About Alabama

Need quick access to news and information about Alabama? Visit the sections below for our online Press Room in News and Facts, or browse through useful tips in Travel Information. Request more information such as the Alabama Vacation Guide or the Calendar of Events or ask a question in the Contact section. Or use the resources provided in Visitor Services to locate Convention Facilities or Tourism Organizations.

Online Vacation Guide –An online version of the comprehensive Alabama Vacation Guide. The interactive version of the printed guide will provide quick and immediate access to this valuable planning resource.

Travel Information –Find out what you need to know before traveling to Alabama. Visit this section for Safety Tips, Emergency Information, Accessibility Information, Driving Distances and details about Alabama's airports.

News and Facts –Learn more about Alabama. News and Facts is your source for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Facts About Alabama, the travel industry Economic Impact Report and more. Visit the Press Room for the latest Alabama tourism news releases and press contact information.

Contact –Need more information? Request a Vacation Guide, the annual Calendar of Events, a Railroad Guide or information about Group Travel. Or, if you have a specific question, fill out the Question form and don't forget to register for timely e-mail updates from the Alabama Department of Tourism and Travel.

Conventions & Meetings –Looking for information about Convention Facilities or Tourism Organizations? Conventions & Meetings has the resources for you.

Multimedia –Looking for our television commercials? Visit this page to see our spots highlighting Alabama's great Southern food, sugar-white-sand beaches, and wonderful birding trails.

Information Sources –Looking for regional, state, and local information sources from environmental and historical commissions to local chambers of commerce? If so, we've organized this page with a number of Web links to help you find what you need.

Tour Operators Information –The Alabama Tourism Department (ATD) is ready to work with travel industry professionals to help make it as easy as possible to plan a wonderful Alabama vacation for your clients.