Alabama boasts a variety of places that are perfect destinations for the entire family. From whimsical attractions to themed restaurants, the list is endless. Listed below, we’ve included a mapped road trip that’ll take you to seven of these places, and you’ll want to visit them all.
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- Supper Heroes - Huntsville
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google/michael young Your first stop will be Supper Heroes in Huntsville. Supper Heroes is a comic book themed restaurant that’s enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. When it comes to food, this unique restaurant is best known for its mouthwatering burgers. Click here for more information. Supper Heroes, 1812 Winchester Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
- U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Huntsville
google/Craig & Cath After a short drive, you’ll arrive at Alabama’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is Alabama’s top paid tourist attraction. Often referred to as “Earth’s largest space museum,” it’s also home to the world famous Space Camp. Click here for more information. U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
- McWane Science Center - Birmingham
google/G Your next stop will be the McWane Science Center in Birmingham. The McWane Science Center is one of Alabama’s best hands-on museums. It offers a variety of fascinating exhibits and welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Click here for more information. McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
- Orr Park - Montevallo
google/Josh Phillips Following a short drive to Montevallo, you’ll arrive at Orr Park. Orr Park covers approximately 40 acres and is one of Alabama’s most unique city parks. What makes it so unique is its Tinglewood Trail. This trail features 30+ whimsical tree carvings by local artist Tim Tingle. Orr Park, 277 Park Dr, Montevallo, AL 35115, USA
- Old Alabama Town - Montgomery
google/John A Thomson, Jr. You’ll then continue driving south until you reach Old Alabama Town in Montgomery. Old Alabama Town is a unique museum that shows how people lived in the central part of the state during the 19th century. During your visit, you’ll get to tour restored structures from the 19th and early 20th century. You’ll also have the opportunity to view countless artifacts and antiques from this particular era. Click here for more information. Old Alabama Town, 301 Columbus St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
- Lambert’s Cafe - Foley
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tripadvisor/Nikki D Following a scenic drive to Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast, you’ll arrive at Lambert’s Cafe in Foley. Lambert’s Cafe is a family-style restaurant that serves a variety of Southern favorites. It’s one of the state’s most quirky restaurants because the servers will throw rolls to you at your request. This is how Lambert’s Cafe earned the nickname “Home of Throwed Rolls.” Click here for more information. Lambert’s Cafe, 2981 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535, USA
- Lulu’s - Gulf Shores
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tripadvisor/Karen R Your final stop will be Lulu’s in Gulf Shores. Founded by Lucy Buffett, Lulu’s offers an experience you won’t find anywhere else. In addition to its delicious food, this restaurant also offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including a three-story rope course, a hurricane simulator, a beach area , and more. Click here for more information. LuLu’s Gulf Shores, 200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Have you ever been to any of these seven family-friendly places in Alabama? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.
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For complete driving directions, click here.
google/Jason Helton
google/michael young
Your first stop will be Supper Heroes in Huntsville. Supper Heroes is a comic book themed restaurant that’s enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. When it comes to food, this unique restaurant is best known for its mouthwatering burgers. Click here for more information.
Supper Heroes, 1812 Winchester Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
google/Craig & Cath
After a short drive, you’ll arrive at Alabama’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is Alabama’s top paid tourist attraction. Often referred to as “Earth’s largest space museum,” it’s also home to the world famous Space Camp. Click here for more information.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
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Your next stop will be the McWane Science Center in Birmingham. The McWane Science Center is one of Alabama’s best hands-on museums. It offers a variety of fascinating exhibits and welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Click here for more information.
McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
google/Josh Phillips
Following a short drive to Montevallo, you’ll arrive at Orr Park. Orr Park covers approximately 40 acres and is one of Alabama’s most unique city parks. What makes it so unique is its Tinglewood Trail. This trail features 30+ whimsical tree carvings by local artist Tim Tingle.
Orr Park, 277 Park Dr, Montevallo, AL 35115, USA
google/John A Thomson, Jr.
You’ll then continue driving south until you reach Old Alabama Town in Montgomery. Old Alabama Town is a unique museum that shows how people lived in the central part of the state during the 19th century. During your visit, you’ll get to tour restored structures from the 19th and early 20th century. You’ll also have the opportunity to view countless artifacts and antiques from this particular era. Click here for more information.
Old Alabama Town, 301 Columbus St, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
tripadvisor/phalanxye
tripadvisor/Nikki D
Following a scenic drive to Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast, you’ll arrive at Lambert’s Cafe in Foley. Lambert’s Cafe is a family-style restaurant that serves a variety of Southern favorites. It’s one of the state’s most quirky restaurants because the servers will throw rolls to you at your request. This is how Lambert’s Cafe earned the nickname “Home of Throwed Rolls.” Click here for more information.
Lambert’s Cafe, 2981 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535, USA
tripadvisor/management
tripadvisor/Karen R
Your final stop will be Lulu’s in Gulf Shores. Founded by Lucy Buffett, Lulu’s offers an experience you won’t find anywhere else. In addition to its delicious food, this restaurant also offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including a three-story rope course, a hurricane simulator, a beach area , and more. Click here for more information.
LuLu’s Gulf Shores, 200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
For more information about Orr Park and its Tinglewood Trail, be sure to take a look at the following article: Hiking At Orr Park In Alabama Is Like Entering A Fairytale.
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