Posted in Alabama
November 17, 2015
8 Enchanting Spots In Alabama You Never Knew Existed
There are many beautiful places located throughout Alabama, and some of these places are better known than others. Sometimes you’ve got to travel off the beaten path to discover all the beauty Alabama has to offer.
Let’s take a look at eight beautiful places you may or may not already be familiar with. If you’ve never visited any of these places, they should definitely be added to your bucket list.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
At 466 acres, Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Southeast. This stunning preserve is located in Pinson, 15 miles north of Birmingham. The heart of this preserve is Turkey Creek Falls (pictured).
Located in Perry County, Barton's Beach Cahaba River Preserve is approximately 125 acres of gravel/sand bars, swamps and ponds. This preserve serves as an important nesting area for turtles.
Located in Phil Campbell, Dismals Canyon is an 85 acre natural conservatory. One of its main features is Rainbow Falls (pictured), a gorgeous waterfall that cascades down the canyon over weathered rocks.
Natural Bridge, located in Natural Bridge, Alabama, is a 60 ft high, 148 ft long rock bridge that spans several natural areas and is the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies.
Parker Falls is located within Parker Canyon, in the beautiful Bankhead National Forest, Alabama's largest national forest (180,581 acres).
Located in northern Clay and southwestern Cleburne counties, Cheaha State Park is Alabama's oldest operating state park. This gorgeous state park also encompasses Cheaha Mountain, Alabama's highest point.
Turkey Foot Falls is located within the Sipsey Wilderness area of the Bankhead National Forest, and it's one of two major waterfalls--the other being Mize Mill Falls.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a 65-acre estate garden and house museum that's located near Mobile, on the Fowl River. This wonderful attraction is open to the public year-round.
Have you ever visited any of these beautiful places? What other lesser known places in Alabama can be included on this list? Let us know in the comments below!
