My neighbor, Ryan Gibson just got back from Alabama. He has been photographing as many national historic sites in the state as he can. Ryan still has to sort and process most of his digital images, but he let me see some initial views from Wood Avenue Historic District � N Wood Ave. roughly bounded by Tuscaloosa and Hawthorne Sts. in Florence, McIntosh Log Church � S of McIntosh off U.S. 43 and Brewton Historic Commercial District in Brewton. I was especially interested in the pictures that he had from Southall Drugs in Florence.
I asked him if there were any places that he would recommend for my readers. Here are four places that he highly recommends:
1) Anniston Museum of Natural History
The Anniston Museum of Natural History is a great place to start. They display everything from the ancient mummies of Egypt to the antiques of North America. It would take you several days to see everything there.
2) Alabama Adventure Formerly known as Vision land theme park, this is a perfect place to take the kids to have fun. There are many fun rides to go on. All the usual fast food spots and gift shops are also available.
Just say Rampage, one of the nation's fastest and largest wooden roller coasters, "Zoomerang," a steel "boomerang" coaster, or "Space Shot," a 185-foot launching tower and your kids will probably already know where you are headed. The park is now divided into two parks: a water park called "Splash Beach" and a park called "Magic City USA" that does not require towels. This one includes a children's area called "Marvel City."
3) DeSoto Caverns Park
DeSoto Caverns Park offers 12 outside attractions with 12-story caverns larger than football field, Cave Crawl Box, Happy Hoops, Water Dodge, and Mazes. You can have a blast here. It definitely is not just for kids.
4) Center for Cultural Arts
This place is awesome. The food is great. The Center for Cultural Arts is home to 3 changing exhibition halls featuring regional and national exhibits plus a 72-foot model of Gadsden with working railroads, Restaurants, special year-round performances and the Imagination Place Children's Museum.
Sounds like some good suggestions. I just might meet you there. Ryan also wanted me to mention that if you want some good pictures, you might also want to stop by Twickenham Historic District � Roughly bounded by Clinton Ave., California St., Newman Ave. and S. Green St., and Franklin St. in Huntsville.
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