Our favorite romantic places on the byway

The view along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway is always spectacular. It’s even more so when you share it with your sweetheart. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we want to suggest some of our favorite romantic places along the byway.   

It’s a good time to plan your spring getaway on the byway

Spring is a time of beauty and renewal, and the sights and sounds of Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway won’t disappoint. here are many options for history, nature and more along the byway. If you aren’t sure where to start, our five theme-based itineraries can be your guide or used as suggestions to create your own checklist.   

The Gulf State Park campground is home away from home for winter visitors

Located close to the beach and connected to the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, Gulf State Park is a highly sought-after winter camping haven. In fact, their website indicates that monthly reservations for November 2021–March 2022 opened on December 1.  

Enjoy the beauty of Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway in the new year

Even with the uncertainty of current events, a trip along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway will provide a wonderful break from the daily routines and allow you to return home with a new appreciation for the beauty and history of our area. 

Christmas Activities

It’s holiday season and we couldn’t be happier! When we sit around hoping to digest Thanksgiving dinner quickly so we can have another piece of pie, our family discussions often turn to Christmas and the fun activities that surround that holiday. On Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway, there is always something going on to celebrate the season.  

Get spooky in Coastal Alabama

Is it time for some spooky fun on Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway? You’re in luck! Socially distanced Halloween thrills can be found all along the byway in Mobile and Baldwin counties.  

Outdoor attractions to enjoy along the byway in 2020

October is a wonderful time to be outdoors on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Morning temperatures average in the 60s, the fall sun typically warms the days into the mid-70s, and the skies just seem a little bluer. So plan your fall trip on Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway for an abundance of outdoor attractions to enjoy during this special time of year.  

Choose a unique location for your fall wedding on Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway.

Wedding planning this year has been a challenge for the many brides looking forward to a traditional ceremony with a church full of family and friends. Some have been postponed, but others have decided to look for alternate ways to exchange vows, yet stay healthy.

Celebrate summer on Alabama’s Gulf Coast

Summertime on Alabama’s Gulf Coast is a time to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the area. Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway provides the perfect start for a coastal vacation and forming special memories with your family. Pick one of our itineraries, or just strike out with our interactive map and enjoy the ride.

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