There are many fun things to do in Alabama, including taking some of the best tours around. Here in the Yellowhammer State, you can tour everything from a music studio to one of the world’s largest caves. Listed below are five of the best tours in Alabama, and you’ll want to experience them all.
Cathedral Caverns is the main attraction at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. With a height of 25 feet and a width of 126 feet, it also boasts one of the world's largest cave entrances. The tour of this historic Alabama cave, which is believed to be more than 300 million years old, is an absolute must, especially for cave enthusiasts.
The historic Shorter Mansion is one of Alabama's most beautiful antebellum homes. Built in 1884, it's located in Eufaula and filled with endless Southern charm.
While touring Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Sheffield, Alabama, you'll get to see where some of the world's most iconic songs were recorded, a couple of which include "Brown Sugar" and "Wild Horses" by The Rolling Stones. This tour is an absolute must for music lovers of all ages.
For anyone visiting, or living in, Alabama, a tour of the State Capitol belongs on your to-do list. The areas of the Alabama State Capitol building that are open to the public include the following: the House of Representatives, the Senate Chamber, the Old Supreme Court Chamber & Library, and the Rotunda. Make plans to tour the Alabama State Capitol the next time you're in Montgomery.
Who doesn't love a good sailing tour? With Dolphin & Sailing Tours by Cetacean Cruises, you can sail during the day and at night. And who knows? During these sailing tours you just might spot several dolphins, so don't forget to bring along your camera.
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