Alabama GuideAlabama is a state in the Southern United States of America. The state is named after the Alabama tribe, a Native American people who originally lived at the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers. HotelsFind hotels in Birmingham, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Dothan and more. BirminghamBirmingham is the largest city in the state of Alabama. With more than 1.2 million people in the metropolitan area, Birmingham is the cultural and economic heart of Alabama. HuntsvilleHuntsville is in northern Alabama, USA about 20 miles from the border with Tennessee. TuscaloosaTuscaloosa is a city in Metropolitan Alabama and home of the University of Alabama. Metropolitan AlabamaMetropolitan Alabama is the central region of the U.S. state. Just like it sounds, Metropolitan Alabama is home to most of Alabama's urban areas. MountainsMountains is a region in the north of Alabama. River HeritageRiver Heritage is the southern region of Alabama, excluding the Gulf Coast region in the south west. Gulf CoastGulf Coast is a region in Alabama. Gulf Shores State Park - Fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities.besides the plethora of birds we saw alligators, a bobcat.the visitor's center, too, is worth a look.