Highest-rated things to do in Alabama by visitors

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Indeed, even if you've lived in Alabama your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Alabama reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Alabama using data from . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Alabama, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#30. Adventure Island

- Rating: 4.2/5 (529 reviews)
- City: Orange Beach
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#29. Ave Maria Grotto

- Rating: 4.5/5 (423 reviews)
- City: Cullman
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#28. DeSoto State Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (407 reviews)
- City: Fort Payne
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#27. Birmingham Zoo

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1,170 reviews)
- City: Birmingham
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#26. Rosa Parks Library and Museum

- Rating: 4.6/5 (785 reviews)
- City: Montgomery
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#25. Gulf Shores Public Beach

- Rating: 4.5/5 (484 reviews)
- City: Gulf Shores
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#24. Monte Sano State Park

- Rating: 4.5/5 (466 reviews)
- City: Huntsville
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#23. Mobile Carnival Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (599 reviews)
- City: Mobile
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#22. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

- Rating: 4.4/5 (534 reviews)
- City: Birmingham
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#21. Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

- Rating: 4.4/5 (694 reviews)
- City: Dauphin Island
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#20. Noccalula Falls Park & Campground

- Rating: 4.4/5 (746 reviews)
- City: Gadsden
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#19. Mobile Bay Ferry

- Rating: 4.4/5 (738 reviews)
- City: Dauphin Island
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#18. FORT MORGAN HISTORIC SITE

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,048 reviews)
- City: Fort Morgan
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#17. Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1,679 reviews)
- City: Gulf Shores
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#16. Bellingrath Gardens & Home

- Rating: 4.6/5 (870 reviews)
- City: Theodore
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#15. Alligator Alley

- Rating: 4.7/5 (578 reviews)
- City: Summerdale
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#14. Huntsville Botanical Garden

- Rating: 4.6/5 (925 reviews)
- City: Huntsville
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#13. Birmingham Botanical Gardens

- Rating: 4.6/5 (527 reviews)
- City: Birmingham
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#12. McWane Science Center

- Rating: 4.6/5 (963 reviews)
- City: Birmingham
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#11. Legacy Museum

- Rating: 4.9/5 (572 reviews)
- City: Montgomery
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#10. Cathedral Caverns State Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (475 reviews)
- City: Woodville
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#9. U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum

- Rating: 4.9/5 (513 reviews)
- City: Huntsville
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#8. The Wharf

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1,585 reviews)
- City: Orange Beach
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#7. Little River Canyon National Preserve

- Rating: 4.7/5 (571 reviews)
- City: Fort Payne
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#6. Vulcan Park & Museum

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,418 reviews)
- City: Birmingham
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#5. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,320 reviews)
- City: Birmingham
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#4. Gulf State Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,460 reviews)
- City: Gulf Shores
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#3. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,320 reviews)
- City: Birmingham
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#2. U.S. Space and Rocket Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,316 reviews)
- City: Huntsville
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#1. USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (4,072 reviews)
- City: Mobile
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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