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1. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Alabama Safari Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Cathedral Caverns State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Cheaha State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Anniston Museum of Natural History

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Army Aviation Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

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9. Birmingham Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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10. Children's Museum of the Shoals

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Imagination Place Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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12. Majestic Caverns

Category: Affordable Local Attractions

13. Dismals Canyon

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14. EarlyWorks Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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15. Moundville Archaeological Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Old Alabama Town

17. Southern Museum of Flight

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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18. Rosa Parks Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

19. Vulcan Park and Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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21. Exploreum Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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22. Alabama Constitution Hall Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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23. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Tour

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24. Ivy Green

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Whether your kids are interested in animals, science, history, or something else entirely, Alabama offers plenty of things to see and do for the entire family.
  • The DeSoto Caverns and Cathedral Caverns State Park are great spots if you want an outdoor adventure.
  • The Alabama Safari Park, the Birmingham Zoo, and the Anniston Museum of Natural History are must-see attractions for animal lovers of all ages.
  • If you want your kids to learn about Alabama's fascinating history, you can also head to unique places such as the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the EarlyWorks Children's Museum, or the Rosa Parks Museum.

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