- Our list of the best things to do in Hoover, Alabama, features the top 67 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hoover, AL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sports & Fitness, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Hoover, AL , followed by 60 popular activities in nearby cities, including Birmingham, Pelham, Bessemer, Trussville, Alabaster, Calera, Leeds, Mountain Brook and Helena
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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.
6.4 Miles
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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.
6.7 Miles
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.
6.8 Miles
67%
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.
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
Built in 1927 and affectionately referred to as the 'Old Gray Lady', Legion Field has a long legacy of hosting memorable sporting events. Today, it is home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and bowl 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
When it was built in 1927, the Alabama Theatre was intended for silent movies. The original Wurlitzer theater organ is still in display. The theatre hosts approximately 250 events each year and attracts more than 400,000 people each year.