Lots of festivals and hiking this weekend -- THE LIST IS DIVIDED.
Alabama state wide events are first.
Alabama state park events are second.
Birmingham
Huntsville
Mobile
Looking for
vents? Go here.
Don't forget the free Bass Pro Shops summer camp activities.
Go here.
Locally the Lego Store -- Posted about it yesterday but here are the details:
The
From 5-7, Friday & Saturday and 2-4, Sunday, kids age 6-12 will compete to see who can build the most LEGO Mini-Figures in 1 minute.
They’ll start a new competition every 10 minutes (so 13 total contests each day).
Each winner will get to pick 3 of the Mini-Figures they built to take home for FREE. All others who participate in the contest will get to pick 1 of the Mini-Figures they built to take home.
There is no cost to participate - just come build & have fun!
You can also preview the July 5 Lighthouse Mini-Build.
Wilsonville God and Country Celebration [Wilsonville] [Jun 26, 2011]
Jun 26, Wilsonville
Wilsonville God and Country Celebration
205-669-9075. www.southshelbychamber.com. Free. Wilsonville Baptist
Church, N. Main St.--Celebration with food, entertainment and fireworks.
6 p.m.
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Helen Keller Fesitval [Tuscumbia] [Jun 23-26, 2011]
Jun 23-26, Tuscumbia
Helen Keller Festival
256-383-0783. www.HelenKellerFestival.com. Admission charged. 100 Spring
Park Rd.--More than 100 events including headliner music artists, arts
and crafts, parade, athletic events, vintage car and truck show, Keller
Kids educational activities, historic tours and trolley rides to Spring
Park.
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JSU Drama Production--Southbridge [Jacksonville] [Jun 23-26, 2011]
Jun 23-26, Jacksonville
JSU Drama Production--Southbridge
256-782-5623. www.jsu.edu. Admission charged. Jacksonville State
University--JSU Drama presents the winner of 2010's Southern
Playwright's Competition, Southbridge by Reginald Edmund. What would you
do if your visions came true? How would you handle being able to "see"
into someone's soul? Christopher Davis has this gift--or is it a curse?
It is the fall of 1881 and Christopher Davis has just been arrested--is
he really guilty, or is he wrongfully accused? 7 p.m. with 2 p.m.
Sunday matinee.
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Alabama Sports Festival 29th Annual State Games [Birmingham] [Jun 24-26, 2011]
Jun 24-26, Birmingham
Alabama Sports Festival 29th Annual State Games
334-280-0065. www.alagames.com.
Birmingham Metro Area--Get in the Games. Alabama's largest multi-sport
Olympic-style event with 25 sports being offered. The event is open to
all residents of Alabama. The event also presents an official Opening
Ceremony on Friday, June 24th that includes a parade of athletes, oath
to the athletes, lighting the cauldron, and musical entertainment.
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Alabama Scenic River Trail Third Annual Weiss Lake Paddle [Centre] [Jun 25-26, 2011]
Jun 25-26, Centre
Alabama Scenic River Trail Third Annual Weiss Lake Paddle
256-426-0558. www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/events. Fee for
participants only.
Coosa River Weiss Lake--Weiss Lake—June 25th & 26th—Coosa River near
Centre (Cherokee County). Join us in this varied event's third year,
which will include a trip down Terrapin Creek, one of Alabama's favorite
paddling spots and a good, outfitter-supported introduction to mild
whitewater. The group will also tour the big water of the Coosa River's
Weiss Lake.
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Helen Keller Festival of the Arts [Tuscumbia] [Jun 25-26, 2011]
Jun 25-26, Tuscumbia
Helen Keller Festival of the Arts
256-383-0533. tvaa.net.
Free.
