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Photos: 11 Must-See Destinations in Alabama

Traveling down South? From museums and historical sites to natural wonders, make sure you take advantage of everything Alabama has to offer.

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Montgomery is home to Alabama's beautiful Capitol building.
Montgomery is home to Alabama's beautiful Capitol building. (Shutterstock)

ALABAMA — Planning a trip down South? Don't miss these destinations. Teeming with natural beauty and historical sites, Alabama is a must-see stop on any road trip or as a destination all in itself.

See below for photos of some of the best spots to see in Alabama:

Birmingham Civil Rights District

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The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument encompasses historical sites from the A.G. Gaston Motel to the 16th Street Baptist Church. (Michael Gordon/Shutterstock)

USS Alabama

The USS Alabama is a retired battleship based in Mobile that is open for tours. (John Silver/Shutterstock)

U.S. Space & Rocket Center

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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is the most comprehensive manned space flight museum in the world. (Rob Hainer/Shutterstock)

Edmund Pettus Bridge

The Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma is the site of the infamous Bloody Sunday on March 7, 1965, when police attacked civil rights marchers. (James Kirkikis/Shutterstock)

Mobile Bay

Visit the beautiful Mobile Bay for a relaxing day on the water. (Shutterstock)

Cheaha State Park

Cheaha State Park, surrounded by the Talladega National Forest, is perfect for a hike and taking in the natural wonders of Alabama. (Shutterstock)

Cathedral Caverns State Park

Cathedral Caverns State Park is the biggest cave in Alabama, offering stunning views of stalactites and other rock formations. (Shutterstock)

National Memorial for Peace and Justice

Visit the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in downtown Montgomery, a project led by the Equal Justice Initiative. (Katherine Welles/Shutterstock)

Rosenbaum House

The Rosenbaum House in Florence is an architectural wonder, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1940. (Tim Daugherty/Shutterstock)

16th Street Baptist Church

The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham was the site of 1963 bombing that killed four girls and injured up to 22 other people. (Brett Welcher/Shutterstock)

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