Most Alabama itineraries online are built off the same five spots, copied from the last guide.

We laid out a full 5-day Alabama itinerary, spaced out enough to actually enjoy each stop, built around what the same Gulf Shores beach strip leaves out.

This is the itinerary people wish they'd found before they booked, not after they got home. It's completely free to download, so the only real risk is not opening it before your trip's already planned.