Alabama beach bound? 5 stop-worthy places along Alabama highways
Explore these stop-worthy places along Alabama highways while heading south to the beach. (Getty Images)
Excited to spend time at Alabama beaches this summer but not excited about the long car ride?
Break up your road trip by stopping at these stop-worthy places along Alabama highways, including outdoor activities, an iconic gas station and more.
Clanton Peach Park
Nothing screams summer vacation like fresh, seasonal fruits. (Karim Shamsi-Basha / Alabama News Center)
Stock up on some local, seasonal fruit for your beach vacation at Clanton’s Peach Park. Located off Interstate 65, it is a popular tourist destination and offers a variety of local goods.
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Alabama Safari Park
For the animal lovers in your family, Alabama Safari Park is a must-see. (Nick Thomas / Alabama Living)
Home to more than 800 animals, the 350-acre wildlife park just south of Montgomery allows you to break up your drive south with friendly animal interactions on a winding 3-mile gravel road. Your family can hand-feed some of the free-roaming zebras, llamas, ostriches and more.
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Montgomery Whitewater
Montgomery Whitewater is an outdoor destination the whole family will love. (contributed)
Montgomery Whitewater is a sparkling, 120-acre outdoor destination that is sure to kick off your vacation on the right foot, with a restaurant and outdoor bar, walking trails, ziplines, rafting and more.
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Buc-ee’s
Stop at the iconic Buc-ee’s for gas and beach snacks. (Emmett Burnett / Alabama Living)
Located off Interstate 10, Buc-ee’s is a great place to stretch your legs, fill up on gas and explore the endless snack options.
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Alligator Alley
Alligators are the stars of the show at Alligator Alley in Summerdale. (Amber Sutton)
Not far from the beaches off Alabama Highway 59 in Summerdale, Alligator Alley is a self-guided tour on an elevated boardwalk where you can see more than 600 alligators relaxing, sunbathing, courting and nesting.
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