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Hot, with average temperatures in the 80s and peaks in the 90s F in July.

Summer is a perfect time to enjoy Alabama’s sugar-white beaches, which come alive in the warm-weather months with plenty of excellent food, vibrant night life, unique learning opportunities and fun for the whole family. From music festivals on the beach to activities just for kids, there is always a good time waiting for you on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Besides building sand castles, kids can also enjoy attractions such as The Track to fulfill their need for speed, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and many more.

While the kids are out of school, be sure to visit some of Alabama’s most popular attractions. Travel to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for an out-of-this-world experience, take the kids by the McWane Science Center in Birmingham or dive into the world of sea creatures at the Estuarium on Dauphin Island. Head to Mobile to tour the USS Alabama or explore the state's Capitol and visit the Montgomery Zoo.

Alabama is never lacking in things to do. Festivals celebrating food, art, culture, heritage and more take place across the state, from Fourth of July fireworks at Vulcan Park in Birmingham to the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores. Our calendar of events can tell you all about what's going on in Alabama during your visit.

Be sure to visit some of Alabama’s most popular attractions. Travel to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for an out-of-this-world experience, take the kids by the McWane Science Center in Birmingham or dive into the world of sea creatures at the Estuarium on Dauphin Island. Head to Mobile to tour the USS Alabama or explore the state's Capitol and visit the Montgomery Zoo.

Average daytime temperatures in the mid-50s F, with lows in the 30s. Severely cold weather — or even snow — are rare in Alabama, though flurries can be seen in the higher elevation of North Alabama.

During the winter, Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers a getaway for anyone wanting to escape frigid weather. Whether you’re looking for peaceful seclusion or adrenaline and night life, you’re sure to find an Alabama beach community that feels just right. In the winter, take advantage of easier access to historic sites and other local attractions.

A canvas of scenic beauty greets you year-round in the Lookout Mountain area of northeastern Alabama. This area boasts beautiful bed and breakfasts and renowned outdoor recreation, including Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort, where you will find the only skiing in the state.

Some Interesting Facts about Alabama

Area: 29th largest state, 51,705 sq.mi (133,915 sq.km.).

Population: 4,840,587; ranks 22nd - (2022).

Major Cities: Birmingham, 265,968; Mobile, 196,278; Montgomery, 187,106.

Manufacturing: Paper products, chemicals, metals, textiles clothing, machinery, rubber and plastics, food products, transportation equipments, electronics, metal products, lumbar and wood products.

Mining and Quarrying: Coal, oil and gas, stone.

Agriculture: Broilers, cattle, green house and nursery products, peanuts, eggs, cotton, soybeans.

Other Activities: Fishing.

Statehood: the 22nd State.

In Alabama most rivers run toward Mobile Bay. That's because the land was tipped catty-corner when the Appalachian Mountains thrust up, sloping much of the area toward the bay. Today the Canada and Tallapoosa Rivers outline southern ramparts of the Appalachian chain.