Spring Park--A juried show featuring artists and their works from across
the Southeast, the Helen Keller Festival of the Arts honors the
Tuscumbia native who strongly supported the arts despite her lack of
sight and hearing. The festival is outdoors in Tuscumbia's beautiful and
historic Spring Park, the atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly and
visitors not only get the chance to see and buy one-of-a-kind art work
but they can meet and talk with the artists themselves. Music always has
been a key part of the festival, and this year, The Year of Alabama
Music, Alabama bluegrass-folk-comedy group Three on A String performs at
1 p.m. and the LeFevre Quartet performs at 2:30 on Sunday, June 26.
Both concerts are free. The Helen Keller Festival of Arts is part of the
week-long Helen Keller Festival, in Tuscumbia.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26
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International Taster's Feast [Anniston] [Jun 26, 2011]
Jun 26, Anniston
International Taster's Feast
256-237-6144. Admission charged.
The Bridge--Come celebrate with us at our 25th Annual International
Taster's Feast. Tickets are $3.00 to sample all the good food. 4:00
-7:00
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Preserving The Heritage Silent Auction [Birmingham] [Jun 26, 2011]
Jun 26, Birmingham
Preserving The Heritage Silent Auction
slossfurnaces.com. Admission charged.
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark--Sloss will hold its second
annual preservation fundraiser, which will be a silent auction on
Sunday, June 26. All proceeds from this year's event will benefit Sloss
metal arts and a project to help illuminate the site at night. No matter
how big or small your contribution, your participation will help Sloss
rebuild a huge part of our history. For more information, please call
Sloss Curator, Karen Utz at 205.324.1911 or email at
karen.utz@ci.birmingham.al.us.
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| Wildflowers of Lake Guntersville State Park-Part2 |
| 6/25/2011 to 6/20/2011 |
Come join our Park Naturalist for
a presentation on the wildflowers that are found here at Lake
Guntersville State Park during the summer months. Meet at the Lodge for
the presentation at 1:00 p.m. followed by a nature walk. |
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| Email patti.donnellan@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 571-5445 |
| Venomous Snakes of Alabama |
| 6/25/2011 |
JSU biologist Dr. Chris Murdock will talk about venomous reptiles: fact, myth and misunderstandings. Meet some live creatures! |
| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
| Un-Natural Trail Hike |
| 6/25/2011 |
River Rhythms Family Fun Programs: Un-Natural Trail Hike Join Canyon Center staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will be led along a trail to find the objects that do NOT belong there. Families will learn how to tune their observation skills to observe natural objects and creatures. Where: Jacksonville State University’s Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, AL Time: 1:00 pm Fee: No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged |
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| Email fieldschool@jsu.edu or Call (256) 782-8010 |
| Teacher’s Traveling Workshop |
| 6/25/2011 to 7/3/2011 |
“From the Mountains to the Gulf “Teacher’s Traveling Workshop Environmental Education Association of Alabama (EEAA), Camp McDowell Environmental Center, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and JSU Field Schools partner to offer this Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA) funded workshop that will educate teachers on Alabama’s unique water resources, geological and biological diversity. For more information contact Maggie Johnston at maggie@campmcdowell.com or 205-387-1806 or Renee Morrison at rmorrison@jsu.edu or 256-782-5697. Date: Saturday June 25 – Sunday July 3, 2011 Where: North Alabama to South Alabama Fee: Participants will be selected through an application and interview process for scholarships |
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| 26th Annual Liberty Day Celebration | City of Columbiana | 06/24/11 - 06/25/11 | Downtown Columbiana, Columbiana |
| ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES | Theatre Downtown | 06/09/11 - 06/25/11 | Fifth Avenue Antiques-Theatre Downtown, Birmingham |
| Bill Ireland Invitational Fishing Tournament | Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama | 06/24/11 - 06/25/11 | Kanawahala Program Center, Chelsea |
| Youth First Summer Sports Series presents: ALL-STAR FOOTBALL CAMPS | City of Birmingham Mayor's Office Division of Youth Services | 06/04/11 - 06/25/11 | Legion Field Stadium--Birmingham Park and Recreation Board, Birmingham |
| Blame Sally & Steff Mahan | Workplay | 06/25/11 | Workplay, Birmingham |
| Courtyard Concert with Rick & Tad | Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts | 06/25/11 | Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, Gadsden |
| Mickey Dean | Comedy Club at the StarDome | 06/24/11 - 06/25/11 | Comedy Club Stardome, Hoover |
| Drinks From Around the World | Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library | 06/25/11 | Gardendale–Martha Moore Public Library, Gardendale |
| Alabama Ballet's Summer Program | Alabama Ballet | 05/31/11 - 06/25/11 | Alabama Ballet Center for Dance, Birmingham |
| Beach Shaggers Of Birmingham DJ Showdown | Beach Shaggers of Birmingham | 06/25/11 | Kelly Ingram VFW Post #668, Birmingham |
| Paul Tesseneer Signing | Little Professor Bookcenter | 06/25/11 | Little Professor Book Center, Homewood |
| Rain Barrel Constuction | Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest | 06/25/11 | Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, Vestavia Hills |
| Cartooning Workshop with Chris Garrison | Forstall Art Center | 06/25/11 | Forstall Art Center, Homewood |
| An evening of experimental autoschediasm, dark ambient, power electronics w/ Hunter Bell | Paragon fundraising & development | 06/25/11 | Crestwood Coffee Company, Birmingham |
| Bart's Art Cart: June | Birmingham Museum of Art | 06/04/11 - 06/26/11 | Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham |
HUNTSVILLE VISITORS BUREAU AND TOURISM BOARD HAS A LIST OF ATTRACTIONS AND EXHIBITS.
the full list:
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| Jun 25 | FOURTH SATURDAYS ON THE "BLOCK THAT ROCKS" 11
AM - 5 PM. Cathedral Square Gallery (612 Dauphin St - artists at work,
sidewalk sale, scavenger hunt); Band Aid Records (live music under the
palms), Wintzell's Oyster House (506 Dauphin St - dining & drink
specials)
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| Jun 25 | EVERYTHING MUST GO (www.everythingmustgo-themovie.com) Daily, 6 PM & 8:30 PM; Sat & Sun, 2 PM. Crescent Theater (208 Dauphin St) Through Thu, Jun 30. $9. |
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| Jun 25 | FILM: MOBILE BAY FILM SCRAMBLE 2 Short exploitation films; results of a local filmmaking challenge. 11 AM & 11 PM. Crescent Theater (208 Dauphin St) In advance/ $7; at the door/ $10. |
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| Jun 25 | MBG MARKETPLACE SATURDAYS: SALE Buy plants
selected for our climate at 40% off; get tips from Master Gardeners.
Benefits MBG's educational programs. Members: 8 - 9 AM (memberships
available at the door); public: 9 - 11 AM. Mobile Botanical Gardens
(5151 Museum Dr) |
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| Jun 25 | SEMI ANNUAL HALF PRICE BOOK SALE Fri & Sat, 10 AM - 2 PM. Foley Public Library (319 E Laurel Ave, Foley) Free, but registration requested. |
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| Jun 25 | FUNNY GIRL Musical; music: Jule Styne; lyrics: Bob Merrill; book: Isobel Lennart. Foley Star Players. Sat, 7:30 PM; Sun, 2 PM. Foley Civic Center (407 E Laurel Ave, Foley) Adults/ $15; students/ $10. |
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| Jun 25 | SUMMER STUDIO - COLORS OF THE COAST A juried
exhibition by artists along the Gulf Coast; plus works by more than 60
local artists; new artist: Benita McNider. Cathedral Square Gallery (612
Dauphin St) Through Thu, Jun 30. Tue - Sat, 11 AM - 5 PM; Sun, 11 - 3 PM. |
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| Jun 25 | PAULA BROADWATER CABARET An evening of jazz,
swing, and Broadway with singer Paula Broadwater. 8 PM. Cafe 615 (615
Dauphin St) $10. Reservations recommended.
