Family days out in Alabama

There are so many fun places to go with kids in Alabama - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres - just take a look below, plenty of things to do with the children in AL.

Alabama Adventure
Bessemer
Alabama AdventureAlabama Adventure - home of Splash Beach Water Park and Magic City USA Theme Park, Winner of Alabama's "2007 Attraction of the Year!" Whether it is Rides, Slides, Shows or Attractions you're looking for, we have them all.
Birmingham Zoo
Birmingham
Birmingham ZooThe Birmingham Zoo is Alabama's most popular attraction, drawing more than 500,000 visitors annually. Approximately 750 animals of 250 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, kangaroos and endangered species from six continents.
Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo
Woodville
Old MacDonald's Petting ZooOld MacDonald's Petting Zoo offers "hands on" petting and feeding of domestic and exotic animals and birds. We have farm animals and birds commonly found throughout North America as well as some from far-away places like Central and South America, Australia, and China.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Gulf Shores
Alabama Gulf Coast ZooThe Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Home of Animal Planet's The Little Zoo That Could with more than 300 Lions, Tigers, Bears, Monkeys, Macaws and more!
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Birmingham
Alabama Sports Hall of FameThe ASHOF has over 5,000 sports artifacts elegantly displayed in the 33,000 square foot building. Out of ESPN's list of the top 100 athletes of the century, five out of the top fifteen greatest ever are in the ASHOF: Jesse Owens, Hank Aaron, Joe Louis, Willie Mays, and Carl..
McWane Science Center
Birmingham
McWane Science CenterA nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium.
The MOOseum
Montgomery
The MOOseumEach year, about 10,000 school children and adults tour The MOOseum. The MOOseum opened in 1995 and offers a fun and interactive way for people of all ages to learn about Alabama's $3 billion beef cattle industry.
Old Alabama Town
Montgomery
Old Alabama TownOld Alabama Town is a collection of authentically restored 19th and 20th century structures. A place where people of all ages have fun learning about Central Alabama's history, architecture and lifestyles of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rosa Parks Library and Museum
Montgomery
Rosa Parks Library and MuseumThe Rosa Parks Library and Museum serves as an historical milestone to those who strive to understand the event that began the famous bus boycott. Where visitors used to stand and find only an historical marker and an abandoned building, they now will find a..
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Birmingham
Sloss Furnaces National Historic LandmarkSloss Furnaces produced iron for nearly 90 years, which gave rise to the city of Birmingham. Now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces with its web of pipes and tall smokestacks offers us a glimpse into the great industrial past of the South and our..
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham
Birmingham Civil Rights InstituteThe Birmingham Civil Rights Institute documents the struggle of African-American citizens in Birmingham (BCRI) to become full participants in the city's government and business community.
Alabama Constitution Village
Huntsville
Alabama Constitution VillageCivil War soldiers, a talking tree and whimmy diddles, see them all at the EarlyWorks Museums - Alabama Constitution Village, the Historic Huntsville Depot and EarlyWorks Childrens History Museum.
Sci-Quest Hands-on Science Center
Huntsville
Sci-Quest Hands-on Science CenterSci-Quest is a hands-on science center with more than 100 permanent, interactive exhibits in seven different subject areas. Unlike a typical "museum," Sci-Quest's exhibits are designed to engage, educate and entertain.
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Huntsville
U.S. Space and Rocket CenterFrom incredible artifacts of our nation's space program, to hands-on interactive exhibits and space travel simulators, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center experience is unlike any other. Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Alabama.
Tuskegee Airmen NHS
Tuskegee
Tuskegee Airmen NHSIn the 1940's Tuskegee, Alabama became home to a "military experiment" to train America's first African-American military pilots. In time the "experiment" became known as the Tuskegee Experience and the participants as the Tuskegee Airmen.
The American Village
Montevallo
The American VillageStep back in time to the birth of our country by joining costumed historical interpreters in a village of living history. You will be able to witness significant events that led to the birth of the nation and explore recreations of historical sites, including the..
Llamas, Camps, and Friends
Jasper
Llamas, Camps, and FriendsLlamas, Camps, and Friends invite you to visit a working llama ranch in Goodsprings, Alabama. You can expirence first-hand, the calm and magic of the almost mystical llama. Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Alabama.
