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Alabama Cattlemen's Association Mooseum --
201 S. Bainbridge Street, Montgomery, AL
The MOOseum opened in 1995 and offers a fun and interactive way for people of all ages to learn about Alabama's $2 billion beef cattle industry.

Alabama Constitution Village --
109 Gates Avenue, Huntsville , AL
Hear the whir of the spinning wheel - smell the enticing aroma of freshly baked bread being prepared over an open fire - turn the great wheel lathe in the cabinetmaker's shop - and visit with villagers busy with their daily tasks, seemingly unaware that nearly two centuries have come and gone. Forty-four delegates of the constitutional convention gathered here in a vacant cabinet shop on July 5, 1819, to organize Alabama as the 22nd state. John Boardman's print shop, Clement Comer Clay's law office, the Federal Land Surveyor's office, a post office and sheriff Stephen Neal's residence surround that cabinet shop. Today, the shade trees watch over a proud living village that captures Alabama's history and spirit. Constitution Village is a unique and unforgettable journey into Alabama's past.

Alabama Historical Radio Society Museum --
600 N. 18th Street, Birmingham, AL

Alabama Iron & Steel Museum --
12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, AL
Along with Tannehill artifacts that have survived, museum exhibits graphically demonstrate how iron was made during the Civil War when 14 different iron companies and six rolling mills made Alabama the arsenal of the Confederacy. During the last two years of the war, Alabama furnaces produced 70% of the Confederate iron supply. Exhibits include a display of rare CS artillery projectiles manufactured at the Selma Arsenal and Gun Works, a part of the Steve Phillips Collection, along with Civil War weaponry actually used in battle including a 52 Cal. U.S. Spencer Repeater.

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame & Museum --
1631 Fourth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is located in the historic Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts on the corner of Fourth Avenue North and 17th Street. This art-deco 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, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins and the music that made them famous. Within this fine musical collection, visitors travel from the beginnings of boogie woogie with Clarence "Pinetop" Smith to the jazz space journeys of Sun Ra and his Intergalactic Space Arkestra.

Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences --
1530 3rd Ave S - 300 LHL, Birmingham, AL
The Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is dedicated to the preservation and display of equipment, instruments, and objects that represent the history and development of the health sciences in the areas of education, research, and practice in the United States with special emphasis on the state of Alabama and its contributors to the practice of medicine. The scope of the collection includes, but is not limited to the following fields: medicine, nursing, ophthalmology, dentistry, public health, and allied health.

Alabama Music Hall of Fame --
617 Highway 72, Tuscumbia, AL
Every year since the opening, there have been thousands of tourists, school children, historians and general music fans tour this facility to see, hear and learn of the many contributions made to music by Alabamians. The accomplishments of these people are not limited to any single style of music, nor are they restricted to just the realm of performance. Their achievements span the complete spectrum from sophisticated classical composition to humble gospel songs sun without accompaniment. From performance to song writing, and from management to publishing, Alabamians have contributed in many ways to make the industry of music what it is today.

Alabama Nature Center --
3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook, AL

Alabama Symphony Orchestra --
3621 Sixth Ave South, Birmingham, AL
For more than 70 years, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra has served Alabama, providing quality performances of varying styles of music and presenting some of the finest guest performers of the day. The outstanding musicians of the ASO have brought to life some of the world's most treasured musical masterpieces as well as introduced listeners to exciting new works and composers.

Alabama Veteran's Museum & Archives --
100 Pryor Street, Athens , AL
The museum, which is still under renovation, is divided into three areas: the Tyler Craig Memorial Library; the Bob McAbee Exhibit Hall, and the Wendell Powers Auditorium.

Alabama Women's Hall of Fame --
Judson College, 302 Bibb Street, Marion, AL
The Alabama Women's Hall of Fame, which occupies the main floor of the beautifully restored A. Howard Bean Hall, was established to provide a permanent place of honor for Alabama's most outstanding women and a place for people to visit and learn about the significant contributions that these women have made to our state and nation. Visitors will have the chance to meet women from the past--some well-known and some who have been overlooked in the history books. Stories of Helen Adams Keller, Julia Strudwick Tutwiler, Amelia Gayle Gorgas, Tallulah Bankhead, Mildred Westervelt Warner and others are told through portraits, photographs, letters, and bronze plaques.