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| Jun 25 | SOCO 3: SOCIAL COMMENTARY - 3 ARTISTS Works by Dona Lief, Juan Carlos Quintana and Lee Renninger. Space 301 (301 Conti St) Through Sun, Jun 26. Wed - Sat, 10 AM - 5 PM; Sun, noon - 5 PM.
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| Jun 25 | WORKS BY HALEY FRANKLIN AND RILEY BRENES An exhibition of illustrations and ceramic sculpture. 5 PM. University of South Alabama, Library, Rm 181. Through Thu, Jun 30. Library hours: www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. |
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| Jun 25 | TOUR: MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART Guided tour of permanent and/ or current exhibitions. Select Wed & Sat, 2 PM. Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr) Adults/ $10; senior citizens & military/ $8; students/ $6; groups/ $8. |
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| Jun 25 | PAINTINGS BY JOANN COX University of South Alabama, Library, Third Floor Gallery. Through Thu, Jun 30. For Library hours: www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html.
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| Jun 25 | RICHARD JOLLEY AND TOMMIE RUSH: A LIFE IN GLASS Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr) Through Sun, Jul 10. Mon - Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, 1 – 5 PM. Adults/ $10; senior citizens & military/ $8; |
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| Jun 25 | THE PROMINENCE OF PLACE: DORI DECAMILLIS AND SUSAN DOWNING-WHITE Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr) Through Sun, Aug 28. Mon - Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, 1 – 5 PM. Adults/ $10; senior citizens & military/ $8; students/ $6. |
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| Jun 25 | MARKET ON THE SQUARE Locally grown produce,
seafood, beef, honeys, breads, pastas, cheeses, plants, handcrafted
goods for kitchen and home; live music; and other activities. City of
Mobile’s Neighborhood & Community Services. Sat, 7:30 - 11 AM, through Jul 30. Cathedral Square (downtown Mobile, bounded by Dauphin, Jackson, Conti and Claiborne Sts) With art and craft vendors on alternate Sats, beginning May 7. ATTRACTIONS ACROSS THE STATE
Hours: Old Alabama Town is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our last ticket is sold at 3 p.m. We're closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission: Adults, $10; Children ages 6-18, $5. Free to ages 5 and younger. A 10 percent discount is offered to AAA, military and seniors. Go here to check them out.Cathedral Caverns -- Go here
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The first thing you notice about Cathedral Caverns is the massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. And it gets even better. Inside the cavern, you will find Big Rock Canyon, Mystery River and some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Among them, you will see Stalagmite Mountain, The Frozen Waterfall and Goliath, a huge stalagmite column that reaches the ceiling of the cave some 45 feet above! Cathedral Caverns is the perfect field trip for your school, church or other group. You can visit anytime, as the cave maintains a comfortable 60-degree temperature year round. Call and make plans today and you will see why we are excited about Alabama's newest state park!
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Covered Bridges of Blount County -
See the remaining 3 bridges still standing.
Go here to
get a list and more info.
NOCCALULA FALLS - GADSDEN
It's free to see the falls.
They do charge admission for the park area:
Sequoyah Caverns - Fort Payne
Monday- Saturday
8:30- 5:00
Sunday
Closed
Caverns Admission
Adults $15.95
Child (4-12) $8.95
Under 4 Free
Group Rates
$10.95/$5.95
(15 or More)
GO HERE FOR MORE
INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS.
