The Grotto was built by Br. Joseph Zoettl , a monk at St. Bernard Abbey. He created more than 125 miniatures of famous historic places and shrines all set in a beautiful woodland setting.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Burritt on the Mountain lies in the heart of Huntsville, Alabama, atop Round Top Mountain. Dr. Henry Burritt left his home and 167 acres to the City of Huntsville and became the first museum in Huntsville. Over 65 years later, Dr. Burritt’s vision has been realized as the park is an important part of Alabama’s History and welcomes thousands of visitors a year. Not only is Burritt on the Mountain one of Huntsville’s staple tourist attractions, it also is a vibrant center for historical, cultural, educational, and entertainment activities for visitors of all ages.

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Cathedral Caverns was opened to the public by Jacob Gurley in the 1950’s. Inside the cavern are some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created including “Goliath”- one of the largest stalagmites in the world measuring 45 feet tall and 243 feet in circumference. Experience the thrill of discovery at the gemstone mine, explore the hiking trails or plan an overnight camping trip.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Cook Museum of Natural Science is a state-of-the-art natural science museum in downtown Decatur, AL. It provides a hands-on, immersive experience where kids can explore, interact with, and learn about nature. You’ll leave the Cook Museum feeling fulfilled by the memories made and amazed by the things you saw and learned.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

EarlyWorks Children’s Museum brings hands-on fun in history and science to the youngest learners

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Open year-round, the Huntsville Botanical Garden contains diverse ecosystems to explore within its 112 acres. From grassy meadows to woodland paths, aquatic habitats to stunning floral collections, the Garden invites guests of all ages to discover the beauty and wonder of the natural environment. Stroll along the nature trails while admiring collections of Alabama’s native plants. Play freely in the Children’s Garden after encountering the fluttering butterflies in the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. Find serenity in the cool shade of the trees, surrounded by the sounds of nature. With additional events, exhibits, and programs throughout the year, the Garden is a source of plant conservation, education, and celebration for all.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dedicated June, 1996 with the arrival of the Olympic Torch enroute to the Atlanta Games, The Jesse Owens Museum & Park is a tribute to the life and legacy of Jesse Owens, track and field great, who captured four Gold Medals in 1936 Berlin Olympics shattering Hitler’s Aryan supremacy theory. Jesse’s athletic and humanitarian achievements are depicted through interactive kiosks, displays, a rare documentary narrated by Owens, memorabilia and a museum store. The park includes a Sharecropper Birth Home Replica, Bronze Statue, 1936 Olympic Torch Replica, interactive Broad Jump Pit, Olympic Gold Medal Tree, picnic pavilions, ball fields, basketball court and a playground. Free WiFi.

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Come experience the thrill of Rickwood Cavern’s miracle mile of underground caverns! The 260-million-year-old limestone formations, blind cave fish, and underground pool are just a few of the natural wonders exhibited in the colorful cavern. If you’re looking to cool off from the sweltering summer temperatures or warm up during those cold winter months, the underground wonder maintains a constant 58-62 degree temperature year round as you travel 175 feet beneath the earth.

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Tigers For Tomorrow Wild Animal Preserve is located in Northeastern Alabama on a foot hill of the Appalachian mountains called Untamed Mountain. The preserve is a last stop home to over 160 animals and specializes mainly in predators, big cats, bears and wolves. As a community environmental education center visitors will get up close experience while learning about the behaviors and instincts of the animals that call the preserve home.

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Experience the excitement of human space exploration from its earliest beginnings to space tourism and our return to the moon. Climb into a simulator and feel what it’s like to train like a real astronaut. See the famous Apollo 16 “Casper” command module and stand in awe beneath our iconic Saturn V rocket, a National Historic Landmark. Walk in the footsteps of NASA astronauts and maybe even bump into one.

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