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Mobile
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial ParkA unique military attraction, an adventure for the entire family. Prepare your imagination for takeoff as you walk the flight line of our historic aircraft inside the huge Aircraft Pavilion. Experience life the way it was over seven decades ago on one of America's most..
Surfside Water Park
Auburn
Surfside Water ParkSurfside water park features a 450,000 gallon wave pool, lazy river, 4 body flumes, 2 speed slides and a new 5000 sq. ft kiddies area, and much more! Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Alabama.
Waterville
Gulf Shores
WatervilleWaterville, is a 20-acre (81,000 m2) water and amusement park located a quarter-mile from the Gulf of Mexico in the city of Gulf Shores, Alabama, on Gulf Shores Parkway (Alabama State Route 59).
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Anniston
Anniston Museum of Natural HistoryExplore the wilds of Africa, the wonders of the North American wilderness, and the mysteries of 2,000 year old mummies in the seven fascinating exhibit halls of the Anniston Museum of Natural History.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Birmingham
Barber Vintage Motorsports MuseumThe collection now has over 1000 vintage and modern motorcycles and as well as a substantial collection of Lotus and other racecars. Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Alabama.
Birmingham Museum of Art
Birmingham
Birmingham Museum of ArtMore than 17,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian, and Native American. Highlights include the Museum's collection of Asian art, considered the finest and most comprehensive in the Southeast.
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Montgomery
The Montgomery Museum of Fine ArtsFor seventy years, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts has been a showcase for the visual arts in Central Alabama. A primary focus of the Museum's mission is collecting and preserving works by some of history's best known, and some of our region's best loved artists.
The Hank Williams Museum
Montgomery
The Hank Williams MuseumContaining the most complete collection of memorabilia, the Official Hank Williams Museum is located in Downtown Montgomery where Hank lived from 1937 - 1953. Come and visit the place where the man who left his mark on the Musical world, will inevitably leave his mark on..
Paul W. Bryant Museum
Tuscaloosa
Paul W. Bryant MuseumThe museum exhibits artifacts and memorabilia that trace the long history of University of Alabama football. State-of-the-art displays enhanced by videos highlighting great players, plays and games are produced from the museum's archives.
Childrens Museum of the Shoals
Florence
Childrens Museum of the ShoalsThe Children's Museum of the Shoals, Inc. offers hands-on exhibits and programs geared specifically to the developmental stages and needs of children. Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Alabama.
Cook's Natural Science Museum
Decatur
Cook's Natural Science MuseumCook's Natural Science Museum offers an educational experience for individuals, schools, church groups and various other organizations completely free of charge.
Huntsville Museum of Art,
Huntsville
Huntsville Museum of Art,The Museum fills its seven galleries with a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, including prestigious traveling exhibits and the work of nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. The Museum's own 2,522-piece permanent collection also forms the basis for several..
Berman Museum of World History
Anniston
Berman Museum of World HistoryFeaturing more than 8000 artifacts, Berman Museum of World History offers a unique opportunity to view ancient treasures and objects from all over the world.
Museum of East Alabama
Opelika
Museum of East AlabamaThe museum now houses over 5,000 artifacts including both 19th, and 20th century local, state and general history items.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum‎
Calera
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum‎Our museum features operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses.
Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington
Birmingham
Karl C. Harrison Museum of George WashingtonThe Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington collection focuses on art and artifacts from the colonial period through 1865. The collection contains paintings, letters, furniture, porcelain, glassware, silver, jewelry, busts and more.
Cullman County Museum
Cullman
Cullman County MuseumInteractive displays and modern exhibits stand ready for you to experience the rich German heritage, native American lifestyles, adventure of early pioneers and Deep South folklore when you visit with us.
Army Aviation Museum
Dothan
Army Aviation MuseumThe museum maintains a collection of over 160 military aircraft, including one of the largest collections of military helicopters in the world.
Mobile Carnival Museum
Mobile
Mobile Carnival MuseumThe Mobile Carnival Museum highlights the history of Mardi Gras in its true birthplace - Mobile Alabama.
Children's Hands On Museum
Tuscaloosa
Children's Hands On MuseumThe Children's Hands-On Museum is a dynamic learning experience that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and shared discovery in all ages.
Southern Adventures
Huntsville
Southern AdventuresSouthern Adventures is a family-oriented water and amusement park offering year-round wholesome entertainment for all ages. Whether you are young or just young-at-heart, Southern Adventures has activities for you.