DeSoto Caverns -- order your tickets online and save $1 per ticket:
Adult
Caverns Tour $18.99
ONE YEAR Adult Cave Tour for just $5 more
$23.99
Child Caverns Tour (ages 3-11)
$16.99
ONE YEAR Child Cave Tour for just $5 more
$21.99
HUNTSVILLE EARLY WORKS MUSEUM FOR KIDS
Civil War soldiers, a Talking Tree and whimmy diddles - see them all at the EarlyWorks Museums- Alabama Constitution Village, the Historic Huntsville Depot and EarlyWorks Children's History Museum.
| Individual Admission | Adult | Senior | Youth | Toddler |
| Earlyworks Children's Museum | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Constitution Village | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Huntsville Depot | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| 2 Museums | 20.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 5.00 |
| THE WORKS - all 3 | 25.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 5.00 |
TALLADEGA MOTOR SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME
MUSEUM
Admission: $12 for adults, $5 for kids age 6-12 and free for kids age 5 and younger.
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter). Extended summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a weekGO HERE.
ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Go here.
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Admissions:$5 Adults
$4 Senior Citizens
(60 and over)
$3 Students
$14 Families
TANNEHILL IRONWORKS -
Rich in Civil War history, camping, hiking and more it's a fun little spot south of Birmingham.
Admission is $3 for adults.
Bucks Pocket and High Falls -- Go here.
Palisades Park in Blount County -- Go here.
Horseshoe Bend
Military Park -- Go here
Decatur - Pest Control Insect Museum -- great for kids. Go here.
Little River Canyon in Fort Payne is a nature lovers' paradise. Hike down to the bottom of the gorge, check out the falls up close and enjoy some majestic birds.
You'll spot hawks, eagles, vultures and falcons from overlooks. Take a picnic.
There are also a ton of kid friendly parks in downtown Fort Payne. Go here
www.nps.gov/liri
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center in East Lake -- They've got a brand new nature center and trails galore. Go here
Moundville in Tuscaloosa explore Native American culture and more each day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Go here to learn more about their programs and a primitive craft fair.
Anniston Museum of Natural History + Chocolate Exhibit
Adult/$6
Senior Citizen (age 60+)/$5.50
Child(4–17)/$5 & ages 3 & under/free
This is a fun museum to explore.
Go here for more info.
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5 p.m. Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Rickwood Caverns State Park in Hayden
It's $1 to get in and enjoy just the park, trails and playground.
Cave tours are only available on weekends.
Saturday and Sunday schedule:
10:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
2:15 & 4:15
Cave Tour Admission Fee:
Age 12 to adult: $10
Age 6 to 11: $5
Under age 6: FREE with parent or guardian
Group discount: $2 off each person for groups of 25 or more.
Go here for directions and more.
Oak Mountain State Park
Go here.
Check out the Alabama Wildlife Refuge Center.
The Wildlife Center: Located in Oak Mountain State Park, it is the largest wildlife rehabilitation center in Alabama and cares for over 2,000 injured and orphaned wild creatures each year. Visitors may view the rehabilitation process through one-way glass and learn about native species.
$3 for adults
Mt. Cheaha --
The tallest point in Alabama is a beautiful drive through the mountains. Take Bald Rock trail out to a gorgeous overlook.
Bring a picnic for sure. There are some great hiking trails.
Go here for admission, hours and directions.
Southern Museum of Flight by the Birmingham Airport will more than likely have a spring break kickoff activity for kids soon. For now they do hav ea new kite exhibit starting March 12
Get the details here:
Colorful Kite Tales Exhibit & Programs
Colorful Kite Tales Exhibition chronicles the colorful history and science of kites. These sixteen panels and an array of kites detail kite basics and historical kiting events Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services and on loan by the Drachen Foundation of Seattle, Washington.
Free with Museum Admission
Members Free
Group Tours with Hand-on Kite-Making Available - $7 per person
Go here for more info.
Active military and their families are admitted free.
Adults are $6, Seniors & students are $5 - children 3 and under are free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Vulcan Park is also another option.
Go here to learn more about their coming events.
Daily Admission Rates (plus tax) 10 am - 6 pm:
(Includes park grounds, Vulcan Center Museum and Observation Balcony)
$6 Adults
$5 Seniors (65+)
$4 Children ages 5-12
Children 4 years and under are admitted free.
