- 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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Many outdoor activities are encouraged within Wilson Morgan Park, including walking along trails, soccer fields, a tennis complex, and batting cage. There is also an extensive wood playground structure for children.
17.2 Miles
94%
89 votes
2700 Refuge Headquarters Rd., Decatur, AL 35603
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The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is home to 47 species of mammals, 115 species of fish, 295 species of birds, and 74 species of reptiles and amphibians. Activities offered include fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and environmental education.
17.5 Miles
There are 32 individual lanes offered at the AMF River City Lanes for those who want to enjoy ten pin bowling. In addition to the lanes, this bowling alley has an on-site pro shop, a separate bar area, and a full video game arcade.
17.6 Miles
Spanning over 35,000 acres, the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge is the home to an impressive number of geese and ducks, besides the numerous species of fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. There are also 288 different species of songbirds which can be spotted out here.
17.9 Miles
Monaco Pictures is a theater and a dinner at the same time, which makes it worthy of spending an evening there. The moviegoers can choose whatever seat they want.
17.9 Miles
Point Mallard Campground is a 25-acre, wooded campground with free wi-fi, a laundry facility, dump station and grocery store. They also have three covered pavilions with showers, a meeting facility, playground, tables and grills.
18.0 Miles
Bridge Street Town Centre encompasses 70 shops and restaurants, a 210 rooms hotel, a 14 screens theatre and a 6 story office center. It also has fountains, carousels, train rides and an artificial lake.
19.0 Miles
Intended especially for children, Sci-quest has many hands-on exhibits and programs who aim at acquainting everybody with science in all its forms. It can host special private events, such as birthday parties.
19.0 Miles
With 27 missiles and rockets, a Saturn V rocket, and many other items, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is suited for all ages with its temporary exhibits. It also screens science-fiction movies, such as Back to the Future and Jurassic Park.
20.2 Miles
93%
512 votes
4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Besides hosting birthday parties, girls' nights out and other special events in an all green environment, the Huntsville Botanical Garden is home to America's largest open-air butterfly house.