15 Fun Things Everyone MUST DO In Alabama In 2016
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Jennifer Young
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The new year is quickly approaching. I know, right?! Where has this year gone? Have you made your bucket list for things you wish to see and do in 2016? If not, let us help you out.
Here are 15 fun things we believe everyone in Alabama should experience in the upcoming year:
If you love chocolate, be sure to visit "Chocolate! The Exhibition" at the Gulf Coast Exploreum Center in downtown Mobile before it ends on January 17, 2016. This unique exhibition explores the history of chocolate, tracing its beginning in the rainforest to becoming a global economic commodity. "Chocolate! The Exhibition" is a great attraction for children and adults.
Mt. Cheaha is part of the Talladega Mountains and offers the most incredible view of Alabama.
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At 9,940 acres, Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama's largest state park and the perfect place to go camping.
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This pilgrimage tour features some of the South's most beautiful antebellum mansions in the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District. It'll take place April 1-3, 2016.
Noccalula Falls Park, located in Gadsden, is a 250-acre public park that features a beautiful 90-foot waterfall cascading over Lookout Mountain.
Old Alabama Town, located in Montgomery, is a 19th century village featuring authentic 19th and early 20th century homes. Fortunately, these homes were saved from demolition. If Alabama history interests you, you'll definitely want to check out this top-rated attraction. You'll learn how early Americans lived and worked in Central Alabama.
The Orange Beach Wine Festival features more than 120 wines, three live music acts, delicious food, boat tours of the bay...and so much more. You'll get to do all of this for ONLY $39. The address of the wine festival is 28103 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL. The date of the event is May 14, 2016.
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The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic will be held in Decatur at Point Mallard Park on May 28-29, 2016 (Memorial Day Weekend). Guests will enjoy watching more than 60 hot air balloons take to the skies.
Alabama's Gulf Coast beaches are some of the nation's finest. Gulf Shores is a top vacation destination in Alabama.
Nothing beats a relaxing weekend at one of Alabama's finest bed and breakfasts. Pictured is Alpine House Bed & Breakfast, located in Bryant, AL.
The "Thunder on the Mountain" fireworks show will take place in Birmingham at Vulcan Park & Museum on July 4, 2016. This fireworks show is one of the most extravagant Independence Day traditions in Alabama.
The Sipsey Wilderness is a popular hiking area in North Alabama, and it's the perfect place to go if you love waterfalls, canyons, creeks and sandstone formations.
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Located in Marshall County, Cathedral Caverns was originally called "Bat Cave" and is home to Goliath - one of the largest stalagmites in the world.
Located in historic downtown Foley, the Alabama Festival of Flavor features the many flavors of local and regional foods, wine and craft beer. This popular event will take place on October 1, 2016.
Have you been to any of these places? What are some things you plan to see and do in Alabama during 2016? Share your plans with us in the comments below!
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