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.
- Cave Tour at Cathedral Caverns State Park - Woodville
tripadvisor/Michael C 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. Cathedral Caverns State Park, 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL 35776, USA
- Shorter Mansion Tour - Eufaula
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM 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. The Shorter Mansion, 340 N Eufaula Ave, Eufaula, AL 36027, USA
- Muscle Shoals Sound Studios Tour - Sheffield
google/Robert Dawson 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. Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, 3614 N Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL 35660, USA
- Alabama State Capitol Tour - Montgomery
google/Jason Butler 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. Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
- Dolphin & Sailing Tours by Cetacean Cruises - Orange Beach
google/Michael Chambers 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. Dolphin & Sailing Tours by Cetacean Cruises, 4673 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
Have you ever taken any of these five Alabama tours? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.
tripadvisor/Michael C
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.
Cathedral Caverns State Park, 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL 35776, USA
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
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.
The Shorter Mansion, 340 N Eufaula Ave, Eufaula, AL 36027, USA
google/Robert Dawson
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.
Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, 3614 N Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL 35660, USA
google/Jason Butler
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.
Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
google/Michael Chambers
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.
Dolphin & Sailing Tours by Cetacean Cruises, 4673 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA
Note: For information about each tour, be sure to click the corresponding links.
For additional information regarding the tour of Cathedral Caverns, you’ll want to take a look at the following article: Walk Straight Through A Cavern On This Alabama Tour.
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