- 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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21.6 Miles
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67 Horse Center Road, Decatur, AL 35602
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Located within a 45,000 square-foot building, the Morgan County Celebration Arena is a multipurpose arena that is host to a number of events throughout the year. Seating is available for 4,000 spectators and has hosted horse shows, circuses, and festivals.
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The eastern headquarters and depot for the Memphis & Charleston Railroad has been turned into the Huntsville Train Depot. Visitors can see Civil War graffiti, climb on historic engines, and learn about the railroad's history.
22.1 Miles
96%
91 votes
500 Church Street Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors centers are located in three locations in Huntsville. Each location answers questions about the city for tourists, has coupons for area attractions, and helps to plan itineraries and meetings.
22.3 Miles
From concerts and sport events to banquets and theatre plays, Von Braun Center has 5 halls which can guest a total of 10,000 visitors at a time. This is the only place outside Las Vegas where Elvis Presley held 5 consecutive concerts.
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93%
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915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
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The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is the oldest continually operating library in the state of Alabama. The library contains 123,000 square feet of space and contains about 530,000 volumes and other works.
22.4 Miles
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77 votes
300 Church Street South, Huntsville, AL 35801
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The Huntsville Museum of Art is home to a permanent collection of more than 3,000 items. It is one of Alabama's Top 10 destinations, according to the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel.
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The original city of Huntsville was built around Big Spring Park because they used the water there. Today, the park is popular as the home to the Panoply Arts Festival in April.
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A fenced canine recreation and exercise facility, Dog Spot dog park provides open grass fields with separate areas for large and small dogs. The park offers trees, benches, drinking water and dog waste bags.
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38 votes
124 South Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Harrison Brothers Hardware is the oldest continually operating hardware store in Alabama. The Historic Huntsville Foundation now operates the building, and shoppers can find a vast array of merchandise including biscuits, marbles, and locally created pottery.
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Commonly visited during the warm summer months of the year, Bicentennial Park is a unique community park open to the public. Park amenities include fountains of water from the ground to splash in, benches, and unique sculptures around the perimeter.