- The list below includes 52 free or cheap things to do in or near Alabaster, Alabama, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Paintball and Specialty Museums.
- From Veteran's Park - Alabaster to Central Alabama Paintball Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alabaster and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Birmingham, Pelham, Hoover and Bessemer.
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Named after the Roman god of fire and smithery, the Vulcan Park & Museum is guarded by the third largest cast iron statue in the world, weighing 50 tons.
17.1 Miles
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2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5 acres and has over 12,000 different plants in more than 25 unique gardens. They also have over 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and several miles of paths.
17.7 Miles
One-fifth the size of the real Statue of Liberty, the Birmingham model was commissioned by the founder of Liberty National Life Insurance Company and stood atop that building from 1958 to 1989 when it was moved to its current location. The flame is lit by natural gas.
17.8 Miles
Three times a day, visitors can watch potato chips being made at the Golden Flake Company. Visitors can also buy the products that include potato chips, cheese puffs and puff corn.
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331 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35211
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Built in the first half of the 19th century, Historic Antebellum Home & Gardens features a Greek Revival style mansion that served as a Civil War headquarters. Visitors can choose from either self-guided or staff led tours through the mansion.
18.0 Miles
Rickwood Field is the oldest surviving professional ballpark in the United States. Originally opened in 1910 for the Birmingham Black Barons, the ballpark is currently being restored and features special events and ball games.
18.3 Miles
Covering 19 acres, Birmingham's Railroad Park has playgrounds, skate parks, an outdoor gym, a history wall, picnic areas, and a ranger's house. There is also a trail system.
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With 4 floors of interactive exhibits, the McWane Science Center aims at acquainting children with everything that means science and natural life. Amongst others, it has a collection of dinosaurs and an aquarium.
18.7 Miles
The Peanut Depot started roasting peanuts in 1907. Visitors can see peanuts roasted in the old antique roasters, buy fresh roasted, salted and Cajun peanuts, and see the architecturally interesting turn of the century building.
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Since 1880, 16th Street Baptist Church has been active on this site ever since, and On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded at the church killing four young girls and escalating the race wars. Visitors can tour the church.