- 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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23.1 Miles
67%
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3312 S Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35802
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The Regal Cinemas Hollywood Stadium 18 Movie Theater is a modern cinema multiplex that offers stadium seating throughout in auditoriums equipped for 3D projection. The theater also has a concession area and game arcade.
23.4 Miles
98%
167 votes
2060 Airport Road Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Within the Veterans' Memorial Museum are exhibits of artifacts, memorabilia, and military equipment from all wars fought by the United States military. The collection also houses a Ford Pygmy, which is the world's oldest jeep.
24.2 Miles
With a variety of seasonal events, North Alabama Railroad Museum offers rides on their historic trains. The museum is self-guided, but among the seasonal rides are the Santa Train ride during the holidays and Pumpkin Picking ride in autumn.
24.9 Miles
Twickenham was the original name chosen for Huntsville by LeRoy Pope who brought the land at auction and later donated it to the city. The Twickenham district has many historic homes, and many have signs that tell about their history.
25.8 Miles
33%
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1485 Four Mile Post Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
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Featuring an IMAX theater, Carmike Cinemas Valley Bend 18 shows the latest films in both 2D and 3D viewing formats. The auditoriums have stadium seating, digital projectors, and surround sound.
25.9 Miles
A movie theater with 18 screens, Valley Bend 18 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, an IMAX 3D auditorium and a snack bar with food and drinks.
26.4 Miles
Monte Sano State Park is a retreat covering 2,140 acres, with lots of picnic areas, trails and mountain-biking trails, and modern camping sites for RVs. It also has 14 cabins, designed in the style of Arts and Crafts.
27.4 Miles
Giles County's Trail of Tears Memorial is a historical marker located in front of the Trail of Tears Interpretive Center. The Memorial commemorates the displacement and suffering of thousands of Cherokee, Muscogee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole tribe members.
27.7 Miles
Featuring digital projection and surround sound, Movies At the Martin shows films on their second run. The concession stand offers a variety of candy options, as well as popcorn and soda.
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South Shawdee Road, Huntsville, AL
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Visitors can hike a 1.5-mile Madison County Nature Trail on Green Mountain. In the spring visitors can see azaleas and dogwood in bloom, and visitors can always see the oldest and largest Champion Winged Elm Tree in Alabama.