- TripBuzz found 54 things to do with kids in or near Hoover, Alabama, including 49 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Birmingham, Pelham, Bessemer and Trussville.
- From Regions Park to Moss Rock Preserve & Waterfalls, the Hoover area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Dog Park, Gardens and Waterfalls.
- As the largest suburb of Birmingham, the city of Hoover is a residential and shopping community. With neighborhoods spread along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the city offers scenic views. With thirteen local parks, the city promotes family-friendly outdoor recreation, as do the local rock preserve and botanical gardens.
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Home to all types of mammals, birds, and reptiles, the Birmingham Zoo was first opened in 1955 and now hosts more than 170 animals. It has a Zoo Train and a Carousel, and also organizes special events, such as the Nocturnal Adventure.
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Named after the Roman god of fire and smithery, the Vulcan Park & Museum is guarded by the third largest cast iron statue in the world, weighing 50 tons.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Three times a day, visitors can watch potato chips being made at the Golden Flake Company. Visitors can also buy the products that include potato chips, cheese puffs and puff corn.
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54 votes
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.
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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.