The American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA) --
One Academy Drive, Daphne, AL
Dedicated to the preservation of sports history, art and literature.

American Village --
3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL
American Village desires that young people know America's history (the stories of how and why America is free); cherish the ideals of liberty (and how these ideals are enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the institutions of self-government); and serve our country as good citizens (by using the tools and habits of good citizenship as members of a free, self-governing Nation). The facility is a replica of many of the colonial homes and even has a reproduction of the Oval Office. There are tours with guides dressed in period clothing and usually the tours last about 3-4 hours. Tours are interactive and the kids participate in dramas as they learn about different periods of America's history.

Anniston Museum of Natural History --
800 Museum Drive, Anniston, AL

Auburn University Donald E. Davis Arboretum --
Auburn University Campus, Auburn, AL
The Davis Arboretum is an Auburn University facility dedicated to the display of native woody plants of the Southeastern United States. It is a teaching resource for many University classes. In addition to displaying native plants, it is their goal to promote ecological education through the study and observation of plants and their natural habitats.

Auburn University Poultry Science Dept --
201 Poultry Science Bulding, Auburn, AL
Provide your students with tours of this farm and research facilities. They can organize a tour for a variety of age groups and group sizes--just fill out the information on the website, and they will contact you to discuss details and confirm the date.

Battleship Memorial Park --
2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL
Prepare your imagination for takeoff as you walk the flight line of Battleship Memorial Park's historic aircraft inside the huge Aircraft Pavilion. Experience life the way it was over seven decades ago on one of America's most decorated Battleships. Visit Battleship Memorial Park, America's Most unique military attraction, an unforgettable adventure for the entire family.

Bellingrath Gardens and Home --
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL
The Bellingrath Home was completed in 1935 and was designed by architect and long-time friend George B. Rogers.

Berman Museum of World History --
840 Museum Drive, Anniston, AL
Featuring more than 8000 artifacts, Berman Museum of World History offers a unique opportunity to view ancient treasures and objects from all over the world.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens --
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL
Each day at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, an inspiring celebration of nature, comes together in their mission of educating people about plants, gardens and the environment. The Gardens, Alabama's largest living museum, is filled with thematic gardens, abundant plant life, graceful walking paths, architecture, artwork and sculpture throughout 67+ acres.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute --
520 Sixteenth Street North, Birmingham, AL
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute signifies that Birmingham does not hide from its past. It acknowledges that where once the city housed two people, Black and White, unknown to one another except through the painful thread of segregation, Birmingham now embraces its past, neither forgetting nor dwelling on it, but using it to foster understanding. The Institute recognizes the redemptive importance of memory. It is both a time capsule, and a modern day think-tank focused on seeking equitable solutions to common problems. In some ways the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute functions as a town square where the community gathers to discuss common concerns. It is a place where yesterday's struggles inspire a brighter tomorrow. It is a meeting ground for the makers of everyday history, and for those who write about the present.

Birmingham Zoo --
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL

Blue Bell Creamery --
423 North Norton Avenue, Sylacauga, AL
See how Blue Bell turns milk into delicious ice cream, and get a free scoop, too! Tour the factory and get a behind-the-scenes look at how ice cream is made, and learn about the history of the Blue Bell company and their 3 creameries across the country. The Sylacauga manufacturing facility opened in 1996. This is a great tour for children of all ages. Families with young children are welcome. The tour last 30 to 47 minutes.

Bud's Best Cookies --
2070 Parkway Office Circle, Hoover, AL

Burritt Museum and Park --
3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL

Cathedral Caverns --
637 Cave Dr, Woodville, AL
Cathedral Caverns is a large natural cave which contains giant stalagmite formations along with underground waterfalls. This would be a great field trip to correspond with a science study about rocks and minerals.

The Central-Carver Legacy Museum --
1030 Tuscaloosa Ave., Gadsden, AL
Phase One of the Central-Carver Museum, which was completed in March of 2006, showcases the spirit of excellence and determination of Central-Carver High School administrators, instructors and students through archival information and an array of cultural activities. The Museum is located on the site of the former Carver High School. The Museum's mission is "To serve as a catalyst for developing and implementing plans for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Central-Carver Legacy Museum, which will preserve and enhance the culture of the African American community."

