With only two weeks left until spring break starts for a number of school systems across Alabama here are some options to entertain the kids. Most of course are day trips.
Staying close to home spring break? No worries there are a number of things you can do that will satisfy your adventure streak.
Take the kids on day trips -- exploring Alabama and pack lots of snacks and sandwiches so the only out of pocket expense is gas and possibly park admission.}
Here are some discounts or events happening that may not be reasonable for some, but within budget for others. Take all of these as a suggestion.
FAMILY DAYS OUT OFFERS A GIANT LIST OF ATTRACTIONS AND DESTINATIONS.
REDIBLY LONG LIST OF A
ACROSS ALABAMA --
FRESH AIR FAMILY FREE & CHEAP EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE:
Family Bike Ride at Aldridge Creek and the Tennessee River
Saturday, March 17th, 10am (Huntsville)
Wildflower Hike & Americana Exhibits at Bull Skull Hollow
Saturday, March 17th, 10am (Muscle Shoals)
Hikes For Tykes Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Saturday, March 17th, 10am (Birmingham)
Wildflower Hike, Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
Sunday, March 18th, 1:30pm (Tuscumbia)
Monte Sano Mystery Hike
Sunday, March 18th, 2pm (Huntsville)
Gross Out Camp: Spring Break Edition!
Monday, March 19th - Friday, March 23rd (Birmingham)
Wednesday-Walk at Indian Creek Greenway
Wednesday, March 21st, 5pm (Huntsville)
Go to the calendar on our website for more details on all upcoming events!
ALDRIDGE GARDENS -- HOOKS IN THE GARDEN FISHING EVENT
March 19 - 25
"Hooks in the Gardens"
Friday, there will be 6-8 professional fishermen on hand to give one-on-one instruction. There will also be prizes and give-aways, including rods and reels and a free fishing day with fishing pro Lloyd Smith. Simply, pay at the gate, pick out a good spot on the lake and start fishing. The Gardens has several rods and reels for check out at no charge on a first come basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
A 5-day pass may be purchased in advance online or at the Gardens. Daily passes should be purchased at the front gate the day of your visit.
Alabama Civil War Trail Features 47 Low Cost Sites + Free Map
Go here for more details.
BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART
FREE EVENTS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM ALL WEEK LONG DURING SPRING BREAK.
GO HERE TO SEE THE FULL CALENDAR.
DOTHAN
MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER:
Dress like a pirate and set sail for an educational voyage during the Pirate Party at McWane Science Center. Join our crew as we explore the museum and aquarium on a treasure hunt of fun activities.
No discounts however they are having a membership drive where you can get a $100 coupon book once you purchase a membership.
Go here for admission and membership details.
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Cherry Blossom Festival - A 100 Year Celebration!
presented by Japan America Society of Alabama
Saturday, March 17 | 11 - 4 p.m.
Japan America Society of Alabama's annual Cherry Blossom Festival and viewing will be held on March 17 with Japanese-themed performances, demonstrations and exhibits. The 2012 festival will highlight the 100 year anniversary of the gift of cherry trees from Japan to the United States. This event is free and open to the public!
HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDENS
Events
Reptile Journey
Friday March 16, 2012 :
The Garden
[ Read more. ]
Nashville Zoo
Saturday March 17, 2012 :
Boeing-Toyota Amphitheater
[ Read more. ]
Whoooo's There?
Monday March 26, 2012 :
The Amphitheatre/ The Arbor-rain site
[ Read more. ]
Southeastern Raptor Demonstration
Friday March 30, 2012 :
The Amphitheatre
There is a show at 11:00 a.m. and a show at 1:00 p.m.
[ Read more. ]
HUNTSVILLE SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER --
Save on admission by joining the Southern Museum of Flight for $30 for the entire family.
They have a reciprocal relationship with the center so you'll get in free!
Go
ut the Southern Museum of Flight membership
Montgomery -
This could be a great time to take the kids to see the capitol, archives, Little White House of Confederacy, Old Alabama Town and more.
Go here to see a complete list of attractions and options for educational entertainment.
You might surprise yourself by learning something.
Most of the government attractions are free.
