- The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Hoover, Alabama, including 50 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, Dog Park and Gardens.
- From Aldridge Botanical Gardens to Moss Rock Preserve & Waterfalls, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hoover and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Birmingham, Pelham, Bessemer and Trussville.
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6.8 Miles
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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.
6.9 Miles
Pelham City Park offers a range of recreational activities including tennis courts and little league ball fields. There is also a creek as well as paved paths suitable for bikes, walking, or running.
7.2 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.
7.2 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.
7.5 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.
7.6 Miles
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.
7.7 Miles
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.
7.7 Miles
Warehouse31 is a haunted house that offers attractions with frights and thrills including Monsters Midway, Rigamortis, and the 3D Experience. The haunting venue also offers cornhole, fire pits, paintball, and scary movies.
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Warehouse31-Haunted House is a haunted house that offers three main attractions Rigamortis, the 3D Experience, and Monsters Midway. The haunted venue also features a DJ, food vendors, zombie paintball and horror movies.
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182 votes
Birmingham, AL 35203
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Offering casual walking tours of various points of interest in the Birmingham area, Birmingham History Tours and Ghost Walk offers intriguing, often spooky insights into local history. The ghost walk, the company's most popular tour, combines humor and horror.