- The list below includes 74 free or cheap things to do in or near Athens, Alabama, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
- From Richard Martin Trail to Athens-Limestone County Nature & Heritage Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Athens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Huntsville, Decatur and Madison.
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A multipurpose recreation facility, the Carrie Matthews Recreation Center offers sports, classes, and programs for kids and adults. The facility has basketball and volleyball courts, and hosts a variety of leagues.
13.5 Miles
Multiple facilities like 13 youth baseball fields, six soccer fields, six softball fields, and two regulation football fields are offered at Palmer Park. Guests can also enjoy three concession buildings with restrooms and press boxes, an ADA-accessible playground, and four pavilions.
13.8 Miles
A farmer's market that allows only local producers to sell their wares, the Madison City Farmers Market hosts vendors and artisans from all over the local area. Fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, milk, eggs, and other food items are all offered.
14.1 Miles
Historic structures, picnic pavilions, lit tennis courts, walking trails, gardens, and a playground are featured in Delano Park, which is open to the general public. It is spread over 28 acres and is nearly 130 years old.
14.2 Miles
The Decatur Convention & Visitors Bureau is a facility that provides information on dining options, nearby attractions, lodging, campgrounds, shopping, and spas. The information center also provides maps of the local region.
14.2 Miles
With four tours to choose from, Decatur Walking Tours & Trails takes visitors through the area's historical and cultural sites. One of these tours revolves around the history of a Confederate led battle during the Civil War.
14.4 Miles
With its Children Learning Garden created with themes from popular children's books, Madison Public Library offers its visitors not only books, but also plenty of computers to use. It also has a public meeting room.
14.6 Miles
The largest selection of beers made by the Blue Pants Brewery can only be found in their own on-site tap room. Live music events and special activities like opening casks are featured at this brewery.
14.6 Miles
Madison's largest public greenway, Rainbow Mountain Trails offer several miles of trails for hiking. Maintained in part by local Boy Scouts, the park has a number of benches, signs, and other constructs built by them.
14.6 Miles
Visitors can enjoy hiking and running on a 2.1 mile loop trail at Rainbow Mountain. The trail is dog friendly and offers scenic views of Madison and other surrounding areas.