Enjoy your Favorite Outdoor Activities at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Anyone spending time in northeast Alabama will want to explore scenic Little River Canyon National Preserve. Located in the Southern Appalachians, the Preserve features a variety of natural attractions. You can hike, camp, horseback ride or take a scenic drive among sandstone cliffs, bluffs and boulders, waterfalls and forested areas.
Spend a Day Exploring Burritt on the Mountain’s Attractions
Whether you love history, hiking, shopping for gifts or just enjoy exploring interesting places, you’ll find Burritt on the Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama an ideal place to spend a day.
Burritt on the Mountain is a Living Museum that features an incredible mansion, historic park and a barnyard complete with farm animals.
Plan an Exciting Day at the Birmingham Zoo
On your next visit to Birmingham, Alabama, you won’t want to miss the Birmingham Zoo. This 122-acre zoo is home to approximately 250 species of animals, including several endangered species from around the world.
There are many different themed exhibits at the Birmingham Zoo, including seasonal displays such as the Native Butterfly Encounter.
Birding at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island
Birders heading to Alabama’s Gulf Shore won’t want to miss the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island. Whether you are spending time camping on Dauphin Island or just plan to visit this beautiful island on a weekend trip, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary is well worth a visit.
Anniston Museum of Natural History, Anniston Alabama
Explore Diverse and Dynamic Exhibits at the Anniston Museum of Natural History
If you will be traveling through Alabama or spending time in beautiful Calhoun County, take the opportunity to visit the Anniston Museum of Natural History. This incredible museum is located halfway between Birmingham and Atlanta in Lagarde Park, Anniston, just off of Rt. 20.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum - Birmingham, Alabama
Alabama Sports Hall of
This museum contains over 5,000 artifacts from the sports world. Among those items are artifacts from famous named sports figures such as Jesse Owens, Hank Aaron, Joe Louis, Willie Mays, and Carl Lewis.
If someone was born in the state of
If you know someone that you feel is missing from the museum you can submit an application on their behalf. They must be retired from their sport for over 1 year or be over the age of 40 if they are still participating in their sport. Often there are people that "should" be listed but have never been nominated.
The museum is also a wonderful field trip for youth where they are shown a video, spoken to by an Olympic medalist and participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the museum.
Operation Schedule: Open M-Sat. 9-5.
Accessibility: Mobility Impaired (elevators, toilet access from front of wheelchair, support bars for toilets, wheelchair-level water fountains, seating areas for wheelchair users, wheelchairs available)
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is located in the
Location:
Main Phone Number: (205) 323-6665
Alabama Adventure - Birmingham, Alabama
Alabama Adventure - Birmingham, Alabama
Are you looking for a wide range of rides and variety at an amusement park? If so, the city of Birmingham has the answer for you with two parks with more than 100 acres of rides and games. There are water shows, entertainment, rides, and shows to excite everyone.
There is the Splash Beach Water Park for those that love the water. There are rides that will thrill the whole family, regardless of age, at Magic City. The roller coasters and more for the adult (or near adult) thrill seekers and the less challenging to the nerves rides for the littler people. Maybe you are in the mood for some food or for some shopping, it's available on Celebration Street where there is a little something for everyone. Marvel City is designed for the younger thrill seekers. There are lots of rides and things for them to see and do.
Cost: Combination (both parks) 1 Day: General Admission $31.99; Junior/Senior $21.99; Evening (after 4 PM Sunday - Thursday) $15.99 and on Friday and Saturday $$17.99. Season passes available for $69.99. If you want two day passes add an additional $8 to the daily rates.
Theme Park only: $27.99 adult; $18.99 Seniors/youth under 48 inches tall; Season Pass $49.99
Water Park only: Same as Theme Park only.
Children under 2 are Free. The gate admission does not include sales tax. There is an $8 a day parking fee.
Operation Schedule: Open daily late May-mid-Aug., weekends only Apr., Sept. & Oct.
Two parks consisting of more than 50 acres of rides, shows and attractions. Located I-20/59W at Exit 108-Birmingham.
Accessibility:Mobility Impaired (toilet access from side of wheelchair, support bars for toilets, showers with roll-in wheelchair access, wheelchair-level water fountains, wheelchair-level phones, wheelchairs available, designated parking spaces)
