Just looking at the Alabama Tourism Facebook page

[Sherman A1]

It appears that the comments are indicating many folks will be making other choices in their future vacation and travel plans.

Might be worth adding your thoughts to the discussion. It is called Sweet Home Alabama a quick search on Facebook for Alabama Department of Tourism makes it an easy find.

[rownesheck]

1. I remember

being 10 years old coming back home from Disney world, and we stopped for lunch at a little place in Alabama. There was an employee behind the counter serving up plates of food and she had a cigarette in her mouth while doing it. That image has always summed up Alabama in my brain. I'm surprised people visit that state on purpose.

My apologies to the Alabama DU'ers.

[Luciferous]

2. We spent a couple of days in Huntsville on our way to Savannah so we could visit the

Space and Rocket Center. Now that we've been there I don't see us ever going back to Alabama, although my dad had been trying to get us to visit Dauphin Island. Guess I won't be going back to Savannah either...

[Docreed2003]

8. So Dauphin Island doesn't have much to see honestly

Fort Gaines is on the East end and is a cool visit just because of the history. Next to Fort Gaines is a Sea Lab that does research on Gulf birds and sea life/wildlife and that's pretty cool. Otherwise, DI is essentially a sand bar. It's quiet and quaint, but you look out to views of oil rigs and shrimp boats. We go there nearly every year because that's where our extended family has always gathered for a week in the summer, but you're not missing much honestly.

[Luciferous]

23. Ha good to know. He likes it because it's quiet.

[monmouth4]

3. There is definitely a boycott happening, fuel up and gas up before entering the state, no purchases

at road stands or gift shops, etc. no motels. People are angry.

[RT Atlanta]

4. agreed

put the slow squeeze on spending $ there.

I have already determined I am not giving another dime to my alma mater (auburn) unless/until the law is changed (may not happen in my lifetime).

[Sherman A1]

6. You need to let your alma mater

Know what you are planning and why. The more pressure from different aspects the better.

[RT Atlanta]

11. of course

not going to just stop donating... they will be made explicitly clear 'why' the donations are stopping.

[Sherman A1]

12. Super

It all adds up.

[Sherman A1]

7. Yes, I saw another Facebook post

Regarding just what you mentioned. Might be hard to accomplish for some depending on routes, mileage etc, but it all counts.

[tavernier]

5. And sadly, it's a beautiful state.

[Sherman A1]

13. It is

However so are states that have not chosen this path.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

9. I encourage those who are actively boycotting the state (and not just saying they will after never

having plans to go there) to make a donation to the Yellowhammer Fund, which helps pay for abortions for people in need in Alabama. Like contributing to a strike fund, diverting your dollars instead of withholding them entirely will help ensure you're directly helping the people who need it most.

[Sherman A1]

10. A good idea

Along with contributions to the ACLU who will be taking this to court.

[cagefreesoylentgreen]

14. Space Camp

I really want to buy a ticket for my nephew on his ninth birthday. He’s nuts about science, space, and math. But it’s in Alabama. As much as I know he’d love to go, I can’t do it in good conscience.

[xmas74]

15. Hutchinson,KS

https://cosmo.org/education/camps

They have a cosmosphere museum with a few 3 day camps.

[Ilsa]

16. Sometimes we have to drive through AL.

I'll make sure we gas up and eat on the GA, FL, MS, and TN sides before crossing the state line.

[Wednesdays]

18. But, doesn't Georgia now have

a law just as draconian as Alabama's?

[Ilsa]

22. Almost. It's a six-week ban. But I don't think the

Medical practitioner is required to serve a 99 year term.

It's fucked up in the south. But my spouse's job is here, and it pays well and he has bonus opportunities. He's never had that option before in 35 years of employment.

[Snarkoleptic]

17. I had an employment phone interview with a big multi-national corporation.

The job was supposed to be in suburban Chicago, but the recruiter began the conversation by saying the job would now be in Hunstville, AL.
I politely explained that there is no amount of money that would convince me to move to a red state, especially Alabama
Their loss...

[Sherman A1]

20. Well Done!

Hope that you landed the job you wanted!

[Snarkoleptic]

21. I did! Thanks!!

After bonuses were announced, I submitted 2-weeks notice on Monday.
I'm in sales, so they paid me two weeks wages and released me (rather than have me go on a farewell tour).
Also received $1,100 in contest money, $3,200 quarterly bonus, plus payout for two-weeks accrued vacation.
New gig starts Monday!
#happy

[Act_of_Reparation]

19. Alabama has the internet?