Old Alabama Town is not.
Here's their info:
Hours and Admission
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.
Pinson Public Library
Start marking your calendars because we have lots of events planned during spring break! We will be posting them here on Facebook throughout the day. Our very first meeting of our Bean Sprouts Book Club will be held Monday, March 19th at 2pm. If you are in elementary school and love to read, this club is for you. This month’s book we will discuss is The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.
Teens: Would you like to win tickets to see The Hunger Games movie?!? Drop by the library any day during spring break for your chance to win. All you have to do is check out 2 books and your name is entered into a drawing. For an additional entry you can answer a trivia question about the Hunger Games series. (There is a limit of 2 entries per day.)
Cathedral Caverns State Park Headquarters 637 Cave Road Woodville, AL. 35776 256-728-8193The Park is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Here's a brief description:
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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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.
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
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 |
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 week
ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
$4 Senior Citizens
(60 and over)
$3 Students
$14 Families
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Palisades Park in Blount County -- Go here.
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-- miniature Jerusalem. Go
-- great for kids. Go
Little River Canyon i
n 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
www.nps.gov/liri
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center in East Lake
-- They've got a brand new nature center and trails galore.
Moundville in Tuscaloosa
explore Native American culture and more each day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Go
primitive craft fair.
Adult/$6
Senior Citizen (age 60+)/$5.50
Child(4–17)/$5 & ages 3 & under/free
This is a fun museum to explore.
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or 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.
and more.
Oak Mountain State Park
C
heck 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.
on, 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
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.
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 -
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Mondays - Fridays from 10-4 PM
in Anniston -
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Alabama Veterans Memorial off I-459
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Birmingham Civil Rights Museum
is free on Sundays only from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
: http://www.bcri.org/index.html
Arlington Antebellum Home
is open Tuesday through Saturday.
$5 for adults and $3 for kids 18 and under.
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Also --
- $3 or less for park entrance.
County Rd 314
Natural Bridge, AL 35577
(205) 486-5330
THANKS TO ALAPARK.COM:
Saint Patrick's Day Special |
3/16/2012 to 3/17/2012 |
Two nights in a bluff side room with dinner for two on Saturday night and breakfast for two on Sunday morning. |
Email sales@guntersvillestatepark.com or Call (256) 571-5440 |
Saint Patrick's Day Can You do a Jig Contest |
3/16/2012 to 3/17/2012 |
We hope you wear green as it's the color of the week! Join our Dance contest and win a prize. Saturday, St. Patricks Day at Cheaha Restaurant we have our "Can you Dance a Jig contest!" Irish music and a contest. We will serve Irish specials at Cheaha Restaurant and Green Beer (or sprite) so come on up! |
Email Cheaha.event@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (800) 846-2654 |
Guided Hike at Lake Guntersville State Park |
3/17/2012 |
Moonshine Trail
9:00 a.m.
This 3 mile trail passes by an old still site. Meet at the trailhead parking area.
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Email patti.donnellan@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 571-5440 |
Wal-Mart BFL Bama Division #2 |
3/17/2012 |
TAKE OFF AND WEIGH IN AT LAKEPOINT STATE PARK MARINA 334-687-6026.
Sponsored by FLW Outdoors.
Expecting 140 boats. Weigh in at 3pm.
For more information contact Robert Evans. |
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Call (270) 252-1616 |
Walt Farr Indian Relic Museum | ||
3/17/2012 to 3/18/2012 | ||
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Email Cheaha.event@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 488-5111 |
Saint Patrick's Day Buffet Specials |
3/17/2012 |
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!! Join us at Lake Guntersville State Park's Pinecrest Dining Room for our special buffets! |
Call (256) 571-5440 |
C&R Bass Series |
3/18/2012 |
TAKE OFF AND WEIGH IN AT LAKEPOINT STATE PARK MARINA 334-687-6026.
Sponsored by C&R Outddors.
Expecting 15-40 boats. Weigh in at 3pm.
For more information contact Clay Johns. |
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Email info@candroutdoors.com or Call (770) 722-5795 |
Monday's Mammals |
3/19/2012 |
There are many mammals in Alabama. They should be emerging from their hibernation locations. Let's see how many we can find.
