If you’ve ever traveled out of state and have spent many hours in the car on your return trip home, you know exactly how it feels the moment you see a “Welcome to Alabama” sign. Whenever you see one of these signs, which is located at each of the state’s borders, you’ll realize you’re that much closer to home. There’s something truly special about Alabama’s welcome signs, whether it’s a sign welcoming visitors to the state, or one welcoming them to one of our many cities or towns. Take a look below to find out what.
We all remember the “Welcome to Alabama the Beautiful” signs whenever we’d return home from an out-of-state vacation. Sadly, these signs have been replaced. However, we can all agree that Alabama is still a beautiful state thanks to our…
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…stunning Gulf Coast beaches,…
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…majestic mountain views, and…
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…gorgeous lakes!
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You’ll now notice the “Welcome to Sweet Home Alabama” signs when entering the state. These were the signs that actually replaced the “Welcome to Alabama the Beautiful” signs. One of the first things that comes to most of our minds whenever we see this sign is the hit song “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, which was written about Alabama.
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Another thing that comes to mind whenever we see this sign is the Hollywood film Sweet Home Alabama, which stars Reese Witherspoon. By the way, were you aware that Alabama has its very own Hollywood? It sure does, and this small town greets visitors with its very own welcome sign.
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While driving through Alabama, you’ll arrive in many small towns with the quirkiest of names. Of course, we wouldn’t know this without their welcome signs. You can’t help but smile whenever you enter towns with names like Pine Apple and…
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…Rainbow City.
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Whenever you see the “Dauphin Island Welcome” sign, you’ll know you’ve arrived at the southernmost point of Alabama.
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But that’s not all! Dauphin Island is also known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama.” And as you can see, this small coastal town certainly lives up to its nickname.
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What are your feelings whenever you see a “Welcome to Alabama” sign, or really any type of town welcome sign? Let us know in the comments below.
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Alabama, USA
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Hollywood, AL, USA
Pine Apple, AL 36768, USA
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Rainbow City, AL, USA
Dauphin Island, AL, USA
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For more information about Dauphin Island, be sure to take a look at the following article: Visit The Southernmost Point Of Alabama For An Unforgettable Experience.
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