Alabama - The Heart of Dixie 🏈

Welcome to Alabama

Alabama is a southeastern U.S. state rich in history, southern culture, and natural beauty.

Quick Facts

• Capital: Montgomery
• Largest City: Huntsville
• Population: 5+ million
• Nickname: The Heart of Dixie

Major Cities

Birmingham

Alabama's largest metropolitan area, known for civil rights history and medical research.

Huntsville

"Rocket City" - home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and growing tech hub.

Mobile

Gulf Coast city known for the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S.

History & Culture

Alabama played a central role in the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement. Key sites include the Edmund Pettus Bridge and 16th Street Baptist Church.

Sports

College football is religion here! The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers have one of the fiercest rivalries in sports.

Natural Beauty

• Gulf Coast beaches
• Appalachian Mountains foothills
• Numerous state parks
• Tennessee River Valley

Last updated: August 2026 | Source: Alabama Tourism Department