Come to the Campground Pavilion (B-side) at 10a.m.
Free after admission into the Park. |
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Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
Tuesday's Tweets |
3/20/2012 |
Spring is springing & the birds should be tweeting. Let's get out, look, and listen for signs of birds.
Meet at 10a.m. at the Treetop Nature Trail (base of stairs) on
Terrace Drive. Bring your listening ears and binoculars, if you have
them.
Free after admission to Park. |
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Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
Plants of the Pocket |
3/20/2012 |
Join DeSoto State Park botanist, Brittney M. Hughes, and JSU Field Schools Coordinator, Renee Morrison, for this enchanted botany trip to “The Pocket” on Pigeon Mountain. Excellent photo opportunities of unique and beautiful plants. Easy to moderate short hike. Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Where: Meet at DeSoto State Park Nature Center(Next door to DSP's Country Store); shuttle to site Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Fee: $10 per person (transportation to site included) Limited number of spots; call 256. 782.5697 to register. http://uswildflowers.com/journal/?page_id=901 |
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Email fieldschool@jsu.edu or Call (256) 782-5697 |
In the Woods Wednesday |
3/21/2012 |
There's so much to find in the woods. We are going to explore & touch to expand our knowledge of the world around us.
Meet at the Campground Pavilion (B-side) at 10a.m. to explore.
Free after admission to Park. |
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Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
Tiny Treasures |
3/22/2012 |
Let's get DIRTY! Come dig in the dirt & turn over rocks to see the tiny creatures of the world.
Meet at 10a.m. at the Campground Pavilion (B-side).
Free after admission to Park.
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Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
Ribbitt Ribbitt |
3/23/2012 |
Have you heard frogs calling after it
has rained? Or seen a mass of jelly in a pond & wanted to know what
it was? Come learn about the animals we call frogs and toads.
Meet at 2p.m. at the Campground Pavilion (B-side).
Free after admission to Park. |
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Email oakmountain.naturalist@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (205) 620-2520 |
Fairy Tale Weekend |
3/23/2012 |
DeSoto State Park & JSU Field School Presents: Fairy Tale Weekend: Increasing Creativity & Nature Observation Skills |
Email rmorrison@jsu.edu or Call (256) 782-5697 |
Growing Up Wild Workshop |
3/23/2012 |
Teacher & Educator Workshop: Growing Up WILD If you teach or work with preschool aged children (curriculum for ages 2 – 6 years), this workshop is for you! Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills. Participants will receive the Growing Up WILD colorful curriculum guide & even more valuable teacher resources. This workshop is open to the public. Date: Friday, March 23, 2012 Where: Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, Alabama Time: 10 am – 3 pm Fee: $25 per registrant (supply fee) For more information about the workshop, please contact Renee Morrison (JSU Field Schools) at 256-782-5697. For even more information about Growing Up WILD visit http://www.projectwild.org/GrowingUpWILD.htm Register early because space is limited! Registration Deadline: March 16 |
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Email fieldschool@jsu.edu or Call (256) 782-5697 |
Walt Farr Indian Relic Museum |
3/24/2012 to 3/25/2012 |
Open every Saturday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Groups tours please call or email before vist.
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Email Cheaha.event@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 488-5111 |
PowerMan Alabama |
3/24/2012 to 3/25/2012 |
This is our 3rd year at Oak Mountain State Park, just south of downtown Birmingham. We are excited to be welcomed back to this beautiful state park.
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Email george@team-magic.com |
ABA Division 12 |
3/24/2012 |
TAKE OFF AND WEIGH IN AT LAKEPOINT STATE PARK MARINA 334-687-6026.
Expecting 30 boats. Weigh in at 3pm.
For more information contact Deacon Collins. |
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Email deaconcoll@aol.com or Call (404) 862-4233 |
Guided Hike at Lake Guntersville State Park |
3/24/2012 |
Tom Bevill Trail
9:00 a.m.
