7 Places In Alabama That Are Like A Caribbean Paradise In The Summer
Alabama has it all. Lakes, rivers, beaches, mountains, etc. It’s also such a beautiful place to be, especially during summer because it’ll remind you of a Caribbean paradise. Listed below are seven places located throughout the state that do exactly this, and you’ll want to visit them all.
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Gulf State Park offers two miles of gorgeous white-sand beaches and is the perfect place to spend a summer day. Located on Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast, it offers everything from swimming and fishing, to boating and water skiing. It's a definite must-visit whenever you're in the Gulf Shores area. Click here for more information.
Lewis Smith Lake, a.k.a. Smith Lake, covers approximately 22,000 acres and is one of America's clearest lakes. It's located in Cullman, Winston, and Walker counties, and it offers a variety of activities during the summer for all ages, including boating, jet skiing, swimming, fishing, etc. Click here for more information.
Hippie Hole is located at Little River Canyon National Preserve in Fort Payne, Alabama. Over the years, it's become one of Alabama's most popular swimming spots, especially during the summer months. Click here for more information.
Covering approximately 69,000 acres, Lake Guntersville is Alabama's largest lake. It's located in Jackson and Marshall counties, and those who visit enjoy a wide range of activities such as swimming, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, boating, etc. Click here for more information.
Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama's largest state park. One of its most popular attractions is its public beach area, which is the perfect spot to cool off from the summer heat. Click here for more information.
Dauphin Island is the southernmost point of Alabama and a definite must-visit during the summer. In addition to its crystal-clear water, it offers a sunset like no other. In fact, it's best known as the "Sunset Capital of Alabama." Click here for more information.
Covering more than 41,000 acres, Lake Martin is one of America's largest man-made lakes. Located in Tallapoosa, Elmore, and Coosa counties, this beautiful lake also offers a variety of activities such as swimming, fishing, boating , and jet skiing. One of its most popular gathering spots is Acapulco Rock (pictured), which swimmers enjoy jumping from each summer. Click here for more information.
Have you ever been to any of these seven places in Alabama? If so, what did you think? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
For more information about Lewis Smith Lake, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Clearest Lake In Alabama Is Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real.
Address: Gulf State Park, 20115 State Park Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Address: Lewis Smith Lake, Alabama, USA
Address: Hippie Hole, Little River Canyon Rim Pkwy, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
Address: Lake Guntersville State Park, 24 State Campground Rd, Guntersville, AL 35976, USA
Address: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
Address: Dauphin Island, AL, USA
Address: Lake Martin, Alabama, USA
