Here in Alabama, you’ll never run out of things to do. There’s such a variety of fun and unique activities offered, including several you probably never thought about doing. Listed below are nine of these activities, and you’ll want to do them all.
- Explore a bamboo forest.
tripadvisor/Management Wilderness Park, which covers 26 acres, is located in Prattville, Alabama. The unique feature of this park is the bamboo forest that’s hidden inside it. Some of the bamboo stalks are as tall as 60 feet. Wilderness Park/Bamboo Forest, 800 Upper Kingston Rd, Prattville, AL 36067, USA
- Experience an overnight stay at one of America’s largest campgrounds.
google/ANC Lighthouse LLC There are many places to camp in Alabama, including Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City. With more than 600 campsites, this state park is home to one of America’s largest campgrounds. Wind Creek State Park Campground, 5033-5001 Wind Creek State Park Entrance, Alexander City, AL 35010, USA
- Dine inside a cave.
flickr/Regan Rattlesnake Saloon is located off the beaten path in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Because it’s nestled inside a cave, it’s one of the world’s most unique restaurants. Rattlesnake Saloon, 1292 Mt Mills Rd, Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
- Take a drive through one of Alabama’s most unique museums.
google/Suzanne Hoy Several museums are located throughout Alabama, including the Museum of Wonder Drive-Thru in Seale. In addition to its quirkiness, this museum is also unique because it can be enjoyed from the comfort of your car. Museum of Wonder Drive Thru, 970 AL-169, Seale, AL 36875, USA
- Visit an abandoned film set.
wikipedia/Connor Wiggins Spectre is the fictional town that was used for the filming of Tim Burton’s Big Fish. Today, it’s an abandoned film set. Located just outside of Millbrook on Jackson Lake Island, all that’s left of this film set is a few buildings and a line with hanging shoes. Town of Spectre, Dirt road near, Cypress Ln, Millbrook, AL 36054, USA
- Explore America’s first recorded cave.
google/DeSoto Caverns Alabama has one of the highest cave densities in the world. DeSoto Caverns in Childersburg is one of the state’s many caves. What makes this one stand out from the rest, other than its massive size, is the fact that it’s America’s first recorded cave. Majestic Caverns, 5181 Desoto Caverns Pkwy, Childersburg, AL 35044, USA
- Visit the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies.
flickr/David Brossard North Alabama’s Natural Bridge is one of the state’s most incredible natural wonders. With a length of 148 feet, it’s also the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies. Natural Bridge, AL, USA
- Take a stroll along a park trail featuring whimsical tree carvings.
google/Ian The Rush Orr Park in Montevallo is one of Alabama’s most unique city parks. What makes this park unique is its Tinglewood Trail. This one-of-a-kind trail features 30+ whimsical tree carvings by talented artist Tim Tingle. Orr Park, 277 Park Dr, Montevallo, AL 35115, USA
- Visit an exact Stonehenge replica.
tripadvisor/Jennifer E If you’ve ever wanted to visit Stonehenge, but don’t want to travel far, no worries. Elberta, Alabama is home to Bamahenge. Bamahenge is part of Barber Marina, and it’s an exact size replica of the real Stonehenge in England. Bamahenge, Elberta, AL 36530, USA
Have you ever done any of these nine unique activities? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.
tripadvisor/Management
Wilderness Park, which covers 26 acres, is located in Prattville, Alabama. The unique feature of this park is the bamboo forest that’s hidden inside it. Some of the bamboo stalks are as tall as 60 feet.
Wilderness Park/Bamboo Forest, 800 Upper Kingston Rd, Prattville, AL 36067, USA
google/ANC Lighthouse LLC
There are many places to camp in Alabama, including Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City. With more than 600 campsites, this state park is home to one of America’s largest campgrounds.
Wind Creek State Park Campground, 5033-5001 Wind Creek State Park Entrance, Alexander City, AL 35010, USA
flickr/Regan
Rattlesnake Saloon is located off the beaten path in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Because it’s nestled inside a cave, it’s one of the world’s most unique restaurants.
Rattlesnake Saloon, 1292 Mt Mills Rd, Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
google/Suzanne Hoy
Several museums are located throughout Alabama, including the Museum of Wonder Drive-Thru in Seale. In addition to its quirkiness, this museum is also unique because it can be enjoyed from the comfort of your car.
Museum of Wonder Drive Thru, 970 AL-169, Seale, AL 36875, USA
wikipedia/Connor Wiggins
Spectre is the fictional town that was used for the filming of Tim Burton’s Big Fish. Today, it’s an abandoned film set. Located just outside of Millbrook on Jackson Lake Island, all that’s left of this film set is a few buildings and a line with hanging shoes.
Town of Spectre, Dirt road near, Cypress Ln, Millbrook, AL 36054, USA
google/DeSoto Caverns
Alabama has one of the highest cave densities in the world. DeSoto Caverns in Childersburg is one of the state’s many caves. What makes this one stand out from the rest, other than its massive size, is the fact that it’s America’s first recorded cave.
Majestic Caverns, 5181 Desoto Caverns Pkwy, Childersburg, AL 35044, USA
flickr/David Brossard
North Alabama’s Natural Bridge is one of the state’s most incredible natural wonders. With a length of 148 feet, it’s also the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies.
Natural Bridge, AL, USA
google/Ian The Rush
Orr Park in Montevallo is one of Alabama’s most unique city parks. What makes this park unique is its Tinglewood Trail. This one-of-a-kind trail features 30+ whimsical tree carvings by talented artist Tim Tingle.
Orr Park, 277 Park Dr, Montevallo, AL 35115, USA
tripadvisor/Jennifer E
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Stonehenge, but don’t want to travel far, no worries. Elberta, Alabama is home to Bamahenge. Bamahenge is part of Barber Marina, and it’s an exact size replica of the real Stonehenge in England.
Bamahenge, Elberta, AL 36530, USA
For more information about Orr Park and its Tinglewood Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Alabama Park That Will Make You Feel Like You Walked Into A Fairy Tale.
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