Alabama roadside attractions

Alabama stops for the weirdest part of the drive.

Ten route-ready attractions in Alabama—built for photo breaks, article ideas, state guides, and detours that give travelers something to talk about.

10 stopsSoutheast region9 attraction types
2Folk Art
1Worlds Largest
1Giant Statue
1Weird Shopping
At-a-glance

Plan the quick stop before the big stop.

Use this page to add character to a longer route. Pick one or two stops that fit your direction of travel, then confirm hours, access, and conditions before going.

AttractionCityTypeBest use
World's Largest Office ChairAnnistonWorlds LargestEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Vulcan Park and MuseumBirminghamGiant StatueEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Unclaimed Baggage CenterScottsboroWeird ShoppingEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Ave Maria GrottoCullmanFolk ArtEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
BamahengeElbertaPhoto OpEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Boll Weevil MonumentEnterpriseHistoric OddityEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Coon Dog CemeteryTuscumbiaWeird HistoryEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Orr Park Tree CarvingsMontevalloFolk ArtEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Dismals CanyonPhil CampbellNatural OddityEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Edmund Pettus BridgeSelmaHistoric LandmarkEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
The list

Alabama roadside attraction picks.

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Anniston · Worlds Largest

World's Largest Office Chair

A bragging-rights roadside stop in Anniston built for travelers who love 'world's largest' photo ops.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: World's Largest Office Chair Anniston Alabama

Birmingham · Giant Statue

Vulcan Park and Museum

A larger-than-life roadside landmark in Birmingham that turns a quick stop into a classic photo detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Vulcan Park and Museum Birmingham Alabama

Scottsboro · Weird Shopping

Unclaimed Baggage Center

An offbeat road-trip stop in Scottsboro that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Unclaimed Baggage Center Scottsboro Alabama

Cullman · Folk Art

Ave Maria Grotto

A handmade, highly personal art stop in Cullman that celebrates the creative side of American roadside travel.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Ave Maria Grotto Cullman Alabama

Elberta · Photo Op

Bamahenge

An offbeat road-trip stop in Elberta that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Bamahenge Elberta Alabama

Enterprise · Historic Oddity

Boll Weevil Monument

An offbeat road-trip stop in Enterprise that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Boll Weevil Monument Enterprise Alabama

Tuscumbia · Weird History

Coon Dog Cemetery

An offbeat road-trip stop in Tuscumbia that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Coon Dog Cemetery Tuscumbia Alabama

Montevallo · Folk Art

Orr Park Tree Carvings

A handmade, highly personal art stop in Montevallo that celebrates the creative side of American roadside travel.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Orr Park Tree Carvings Montevallo Alabama

Phil Campbell · Natural Oddity

Dismals Canyon

A strange or dramatic natural stop near Phil Campbell that gives a road trip a dose of scenery and surprise.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Dismals Canyon Phil Campbell Alabama

Selma · Historic Landmark

Edmund Pettus Bridge

A history-rich stop in Selma that adds depth and context to a state-by-state road trip.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Edmund Pettus Bridge Selma Alabama

Article angle

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