There are many scenic drives that are perfect for a road trip, including Alabama’s Coastal Connection National Scenic Byway. This scenic drive, which is one of the best in America, features quite a few towns and offers a variety of outdoor attractions for the entire family. To learn about some of these towns and outdoor attractions, take a look below.
Federal Highway Administration We have driving directions for you! The distance is 130 miles.
- Bayou La Batre
flickr/faungg’s photos Bayou La Batre, the “Seafood Capital of Alabama,” is a charming fishing village that features numerous shrimp boats. This town also offers lots of picturesque scenery. Bayou La Batre, AL, USA
- Dauphin Island
wikipedia/Jeffrey Reed Dauphin Island, which is known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama,” is a great place to visit if you’re looking for sand and sun. In addition to being home to beautiful, white-sand beaches, Dauphin Island is also home to the award-winning Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Dauphin Island, AL, USAAudubon Bird Sanctuary, 211 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA
- Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
flickr/John Tuggle Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are Alabama’s top vacation destinations. Like Dauphin Island, both of these towns are well known for their beautiful, white-sand beaches. Each of them also offer a variety of things to do for the entire family. Gulf Shores, AL, USAOrange Beach, AL, USA
- Foley
google/Shane Herman Foley is a historic town that offers lots of fun things to do, including antiquing and exploring its beautiful outdoors. A great place to check out while in Foley is Graham Creek Nature Preserve (pictured). This scenic preserve offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages. Foley, AL, USAGraham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL 36535, USA
- Magnolia Springs
google/Glenn Burks Magnolia Springs is one of Alabama’s most charming small towns. It’s also one of the most unique because it’s one of the nation’s only towns that still receives mail by boat. While driving through Magnolia Springs, you’ll also love passing under their beautiful tree-lined streets. Magnolia Springs, AL, USA
- Fairhope
google/tyler parris Fairhope is another charming small town on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Taking a stroll down the Fairhope Municipal Pier (pictured) to enjoy the surrounding scenery is a popular activity to do while here. Fairhope, AL 36532, USAFairhope Municipal Pier, Fairhope, AL, USA
- Daphne
facebook/City of Daphne, Alabama - “The Jubilee City” While in Daphne, you’ll want to visit May Day Park (pictured) for a fantastic view of Mobile Bay. This is one of the town’s most scenic parks and it’s great for spending an afternoon. Daphne, like Foley, is also home to several antique shops for those who enjoy antiquing. Daphne, AL, USAMay Day Park, College Ave, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
- Spanish Fort
tripadvisor/Mollie W Spanish Fort is home to several places that offer lots of history and beautiful scenery, including Historic Blakeley State Park. This park, which covers more than 2,000 acres, is the site of Alabama’s largest Civil War battle. It also offers several trails for anyone who enjoys hiking, biking, or horseback riding. Spanish Fort, AL, USAHistoric Blakeley State Park, 34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, USA
Have you ever driven Alabama’s Coastal Connection National Scenic Byway? If so, did you stop and visit any of the places listed above? Let us know in the comments below.
Federal Highway Administration
We have driving directions for you! The distance is 130 miles.
flickr/faungg’s photos
Bayou La Batre, the “Seafood Capital of Alabama,” is a charming fishing village that features numerous shrimp boats. This town also offers lots of picturesque scenery.
Bayou La Batre, AL, USA
wikipedia/Jeffrey Reed
Dauphin Island, which is known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama,” is a great place to visit if you’re looking for sand and sun. In addition to being home to beautiful, white-sand beaches, Dauphin Island is also home to the award-winning Audubon Bird Sanctuary.
Dauphin Island, AL, USAAudubon Bird Sanctuary, 211 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA
flickr/John Tuggle
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are Alabama’s top vacation destinations. Like Dauphin Island, both of these towns are well known for their beautiful, white-sand beaches. Each of them also offer a variety of things to do for the entire family.
Gulf Shores, AL, USAOrange Beach, AL, USA
google/Shane Herman
Foley is a historic town that offers lots of fun things to do, including antiquing and exploring its beautiful outdoors. A great place to check out while in Foley is Graham Creek Nature Preserve (pictured). This scenic preserve offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages.
Foley, AL, USAGraham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL 36535, USA
google/Glenn Burks
Magnolia Springs is one of Alabama’s most charming small towns. It’s also one of the most unique because it’s one of the nation’s only towns that still receives mail by boat. While driving through Magnolia Springs, you’ll also love passing under their beautiful tree-lined streets.
Magnolia Springs, AL, USA
google/tyler parris
Fairhope is another charming small town on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Taking a stroll down the Fairhope Municipal Pier (pictured) to enjoy the surrounding scenery is a popular activity to do while here.
Fairhope, AL 36532, USAFairhope Municipal Pier, Fairhope, AL, USA
facebook/City of Daphne, Alabama - “The Jubilee City”
While in Daphne, you’ll want to visit May Day Park (pictured) for a fantastic view of Mobile Bay. This is one of the town’s most scenic parks and it’s great for spending an afternoon. Daphne, like Foley, is also home to several antique shops for those who enjoy antiquing.
Daphne, AL, USAMay Day Park, College Ave, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
tripadvisor/Mollie W
Spanish Fort is home to several places that offer lots of history and beautiful scenery, including Historic Blakeley State Park. This park, which covers more than 2,000 acres, is the site of Alabama’s largest Civil War battle. It also offers several trails for anyone who enjoys hiking, biking, or horseback riding.
Spanish Fort, AL, USAHistoric Blakeley State Park, 34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, USA
For more information about Bayou La Batre, be sure to take a look at the following article: Plan A Trip To Bayou La Batre, One Of Alabama’s Best Small Towns.
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