Alabama has a great number of historical and natural attractions for everyone.The Huntsville U.S. Space and Rocket Center has one of the worlds largest collections of spacecraft and fascinating exhibits.The state holds many memorials related to our nations struggles for equality such as the Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham and the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery. The Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores area have miles of sandy beaches. Mobile, the original home of Mardi Gras, makes it the states top event site.