- 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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Known for its great views, Wheeler Lake is a popular tourist destination for boaters and other water enthusiasts. The area further provides for other outdoor adventures including fishing, camping and bird watching.
10.6 Miles
Acting as the largest flea market in the area, the Limestone Flea Market is open every weekend no matter the weather. Along with the extensive list of vendors with jewelry, antiques, homemade items, and art, there is a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.
11.8 Miles
At Madison Bowling Center, visitors can enjoy a game of bowling or billiards. The bowling alley also has an arcade area with claw machines, shooting games, racing games, and more.
12.6 Miles
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95 votes
1435 Paramount Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
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Filled with interactive exhibits, Sci-Quest Hands-on Science Center features displays like a TV weather green screen and bubble making machine. The center hosts events like science lab demonstrations, food truck nights, and live reptile events.
12.9 Miles
Jay Landings Marina provides a variety of boating amenities and services including wet slips, dry storage, mechanics, a ramp and a 25 ton travel lift. They also have a public gathering place with a fire pit and picnic tables.
13.0 Miles
93%
15 votes
Sycamore Street, Hillyer Place, Barry Street, Pate Street, Decatur, AL 35601
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The Old Decatur Historic District is a historical district that was created in the year of 1820. The age of the houses range from 1829 to present day and the styles vary from the Empire period to the Edwardian Cottage.
13.0 Miles
During the summer, the Rhodes Ferry Park hosts a concert series in its open areas that are transformed into stages. Facilities within the park itself include a large children's playground, lighted walking paths, two pavilions, and two picnic shelters.
13.1 Miles
Old State Bank may be considered the building that put the city on the map. After having it built in 1833, Decatur's economy leaped, establishing it as an important city in the state. Besides its historical importance, the Old State Bank also has a peaceful garden around it.
13.1 Miles
The Civil War is memorialized and studied within the Blue & Gray Museum. Historical items from the war like period drums, muskets, pistols, swords, and uniforms are preserved and put on display within the site.
13.2 Miles
90%
21 votes
723 Bank Street, Decatur, AL 35601
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A wide range of artifacts including uniforms and weapons are contained in the Blue & Gray Museum of North Alabama. It is actually considered to be the largest private collection of Civil War artifacts in the United States.