On your mark, get set, go! But go where? You’ve made your vacation plans and you’re mapping your trip on the same interstate and highways you’ve been on before. But why not take the scenic route this time? Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway takes you through the beautiful and diverse countryside of coastal Alabama, where you can enjoy the sights and attractions along the way.
If you need a little help making an itinerary, we’ve got you covered. You can follow these to the letter, mix and match according to your schedule and interests, or just create your own.
- Connecting with Nature – The beauty and diversity of Alabama’s Gulf Coast take center stage on this drive. Enjoy the scenery as you travel through rural farmlands and fishing villages, then to the coast and up the Eastern Shore.
- Connecting with the Land & the Sea – Coastal Alabama’s history is rich with fishing and farming – the way residents of the area have always lived. This itinerary explores these lifestyles that still exist along the byway.
- Connecting with the Past – Whether you consider yourself a history buff or not, the two forts that have guarded the mouth of the Mobile Bay for more than a century are a must see.
- Connecting with Each Other – There’s so much to experience with family and friends along Alabama’s Coastal Connection! This itinerary is traveler’s choice.
Enjoy the trip along the byway and the memories created. You may find it’s the best way to travel to your coastal destination.