15 Jaw Dropping Places In Alabama That Will Blow You Away

Alabama is a state that's filled with natural beauty that add to the list of things to do in Alabama. From rivers and lakes to waterfalls and canyons, here are 15 places in Alabama that show how beautiful the state truly is:

1. Mardis Mill Falls - Fowler Spring

Also referred to as Graves Falls, this 15-ft waterfall is quite popular among swimmers, kayakers and photographers.

2. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores is the perfect beach vacation getaway that's great for the entire family.

3. Huntsville Botanical Garden

Huntsville Botanical Garden has an area of 112 acres and is open year-round. It's also one of Alabama's top paid tourist attractions.

4. Tallapoosa River

The Tallapoosa River is a short, dam-release whitewater river that flows for 265 miles.

5. Turkey Creek Nature Preserve - Pinson

Pictured: Turkey Creek Falls

6. Lake Martin

At 44,000 acres, Lake Martin, which is located in Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties, is one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States.

7. Mt. Cheaha - Delta

With an elevation of 2,411 ft, Mt. Cheaha is Alabama's highest natural point.

8. Sipsey Wilderness - Bankhead National Forest

Without a doubt, the Sipsey Wilderness is the best place in northern Alabama for backpacking and hiking.

9. Cathedral Caverns - Woodville

Originally called Bat Cave, Cathedral Caverns is home to "Goliath"- one of the largest stalagmites in the world (45 ft tall and 243 ft in circumference).

10. Dismals Canyon - Phil Campbell

Pictured: Rainbow Falls

11. Langan Park - Mobile

Langan Park is a 720-acre municipal park. It's home to the Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile Botanical Gardens and Playhouse in the Park.

12. Tennessee River

The Tennessee River provides some of the best fishing opportunities in Alabama.

13. Bellingrath Gardens and Home - Theodore

Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a 65-acre public garden that's located on the Fowl River. It features gorgeous blooms year-round.

14. Little River Canyon National Preserve - Mentone

Little River Falls, pictured above, is a beautiful waterfall atop Lookout Mountain.

15. Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham

At 9,940 acres, Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama's largest state park.

It simply amazes me that Alabama is filled with so much natural beauty! What place(s) do you consider to be the most beautiful in Alabama?