Children's Hands-On Museum --
2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL
The Children's Hands-On Museum is a dynamic learning experience that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and shared discovery in all ages.

Children's Museum of the Shoals --
2810 Darby Drive, Florence, AL
Exhibits and activities that encourage children to imagine, make choices and create. These exhibits enable children to discover different cultures, values and occupations, as well as to demystify science, technology and the arts.

Cook's Natural Science Museum --
412 13th Street SE, Decatur, AL
Beautiful and exotic insects, birds, animals, rocks, minerals, seashells and coral. A vast collection of wildlife including a bald eagle and golden eagle.

Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium / Public Aquarium --
101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL
The Estuarium is an exciting educational facility highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. The Estuarium, a coastal waters resource center, also features the Miss May May, an interactive boat exhibit, a real time Weather Station, the Gift Shop and Bookstore, and much more... For educators, the website offers free Teacher Resources that will help prepare your students for your visit!

Desoto Caverns Park --
5181 DeSoto Caverns Pkwy, Childersburg, AL
DeSoto Caverns are a series of geologic caves and a tourist attraction located near Childersburg, Alabama. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, it is touted as "Alabama's Big Cave". In addition to the caves, the park offers various other attractions, including The Lost Trail Maze, a three-quarter acre maze, panning for gemstones, wall climb, and amusement park style rides. Several events and festivals such as the Native American Dance and Crafts Festival and the Holiday Light and Water shows are held throughout the year. Before being commercialized as DeSoto Caverns, the cave was well known locally as Kymulga Cave. There were local legends about the cave being used by Native Americans and as a source of minerals used in the Civil War. It was also said that during WWII, there was a dancefloor and honkey-tonk in the huge main room. The main room is twelve stories high, and larger than a football field. The caverns are noted for one of the largest continuing accumulations of onyx-marble stalagmites and stalactites in the world. DeSoto Caverns is one of only 4 known caves in the world that still have actively growing rock formations, and because of this, guests are not permitted to touch almost any rock formations.

EarlyWorks Children's History Museum --
404 Madison Street, Huntsville, AL
The south's largest hands-on history museum. Designed for children - go ahead - touch, pull, climb explore. Hear stories from the Talking Tree, play a tune on the giant-sized instruments at the Alabama bandstand and try your hand at building in the Kidstruction Zone. Explore a 46-foot keelboat, trade your wares at the General Store and try on 1800's clothing in the Federal House. Preschoolers will enjoy exploring Biscuit's Backyard, a touch and learn area designed especially for them, which includes a garden, grocery store, water table and even karaoke.

Frank Lloyd Wright-Rosenbaum House --
601 Riverview Drive, Florence, AL
The Rosenbaum House is the only Wright-designed structure in Alabama. It was built in 1939-1940 for Stanley and Mildred Rosenbaum who were the sole owners and occupants of the house until 1999 when the house was purchased by the City of Florence. The house is constructed of cypress, glass and brick and has all the hallmarks of Wright's Usonian style...flat multi-level roofs, cantilevered eaves and carports, flowing space, use of natural materials and expanses of glass. Wright designed an addition to the house in 1948, adding two wings. The house has been meticulously restored. The City of Florence received the 2004 Wright Spirit Award in the Public Domain from the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy for the preservation of this important architectural gem. The house holds its original Wright-designed furniture and is open as a city museum.

Golden Flake Factory Tour --
1 Golden Flake Drive, Birmingham, AL
See a working factory in action and how snack foods are made. Please Note: Children must be 5 years of age or older to go on the tour. This is a walking tour, please wear flat rubber soled fully enclosed shoes.

The Gorgas House on the University of Alabama Campus --
Box 870340, Tuscaloosa, AL
Built in 1829, the Gorgas House was the first structure to be built on the University of Alabama campus and stands as an excellent example of Low Country architecture. The Gorgas House is one of only four buildings on campus to survive the Civil War and the only one designed by renowned architect William Nichols. Originally built as a "hotel" or "steward's hall." The house served as a dining hall for the University students until the mid-19th century when it became a faculty residence. The Gorgas family lived there from 1879-1953. The residence is now a house museum with collections of antiques and Gorgas family memorabilia.

Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center --
65 Government Street , Mobile, AL
The Exploreum is an exceptional regional science center for adventurers of all ages. Interactive science exhibits and big screen films provide everyone an entertaining outing for the mind. The Exploreum houses the only Domed IMAX Theater on the Gulf Coast, the only full scale chemistry lab where visitors can participate in experiments and the only 3-D virtual theater!

Gulf Shores Museum --
244 West Nineteenth Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL

Harmony Park Safari --
431 Clouds Cove Road, Huntsville, AL
Harmony Park Safari is an unusual attraction for Huntsville. A federally licensed nature preserve of free-ranging exotic and endangered animals. This is a "drive-through" animal park where you are required to remain in your car on the two-mile route to see zebras, zebus, antelope, buffalo, a camel, ostriches, pythons and crocodiles.

Hays Nature Preserve --
7153 South US 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL
The Hays Nature Preserve and the Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary together form Huntsville's largest and most undeveloped parklands. Over 10 miles of trails wind through bottomlands, swamps, and sloughs, suitable for hiking or mountain biking. Horses are also welcome on the northern trails. Explore the hardwood forest, walk the fields, and discover the wetlands. Wildlife abounds with deer, rabbits, raccoons, and resident and migratory birds. In fact, this natural area is an important part of the North Alabama Birding Trail. Hays Nature Preserve is a very inspiring protected green space where you can relax or enjoy many activities including: fishing, picnicking, leisurely hikes taking in the sights and sounds or a vigorous run on the trails.

Helen Keller Birthplace --
300 West North Commons, Tuscumbia, AL

Historic Huntsville Depot and Museum --
320 Church Street, Huntsville, AL
Hear the rattle of the tracks and the engineer's whistle as you experience life on the rails in 1860. Discover Civil War graffiti and listen as Andy, the robotic ticket agent, tells of Alabama's railway history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Depot served as the local passenger house and the corporate offices for the eastern division of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. An active passenger station until 1968, the original depot building now stands as a symbol of Huntsville's transportation history and city growth.

Huntsville Botanical Gardens --
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL
The Huntsville Botanical Garden has a variety of things to see and do. Tour the Nature Center to release butterflies, hunt for button quail or feed the turtles. Play in the water or take a picture in the giant adirondack chairs. Adults and kids alike will enjoy a stroll through the fern glade. Be sure to catch seasonal favorites such as the 100+ year-old dogwood in bloom, the scarecrows in the falls, and the Galaxy of Lights from November to December.

Huntsville Museum of Art --
300 Church Street South, Huntsville, AL

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama --
700 Hyundai Boulevard, Montgomery, AL
Note: Please arrive at the Visitor Center for check-in at least fifteen minutes before your scheduled tour time. If you need to make any corrections to your existing reservation, or need to cancel a scheduled tour, please notify our Visitor Center Receptionist at 334-387-8019. Minimum Age: First graders with parent or guardian; third graders for school groups. NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6.

Imagination Place --
501 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL
Hands-on activities and interactive games keep children entertained for hours in Imagination Place, located adjacent to the Hardin Center for Cultural Arts. Children learn how a city works through interactive play in the KidsTown USA exhibits, and in the Science Hall, there is even more to explore. The most recent addition to Imagination Place is the tree house. The exhibit is designed to teach children about nature as they play. They can even build their own bird’s nest. A visit to the children's museum always adds spark to the Imagination!

The Incline Railway --
3917 St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, AL
Chattanooga, Tennessee's Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is a ride unlike any other in the world. Referred to as 'America's Most Amazing Mile,' the Incline Railway has delighted guests to the Chattanooga area for well over a century. Designated as both a National Historic Site and National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, the Incline Railway has been one of Chattanooga's most unique attractions since 1895. As the Incline Railway climbs historic Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga's surrounding mountains and valleys come alive. The trolley-style railcars carry you cloud high and the breathtaking 72.7% grade of the track near the top gives the Incline Railway the unique distinction of being the steepest passenger railway in the world.

