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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 for six weeks during the summer the Festival was moved from Anniston to Montgomery through the generous donation of Wynton Blount when he agreed to build them a new facility in Montgomery. Now the ASF runs year-round productions with more than 400 performances scheduled each year.
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 been referred to as the most beautiful location in the entire state. The timeless story that lies behind the falls only furthers the attraction’s interest.
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 of Fame was originally founded in 1978 with the express purpose of honoring the long tradition of Jazz within the state of Alabama. A museum honoring all of the greats of Jazz with ties to the state was later added in 1993.
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 beautiful park. Rising more than 2,400 feet above sea level, the park offers breathtaking sunsets and a sense that you can almost touch the clouds.
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.
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
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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)
