Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families
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Ruffner Mountain
Urban nature preserve with hiking trails. 1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion.
1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL 35206
Jemison Park
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Birmingham, AL 35226
Vulcan Park and Museum
Giant statue overlooking cityscape. Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum.
1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
Lots of attractions plus concessions. Attractions at this water park with concessions include slides, a lazy river & a laser tag maze.
4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022
Kentuck Art Center & Festival
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503 Main Ave, Northport, AL 35476, United States
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Bouncing, aerial sports & aerobics. Cavernous jumping gym for children & families, with laser-light days, some kids' hours & parties.
6009 Tattersall Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242, United States
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Museum devoted to Alabama's athletes. Museum with memorabilia from Alabama's famed athletes, including Joe Louis, Hank Aaron & Carl Lewis.
2150 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States
Lake Lurleen State Park
Large lakeside recreation area. Recreation area for hiking & camping around a lake with a beach, boat rentals, fishing & more.
13226 Lake Lurleen Rd, Coker, AL 35452, United States
Chess Pieces Art @ City Hall
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48 Church St, Birmingham, AL 35213
Birmingham Museum of Art
Collections across cultures & centuries. Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden.
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Thousands of plants in themed gardens. Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space.
2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Breakout Games
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2717 19th Pl S, Homewood, AL 35209
Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens
1840s house with historic decorative art. Old 1840s home in Greek Revival style, with a storied collection of decorative art plus event space.
331 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
Railroad Park Foundation
Downtown green space for all ages. Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe.
1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Negro Southern League Museum
African-American baseball history museum. History museum dedicated to African-American baseball with sporting memorabilia & a research center.
120 16th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
1880s industrial-site-turned-arts-center. Blast furnace plant where iron was made from 1882–1971, now an arts & education center with tours.
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222, United States
McCallum Park
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3332 Rosemary Ln, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Lets Play Hwy 280
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5025 US-280 #102, Birmingham, AL 35242
Moss Rock Preserve
Large wooded area for hiking & climbing. Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders.
617 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226, United States
Red Mountain Park
15 miles of trails & zip line adventures. 1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.
2011 Frankfurt Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211
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