Accolades for Alabama Beaches

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2024 Accolades

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Southern Living, The South's Best 2024
- Best Small Town in Every State (Alabama) - Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
- Best Treasures in Every State (Alabama) - Alabama's Best Dive Bar, The Flora-Bama
- Best Waterfront Town in Every State (Alabama) - Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2024
- Best Boat Tour in the U.S. - Sail Wild Hearts (#6 of 10)
- Best Coastal Small Town in the U.S. - Gulf Shores (#4 of 10)
- Best Donut Shop in the U.S. - City Donuts (#1 of 10)
- Best Recreational Trail in the U.S. - Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail (#1 of 10)
- Best Small Town Food Scene in the U.S. - Orange Beach (#7 of 10)
- Best Summer Travel Destination in the U.S. - Gulf Shores & Orange Beach (6 of 10)
U.S. News Best Vacations Rankings
- Best Beaches in the USA (#5 of 27)
- Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S. (#1 of 16)
- Best Family Vacations in the USA (#12 of 21)
This Is the No. 1 Family Beach Vacation Spot in the U.S., Travel + Leisure, April 2024
The Best Beach Towns for Celebrating the Fourth of July in 2024, Travel+Leisure, April 2024
Enjoy The Outdoors on the 10 Best Recreational Trails in the US, USA Today 10Best, April 2024
The 50 Best Hikes in the U.S. : Our Definitive Guide, Country Living Magazine, March 2024
The Best Destinations For Female Solo Travel in the U.S., TimeOut, February 2024
Preliminary 2023 Alabama Gulf Coast Tourism Numbers Show Record Retail Sales Numbers, WALA-TV/Fox10, February 2024
Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S., US News, February 2024
10 Best Romantic Hotels for Your Valentine's Escape, AAA Southern Traveler, January 2024

2023 Accolades

2023 Accolades

10 Best Places to Travel in January 2024, Travel+Leisure, December 2023
13 Best Beach Vacations for Families, Hand-Picked by Travel Experts, Good Housekeeping, November 2023
2023 Champions of Economic Impact - Sports Tourism Heroes, Sports Destination Management Magazine, November 2023
25 Top Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S., U.S. News & World Report, August 2023
The Best Vacation Destination To Visit in Every State For a Greener Local Getaway, Insider, July 2023
The Top Ranked Budget Friendly Beach On The Gulf Coast, Explore.com, July 2023
The Best Beaches Near New Orleans You Can Drive to This Summer, Thrillist, May 2023
Your Guide To the #1 Recreation Trail in America, Travel Awaits, April 2023
12 Best Beach Resorts in the U.S. for Families, Family Vacationist, March 2023
The 13 Best Hotel Porches in America, Fodor's Travel Guides, March 2024
Best U.S. Beaches for 2024, US News, February 2023
21 Best Gulf Coast Beaches, HGTV, February 2023
From city parks to riverwalks, these are the best public spaces across the nation, USA Today 10 Best, February 2023
The 15 Most Spectacular Sunsets in the U.S., Fodor's Travel Guides, February 2023

2022 Accolades

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2022 Readers' Choice Awards, Convention South, December 2022
These Are North America's Most Beautiful Attractions, MSN, October 2022
Top Veterans Day Destinations, FishingBooker.com, October 2022
12 Best U.S. Seaside Cities for a Summer Escape, Fodor's Travel Guide's, July 2022
10 Wheelchair Accessible Beaches, Conde Nast Traveler, June 2022
5 Destinations for a Great Golf Vacation, Saturday Evening Post, June 2022
12 Sensational Places to Enjoy Gulf Seafood on the U.S. Gulf Coast Trail, U.S. Gulf Coast Travel, May 2022
16 Best Tropical Vacations in the U.S. for Stunning Islands, Charming Beach Towns, and more, Travel+Leisure, May 2022
Favorite US Gulf Coast Spring Break Destinations, U.S. Gulf Coast Travel, April 2022

2021 Accolades

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10 Best Winter Fishing Destinations in 2022, FishingBooker.com, December 2021
Introducing the 2020 and 2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, Sports Destination Management Magazine, November 2021
The Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S., Conde Nast Travel, April 2021
9 U.S. Beaches That Welcome Wheelchair Users, SmartTravel.com, April 2021