow flies it is more like 3 miles. Also we are planning to do the Helen Keller Play on Friday night. Should we do reserve seating or not? Also we are considering doing the Frank Lloyd Wright House on Saturday as we are leaving town to head back to Nashville. What do you think about our plans? Any advise for us. If we end up eating out in town where should we go? Grandma will be with us to babysit so it will be two couples for a fun night out.

Thanks,
Misty

I am considering going to New Orleans in July, so therefore will be passing through Birmingham on the way. Can anyone recommend a hotel/motel that is right off the interstate that is fairly inexpensive or perhaps recommend another town that I might could get an inexpensive hotel that is around the Birmingham area. I am traveling from Lexington, KY to New Orleans.
Any advice is appreaciated. Thanks

has anyone taken a cruise out of Mobile, Alabama???? Is it decent??

does it open Sat? how much does the ticket cost?
is it worth it?
I visited their web site and it is really not a good site, I could not find info that I need.
please help

Daisy

We will be visiting the Gulf Shore area in May of `07. We have never been there before. I have been looking through the VRBO website and am thinking about booking a room for the two of us at "Golf Shores Surf & Racquet Club" or "Golf Shores Plantation". Does anyone have any input on these properties?
Would you recommend we stay in Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan or somewhere else? We don't really swim or sun bathe, but we want a place where we can play golf, play shuffleboard and site see. Also, what kind of weather can we expect in mid-May?
I welcome all suggestions. Thank you!!

I am checking for rental availability for July 4-9, 2007 at the Purple Parrot

my wife and i will be at rod stewart concert jan 19....is it safe to walk from bjcc arena to downtown hotels....or is it dangerous to be in downtown later at night?

I'm going to Moscow with my wife for a few days. I've heard/read that skinhead groups are increasing racist attacks on non-whites, especially jews and blacks, and especially as the skinheads prowl metro trains. I'm white, my wife is black caribbean -- I would never subject my wife to any racial hurt or fear. Do we still travel?

We will be driving from Montgomery to Panama City Beach on 10/10/2006. Which is the better route, US231 or US331? I have traveled US231 from Dothan to Montogomery, but have not ever used US331. 331 seems to be shorter but what type of road conditions? Also, can anyony recommend some good BBQ in Montgomery near the I65 - US80 intersection? Thanks.

Is Mass at the Stevendom a ticketed even? How can I go there?
If this is unavailable what do you reccommend for Christmas Eve.

My fiance and I are getting married September 30, 2006. He is a huge nascar and for part of our honeymoon, we are going to Talladega Superspeedway for the truck race on 10/7/06 and the cup race on 10/8/06... Since we are already gonna be in AL, we are talking about heading down to Gulf Shores / Mobile. My question is to how everything has been rebuilt since Hurricane Katrina... Are there still things to do and is the beach nice or is it still very evident that a hurricane came through a year ago? Also, if you could give advice as to what might be good tourist attractions especially for newlyweds that would be great, as well as good hotels... Thank you in advance for responding to my question... Looking forward to hearing what you have to say....

Hi everybody! My husband and I are thinking about relocating there, and we would like to get any information we can about Anniston and surounding counties. Such as Things to do, shopping, schools, entertainment, cost of living,and the overall atitude of people there. Any info you could give me would be greatly appriciated.

Thanks all
Summer

We are arriving Mobile on 15 JUl 06 and would like to find either three separate rooms or a suite that will sleep six adults. We also need to find a hotel that has extended parking and transportation to the Port of Mobile as we are going on a cruise with Carnival. We are members of AAA and are military retired.

Hi anyone who reads this.

I'm a postgraduate student from England heading to Auburn in September to do a research project for around 2 weeks on the Rural Studio Architecture project out in Greensboro. I will be flying into Atlanta and spending my time divided between Auburn and Greensboro. Can anyone offer me advice travelling to the area and is anyone interested. Any help will be much appreciated!!!
I'm at matt_mardell@yahoo.co.uk or post on here.

Thanks

After parking our car in the ferry line, what is there within walking distance? Are there any little dining spots close by where we could get a drink and the kids could get a snack?? Thanks

The fall, I'll be doing a road trip w/ my brother from Hollywood, Fl to our family home in New Mexico. I am thinking of taking I-10 through the Florida panhandle all the way to El Paso. I haven't heard from him about what he wants to see, but none of us a into amusement parks. Nature, history, art, and those kitcshy bits are the types of things I focus on when I road trip alone.

Are there sights I should not miss along this route?

Are there areas that are still not repaired from all of the hurricaine's last year that I should avoid ... or that I should stop in and lend a hand?

I know that Alabama will be the shortest leg of this trip, but if there is something 'not to miss' along I-10 ... well ... I wouldn't want to miss it!

BTW- Crossposting in the Florida, Miss, La, and Tx forums :)

Is there anyone still living in Tuscaloosa from Tuscaloosa High School, seniors of ´67, remembering the foreign exchange student from Finland?
I'm planning a visit to Tuscaloosa.
Neta