Here Are 10 Amazing Field Trips Every Alabamian Took As A Kid
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Jennifer Young
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There’s no denying that the best part of school is field trips. After all, who doesn’t enjoy taking a break from the classroom and riding a school bus (along with their friends) to one of Alabama’s top tourist attractions? If you grew up in Alabama, you may remember taking some of these field trips:
At the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, which has been billed "Earth's Largest Space Museum," students will learn all about the U.S. space program while viewing a display of more than 1,500 pieces of space artifacts. (One Tranquility Base)
Who hasn't taken a field trip to the Alabama State Capitol? At the Alabama State Capitol, students will learn all about the state's government and founding fathers. (600 Dexter Ave.)
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Built in 1820, Ivy Green is one of America's true historical treasures. It's the birthplace of Helen Keller - First Lady of Courage. (300 N Commons St. W)
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The Birmingham Museum of Art houses a diverse collection of more than 26,000 pieces of art and is one of the finest regional museums in the U.S. Without a doubt, this is one of the BEST field trip destinations for art lovers. (2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd)
The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is America's most unique military attraction. It features a collection of notable aircraft, but of course its main attraction is the USS Alabama, a national historic landmark. (2703 Battleship Pkwy)
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Vulcan Park & Museum is home to the world's largest cast iron statue, weighing 100,000 pounds and measuring 56 feet tall. Students will enjoy a spectacular view of Birmingham while visiting this interactive history museum. (1701 Valley View Dr.)
Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a popular field trip destination during the spring. With its abundance of beautiful flowers, it's easy to understand why. While on this field trip, students will learn all about nature and horticulture. (12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd.)
The town of Mooresville is the ultimate historic field trip destination. On November 16, 1818, it was the first town incorporated by the Alabama Territorial Legislature. The entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Montgomery Zoo is home to approximately 750 animals of 140 species. It's the PERFECT field trip destination for animal lovers. (2301 Coliseum Pkwy)
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is the nation's largest civil rights museum. At this interpretive museum, students will learn all about the struggles of the American Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s. (520 16th St. N)
Do you remember taking any of these field trips? Where are some other popular field trip destinations? Let us know in the comments below!
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