- 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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At Madison Bowling Center, visitors can enjoy a game of bowling or billiards. The bowling alley also has an arcade area with claw machines, shooting games, racing games, and more.
12.6 Miles
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1435 Paramount Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
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Filled with interactive exhibits, Sci-Quest Hands-on Science Center features displays like a TV weather green screen and bubble making machine. The center hosts events like science lab demonstrations, food truck nights, and live reptile events.
12.9 Miles
Jay Landings Marina provides a variety of boating amenities and services including wet slips, dry storage, mechanics, a ramp and a 25 ton travel lift. They also have a public gathering place with a fire pit and picnic tables.
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Sycamore Street, Hillyer Place, Barry Street, Pate Street, Decatur, AL 35601
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The Old Decatur Historic District is a historical district that was created in the year of 1820. The age of the houses range from 1829 to present day and the styles vary from the Empire period to the Edwardian Cottage.
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During the summer, the Rhodes Ferry Park hosts a concert series in its open areas that are transformed into stages. Facilities within the park itself include a large children's playground, lighted walking paths, two pavilions, and two picnic shelters.
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Old State Bank may be considered the building that put the city on the map. After having it built in 1833, Decatur's economy leaped, establishing it as an important city in the state. Besides its historical importance, the Old State Bank also has a peaceful garden around it.
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The Civil War is memorialized and studied within the Blue & Gray Museum. Historical items from the war like period drums, muskets, pistols, swords, and uniforms are preserved and put on display within the site.
13.2 Miles
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723 Bank Street, Decatur, AL 35601
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A wide range of artifacts including uniforms and weapons are contained in the Blue & Gray Museum of North Alabama. It is actually considered to be the largest private collection of Civil War artifacts in the United States.
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Built by a philanthropist in 1904, Carnegie Visual Arts Center is a restored library that showcases a variety of exhibits depicting Alabama's history. These exhibits feature anything from paintings to sculptures from local artists and craftsmen.
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The Morgan County Archives is a collection of thousands of documents including population records, genealogy information, and more. Also included in the archives is a small museum with a number of old photographs, art pieces, and period clothing.