Indian Mound and Museum --
1028 South Court Street, Florence, AL
The Florence Indian Mound is the Tennessee Valley area's largest domiciliary mound. It is typical workmanship of the Indians who lived in this area before the Cherokees, Chickasaws, and Creeks. Early settlers found steps on one side of the mound, and discovered that it had been enclosed by an earthen wall. The museum contains Native American artifacts.

Ivy Green - Birthplace of Helen Keller --
300 West North Commons, Tuscumbia, AL
Tour the house and grounds, see artifacts from Helen Keller's life and her family, see "The Miracle Worker" live stage performance (Fri. and Sat. evenings during summer months), attend the "Helen Keller Festival" - a five day event during the month of June. The web-site has links to much information on the life of Helen Keller, and is a valuable resource for any student who is doing a report or project on the life of Helen Keller.

Mary G. Harden Center for Cultural Arts --
501 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL

McWane Science Center --
200 19th Street N, Birmingham, AL
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a 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 energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.

Mercedes Benz U.S. International Visitor Center --
1 Mercedes drive, Tuscaloosa, AL
From 1886 to the Present - Experience 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. This architectural showcase, adjacent to Daimler's only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant, brings to life the company's vision - to produce nothing less than the most exceptional automobiles in the world. Much more than a museum, the Visitor Center's exhibits propel people down a multimedia path through the past, present, and future of automotive technology.

Mercedes-Benz U.S.International --
1 Mercedes Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL
Factory Tours available.

Mobile Botanical Gardens --
5151 Museum Dr, Mobile, AL
Located in the heart of Mobile, the Mobile Botanical Gardens offers a rare blend of cultivated areas and nature trails. Within its 100 acres are a Rhododendron Garden, Camellia Winter Garden, Fern Glade, Japanese Maple Garden, Herb Garden, and collections of hollies, magnolias, roses, and perennials, as well as a 27-acre longleaf pine habitat. This is a beautiful oasis to explore and to learn, where families, school groups, and organizations can come to spend an hour or a day to learn and enjoy. School classes, clubs and organizations may schedule a guided tour of the Gardens or a special focused program. Frequently requested activities are listed on the website under Education.

Mobile Museum of Art --
4850 Museum Dr , Mobile, AL

Monroe County Heritage Museum --
31 North Alabama Ave, Monroeville, AL
To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the world's best loved novels, is set in the beautiful town of Monroeville, Alabama, where Pulitzer Prize-winning author Harper Lee grew up just a few blocks from the old courthouse. Today, thousands of Mockingbird fans come here each year in search of the novel's fictional setting of Maycomb. Informative exhibits about Harper Lee and her childhood friend Truman Capote guide you to the famous courtroom, restored as it was in the 1930s. Our acclaimed play production of To Kill a Mockingbird is Alabama's hottest theater ticket each spring.

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts --
1 Museum Dr , Montgomery, AL

Montgomery Zoo- Mann Museum --
2301 Coliseum Parkway , Montgomery, AL

Moundville Archaelogical Park --
634 Mound Parkway, Moundville, AL
Eight hundred years ago, Moundville was the largest city in North America. The park includes the archaeological site of the village of the Native American dwellers who lived there, a museum for study (temporarily closed for renovation), hiking trails, an Indian village and crafts pavillion, as well as an annual Native American Festival, and facilities for camping. Guided and self-guided tours are available.

Museum of Mobile --
111 South Royal Street, Mobile, AL
21st Century innovative exhibits come alive at The Museum of Mobile. Explore Mobile as the first Americans saw it. Relive the passage on an African slave ship. Listen to the stories of Civil War soldiers, and feel the power of nature’s raging storm, the hurricane. Get your hands on history in the Discovery Room, an interactive gallery for the young and young at heart. Visit The Shop in the Southern Market for that unique gift or memento. The Museum of Mobile, making history happen. Go experience it today.

Oakleigh Historic Complex --
300 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, AL
Nestled under a canopy of luxurious oaks in a historic landscape, Oakleigh House Museum, circa 1833, and Cox-Deasy Cottage Museum, circa 1850, are two of the oldest and most unique historic structures along the Gulf Coast.

