There’s no denying that Alabama is a wonderful place to visit year-round. However, there’s something extra special about the Yellowhammer State during the fall season. Listed below are nine reasons why fall is the perfect time to visit Alabama. Check them out!
- Throughout the state, Alabama offers lots and lots of colorful foliage during the fall season.
flickr/Alby Headrick Pictured: Oak Mountain State Park
- Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast beaches are still warm and far less crowded.
flickr/faungg’s photos Pictured: Gulf Shores
- Alabama’s temps are much cooler, which makes the weather perfect for outdoor recreational activities.
flickr/Conservation Law Foundation/Photo credit: Emily T Starr
- Alabama offers several pumpkin patches for the entire family.
google/C Averitt Pictured: Tate Farms
- There are several places in Alabama perfect for a fall getaway, including cozy rustic cabins atop of Alabama’s highest natural point - Cheaha Mountain.
tripadvisor/Sugarkisses519 Pictured: Cheaha State Park Cabin
- Alabama is home to many historic covered bridges, some of which can still be driven across today. Each fall, most of them are surrounded by colorful foliage.
wikimedia commons/M.L. Devall/Mld74 Pictured: Horton Mill Covered Bridge
- There are many places in Alabama perfect for the entire family to go apple picking, which is one of the South’s most popular fall activities.
facebook/Scott’s Orchard Pictured: Scott’s Orchard
- Alabama is home to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary in Dauphin Island, which is one of the nation’s top bird watching destinations. Each fall, a bird migration takes place here.
google/jeff monteforte Pictured: Audubon Bird Sanctuary
- Alabama hosts a variety of fall festivals each year. While some are much larger than others, most all of the festivals are family friendly.
facebook/Cullman Oktoberfest Pictured: Cullman Oktoberfest
Can you think of any other reasons why fall is the best time of year to visit Alabama? If so, please share them with us in the comments.
flickr/Alby Headrick
Pictured: Oak Mountain State Park
flickr/faungg’s photos
Pictured: Gulf Shores
flickr/Conservation Law Foundation/Photo credit: Emily T Starr
google/C Averitt
Pictured: Tate Farms
tripadvisor/Sugarkisses519
Pictured: Cheaha State Park Cabin
wikimedia commons/M.L. Devall/Mld74
Pictured: Horton Mill Covered Bridge
facebook/Scott’s Orchard
Pictured: Scott’s Orchard
google/jeff monteforte
Pictured: Audubon Bird Sanctuary
facebook/Cullman Oktoberfest
Pictured: Cullman Oktoberfest
A great place to visit this fall in Alabama is Steele Orchard in Cullman. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: Start Planning For A Trip To Steele Orchard In Alabama This Fall For Fried Apple Pies Galore.
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Address: Alabama, USAAddress: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124, USAAddress: Gulf Shores, AL, USAAddress: 8414 Moores Mill Rd, Meridianville, AL 35759, USAAddress: Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258, USAAddress: Horton Mill Covered Bridge, 35-91 Covered Bridge Cir, Oneonta, AL 35121, USAAddress: Scotts Orchard, 2163 Scott Rd, Hazel Green, AL 35750, USAAddress: Audubon Bird Sanctuary, 211 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USAAddress: Cullman Oktoberfest, 211 2nd Ave NE, Cullman, AL 35055, USA
