It's hard to believe spring is just around the corner. From gardens and parks, to beaches and lakes, Alabama is filled with many great places to visit during this beautiful season. Listed below are 11 places in Alabama that you should definitely visit this spring.

1. Bellingrath Gardens and Home - 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore, AL 36582

Bellingrath Gardens and Home features a 65-acre garden and the grand estate that once belonged to Walter and Bessie Bellingrath. Over the years, this beautiful place has become one of Alabama's top tourist destinations. You can read all about Bellingrath Gardens and Home here.

2. Dismals Canyon - 901 Hwy 8, Phil Campbell, AL 35581

Dismals Canyon is a gorgeous natural conservatory in North Alabama. It covers 85 acres and is one of only a few places in the world where dismalites live. Dismals Canyon is a great place to go hiking during spring, and you can learn more about it here.

3. Lake Guntersville Bed and Breakfast - 2204 Scott St, Guntersville, AL 35976

Lake Guntersville Bed and Breakfast overlooks beautiful Lake Guntersville, Alabama's largest lake. This charming bed and breakfast makes for the perfect spring getaway. You can check out their website here.

4. Birmingham Botanical Gardens - 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the perfect place to visit during spring. Covering 67.5 acres, it's Alabama's largest living museum. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is open every day and admission is free. For more information, you can visit their website here.

5. Turkey Creek Nature Preserve - 3906 Turkey Creek Rd, Pinson, AL 35126

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is one of Alabama's most beautiful places for exploring. It features a gorgeous waterfall and an impressive trail system that's perfect for jogging on a spring day. Click here for more information about this incredible nature spot.

6. Birmingham Zoo - 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223

This spring, consider taking a walk on the wild side at the Birmingham Zoo. Home to approximately 950 animals, this top Alabama attraction is loved by all ages. Take a look at the Birmingham Zoo's

website for more information.

7. Lake Martin

Lake Martin, which covers 44,000 acres, is a great place to visit during spring. Swimming, boating and skiing are just a few of the recreational activities enjoyed on this beautiful lake. You can read all about Lake Martin here.

8. Huntsville Botanical Garden - 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

Covering 120 acres, Huntsville Botanical Garden consists of gorgeous flowers, woodland paths, herb gardens and more. It's also home to America's largest open-air, seasonal butterfly house. For more information, click here.

9. The Market at Pepper Place - 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

The Market at Pepper Place is one of Alabama's top farmers markets. There's an indoor market (for winter) and an outdoor market. The outdoor market will begin April 8 (7am to 12pm). The Market at Pepper Place offers a variety of produce, vendor foods, handmade gifts, etc. You can read more about The Market at Pepper Place here.

10. Gulf Coast

For many years, Alabama's Gulf Coast has been a popular spring break destination. Of course this isn't shocking. Who wouldn't want to visit Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast during spring? For Alabama's best-kept secret on the Gulf Coast, click here.

11. Big Spring Park - 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

Nothing says spring like a good old-fashioned picnic. Big Spring Park is the perfect place to spread a blanket and have a family picnic. Following the picnic, children love visiting the park's ducks, geese and koi fish. Click here for more information.

Have you been to any of these places? Where is your favorite place to visit in Alabama during spring?