Central Alabama Holidays from £913

Central Alabama Holiday Packages

Archaeological treasures, civil rights movement heritage and a thrilling college football league make this region of Alabama a rewarding destination year-round.

Spend some time getting to know the lively communities in Central Alabama, the heart of the state. Radiating out from the central city of BirminghamOpens in a new window, Central Alabama features rich pastoral landscapes, busy towns and magnificent natural reserves. See fascinating Native American relics, cheer on the local team at an exciting football match or go on a heritage trail to discover the region’s remarkable history.

Learn about the fight for African-American civil rights at Birmingham’s Civil Rights Institute. Another Central Alabama civil rights landmark can be found at Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, as well as in the small town of Selma, where Martin Luther King Jr. led a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965.

TuscaloosaOpens in a new window, to the west, is famed for its Native American heritage. Visit the Moundville Archaeological Park along the banks of Black Warrior River to see the remaining foundations of prehistoric Native American huts. You can also explore a visitor centre and check out the park’s historical displays. Tuscaloosa and the eastern Alabama city of Auburn are also renowned for filling out huge stadiums for local college football matches. Catch an enthralling match and cheer on the university teams.

You can find more sporting action in Talladega, where NASCAR races are held on the city’s speedway in spring and fall. For a more relaxed competitive experience, try out one of the many Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses dotted throughout Central Alabama. Lace up your hiking boots or rent a four-wheel drive to explore the network of trails in the Talladega National Forest.

Fried green tomatoes, as made famous by the book and movie of the same name, originate from a café outside of Birmingham, while Tuscaloosa is renowned for its slabs of ribs.

Central Alabama can be reached by plane to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport or one of several regional airports. Make the most of the region’s road hub in Birmingham and get around by car or express bus. In the summer, Alabama can experience very hot and humid weather, and winters are usually mild. Make the most of the region’s exciting daytrip destinations and embark on a road trip across the state.