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Aldrich Coal Mine Museum – Montevallo, Alabama

Aldrich Coal Mine Museum - Montevallo, Alabama In 1873 Truman Heminway Aldrich leased the Montevallo coal mines and purchased the mines outright in 1875.  He named the surrounding settlement Aldrich. The Musuem is housed in the "Company Store" of … [Read more...]

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind – Talladega, Alabama

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind - Talladega, Alabama This school is for those that are deaf, blind and/or multidisabled.  It works with children from ages 3 to 21 years old providing traditional and nontraditional programs and educational … [Read more...]

Pickens County Courthouse, Carrollton, Alabama

The Pickens County Courthousein Carrollton, Alabama is a courthouse is located  in west Alabama.  It is famous for a ghostly image that can be seen in one of its windows. The image is said to be the face of Henry Wells, who, as legend has it, was … [Read more...]

Alabama Shakespeare Festival – Montgomery, Alabama

Alabama Shakespeare Festival - Montgomery, Alabama If you are a fan of great Shakespeare then you really need to come to this festival.  It is the 6th largest Shakespeare festival in the world.  After beginning as a part-time with plays running … [Read more...]

Noccalula Falls – Gadsden, Alabama

The Legend and Beauty of Noccalula Falls. Alabama is home to a number of different beautiful and exciting attractions and sights. One of the most breathtaking sights in the state is Noccalula Falls. Both lovely and historical, the falls have frequently … [Read more...]

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame – Birmingham, Alabama

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.  If you love the sounds of Duke Ellington, Erskine Hawkins and Nat King Cole, then a trip to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame will definitely be in order if you happen to be in the area. Featuring an art-deco style, the Hall … [Read more...]

Cheaha State Park – Delta, Alabama

Cheaha State Park Offers Secluded Beauty.  Cheaha State Park is one of the most unique state parks in the state of Alabama due to the fact that it is the highest point in the state. As a result, visitors are able to enjoy incredible views from this … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum – Birmingham, Alabama

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum - Birmingham, Alabama 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 … [Read more...]