If you’re in central to north Alabama you are probably in the middle of some pretty serious cabin fever. To help you deal with the mental exhaustion check out the list of activities below...
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Where to go in South Alabama: Battleship, NPS sites, a submarine, Captiol & mansion tours + more
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Alabama Governor's Mansion, free tours. Photo by Christie Dedman -
Famous Alabama shaped pool at the governor's mansion Photo by Christie Dedman -
Alabama Archives outside bronze plaque Photo by Christie Dedman -
Alabama State Capitol rotunda Photo by Christie Dedman -
Inside the Alabama Capitol Photo by Christie Dedman -
Touring Booker T Washington's home The Oaks in Tuskegee Al Photo by Christie Dedman -
Inside Hanger 2 Tuskegee Airmen museum Photo by Christie Dedman -
Inside Hanger 2 Tuskegee Airmen museum Photo by Christie Dedman -
Penguin exhibit at Gulf Coast Exploreum Photo by Christie Dedman -
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Photo by Christie Dedman -
Sunset over Battleship Park in Mobile County, Alabama Photo by Christie Dedman -
Montgomery Zoo & Museum Photo by Christie Dedman -
Tuskegee Airmen Moton Field Photo by Christie Dedman -
Battleship USS Alabama Photo by Christie Dedman -
Inside the Little White House of the Confederacy Photo by Christie Dedman -
Jasmine Hill Gardens Elmore County
Here is the second installment of what to do in Alabama. My first and second installments include: Where to go in North Alabama: U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Sci-Quest, Monte Sano, Jesse Owens, Oakville...
Where to go in Central Alabama: Factory tours, museums, hiking & more
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Alabama Wildlife Center Oak Mountain -
Birmingham skyline from Vulcan Photo by Christie Dedman -
Tannehill's Iron & Steel museum -
The kids visiting the Peanut Depot Photo by Christie Dedman -
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center - my daughter checking out the turtles Photo by Christie Dedman -
Comer museum & Blue Bell factory tour Photo by Christie Dedman -
Mt. Cheaha Bald Rock observation deck Photo by Christie Dedman -
Red Mountain Park treehouse hike Photo by Christie Dedman -
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve Photo by Christie Dedman -
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Riding the Heart of Dixie trains. Photo by Christie Dedman -
My three kids checking out the pork skin manufacturing area at Golden Flake. Photo by Christie Dedman
Here is the second installment of what to do in Alabama. Remember the other day I posted the first installment called: Where to go in North Alabama: U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Sci-Quest, Monte...
Alabama Jaunts: Feb. 7-8 Crafts, Canoe races, Dinosaurs, Living History & more
This week flew by super fast. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve got self imposed projects around the house I want to do or if this is a sign of getting older that...
Where to go in North Alabama: U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Sci-Quest, Monte Sano, Jesse Owens, Oakville Indian Mounds & more
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My three check out the water inside Rickwood Caverns looking for blind fish. (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Horton Mill Bridge in Oneonta. It's fun to drive across with the kids. (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Ivy Green in Tuscumbia - birthplace of Helen Keller (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Imagination Place in Gadsden (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Inside Jesse Owens Memorial Museum (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Little River Canyon falls (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Hiking at Little River Canyon and bird watching (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Long jump area at Jesse Owens Memorial Museum (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Noccalula Falls & statue Gadsden, AL (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Arrowhead display at Oakville Indian Mound museum free admission (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Climbing a mound at Oakville. (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Inside Rickwood Caverns (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Stoney Lonesome OHV park in Cullman. (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Space and Rocket Center Huntsville (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Wheeler National Refuge (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Looking out from inside Russell Cave National Monument (Photo by Christie Dedman)
North Alabama has a wealth of places to go if you are new to the area or you have lived here all of your life. I will define North Alabama by anything north of Jefferson...
Why we want to take our kids out of school and road trip across the U.S.A.
There is absolutely nothing like being on the open road. Unknown or known routes can be exciting, interesting, thrilling, educational and relaxing all at the same time. To be completely honest I want to...
Tennessee Aquarium 50 percent off admission for college students & their families in February
Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is bringing back the College Days discount offer for students, faculty and staff in February. The discount is good for 50 percent off admission for their entire party or get...
Alabama Jaunts Jan. 16-19: Free park admission, LEGO BrickFair, 1/2 price Zoo & more
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BrickFair Jan. 17 and Jan. 18 at the BJCC exhibition hall. -
Get half price admission with canned food item donation at the Birmingham Zoo. Valid Jan. 19 only. -
Callaway Gardens is offering free admission on non-holiday weekdays Jan. 16 through Feb. 27. -
The Alabama Governor's Mansion. Monday you can attend the inauguration parade along Dexter Avenue in Montgomery. Events are from 9 a.m. to noon. -
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Eagle Awareness weekends continue at Lake Guntersville State park. I snapped this photo several years ago on the banks of Lake Guntersville. Admission and birding is free.
There are a number of cool things happening this weekend and through Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19. Check out the ideas below: Callaway Gardens – Free admission days on non-holiday weekdays...
Alabama Jaunts: 5 events worth checking out January 10
It’s hard to find things to do in January in Alabama. It’s kinda the slow season when it comes to free and cheap enteratainment. Here are a few things to check out this weekend....
Georgia Aquarium Mommy & Me deal $39.95 for 1 adult & 4 children (ages 5 & under)
The Georgia Aquarium Mommy & Me deal is back. This annual event allows parents and caregivers to get into the aquarium for $39.95 plus tax. The price includes one adult and up to four...