This 3 mile trail encircles Ellenburg Mountain and has an old home site along the trail. Meet at the old park office on Hwy 227
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Email patti.donnellan@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 571-5440 |
Wildflower Walk at Joe Wheeler State Park |
3/25/2012 |
Moderate, 2.2 mile walk on the Joe
Wheeler State Park multi-use trail on the south side of Wheeler Dam.
Meet 1:30 PM at the trail head, on the west side of AL Hwy 101 in
Lawrence County, AL, 1 mile south of Wheeler Dam. Bring water &
snacks. Wear comfortable shoes. This trail traverses a variety of
habitat types, including a lovely mature hardwood forest.
Registration: 256-366-1937 or charles@freshairfamily.org. |
Email charles@freshairfamily.org or Call (256) 366-1937 |
Guided Hike at Lake Guntersville State Park |
3/31/2012 |
Terrell Trail
9:00 a.m.
This 2 mile trail goes by large rock formations and the Terrell home-place. Meet at the trailhead..
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Email patti.donnellan@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 571-5440 |
Easterseals Tournament |
3/31/2012 |
TAKE OFF AND WEIGH IN AT LAKEPOINT STATE PARK MARINA 334-687-6026.
Expecting 175 boats. Weigh in at 3pm.
For more information contact Rosalyn Kirk. |
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Email southerngeorgia@easterseals.com or Call (229) 439-7061 |
Walt Farr Indian Relic Museum |
3/31/2012 to 4/1/2012 |
Open every Saturday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Groups tours please call or email before vist.
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Email Cheaha.event@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 488-5111 |
Wind Creek Easter Egg Hunt |
3/31/2012 |
Come join us at 9 am in our north
picnic for the annual Wind Creek Easter Egg hunt. Prizes for age groups
boys and girls most eggs found. All kids recieve candy. |
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Call (256) 329-0845 |
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GEORGIA EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS:
ATLANTA --
Here are the details:
Admission to the museum during games is one token ($2) and $5 on non-game days. Walk-up tour tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children and $10 for groups of 20 or more. Walk-up tickets can be purchased at the Braves ticket window at Turner Field and groups of 20 or more must make reservations two weeks in advance by calling (404) 614-2311 or emailing turnerfieldtours@braves.com. Prices for school groups are listed below.
Hours of Operation
Baseball Season (April - September)
Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.
Tours are not available on days when the Braves have afternoon home games.
Off-Season (October - March)
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Closed: MLK Day, Thanksgiving Day, December 23-January 2
Tours start at the top of each hour and last approximately one hour. No reservations are necessary for individuals or groups of less than 20 people. Tickets can be purchased the day of your tour at the main ticket window. Free parking is available in the Green Lot.
SPECIAL SPRING BREAK EVENTS in AG Stores
- home of Brier Rabbit author Joel Chandler Harris.
This is a kid friendly museum
We're open from 10:00am - 2:30pm Tuesday through Saturday, with
. 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
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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.
Stone Mountain Park
Spring Fun Break: March 31-April 7 http://social.stonemountainpark.com/rqT
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
ut the details.
Georgia will be bursting with blooming dogwoods, azaleas and more. | |
1. | Macon International Cherry
Blossom Festival Mar. 16 - 25 |
2. | 77th Annual Savannah Tour of
Homes and Gardens Mar. 22 - 25 |
3. | Celebrate Spring at Callaway
Gardens in Pine Mountain Mar. 22 - Apr. 22 |
4. | Whirligig Festival and Plant Sale
in Statesboro Mar. 31 |
5. | Wildflower Hike at Sweetwater
Creek in Lithia Springs Mar. 11, 17 and 18 |
KENTUCKY --
Creation Museum Buy one get 3 free, admission with a valid college ID
As a bonus, when you arrive at the museum, you can also register to win a $75 gift card for a pizza party from your friends at Answers in Genesis! See flyer for details.
What: Buy 1 Adult Admission Ticket and get 3 additional tickets for free
When: March 16, 23, 30, and April 6, 13, and 20
Where: Creation Museum, 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, KY 41080 (seven miles west of the Cincinnati airport)
Fine print: Limit 3 free admissions with 1 paid full price adult admission. Must show current valid college student ID for each free ticket received. Tickets must be used on day of purchase. Not valid with any other promotion or discount.
