- The list below includes 54 free or cheap things to do in or near Bessemer, Alabama, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Monuments, Inline Skating and Parks.
- From Doughboy Monument at DeBardeleben Park to Premiere Cinema, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bessemer and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Birmingham, Pelham, Hoover and Alabaster.
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In collections from all over the world, the Birmingham Museum of Art has gathered more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, and other, some of them dating back to 4,000 years ago.
11.8 Miles
Having found its new home inside the Alabama Power Building the Don Kresge Memorial Museum if a interesting place to visit for locals and tourists. The museum features historic radio equipment dating back to the 1920's as well as historical documents and control room artifacts.
11.9 Miles
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2612 Lane Park Road, Mountain Brook, AL 25223
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Burmingham Botanical features themed gardens, flowers and wooded areas. Enjoy the Japanese gardens, the Fern Glade, and the Formal Gardens. If you love flowers, the rose garden and crepe myrtle gardens are perfect. It's a great park for walking and exploring.
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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.
12.5 Miles
Oak Mountain State Park is a great place for family outing. It has plenty of hiking, biking, and fishing areas. The sandy beach area is great for swimming and picnics. A golf course is also available.
12.5 Miles
With 30 courts to choose from, Pelham Racquet Club offers visitors public tennis activities on clay and hard surfaces. The club hosts various social activities such as tournaments and parties.
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Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124
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At the heart of Oak Mountain State Park is Peavine Falls, a 65 foot tall waterfall. Visitors face a steep climb up a rocky cliff face to get to the top, and the bottom has a pool suitable for swimming.
12.7 Miles
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222
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With the oldest building from the site dating back to 1902, the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark produced iron for almost 80 years, until it was transformed into a museum in 1983. There are 40 buildings on the site and 2 blast-furnaces. It can host special events.
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Tours of Avondale Brewing Company are held 5 times a week, last about an hour and include a pint of beer and glass. Their taproom is open daily and they often host live music on their outdoor stage.
14.0 Miles
Featuring amenities like stadium seating and surround sound, Carmike Cinema City plays movies on its first run in its auditoriums. The concession stand serves snacks like nachos, popcorn, and candy.