Here Are 14 Unique Alabama Day Trips That Are An Absolute Must-Do
If you’re feeling bored, one of the best things you can do to pass the time is take a day trip. Exploring an abandoned movie set, hiking the tallest mountain, and rummaging through lost luggage in search of a bargain – these are just a few of the many things you can do on an Alabama day trip. These 14 Alabama day trips are an absolute must-do.
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1. Take a walk on the wild side and visit the Birmingham Zoo.
2. Visit Ave Maria Grotto - a four-acre park on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey that has a garden setting for 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most religious buildings in the world. Ave Maria Grotto is known throughout the world as "Jerusalem in Miniature" and is located in Cullman.
5. If you're a fan of films, you can take a drive to the fictional town of Spectre from Tim Burton's film, Big Fish. This fictional town is an abandoned film set that's situated on a private island along the banks of the Alabama River.
12. Take a trip to Scottsboro to rummage through the aisles of the Unclaimed Baggage Center, aka "Land of Lost Luggage." You never know what you'll find!
Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.
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