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76 Things to Love About Alabama: Shhhh! Don’t Tell Anyone

Alabama’s coastline is not long, but it packs a wallop.

Gulf Shores

If you grew up in Georgia or East Tennessee, your family probably vacationed in Panama City Beach, FL. West Tennesseans and Mississippians had the misfortune of vacationing in Gulfport. For Alabamians, there is only one place to go: the 60 mile stretch of the Alabama coastline.

The coastal towns of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island are beautiful white, sandy beaches that have that small town feel.

HISTORY

In 1539, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led an expedi...
Aw screw it. Just watch the video.

And thus was born 60 Miles of crystal white beaches of Alabama. But shhhh! Don’t tell anyone or those damn yankees will come down and ruin it.

Poll

What’s your favorite Alabama beach?

This poll is closed

  • 31%
    Orange Beach
    (128 votes)
  • 23%
    Gulf Shores
    (97 votes)
  • 10%
    Dauphin Island
    (44 votes)
  • 33%
    I can’t tell you or them damn yankees’ll find out. They done ruint everythin’ else.
    (136 votes)
405 votes total Vote Now