Not only is Alabama a great place to do business, it is also a state of unsurpassed diversity. Whether you like to play golf, relax on a beach of sugary sand, or explore a majestic mountain, you can find plenty to do here when the work week ends.

Legendary architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. creator of more than 500 golf courses around the world, designed the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in the state, the largest golf course construction project ever undertaken in the world. Comprised of 10 challenging courses located throughout the state, the Trail has been described by The New York Times as
“…some of the best public golf on Earth.”

The Trail, which receives rave reviews each year, helped transform the state into one of the most popular golf destinations in the world. Other states have tried to copy the concept, but Alabama's Trail is the unrivaled original.

There are few places in the world that can match the beaches here. Alabama beaches are some of the best on the east coast, from the sparkling quartz sands of Orange Beach, with its 225-foot long boardwalk, to the fishing spots on Dauphin Island Pier, where the waters team with mackerel and flounder.

Anglers know that Alabama lakes are the best place for the fisherman, especially those who’ve reeled in a 30-pound striped bass from Lake Lewis Smith. Alabama maps are covered in lakes, creeks and rivers enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year. The 67,900-acre Lake Guntersville in northeast Alabama is widely known for the caliber of largemouth bass caught from the reservoir and is a favorite tournament spot. On the clear waters of Lake Martin, Wind Creek State Park offers those who are seeking plentiful largemouth and spotted bass 41,000 acres to find their "spot."

Alabama is one of the premier states in the nation for hunting white-tailed deer and Eastern wild turkey. Our state's generous hunting seasons and bag limits are the envy of other states. An abundance of forested land, water resources and natural beauty make Alabama a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

North Alabama is home to the Alabama Mountain region, which has such a striking contrast to the rest of the state that many consider it a “state within a state.” The 16 counties in the region are overwhelmingly enhanced by the southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Mount Cheaha, the highest point in Alabama, is a great place for lead and top-rope climbing, while Horse Pens 40 offers the best bouldering in the South.