8 thrilling driveable locations it is advisable to add to your spring journey bucket checklist [GIVEAWAY]

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Spring is one of the best time to plan holidays. The climate is ideal, flowers are in bloom and there are dozens of unbelievable offers and particular occasions, particularly round Alabama. We saved you the additional analysis and put collectively eight of one of the best locations it’s a must to take a look at to this spring and, even higher, they’re all in affordable driving distance from Birmingham. Psst! Learn to the tip to seek out out how one can win $791 in our journey giveaway!

1. A seashore journey to The Island Resort at Fort Walton

Lacking the seashore? I do know I’m. There’s no higher place to guide a gulfside getaway than at The Island Resort at Fort Walton. Full with on-site eating places, nightly leisure, a beachside bar and a full calendar of occasions for the entire household—this will likely be a lot greater than your common seashore trip.

Now could be the time to guide early and save large with their Spring Particular!

2. Head to Lookout Mountain for swimming, mountaineering + extra

Whether or not you’re swimming underneath Desoto Falls, mountaineering via the state park, exploring caves or consuming a scrumptious dinner at Wildflower Cafe, Lookout Mountain is one of the best spot for an outdoorsy spring trip. Past all of the enjoyable you’ll have floating down the river, mountain climbing ziplining and extra, the world additionally has some distinctive occasions you gained’t need to miss out on. Right here’s a couple of:

• Distance from Birmingham: 1 1/2 hrs

3. Go to Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Embrace your inside marine biologist at Dauphin Sea Lab whenever you journey to Dauphin Island this spring. On the Sea Lab, you’ll expertise a hands-on, interactive studying atmosphere the place you look via microscopes, take snorkel adventures and see reside sea life up shut and private. Plan your weekend round certainly one of these thrilling upcoming occasions to be taught extra concerning the sea and the cool animals dwelling in it.

4. Uncover all of the enjoyable issues occurring in Tupelo, MS

Should you’ve by no means been to Tupelo, Mississippi, now could be the time to plan a go to. Solely a two-hour drive from Birmingham, they’ve a killer lineup of spring occasions you’ll need to take a look at. Right here’s a sneak peek:

• North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra I March 26—Calling all music lovers! Pianist Miki Sawada makes her Tupelo debut as a part of a collaboration with the Japan-America Society of Mississippi and the North Mississippi Cherry Blossom Pageant
• Blue Suede Cruise I April 29-Might 1—900 basic vehicles will roar into city throughout this weekend filled with vehicles, reside music and extra.
• Gumtree Artwork & Wine Pageant I Might 6-8—Get artsy at this annual competition showcasing native artist’s works across the courthouse sq.. There can even be reside music, wine tastings with meals pairings, a neighborhood mural mission, a Mom’s Day Jazz Brunch + extra. The weekend additionally consists of the annual Gumtree Run, certainly one of Mississippi’s largest 10K.

To seek out out extra about these occasions and all of the enjoyable issues to do in Tupelo throughout your journey, take a look at their web site.

• Distance from Birmingham: 2 hrs

5. Spend a weekend within the cozy city of Fairhope

Spend a weekend getaway within the cozy city of Fairhope and you may expertise spa days, boutique buying, unbelievable eats, {golfing} and lovely boardwalk sunsets. This city is nestled towards Cell Bay with lovely views and is just a four-hour drive from Birmingham.

Try our piece on the way to have a romantic getaway in Fairhope for a full itinerary and extra enjoyable issues to do.

• Distance from Birmingham: 4 hrs

6. Head to Gulf Shores for the annual Ballyhoo Pageant

Should you love artwork, you may’t miss the annual Ballyhoo Pageant in Gulf Shores. This weekend occasion will function over 80 artists in addition to cultural trade. There will likely be reside leisure by native performers, onsite artwork demonstrations, unique animals (courtesy of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo), kids’s hands-on artwork actions, native seafood and extra!

7. Don’t miss out on the Panoply Arts Pageant in Huntsville

Are you prepared for the Southeast‘s premiere arts weekend? Panoply is going on in Huntsville this spring and their fortieth celebration is ready to be larger than ever earlier than. See the work of over 100 visible artists from numerous mediums and browse the fan-favorite Artwork Market.

Together with all the wonderful artwork, the weekend will likely be filled with music by native and regional bands, quite a lot of culinary creations through meals vans, kid-friendly interactive actions and neighborhood artwork initiatives.

8. GEICO 500 NASCAR Cup Sequence—Talladega Superspeedway

It’s time to begin your engines as racing followers from throughout head to the Talladega Superspeedway to witness the GEICO 500 NASCAR Cup Sequence. Main as much as the massive race, followers may have the prospect to see pre-race ceremonies, reside music, play on the recreation zone and dozens of different enjoyable actions.

Begin planning your journey to the speedway and catch all of the motion in Talladega this spring.

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