- The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Athens, Alabama, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
- From Richard Martin Trail to Athens-Limestone County Nature & Heritage Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Athens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Huntsville, Decatur and Madison.
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With vestiges dating to 10,000 ago, McFarland Park is home to numerous festivals and special events. Campsites, playgrounds, a soccer field and a restaurant are only a few of the amenities with which the park welcomes its guests.
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Pope's Tavern is one of the oldest buildings in the city, serving as a hospital during the Civil War. Since 1965 it is a museum and home to items dating from the 18th century, which depict the house's history as an inn. There are also artifacts from the Civil War.
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2700 Refuge Headquarters Rd., Florence, AL
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The Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge is a 1,060 acre wildlife refuge containing numerous sinkholes and several underground cave systems. The refuge is also populated by rolling grassland, upland hardwoods, and crop land and is home to plentiful wildlife.
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Clark Street, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
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Leading tours through the lakes, rivers, and creeks of the region, Brian Barton Outdoors Fishing Guide - Private Tours provides visitors with a chance to catch catfish. Wilson Lake and Pickwick Lake are the two main fishing spots.
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311 N Court Street, Florence, AL 35630
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A full service southern food and barbecue restaurant in downtown Florence, Alabama, the FloBama Restaurant & Music Hall is also a live music venue. The venue features a 20 foot stage, and hosts a variety of touring and local acts.
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Jimmy Mason is a professional angler who offers guided fishing trips on a number of local streams and waterways. With over 25 years of fishing experience, Mr. Mason's services can be booked for either half or full day trips.
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George H. Carroll Lion Habitat, Florence, AL 35632
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The University of North Alabama is the state's oldest public university. Besides the 11 old building on the university's campus, the visitor can also relax on the green field or visit the two lion mascots, Leo and Una.
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516 County Rd. 1127, Vinemont, AL 35179
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Privately owned, the Crooked Creek Civil War Museum features mostly exhibits of Civil War artifacts actually found on the owner's property. There are also pieces which were donated to the museum to help fill out the collection.
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601 Riverview Drive, Florence, AL 35630
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Built in 1939, Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House is the only house in Alabama designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Covering 2624 square feet, the house is built in the Usonian style and became a museum in 1999.
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The Tail of the Dragon is a scenic drive that takes visitors through 318 curves. The location, which often features a wide variety of motorcycle riders, features a variety of trees and other views of the natural world.