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Breweries & distilleriesAvondale BrewingAL · Brewerya brewery in a historic building anchoring Birmingham’s Avondale districtView guide →Breweries & distilleriesBack Forty Beer CoAL · Breweryan Alabama brewery (Naked Pig) with a Sloss Furnaces-area taproomView guide →WaterfallsCaney Creek FallsAL · Moderate hikea wide fall and swimming hole in the Bankhead forestView guide →BeachesDauphin IslandAL · Wilda quiet barrier island famous for birding and a historic fortView guide →Wild landsSipsey WildernessAL · WildernessAlabama’s “Land of a Thousand Waterfalls”View guide →WaterfallsDeSoto FallsAL · Roadsidea tall fall above a gorge atop Lookout MountainView guide →HikesCaney Creek FallsAL · Moderatea wide fall and swimming hole in the Bankhead forestView guide →BeachesGulf Shores Public BeachAL · Familysugar-white sand and warm Gulf water on the Alabama coastView guide →BeachesGulf State Park BeachAL · Familytwo miles of protected white sand within a popular state parkView guide →Breweries & distilleriesGood People BrewingAL · BreweryAlabama’s flagship brewery, across from Regions FieldView guide →HikesCheaha (Bald Rock)AL · Easyboardwalk views from Alabamas high pointView guide →HikesChinnabee Silent TrailAL · Moderatefalls and Cheaha Wilderness, built by Boy ScoutsView guide →WaterfallsGrace’s High FallsAL · RoadsideAlabama’s tallest, a seasonal ribbon across Little River CanyonView guide →WaterfallsHigh Falls ParkAL · Roadsidea 300-foot-wide fall with a natural rock bridge near Lake GuntersvilleView guide →HikesDismals CanyonAL · Easya sandstone canyon that glows with glowworms at nightView guide →WaterfallsLittle River FallsAL · Roadsidethe gateway fall of Little River CanyonView guide →GolfFarmLinks at Pursell FarmsAL · resortA scenic resort course at a working farm and golf retreat in the central-Alabama foothills, once an industry showcase for turf and design. A unique getaway rounView guide →BeachesOrange BeachAL · Familya resort-lined stretch of white sand next to Gulf ShoresView guide →DiningAutomatic Seafood and OystersAL · SeafoodChef Adam Evans won a 2022 James Beard Best Chef South award for his pristine Gulf-focused seafood in a stylish converted warehouse. Order: Whole roasted fish.View guide →WaterfallsNoccalula FallsAL · Roadsidea city-park plunge you can walk behindView guide →Breweries & distilleriesTrimTab BrewingAL · Brewerya colorful Birmingham brewery known for its fruited Berliner weissesView guide →GolfKiva Dunes Golf ClubAL · resortA Jerry Pate links along the dunes of the Fort Morgan peninsula, long rated the best course in Alabama you can play. True coastal golf on the Gulf.View guide →HikesLittle River CanyonAL · Moderatethe deepest canyon east of the MississippiView guide →HikesMonte Sano (North Plateau Loop)AL · Moderatemountaintop forest above HuntsvilleView guide →DiningBettolaAL · PizzaChef James Lewis fires naturally-fermented Neapolitan pizzas in an imported Naples brick oven in the Lakeview district. Order: Margherita pizza.View guide →GolfPeninsula Golf and Racquet ClubAL · publicA 27-hole layout along the Bon Secour wildlife refuge on the Fort Morgan peninsula, with marsh and wildlife. A scenic, affordable coastal round.View guide →HikesPulpit Rock (Cheaha)AL · Easya short walk to a cliff on Alabama’s highest mountainView guide →GolfRock Creek Golf ClubAL · publicA wooded Earl Stone course in the Eastern Shore town of Fairhope near Mobile Bay, mature and walkable. A friendly, well-priced Baldwin County round.View guide →GolfRTJ Cambrian Ridge Sherling CourseAL · resortA dramatic ridge-and-valley RTJ Trail course in central Alabama with some of the Trail's most severe elevation. Quiet, scenic, and demanding.View guide →GolfRTJ Grand National Links CourseAL · publicThe Lake Course gets the postcards, but the Links has hosted PGA and LPGA fields and plays every bit as tough at 7,400 yards. Water and elevation around every cView guide →GolfRTJ Highland OaksAL · resortThe southernmost RTJ Trail site near Dothan, a long, rolling layout among oaks and water in the Wiregrass region. A friendly Trail stop.View guide →DiningBottegaAL · ItalianFrank Stitt's elegant 1988 dining room draws on Italian cooking and Alabama produce and was a 2026 James Beard hospitality finalist. Order: Wood-oven focaccia.View guide →GolfRTJ Ross BridgeAL · resortStretching past 9,000 yards from the tips, this resort showpiece tumbles down to an 80-foot waterfall between the 9th and 18th greens. The most luxurious stop oView guide →HikesSipsey Wilderness (Bee Branch)AL · Moderateold-growth and the Big Tree, a giant poplarView guide →HikesStephens GapAL · Moderatea famous cave with a pit and a skylight (permit)View guide →GolfShoal CreekAL · privateTucked into a wooded valley south of Birmingham, this Nicklaus original ranks at the top in Alabama and has crowned major champions. A pure-Southern test of pinView guide →HikesWalls of JerichoAL · Harda canyon to a natural amphitheaterView guide →DiningCapitol Oyster BarAL · SeafoodHidden gem overlooking the Alabama River serving fresh oysters and Cajun-spiced Royal Red shrimp with regular live music. Order: Royal Red shrimp.View guide →DiningCentralAL · New AmericanDowntown upscale-casual spot with an eclectic menu of Gulf seafood, hot honey fried chicken and house-made pasta. Order: Hot honey fried chicken.View guide →DiningChez FonfonAL · FrenchFrank Stitt's beloved French bistro serves rustic country fare in a cozy warm room that feels