- Our list of the best things to do in Bessemer, Alabama, features the top 66 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bessemer, AL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Bessemer, AL , followed by 61 popular activities in nearby cities, including Birmingham, Pelham, Hoover, Alabaster, Calera, Leeds, Trussville, Tuscaloosa, Mountain Brook and Helena
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11.9 Miles
65%
545 votes
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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Built in 1976, the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex can host sports events, conventions, and many other public events. It has a 17,654 seats Arena, a 3,000 seats Concert Hall, a 1,000 seats Theater, and several other amenities and facilities.
11.9 Miles
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230 votes
2612 Lane Park Road, Mountain Brook, AL 25223
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Burmingham Botanical features themed gardens, flowers and wooded areas. Enjoy the Japanese gardens, the Fern Glade, and the Formal Gardens. If you love flowers, the rose garden and crepe myrtle gardens are perfect. It's a great park for walking and exploring.
12.0 Miles
93%
29 votes
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5 acres and has over 12,000 different plants in more than 25 unique gardens. They also have over 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and several miles of paths.
12.5 Miles
Oak Mountain State Park is a great place for family outing. It has plenty of hiking, biking, and fishing areas. The sandy beach area is great for swimming and picnics. A golf course is also available.
12.5 Miles
With 30 courts to choose from, Pelham Racquet Club offers visitors public tennis activities on clay and hard surfaces. The club hosts various social activities such as tournaments and parties.
12.6 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.
12.7 Miles
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222
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With the oldest building from the site dating back to 1902, the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark produced iron for almost 80 years, until it was transformed into a museum in 1983. There are 40 buildings on the site and 2 blast-furnaces. It can host special events.
13.0 Miles
Alabama Symphony Orchestra makes music and provides services to the residents of the state, serving nearly 100,000 individuals a year through concert series, youth programs and educational and community engagement efforts to fulfill their mission to change lives through music.
13.4 Miles
Tours of Avondale Brewing Company are held 5 times a week, last about an hour and include a pint of beer and glass. Their taproom is open daily and they often host live music on their outdoor stage.
14.0 Miles
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.