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DeSoto Caverns Park
Resting at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, DeSoto Caverns Park offers a unique destination for those seeking a fun and educational experience. The park offers guided tours of Alabama's big cave. It'
Childersburg, AL Natural AttractionsBurchfield Branch Park
33 Sites, with electrical and water hookups, dump station available, coin laundry, hot showers, boat ramp, pay phone, playgrounds, fishing piers, group shelter, swimming beach. A park attendant is on duty.
, AL CampgroundsDeerlick Creek Park
46 Sites, 40 with electrical (6 primitive sites without electric), water hookups, dump station available, coin laundry, hot showers, boat ramp, pay phone, playground, fishing piers, group shelter, swimming beach, hiking trails and paved bicycle trail. A park attendant is on duty.
, AL CampgroundsTigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain
Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain is home to over 80 animals specializing in Carnivores. Get up close and personnel with over 30
Attalla, AL Wildlife PreservesDowntown Bessemer National Historic District
The downtown area has been designated as a National Historic District. The District contains many older structures that date back as far as 1887
Bessemer, AL Historic DistrictsMcWane Center
See world wonders in action. Exciting science center offers hands-on exhibits, larger-than-life IMAX®
Birmingham, AL ExhibitsAlabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Country's most comprehensive education and rehabilitation program for deaf and blind children and adults. Campus buildings notably restored include Manning Hall (1850), Jemison House (1898) and Grace Hall (1878)
Talladega, AL InstitutesKymulga Grist Mill & Covered Bridge
Located in Kymulga Grist Mill Park in Talladega County. Admission charged to the park. This 1860s, 105
Childersburg, AL Historic BridgesIrondale Whistle Stop Foundation, Inc.
Greater Irondale Chamber and Whistle Stop Foundation offices located in circa 1940
Irondale, AL Railroad HistoryBob Saunders Family Covered Bridge
Located at Twin Pines Resort and Conference Center in Shelby County. Listed in World Guide to Covered Bridges, structure is 50 feet long, 10 feet wide, wood truss construction. Wood siding materials from 100
Sterrett, AL Historic Bridges