"Alabama is not just another state; it is a world where their culture runs deep. In Al you can enjoy every adventure imaginable from the rivers of the mountains to the great Gulf of Mexico. Here nature and science combine. Relax on the white sandy beaches, or find yourself scaling the Alabama boulders. Alabama boasts the latest in technology, and eye for the artful side of life and abundant natural wonders. Experience the excitement of seeing theatre, dance, and music performed in live venues across the state. Al offers the amazing Huntsville Botanical Gardens, the nation?s largest seasonal butterfly house. No books you read or movies you see can give you the sensation of the Civil Rights Movement such as the actual sites located in Alabama?s own; Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, and Tuskegee. Get as close to space as you can imagine when you visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville AL. Art, History, Science, and the never ending amount of nature gives you every reason you need to explore Alabama and the extraordinary state that it is."