10 One-Of-A-Kind Parks You’ll Only Find In Alabama
Alabama is home to several types of parks. From state parks and city parks, to historic parks and wildlife parks, you’ll never run out of outdoorsy things to do here in the Yellowhammer State. Of all the parks in Alabama, I’ve listed 10 below that are truly one of a kind.
Orr Park borders Shoal Creek and features the ever-so-popular Tinglewood Trail, which includes whimsical tree carvings created by Artist Tim Tinglewood. (277 Park Dr)
Peach Park is a popular tourist stop located off I-65 on the way to Alabama's Gulf Coast beaches. This attraction is best known for its homemade peach ice cream and fried pies. (2300 7th St S)
Noccalula Falls Park covers 250 acres and is home to Noccalula Falls, one of Alabama's most visited natural attractions. Noccalula Falls plunges 90 feet into the ravine below. (1500 Noccalula Rd)
Vulcan Park & Museum features beautiful views of Birmingham and is home to the world's largest iron-ore statue, which weighs approximately 100,000 pounds and stands at 56 feet tall. (1701 Valley View Dr)
Moundville Archaeological Park, which is a large settlement of Mississippian culture on the Black Warrior River, is believed to have been occupied from A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1450. This unique park covers 320 acres and features 26+ large platform mounds. (634 Mound Pkwy)
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is the site where the final battle of the Creek War was fought (March 27, 1814). This park is a must visit for history lovers. (11288 Horseshoe Bend Rd)
Railroad Park covers approximately 19 acres and is located in downtown Birmingham. This park is best known for celebrating the artistic and industrial heritage of "The Magic City," and it's the perfect place for a spring picnic. (1600 1st Ave S)
Spring Park is located near downtown Tuscumbia and is home to Cold Water Falls, the world's largest man-made natural stone waterfall that's known to be in existence today. This beautiful park also features a roller coaster, carousel, train and light show. (1 Spring Park Rd)
At Capitol Park, you'll discover the ruins of the Alabama capitol when it was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826-1846. The capitol was moved to Montgomery in 1847, and the old Tuscaloosa capitol building burned in 1923. (2828 6th St)
Kelly Ingram Park covers approximately four acres and is located in the Birmingham Civil Rights District. Several statues are situated throughout the park that'll remind you of pivotal events that took place during the Civil Rights Movement. (5th Ave N & 16th St)
Have you been to any of these one-of-a-kind parks? What is your favorite park in Alabama? Let us know in the comments!
For a look at Alabama’s 10 most under-appreciated state parks, click here.
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