Chuck E. Cheese's
Birmingham
Chuck E. Cheese'sChuck E. Cheese's features age appropriate games, rides, prizes, food and entertainment that children of all ages from toddlers to big kids will love.
FunZone
Cullman
FunZoneFUNZONEâs newest attraction, Air It Out, has the latest, greatest inflatable equipment that is guaranteed to bring hours of fun. Our play area proves to be challenging, interactive and engaging for all ages and is never the same experience. There is also go-karts, mini golf..
Chuck E. Cheese's
Sheffield
Chuck E. Cheese'sChuck E. Cheese's features age appropriate games, rides, prizes, food and entertainment that children of all ages from toddlers to big kids will love.
The Gulf Bowl
Foley
The Gulf BowlWe offer 24 high quality lanes with easy automatic scoring for Family, friends and league bowling. Cosmic Bowling every Saturday night from 10 PM - 1 AM. Join a league, have a party, or just bowl for fun.
The Track Recreation Center
Gulf Shores
The Track Recreation CenterThe Track is your Family Fun and Recreation Center in Gulf Shores, Alabama!
Pirate's Island Golf
Gulf Shores
Pirate's Island GolfAhoy, Mateys! Whether ye be an old salt or a young buccaneer, climb aboard with our crew at Pirate's Island, Pirate's Cove and Jungle Golf and join the adventure!
Adventure Island
Orange Beach
Adventure IslandAdventure Island is home to the Gulf Coast's only Active Volcano. This five-story mountain of fire comes alive with an amazing show of power and beauty. Feel the vibrations, hear the boiling water, see the steam, and watch a musical eruption that will amaze the entire..
Point Mallard Park
Decatur
Point Mallard ParkThis fantastic 750-acre park has camping, hiking and biking trails, golf course. Also an Aquatic Center featuring a wave pool, Olympic-size diving pool, water slides and kiddie pools. Year-round ice skating complex.
Phil's Tower of Death
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Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Birmingham
Ruffner Mountain Nature CenterOn our 1,011 acre forested urban nature center and certified wildlife habitat, we offer educational programs, weekend activities, and over 11 miles of footpaths for hiking and birding.
Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville
Huntsville Botanical GardenThe Garden provides a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to expand their knowledge of plants and nature. Programs are offered for adults and children, individually and in groups.
Russell Cave National Monument
Bridgeport
Russell Cave National MonumentFor more than 10,000 years, Russell Cave was home to prehistoric peoples. Russell Cave provides clues to the daily lifeways of early North American inhabitants dating from 6500 B.C. to 1650 A.D. The cave shelter archaeological site contains the most complete record of..
Horseshoe Bend NMP
Daviston
Horseshoe Bend NMPIn the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men attacked 1,000 Upper Creek warriors on the Tallapoosa River. There is an indoor visitor center, and lots of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and fishing.
Little River Canyon National Preserve
Fort Payne
Little River Canyon National PreserveLittle River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities.
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
Birmingham
The Alabama Jazz Hall of FameThe museum honors great jazz artists with ties to the state of Alabama. While furnishing educational information, the museum is also a place for entertainment. Exhibits convey the accomplishments of the likes of Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, and the music that made them..
Mercedes Benz Factory Tours
Tuscaloosa
Mercedes Benz Factory ToursExperience the star-studded history of Daimler-Benz, the world's premier automobile manufacturer. The story is chronicled in the Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center, the first of its kind outside Germany. Factory Tours (available by reservation - please call in advance): Tuesday &..
Red Eye Charters
Gulf Shores
Red Eye ChartersA full service fishing charter that offers full and half day charters for bottom fishing, trolling, and billfishing aboard a state-of-the-art, 36 foot Topaz boat which will accommodate up to six people.
The Bama Belle
Tuscaloosa
The Bama BelleThe Bama Belle is a modern day replica of the grand paddlewheel riverboats which graced the nation's river ways in the early 1900's.
Cold Mil Fleet Dolphin Cruises
Orange Beach
Cold Mil Fleet Dolphin CruisesSee Dolphins Surf & Jump!! Guaranteed!!! As we embark on our 1 1/2 HOUR journey into the INLAND WATERS, we will witness some of the most spectacular scenes ever imagined.
Blount Cultural Park
Montgomery
Blount Cultural ParkSet among numerous lakes, trails, gardens, and pavilions, you will find some of our nation's best cultural destinations, including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.
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