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1. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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2. Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain
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3. Alabama Safari Park

Category: Activities
Alabama Safari Park
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4. Cathedral Caverns State Park

Category: Activities
Cathedral Caverns State Park
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5. Cheaha State Park

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Cheaha State Park
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6. Anniston Museum of Natural History

Category: Museums & Culture
Anniston Museum of Natural History
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7. Army Aviation Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Army Aviation Museum
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8. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
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9. Birmingham Zoo

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

Category: Kids & Family
Children's Museum of the Shoals
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11. Imagination Place Children's Museum

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Imagination Place Children's Museum
© Imagination Place Children's Museum

12. Majestic Caverns

Category: Attractions
Majestic Caverns
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13. Dismals Canyon

Dismals Canyon
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14. EarlyWorks Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family
EarlyWorks Children's Museum
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15. Moundville Archaeological Park

Category: Activities
Moundville Archaeological Park
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16. Old Alabama Town

Old Alabama Town
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17. Southern Museum of Flight

Category: Museums & Culture
Southern Museum of Flight
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18. Rosa Parks Museum

Category: Activities
Rosa Parks Museum
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19. Vulcan Park and Museum

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Vulcan Park and Museum
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20. Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa

Category: Kids & Family
Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
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21. Exploreum Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
Exploreum Science Center
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22. Alabama Constitution Hall Park

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Alabama Constitution Hall Park
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23. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Tour

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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Tour
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24. Ivy Green

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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