9 Awesome Places In Alabama You'll Never Forgive Yourself For Not Checking Out This Summer

Alabama is home to many incredible places to visit this summer. From beautiful parks to picturesque canyons, the options are endless. Listed below is a list of nine places located throughout the Yellowhammer State that are perfect for a summer visit.

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Here in Alabama, no summer is complete without a visit to our beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. After all, they're some of the Yellowhammer State's most popular summer vacation destinations.

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Covering approximately 69,000 acres, Lake Guntersville is Alabama's largest lake. It offers a variety of recreational activities that are perfect for a summer day, including boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming, etc. Lake Guntersville is located between the cities of Bridgeport and Guntersville.

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Oak Mountain State Park covers nearly 10,000 acres, which makes it Alabama's largest state park. In addition to hiking and mountain biking, this beautiful state park also offers wonderful camping opportunities.

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Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is one of Alabama's most beautiful outdoor attractions. Numerous swimmers flock here each summer to slide down the preserve's famous waterfall. In addition to swimming, hiking and fishing are other popular activities.

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Dismals Canyon, which is one of the few places in the world where dismalites live, is a picturesque canyon that's tucked away in a small North Alabama town. Hiking, camping, and swimming are a few of the canyon's most popular recreational activities.

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Noccalula Falls Park covers approximately 250 acres and is one of Alabama's most beautiful parks. Noccalula Falls, the park's 90-foot waterfall, is one of the state's most-visited natural attractions.

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Little River Canyon National Preserve is located atop Lookout Mountain and is one of Alabama's most visited outdoor attractions. The preserve's famous Hippie Hole is one of the Southeast's most popular swimming holes, especially during summertime.

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Covering more than 41,000 miles, Lake Martin is Alabama's largest man-made lake. Boating, fishing, water skiing, and paddleboarding are just a few of the lake's recreational activities. One of its most popular landmarks is Acapulco Rock. People of all ages gather here each summer to swim and jump from the cliffs. Alabama's beautiful Lake Martin is located in Tallapoosa, Elmore, and Coosa counties.

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The Styx River, which is located in Baldwin County, stretches for over 40 miles and is one of the best spots in Alabama for tubing. People also enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and fishing on this river.

Do you plan to visit any of these nine awesome places this summer? If so, share with us which ones in the comments. Also, if you’ve ever been to any of these places, please share your thoughts with us.

For additional information about Noccalula Falls Park, be sure to take a look at the following article: The One Park In Alabama With A Waterfall, A Scenic Trail, A Covered Bridge, And A Campground Truly Has It All.