Alabama Travel Social Accounts
Planning an Alabama day trip? These are the Instagram and Facebook accounts we follow for ideas, event dates, and scenic spots around the state. Follow them for the latest festival announcements and seasonal updates.
Statewide and Regional Travel
- @thisisalabama: Stories and photos celebrating Alabama’s people and places.
- @alstateparks: Alabama’s state parks system, with camping, trails, and lakes.
- @thealabamaramble: Quirky small-town stories and little-known Alabama attractions.
- @eatingalabama: Alabama food and dining finds worth a drive.
- @alabamablackbeltadventures: Outdoor adventure and heritage travel in the Black Belt region.
- @alabama_scenic_river_trail: The 631-mile paddling trail through Alabama’s rivers.
- @visitalabamasbeaches: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach travel inspiration.
- @visitnorthal: Regional tourism for North Alabama.
- @visitblountal: Blount County tourism, from covered bridges to river fun.
- @huntsvilleadventurer: Hiking and outdoor guides for North Alabama.
- @hvilleblast: Huntsville news, openings, and local events.
- @happeninsintheham: Weekend event roundups for Birmingham.
- @prehistoricalabama: Alabama fossils and natural history.
Parks, Gardens, and Outdoor Destinations
- @cheahastatepark: Cheaha State Park, home of Alabama’s highest point.
- @dismalscanyon: Dismals Canyon, a National Natural Landmark in Phil Campbell.
- @turkeycreeknp: Turkey Creek Nature Preserve near Pinson.
- @redmountainpark: Red Mountain Park, Birmingham’s large urban hiking park.
- @railroadpark: Railroad Park, downtown Birmingham’s green space and event lawn.
- @bellingrathgardens: Bellingrath Gardens and Home near Mobile.
- @bbgardens: Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
- @bhamzoo: The Birmingham Zoo.
Attractions, Venues, and Festivals
- @rickwood_field: Rickwood Field, America’s oldest professional ballpark.
- @rocketcenterusa: U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville.
- @barbermuseum: Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham.
- @trashpandasbaseball: Rocket City Trash Pandas minor league baseball in Madison.
- @altheatre: The historic Alabama Theatre in Birmingham.
- @theorionamphitheater: Concerts at Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville.
- @oakmountainamphitheatre: Concerts at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham.
- @alstrawberryfestival: The Alabama Strawberry Festival.
- @magnoliafestival_gardendale: The Gardendale Magnolia Festival.
- @riverhillsretreat: River Hills Retreat, an events space and campground on the Locust Fork, and its bluegrass festival.
Statewide and Regional Travel
- Alabama Tourism Industry Partners: News and updates from the Alabama tourism industry.
- Alabama Front Porches: Southwest Alabama Tourism: Travel ideas for southwest Alabama.
- Alabama Black Belt Adventures: Outdoor and heritage adventures in the Black Belt.
- Visit Alabama’s Beaches: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach tourism.
- Alabama Scenic River Trail: Paddling the state’s 631-mile river trail (official website).
- Blount County Tourism: Visitor information for Blount County (official website).
- NOTE Alabama Day Trips is not related to this site but they are a great follow.
Festivals, Events, and Local Favorites
- Alabama Strawberry Festival: Annual strawberry festival updates.
- Alabaster CityFest: Free outdoor music and arts-and-crafts festival in Alabaster.
- Pinson Butterbean Days: Pinson’s revived butterbean street festival.
- River Hills Bluegrass Festival on the Locust Fork: Bluegrass on the river at River Hills Retreat (festival website).
- Gardendale Farmers Market: Seasonal produce and vendors in Gardendale.
- Rickwood Field: Updates on America’s oldest ballpark in Birmingham.