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky
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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 --
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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.
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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 h
e around and visit some of the stores.
It's a beautiful area.
TENNESSEE
Graceland Coupon: Save up to $24 on your visit (3 new exhibits included)
Get this coupon if you plan to visit Graceland...
CHATTANOOGA AQUARIUM CHILDREN'S EVENTS AND MORE
SPRING BREAK SAFARI
While bird shows and animal encounters are offered every day in the Ranger Rick gallery, youngsters will have even more to explore as Keeper Kids during spring break from March 10th through April 8th. Children, ages six and up, may choose two of the 19 different daily activities being offered FREE with Aquarium admission. They explore "Keepers Only" areas to meet penguin experts, feed feisty otters, make toys for playful parrots or discover what it's like to care for sharks, sea turtles or reptiles. Each program lasts approximately 15 to 20 minutes and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. "They get to discover more about our animals and what it takes to care for them," said Graves. "A few leave wanting to work for the Aquarium as biologists, but many more head out excited to explore nature with eyes wide open."
To see the complete list of Keeper Kids activities, go to: http://www.tnaqua.org/SpringBreak.aspx
Families may choose to explore nature aboard the River Gorge Explorer. The Williams Island Family Adventure Cruises give everyone a chance to view a heron rookery and osprey nest during a special 90-minute excursion for kids. Naturalists lead an on-board scavenger hunt in addition to their duties pointing out wildlife and historic points of interest. "A pair of bald eagles is frequently seen near Williams Island," said Aquarium naturalist John Dever. "Our younger passengers always have fun identifying and calling out great blue herons and kingfishers. It's fun to see them getting excited about wildlife." The Williams Island Family Adventure cruises depart from the Chattanooga Pier daily at 12:30 pm from March 10th through April 8th. Special Spring Break pricing will be offered for these cruises: $20 / per person (age 3 and up), $18 / per person under age 3. To make a reservation, go to: http://www.tnaqua.org/RiverGorgeExplorer/BoatSchedule.aspx
According to the National Wildlife Federation, fueling a passion for nature has many benefits for children. The organization cites research showing that environment-based education boosts critical thinking and raises test scores. And, children that spend time outdoors are more likely to; maintain healthy weight, have reduced stress levels and develop teamwork and problem solving skills more quickly than children who have less exposure to nature. (See NWF's "Be Out There" page at: http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Be-Out-There/Why-Be-Out-There/Benefits.aspx )
Spring Break fun continues at the IMAX 3D Theater. Guests have three giant screen adventures to enjoy. The Last Reef 3D uses new underwater 3D technology to lead audiences on a journey through brightly-colored coral reefs. These "Cities Beneath the Sea" are bustling with amazing creatures from sharks to jellyfish. Born to be Wild 3D is a heart-warming story of two women who have dedicated their lives to saving baby animals. One helps raise baby orangutans in the jungles of Borneo while the other saves baby elephants living in the rugged savannah in Kenya. Tornado Alley 3D places viewers in the Tornado Intercept Vehicle with storm chaser Sean Casey. The filmmaker races across the Great Plains to document how researchers study severe weather at point blank range to better understand tornado formation. For showtimes or to purchase tickets online, go to: http://www.tnaqua.org/IMAX.aspx
Learn about additional Chattanooga Spring Break Safari adventures at: http://springbreaksafari.com
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The Tennessee Aquarium inspires wonder, appreciation and protection of water and all life that it sustains. Admission is $24.95 per adult and $14.95 per child, ages 3-12. Each ticket purchased helps support Aquarium conservation programs. The IMAX® 3D Theater is next door to the Aquarium. Ticket prices are $9.95 per adult and $8.50 per child. Aquarium/IMAX combo tickets are $30.95 for adults and $20.95 for children. Excursions aboard the new River Gorge Explorer depart daily into "Tennessee's Grand Canyon." Cruise tickets are $29.00 per adult and $21.50 per child (3-12). Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.tnaqua.org or by phone at 1-800-262-0695. The Aquarium, located on the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, is a non-profit organization. Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Aquarium and IMAX are accessible to people with disabilities.