Paul W Bryant Museum --
300 Paul W Bryant Dr , AL 35401, Tuscaloosa, AL

Pond Spring, the Home of General Joseph Wheeler --
12280 Alabama Hwy 20, Hillsboro, AL

Pope's Tavern --
203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL
At one time a stagecoach stop, tavern, and inn, Pope's Tavern is one of the oldest structures in Florence. It was used as a hospital for both Union and Confederate wounded during the Civil War. The museum houses artifacts and beautiful antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries, Civil War artifacts and items of local history. Every year on the first Saturday in June they have pioneer days with free admission, tours, and activities. There are demonstrations including dulcimer music, pottery, blacksmithing, basket weaving, etc.

Robinson Iron --
1856 Robinson Rd, Alexander City, AL

Ruffner Mountain Nature Center --
1214 81st Street South, Birmingham, AL
Located 10 minutes from downtown Birmingham, Ruffner Mountain is located on 1,000 acres of land. There are trails for hiking, and a nature center for learning about natural resources. There are many programs offered and their website includes a link to homeschool programs.

Sci-Quest --
102-D Wynn Drive, Huntsville, AL
Sci-Quest is a hands-on science center with more than 125 permanent, interactive exhibits in seven different subject areas. Unlike a typical "museum," Sci-Quest's exhibits are designed to engage, educate and entertain.

Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum --
919 Felder Ave., Montgomery, AL
The only museum in the world dedicated to the memory of the Fitzgeralds. The Fitzgeralds rented this house in Montgomery, Al in October 1931 and lived here with their daughter, Scottie, until April 1932. Built in 1909, much of this home is now is used for apartments, with only the first floor being open to the public. A tour guide welcomes visitors and is available for questions. And an optional 30-minute documentary of the Fitzgeralds is well worth the time.

Shark Tooth Creek Outdoor Adventures --
24114 Alabama Highway 14, Aliceville, AL
For more than 40 years people from all parts of the country have come to hunt shark teeth and fossils in famous Shark Tooth Creek. Young children as well as seasoned fossil hunters are fascinated at finding these little treasures millions of years old. Today teeth from 16 different species of sharks can be found in Shark Tooth Creek. Everyone is allowed to pick out their favorite 15 teeth to take home. They give a 100% guarantee that everyone will find shark teeth.

Shelby Humane Society --
381 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL
Give your child the chance at hands on interaction with animals in a safe environment, along with education about animal welfare and how to care for animals. You may stay for the day and volunteer or just get a tour of the facility.

Southern Museum of Flight --
4343 73rd Street North, Birmingham, AL

Tate Farms Cottin Picking Pumpkins --
8414a Moores Mill Road, Meridianville, AL
Tate Farms is a real working farm where children learn a little about agriculture from growing crops to farm animals. They also get to go on a hay ride to the pumpkin field to pick out their own pumpkin to take home with them.

Tiffin Motorhomes --
105 Second Street NW, Red Bay, AL

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site --
1212 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee, AL
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is nestled on the campus of historic Tuskegee University. The site includes the George W. Carver Museum and The Oaks, home of Booker T. Washington. At the George Washington Carver Museum, exhibits, interpretive programs, a book sales area and two introductory films on George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington are available without prior reservations. These films are 30 minutes in length and shown upon request. At the "Oaks," Home of Booker T. Washington, ranger-guided programs are conducted according to daily schedule. Ask for more information at the visitor center/Carver Museum front desk. The tours of the home begin at the Carver Museum. The campus has been designated as a Historic District. The tour includes buildings that were built by Tuskegee Institute students and designed by Robert R. Taylor, the first African American graduate of MIT. A map of the District is available at the Carver Museum. Curriculum based programs are available for educational groups. Programs are 2 hours long starting a 9:00am to 11:00am. Programs must be scheduled in advance.

U.S. Space & Rocket Center --
One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL

W.C. Handy Museum and Birthplace --
620 West College Street, Florence, AL
The museum houses a collection of memorabilia, musical instruments, personal papers and original sheet music. Handy's famous trumpet and his personal piano are just a few of the items on display. Every year around Nov. 16 they have a birthday celebration with free admission, special music event, and serve cake. Each summer there is also a week long music festival in Handy's honor.