Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

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Children's Hands-On Museum

Children's Hands-On Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

Capitol Park

Capitol Park

Park on the former site of the Capitol. The ruins of the Alabama Capitol that burned down in 1923 can be found in this city park.

2828 6th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

Tuscaloosa River Walk

Tuscaloosa River Walk

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2710 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

Jemison-Van De Graaff Mansion

Jemison-Van De Graaff Mansion

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1305 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports - Visit Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports - Visit Tuscaloosa

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1900 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

Kentuck Art Center & Festival

Kentuck Art Center & Festival

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503 Main Ave, Northport, AL 35476, United States

The University of Alabama Arboretum

The University of Alabama Arboretum

Walking trails & wildflower gardens. Open to the public, this botanical education site offers wooded walking trails & multiple gardens.

4801 Arboretum Way, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404, United States

Lake Lurleen State Park

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

Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure

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

Moss Rock Preserve

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

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

Aldridge Gardens

Aldridge Gardens

Art amid hydrangeas & birding trails. Art gallery in a sprawling garden known for hydrangeas, bird-watching trails & outdoor exhibits.

3530 Lorna Rd, Hoover, AL 35216, United States

Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens

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

McCallum Park

McCallum Park

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3332 Rosemary Ln, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

Railroad Park Foundation

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

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

Vulcan Park and Museum

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

Birmingham Museum of Art

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

Breakout Games

Breakout Games

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2717 19th Pl S, Homewood, AL 35209

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

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

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