- Our list of the best things to do in Athens, Alabama, features the top 82 nearby activities — including 35 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Athens, AL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Athens, AL , followed by 72 popular activities in nearby cities, including Decatur, Huntsville and Madison
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A one of a kind resting place exclusively for certified coon dogs. Over 200 coon dogs from across the United States are buried at this site which has become a popular tourist attraction. The touching messages on the headstones are interesting to read.
42.6 Miles
Located in downtown Cullman, Sportsman Lake Park offers a place for family gatherings. The park has picnic areas and pavilions. Visitors can walk shady trails or feed fish from the lake's shore or small dock.
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Cullman County Parks is a collection of parks and other facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Guests commonly visit Smith Lake Park or Sportsman Lake Park, with both locations offering campsites, playgrounds, and boat rentals, among numerous other amenities.
43.5 Miles
Art on the Lake is both an event and a venue situated alongside Lake Guntersville. The event features over 130 artists and is held every April with outdoor games, a bake sale, and rides.
43.7 Miles
Focusing on the history of the immediate area, the Cullman County Museum has artifacts going back as far as 11,500 years ago. Along with displays, the museum has interpretive guides and documentary films.
43.9 Miles
For locals and visitors in Alabama looking for an artistic outing, the 3rd Street Promenade is an enjoyable stroll. The promenade offers an eclectic mix of original art by local artists as well as home décor items and gifts.
44.0 Miles
Rennards Gallery is a local art gallery and framing shop providing a number of works and services to its customers. Original prints, prints from famous artists, and custom framing are among the artworks and services offered from the gallery.
44.3 Miles
St. Bernard Abbey, Cullman, AL 35055
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Ave Maria Grotto, known as 'Jerusalem in Miniature,' is a tiny city of shrines in a four-acre park. The collection of 125 reproductions of some of the most famous historic buildings and shrines of the world are the lifetime work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk.
44.3 Miles
A family-oriented bowling alley, the Cullman Bowling Center offers a variety of specials and deals throughout the week. In the evenings, it hosts Glow Bowling, and is available for parties and special events.
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Following the instructional techniques of the legendary George Balanchine, the Cullman Ballet Theatre School offers lessons in Vaganova, Russian, and American ballet. The school hosts a variety of dance performances, and offers jazz dance classes, as well.