Free & Cheap Things to Do in Athens, AL

  • 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.
  • 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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37.6 Miles
64% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 301 Cox Creek Highway, Florence, AL MoreLess Info
The Carmike Regency Square 12 is the primary first-run movie theater for the Florence area. Popular Hollywood films are shown on twelve screens with select movies presented in 3D for an additional ticket surcharge.
38.5 Miles
100% 9 votes
Children's Museums 2810 Darby Drive, Florence, AL 35630 MoreLess Info
Hands-on exhibits and programs targeted toward all developmental stages are the focus of the Children's Museum of the Shoals. In addition to established exhibits about the Tennessee Valley, young ones have freedom to play and create at numerous stations in the museum.
38.8 Miles
38% 8 votes
Bowling 1540 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL MoreLess Info
Lauderdale Lanes is a bowling alley that offers 32 lanes of bowling. They host league play, youth bowling, parties, and tournaments. The facility also features a snack bar and an arcade.
39.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1000 Gattman Park Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 MoreLess Info
A sports and exercise facility, the Muscle Shoals Recreation Center features a variety of amenities. It has basketball courts, tennis courts, a weight room, cardio equipment, and areas for soccer and other sports.
39.4 Miles
100% 60 votes
Parks 2801 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL MoreLess Info
Even if no special events can be held here, Deibert Park still has plenty to offer to its visitors – 3 ponds with fish to be fed, trails and a children's museum.
39.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 421 N Royal Avenue, Florence, AL 35630 MoreLess Info
The Royal Avenue Recreation Center is a public recreational facility filled with numerous amenities and services for guests to enjoy. Fitness and sports classes and swimming instruction in the center's pool are a few of the many recreational activities offered.
39.6 Miles
69% 16 votes
History Museums 1028 S. Court St., Florence, AL 35630 MoreLess Info
Located along the banks of the Tennessee River, the Indian Mound & Museum has displays of artifacts dating back over 10,000 years. It also is the site of the largest domiciliary mound in the Tennessee Valley.
39.9 Miles
96% 26 votes
Parks 200 South Court Street, Florence, AL 35631 MoreLess Info
Walking trails, private event spaces, and an in-ground water fountain are at the city-owned River Heritage Park. The fountain offers free water-play and 45 minute shows from May to September.
39.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks N Seminary Street, Florence, AL 35630 MoreLess Info
A large fountain is the highlight of Wilson Park, which contains no amenities but is a clean, peaceful area suitable for picnics under the trees. During October the park is home to the Renaissance Fair.
39.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Laser Tag 4113 Sportsplex Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 MoreLess Info
Tagtical Laser Tag is a recreational laser tag facility that is mission-based rather than team against team. The facility has a maze that is equipped with flashing lights and moving targets.
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