Alabama is home to a variety of attractions. In fact, many of these attractions have been around for such a long time that they're truly iconic. Listed below are 10 of Alabama's most iconic attractions. How many have you visited?

1. U.S. Space & Rocket Center — Huntsville

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is Alabama's top paid tourist attraction, and it's sometimes billed as "Earth's largest space museum." This iconic attraction is also home to Space Camp.

(1 Tranquility Base)For more information, click here.

2. Gulf Coast Beaches

Alabama's Gulf Coast beaches are some of the finest beaches in the world. The beautiful white sand a turquoise-clear water attracts visitors from near and far. Today, Alabama's gorgeous Gulf Coast remains one of the state's top tourist destinations.For more information, click here.

3. Town of Mooresville

Mooresville, which was incorporated in 1818, is one of Alabama's most charming small towns. It's also home to the state's oldest continuously operational post office. The most unique thing about Mooresville is that the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, click here.

4. Little River Canyon National Preserve — Fort Payne

Alabama's Little River Canyon National Preserve, which is located atop Lookout Mountain, is one of the South's most beautiful places. It's well known for its variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and more.

(4322 Little River Trail NE)For more information, click here.

5. Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House —

Florence

The Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House, which was built in 1939, is the only structure in Alabama designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It’s also the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in the Southeast that’s open to the general public. (601 Riverview Dr)For more information, click here.

6. Fort Morgan — Gulf Shores

Fort Morgan is a historic battle site that's located on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Its construction began in 1819, and it played a major role in "The Battle of Mobile Bay" during the Civil War. Today, Fort Morgan is one of Alabama's top tourist attractions. It's also believed to be haunted.

(110 AL-180)For more information, click here.

7. Ave Maria Grotto —Cullman

Ave Maria Grotto, which is best known as "Jerusalem in Miniature," is a four-acre garden park that features 125 miniature reproductions of historic buildings and religious shrines. This unique attraction took nearly 50 years to complete, and it's truly one of the most beautiful places in Alabama. (1600 St. Bernard Drive SE)For more information, click here.

8. USS Alabama (BB-60) — Mobile

The USS Alabama (BB-60) served during WWII and is currently operated as a museum at Mobile Bay. This historic battleship is one of Alabama's top historic landmarks.

(2703 Battleship Pkwy)For more information, click here.

9. Edmund Pettus Bridge — Selma

The Edmund Pettus Bridge, which was built in 1940, is one of Alabama's most recognizable landmarks. This historic bridge was the site of Bloody Sunday on March 7, 1965, and on March 11, 2013, it became a National Historic Landmark. People from all over the Southeast travel to Selma to see the Edmund Pettus Bridge up close. For more information, click here.

10. The Bright Star Restaurant — Bessemer

The Bright Star Restaurant opened in 1907, which makes it Alabama's oldest restaurant. This historic restaurant specializes in Greek-style steak and seafood, and there's something on the menu for everyone. (304 19th St N)For more information, click here.

Have you ever visited any of these iconic attractions? If so, share your experience(s) with us!

For a list of Alabama's most iconic foods, click here.

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