transported from Lyon. Order: Fonfon burger.View guide →GolfCraft Farms Cotton Creek CourseAL · resortAn Arnold Palmer course among pines and lagoons near the Gulf Shores beaches, a longtime golf-trip favorite. Relaxed coastal-Alabama resort golf.View guide →DiningContinental BakeryAL · Bakery & PieEuropean-style bakery in English Village turning out artisan breads and pastries alongside the adjoining Chez Lulu bistro. Order: Morning bun.View guide →GolfLakewood Golf Club at the Grand HotelAL · resortA Perry Maxwell design winding past live oaks, magnolias, and marsh at the historic Grand Hotel on Mobile Bay. Genteel Southern resort golf with a century of paView guide →DiningCotton RowAL · New AmericanChef James Boyce's elegant modern American restaurant on historic Courthouse Square anchors downtown fine dining since 2008. Order: Berkshire pork.View guide →GolfRTJ Capitol Hill The JudgeAL · publicThe crown jewel of the RTJ Trail opens with a tee shot that plummets eighty feet to the fairway below. Long, dramatic, and built to test anyone who walks up.View guide →GolfRTJ Capitol Hill The LegislatorAL · resortThe most traditional of the three Capitol Hill courses on the Robert Trent Jones Trail near Montgomery, parkland and water in play. A strong RTJ Trail stop.View guide →GolfRTJ Capitol Hill The SenatorAL · publicAn open, windswept links with bunkers tall enough to swallow you whole, and home each September to a pro tour event. Different world from The Judge next door.View guide →GolfRTJ Grand National Lake CourseAL · publicWrapped around 600-acre Lake Saugahatchee, with twelve holes touching water and an island-green par-3 that's pure heart-in-throat. Voted the best public golf vaView guide →GolfRTJ Grand National Short CourseAL · resortA celebrated par-3 course on the RTJ Trail's Grand National site, with holes over Lake Saugahatchee, often rated the best short course in the country. Pure fun.View guide →GolfRTJ Hampton Cove Highlands CourseAL · publicAn open links emulation with no trees lining the fairways, just outside Huntsville. The facility's River Course nearby is famously the only RTJ design without aView guide →GolfRTJ Hampton Cove River CourseAL · resortThe only RTJ Trail course without a single bunker, set on the Flint River floodplain near Huntsville. Wide, walkable, and distinctive.View guide →GolfRTJ Magnolia Grove Crossings CourseAL · publicThe Trail's southernmost stop, a classic parkland layout that's hosted LPGA and Korn Ferry championships near the Gulf Coast. Great golf without the premium stiView guide →GolfRTJ Magnolia Grove Falls CourseAL · resortA rolling RTJ Trail course near Mobile with waterfalls and elevation rare for the Gulf Coast, a former LPGA host. A scenic southern Trail stop.View guide →GolfRTJ Oxmoor Valley Ridge CourseAL · publicBuilt on former US Steel ground with 150-foot elevation swings and fairways that pitch and roll through heavy timber, all minutes from downtown Birmingham. PhotView guide →GolfRTJ Oxmoor Valley Valley CourseAL · resortA dramatic RTJ Trail course carved into former mining ridges in Birmingham, with severe elevation and wooded valleys. A muscular city test.View guide →GolfRTJ Silver Lakes Backbreaker CourseAL · resortA scenic, hilly RTJ Trail site in the Appalachian foothills near Anniston, with 36 holes plus a short course and big elevation. A northeastern Trail gem.View guide →GolfRTJ The Shoals Fighting JoeAL · publicAn open Scottish-style giant stretched along the Tennessee River between two dams, the first RTJ Trail course to break the 8,000-yard mark. Big sky, big swings.View guide →GolfRTJ The Shoals Schoolmaster CourseAL · resortThe bold companion to Fighting Joe at The Shoals, high above the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama. Big, scenic RTJ Trail golf.View guide →DiningDauphin'sAL · SeafoodPerched on the 34th floor with panoramic Mobile Bay views, serving modern French-Creole cuisine built on local Gulf ingredients. Order: Gulf shrimp.View guide →DiningEugene's Hot ChickenAL · SouthernDowntown hot chicken favorite offering escalating spice levels and classic sides that grew from a food truck to a franchising brand. Order: Hot chicken tenders.View guide →
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82 stops across 19 state-by-state guide collections.
Hikes500+ trails in every state, easy to epic545 stops →Waterfalls300+ falls, roadside to bucket-list303 stops →BeachesFamily sand, surf breaks, and wild shores299 stops →Hot springsLuxe resorts to wild backcountry soaks90 stops →Mountain bikingTrail systems, bike parks, and gravel76 stops →CyclingScenic rides, climbs, and rail-trails50 stops →Ski & snowboardBig-mountain steeps to family hills86 stops →DiningGreat meals near routes and gateway towns3,924 stops →Breweries & distilleriesTrip-worthy taprooms and still houses267 stops →GolfPublic courses you can actually book753 stops →National parksAll 63, guided by season and top sights63 stops →Hidden gemsVote favorites into the Roamward map19 stops →MLB ballparksAll 30 MLB parks as a road-trip quest30 stops →LighthousesCoast-to-coast beacons worth the drive60 stops →EventsPlan the trip around the moment31 stops →Wild landsForests, wilderness, and monuments beyond the parks74 stops →CampingEpic campgrounds by where you want to wake up63 stops →Scenic landmarksIconic overlooks, canyons, dunes, and formations57 stops →Roadside AmericanaGiant statues, folk art, oddities, and vintage neon23 stops →
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