Bayou La Batre, Alabama

Bayou La Batre, AL, is one of those towns that are impossible to forget. Once you visit this charming community, you are not going to want to leave. Located on the Mississippi Sound on the Gulf of Mexico, this distinctly French town is the seafood capital of Alabama, and gained international fame after being featured in the 1994 film Forrest Gump. Explore the beautiful scenic byways and costal estuaries and take some time to simply sit and absorb one of the spectacular sunsets the area is renowned for.