Things to Do in Athens, AL

  • 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
  • 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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24.2 Miles
52% 23 votes
Specialty Museums 694 Chase Rd, Huntsville, AL MoreLess Info
With a variety of seasonal events, North Alabama Railroad Museum offers rides on their historic trains. The museum is self-guided, but among the seasonal rides are the Santa Train ride during the holidays and Pumpkin Picking ride in autumn.
24.9 Miles
91% 54 votes
Historic Districts Huntsville, AL MoreLess Info
Twickenham was the original name chosen for Huntsville by LeRoy Pope who brought the land at auction and later donated it to the city. The Twickenham district has many historic homes, and many have signs that tell about their history.
25.3 Miles
86% 131 votes
Other Museums & Galleries 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801 MoreLess Info
Named after former owner Dr. William Burritt, Burritt on the Mountain is comprised not only from the mansion and its surroundings, but also from the historic park which surprises the life in the 19th century. Hikers can enjoy the surroundings on the trails.
25.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 1485 Four Mile Post Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802 MoreLess Info
Featuring an IMAX theater, Carmike Cinemas Valley Bend 18 shows the latest films in both 2D and 3D viewing formats. The auditoriums have stadium seating, digital projectors, and surround sound.
25.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 1485 Four Mile Road SE, Huntsville, AL MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 18 screens, Valley Bend 18 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, an IMAX 3D auditorium and a snack bar with food and drinks.
26.4 Miles
90% 239 votes
National & State Parks 5105 Nolen Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801 MoreLess Info
Monte Sano State Park is a retreat covering 2,140 acres, with lots of picnic areas, trails and mountain-biking trails, and modern camping sites for RVs. It also has 14 cabins, designed in the style of Arts and Crafts.
27.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Other Museums & Galleries 134 South Sam Davis Avenue, Pulaski, TN 38478 MoreLess Info
The historic Sam Davis Memorial Museum is a museum that chronicles the life of Samuel Davis. The museum offers a membership program and also includes a gift shop that offers handcrafted goods.
27.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 229 Stadium Street, Pulaski, TN 38478 MoreLess Info
Giles County's Trail of Tears Memorial is a historical marker located in front of the Trail of Tears Interpretive Center. The Memorial commemorates the displacement and suffering of thousands of Cherokee, Muscogee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole tribe members.
27.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Opera Houses 105 N 1st Street, Pulaski, TN 38478 MoreLess Info
Established in 1868 as a Southern opera house, Staar Theater - Pulaski Opera House is in the process of being resorted to its former glory by local volunteers. Currently, the theater can be rented out for filming and photography purposes.
27.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Theaters 105 N 1st Street, Pulaski, TN 38478 MoreLess Info
Operated by a local non-profit group, the Staar Theatre & Center For the Performing Arts is a venue that is host to a number of different performances throughout the year. These include comedies, dramas, musical concerts, and dinner theatre nights.
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