9 Photos You'll Only Understand If You Hail From Alabama
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Jennifer Young
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Here in Alabama, we’re lucky to be surrounded by many great things and places. In fact, if you’re from the Yellowhammer State, it’s easy to recognize many of these places by looking at a simple photo. Listed below are nine photos captured in Alabama. If you hail from the state, the places or things in the photos should definitely be familiar to you.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, which is often billed as "Earth's largest space museum," is one of Alabama's most popular tourist attractions. It's also the home of Space Camp.
Mobile, AL, USA
The original Mardi Gras took place in 1703 in Mobile, Alabama. This was several years before it was ever celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana. People still come to Mobile from all around the country to celebrate the original Mardi Gras.
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Here in Alabama, we're fortunate to celebrate all for seasons. From spring and summer, to winter and fall, the Yellowhammer State is a beautiful place to live and visit all year long.
Boll Weevil Monument, 101 Main St, Enterprise, AL 36330, USA
The Boll Weevil Monument is a unique statue that was built in 1919 to show appreciation for the boll weevils that wreaked havoc on the cotton crops in Enterprise, Alabama. Because of this, farmers found success with other crops, including peanuts. The Boll Weevil Monument is the only monument in the world that's dedicated to an agricultural pest, making it one of Alabama's most quirky statues.
Cathedral Caverns State Park, 637 Cave Rd, Woodville, AL 35776, USA
Alabama is home to some of the most spectacular caves in the United States, including Cathedral Caverns. With an entrance measurement of 126 feet wide and a height measurement of 25 feet, it's also one of the state's largest caves. Cathedral Caverns is the main feature of Cathedral Caverns State Park.
Dismals Canyon, 901 County Rd 8, Phil Campbell, AL 35581, USA
Dismals Canyon is a unique outdoor attraction that's located off the beaten path in a small Alabama town. Not only is it a beautiful destination to explore, but it's also one of the only places in the entire world where dismalites live. Dismalites are insects that resemble glowworms and are quite mesmerizing to watch in the dark. During you visit, you'll also want to make sure to wear some good hiking boots.
Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
Upon arriving to Birmigham, Alabama, you can't help but notice a cast-iron statue overlooking the city. This is Vulcan, the largest cast-iron statue in the world. It stands at 56 feet tall and weighs 101,200 pounds. It can be experienced up close with a visit to the Vulcan Park & Museum.
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Little River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
Little River Canyon, which happens to be the main feature of Alabama's Little River Canyon National Preserve, is known as the "Grand Canyon of the East." It's also one of the Southeast's most beautiful outdoor areas.
Gulf Shores, AL, USA
Alabama's Gulf Coast beaches are some of the most beautiful beaches in the nation. In fact, numerous people travel from near and far to visit our beautiful Gulf Coast to relax on our white-sand beaches and splash around in our turquoise-clear waters.
Have you ever visited any of the nine places listed above? If so, please feel free to share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.
Did you know that the Little River Canyon National Preserve is also one of the most beautiful places in Alabama?
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