Helen Keller Birthplace in Tuscumbia, AL.
Go here for directions, description and more.
They also have some great kids games and information for you to share with your kids before you get there.
Address:
300 North Commons Street, West
Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674
(256) 383-4066
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 8:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Last tour starts at 3:45 p.m. daily
Home Tour Admission:
Adults..........................................$6.00
Students ages 5 -18..................$2.00
Seniors & "AAA" members......$5.00
Military (Active and Retired).....$5.00
Group of 20 or more..................Adults $5 & Children $1.50 (Group reservations requested)
American Village in Montevallo -
Go here for directions, hours and admission.
Mondays - Fridays from 10-4 PM
Bellingrath Gardens - Mobile
Go here
USS ALABAMA -- MOBILE
Go here
Across the Southeast --
The Wren's Nest - home of Brier Rabbit author Joel Chandler Harris.
This is a kid friendly museum
Go here
We're open from 10:00am - 2:30pm Tuesday through Saturday, with storytelling every Saturday at 1pm. We are closed Sunday and Monday.
Admission
- Walk-In Tours
- $5 for children
- $7 for seniors and students
- $8 for adults
Stone Mountain Park in Georgia -- www.snowmountainpark.com
They are open daily.
They are 16 miles east of Atlanta
The park is open 6 a.m. to midnight.
However attraction hours vary.
Adventure pass is $27 plus tax for Adults $21 for kids -- Go here for ticket pricing.
You can save on tickets by stopping by a Kroger and purchasing tickets there.
To see what's going on next week go here. You can just click on the date and all of the available attractions will appear on the screen.
This is about a 3 hour drive from Birmingham so you could easily make this a day trip.
Cabbage Patch Babyland General Hospital -- Cleveland, Ga.
They are open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST time.
Sundays 9 to 4 p.m. CST
Admission is FREE.
They are located in Cleveland, Ga. It's a bit of a drive, however it's worth it.
They've got new digs and it's really fun for the kids.
We took the kids to old location and they really enjoyed it.
You can actually watch a new Cabbage Patch Kid be born via a blooming cabbage. It's really sweet.
It's an hour & a half north of Atlanta.
Go here to check out the details.
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky --
Go here for more info.
This might be a long day trip or an overnighter.
However it's packed with adventure for any age child.
It's only 4 hours 36 minutes from downtown Birmingham on I-65 north.
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky --
Go here for more info.
The NCM is open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) 7 days a week - year round. NCM is closed only on Easter, Thanksgiving day, December 24th and 25th, and New Years day.
Phone: 270.781.7973 ~ Fax: 270.781.5286 ~ Toll Free: 800.53.VETTE
Admission to the museum is: $10.00 adults, $5.00 children 6-16, 5 years or younger are FREE, family rate $25.00 and Senior Citizens (55 or older) $8.00. Plant tours must be arranged with the plant and there is a $7.00 fee. Click for more information.
Abraham Lincoln's Kentucky Home:
Go here for more info.
It's free.
Here's a brief description:
Memorial Building interior is closed for renovation.
Renovations to this 100-year-old memorial are fulfilling the National Park Service mission of preservation. The park is open daily from 8 AM - 4:45 PM (ET).
Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln
Visitors can view the exterior of the first memorial built to honor Abraham Lincoln. This memorial, with its formal landscape, protects the birth site of our 16th president. Visit the unique Sinking Spring which was the family’s water source and namesake of the farm. The Visitor Center offers an information desk, exhibits, a 15-minute video Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years, and a bookstore.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
2995 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, Kentucky 42748
Phone Visitor Information (270) 358-3137
This will be about a 5 hour drive.
Check out the Amish country in Tennessee
This will be about a 2 hour drive from downtown Birmingham.
Go here for more information about some of the attractions that can be found in the area.
You could just drive around and visit some of the stores.
It's a beautiful area.