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For a romantic getaway in Alabama, couples head to Gulf Shores for the Gulf beaches, to Mobile for its moss draped oaks and Mardi Gras history and to Fairhope for the views over Mobile Bay. This guide covers 6 places across the state, among them Birmingham and Gadsden. For each one you get what to do, when to go and hotels where the room has its own jacuzzi or hot tub.
| Getaway | Best for | Best time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gulf Shores | Beaches, Gulf State Park | Early spring, late fall, winter |
| 2. Fairhope | Mobile Bay views, art | March, for the arts festival |
| 3. Mobile | Historic districts, Mardi Gras | Spring, or the holidays |
| 4. Mobile-Tensaw Delta | Sunset boat cruises | Fall and winter |
| 5. Birmingham and Oak Mountain | Dining, city views, trails | December |
| 6. Gadsden and Noccalula Falls | Waterfall, Lookout Mountain | Winter and spring |
Gulf Shores is on the Alabama Gulf Coast, and the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach tourism bureau pitches its miles of unspoiled shoreline to couples. Gulf State Park alone has about three and a half miles of beach, and the bureau suggests a sunset walk on the sand to end an anniversary day. Best Western On The Beach has an Oceanfront Jetted Tub Room, with the jetted tub in the room.
Beachfront hotel featuring King Rooms with Jacuzzis, indoor heated pool, and on-site restaurant. Full details about Best Western On The Beach
Fairhope is a coastal town on Mobile Bay, known for its views over the water and its prize winning restaurants. Best Western Plus Daphne is in nearby Daphne and has a King Suite with Sofa Bed and Jetted Tub.
All-suite Best Western hotel offering King Suites with in-room Jacuzzis, outdoor pool, and continental breakfast. Full details about Best Western Plus Daphne
Alabama's state tourism site says to put Mobile at the top of the list for a romantic getaway, and the city's historic districts are shaded by old oaks draped with moss. Visit Mobile says the city has the oldest organized Mardi Gras in the United States. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile/Saraland is in Saraland, north of Mobile, and has a Standard Room with Whirlpool Bath.
Family-friendly hotel with private hot tub, pool, fitness center, free breakfast, near I-65 in Saraland. Full details about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile/Saraland
The state tourism site calls the Mobile-Tensaw Delta one of Alabama's natural wonders. Historic Blakeley State Park, on the Delta, protects more than 2,000 acres of some of the most biodiverse habitat in North America, and its boats leave the Blakeley dock for late afternoon cruises. Log Cabin Inn in Bay Minette has a King Room with Spa Bath.
Destination with private in-room hot tubs, outdoor pool, and convenient access to Bay Minette’s attractions. Full details about Log Cabin Inn
Birmingham has James Beard Award winning restaurants, and REV Birmingham, the downtown development group, publishes its own date night guide to the city. The Vulcan statue looks out over Birmingham from his 124 foot pedestal, and Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, the largest state park in Alabama, has more than 100 miles of trails. Best Western Plus Oak Mountain Inn is in Pelham, by Oak Mountain State Park, and has a King Room with Spa Bath.
Contemporary lodging offering private Jacuzzi, outdoor pool, and complimentary breakfast, situated in Pelham, Alabama. Full details about Best Western Plus Oak Mountain Inn
Gadsden sits on the Coosa River, 55 miles from Birmingham, and Noccalula Falls drops 90 feet into a lush ravine. Historic downtown Gadsden has local live music and shops. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gadsden W-Near Attalla has a Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub.
Spacious suites with a private Jacuzzi, 24-hour Business Center, fitness facilities, and an outdoor pool for comfort. Full details about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gadsden W-Near Attalla, an IHG Hotel
Alabama's own tourism offices pitch Mobile and the beaches of Gulf Shores to couples. The state tourism site says to put Mobile at the top of the list for a romantic getaway, and the beach bureau points couples to miles of unspoiled shoreline.
On the coast, early spring, late fall and winter, which the beach bureau calls the best times for a couples trip, with fewer crowds and comfortable temperatures. Inland, winter and spring rains bring Little River Falls, on Lookout Mountain, to its full flow.
Gulf Shores. The local beach tourism bureau calls a sunset beach walk an ideal way to end the day, especially on an anniversary, and Best Western On The Beach in Gulf Shores has an Oceanfront Jetted Tub Room.
Yes. Alabama's state tourism site puts Mobile at the top of its list for a romantic getaway. Walk the historic districts under oaks draped with moss, tour Oakleigh, a home built in 1833, and see the coronation costumes at the Mobile Carnival Museum. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile/Saraland, in Saraland, north of Mobile, has a Standard Room with Whirlpool Bath.
Gadsden, 55 miles away, for Noccalula Falls, which drops 90 feet into a ravine, or Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, the largest state park in Alabama, with the Treetop Nature Trail and Peavine Falls. Best Western Plus Oak Mountain Inn, in Pelham by the park, has a King Room with Spa Bath.
On the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, Historic Blakeley State Park runs late afternoon sunset cruises and a sunset dinner cruise with the meal included. Dates change, so check the park's cruise page. On the coast, the beach bureau suggests a sunset sailboat tour.
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