When it comes to doing things here in Alabama, most of it’s planned. However, there are several instances when we spontaneously do things. After all, not many of us have time to plan things these days. Listed below are nine spontaneous things to do in Alabama before summer ends. You’ll want to do them all!
- View miniature reproductions of some of the world’s most famous religious structures at Ave Maria Grotto.
google/Bill Tiemann Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman is located on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey. Covering four acres, this unique park features 125 miniature replicas of world famous religious structures. Address: 1600 St. Bernard Drive, Cullman, AL, 35055For more information, click here.
- Take a dip in America’s first wave pool at Point Mallard Park.
google/Janae Hopkins Point Mallard Park in Decatur is one of Alabama’s best water attractions. Offering everything from waterslides to a wave pool, it’s a definite must-visit this summer. Address: 2901 Point Mallard Circle, Decatur, AL, 35601For more information, click here.
- Search for unbelievable bargains at the Unclaimed Baggage Center.
facebook/Unclaimed Baggage Center The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro is a unique store that sells lost luggage from around the world. You never know what you’ll find during your visit. Address: 509 West Willow Street, Scottsboro, AL, 35768For more information, click here.
- View hundreds of alligators at Alligator Alley.
facebook/Alligator Alley Alligator Alley in Summerdale lets visitors see numerous alligators up close. It’s a must-visit for animal lovers of all ages. Address: 19950 Highway 71, Summerdale, AL, 36580For more information, click here.
- Learn all about space history at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
wikipedia/Ke4roh/Public Domain The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is Alabama’s top paid tourist attraction. It receives visitors from all over the world and is often referred to as ““Earth’s largest space museum.” The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is also home to Space Camp. Address: One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, 35805For more information, click here.
- Take a relaxing stroll through the beautiful Bellingrath Gardens.
flickr/C Thomas Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Theodore is the perfect spot for an afternoon stroll, especially during the summer. Covering 65 acres, it’s also one of Alabama’s most beautiful outdoor attractions. Address: 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL, 36582For more information, click here.
- Visit Noccalula Falls Park to view one of Alabama’s most beautiful waterfalls.
flickr/Lisa Nail Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden is home to Noccalula Falls, one of Alabama’s most beautiful and accessible waterfalls. This 90-foot waterfall flows into the Black Creek ravine and is an absolute must-see. Address: 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, 35904For more information, click here.
- Go zip lining through a lush forest at Red Mountain Park.
facebook/Red Mountain Park If you’re feeling adventurous, you’ll want to go zip lining at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham. This outdoor attraction lets visitors soar over historical mining sites and the surrounding valleys. Red Mountain Park welcomes approximately 11,000 visitors each month. Address: 2011 Frankfurt Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35211For more information, click here.
- Take a drive to Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast.
facebook/Gulf State Park-Alabama No summer is complete without a spontaneous drive to Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. After all, our beaches are some of the finest in the country.
Have you ever participated in any of the spontaneous activities listed above? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.
google/Bill Tiemann
Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman is located on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey. Covering four acres, this unique park features 125 miniature replicas of world famous religious structures. Address: 1600 St. Bernard Drive, Cullman, AL, 35055For more information, click here.
google/Janae Hopkins
Point Mallard Park in Decatur is one of Alabama’s best water attractions. Offering everything from waterslides to a wave pool, it’s a definite must-visit this summer. Address: 2901 Point Mallard Circle, Decatur, AL, 35601For more information, click here.
facebook/Unclaimed Baggage Center
The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro is a unique store that sells lost luggage from around the world. You never know what you’ll find during your visit. Address: 509 West Willow Street, Scottsboro, AL, 35768For more information, click here.
facebook/Alligator Alley
Alligator Alley in Summerdale lets visitors see numerous alligators up close. It’s a must-visit for animal lovers of all ages. Address: 19950 Highway 71, Summerdale, AL, 36580For more information, click here.
wikipedia/Ke4roh/Public Domain
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is Alabama’s top paid tourist attraction. It receives visitors from all over the world and is often referred to as ““Earth’s largest space museum.” The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is also home to Space Camp. Address: One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, 35805For more information, click here.
flickr/C Thomas
Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Theodore is the perfect spot for an afternoon stroll, especially during the summer. Covering 65 acres, it’s also one of Alabama’s most beautiful outdoor attractions. Address: 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL, 36582For more information, click here.
flickr/Lisa Nail
Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden is home to Noccalula Falls, one of Alabama’s most beautiful and accessible waterfalls. This 90-foot waterfall flows into the Black Creek ravine and is an absolute must-see. Address: 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, 35904For more information, click here.
facebook/Red Mountain Park
If you’re feeling adventurous, you’ll want to go zip lining at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham. This outdoor attraction lets visitors soar over historical mining sites and the surrounding valleys. Red Mountain Park welcomes approximately 11,000 visitors each month. Address: 2011 Frankfurt Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35211For more information, click here.
facebook/Gulf State Park-Alabama
No summer is complete without a spontaneous drive to Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. After all, our beaches are some of the finest in the country.
For a list of seven incredible places to add to your summer itinerary, click here.
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