Here's some places that are budget friendly and fun for the whole family.
The Anniston Museum of Natural History Explore the wilds of Africa, the wonders of the North American wilderness and the mysteries of 2,300 year-old Egyptian Mummies in the Anniston Museum of Natural History. More than 2,000 natural history items are on permanent display, and children can get “hands-on” with nature in the discovery room.
800 Museum Drive
Anniston, AL 36202
Phone: 256-237-6766
The Berman Museum of World History
See Colonel Berman’s incredible and fascinating collection including weapons of espionage like a flute that shoots! Thousands of objects on exhibit: bronzes by Remington and Russell; rare and ornate weapons; Asian art; Colt Peacemakers and Winchesters; Civil War artifacts and a Greek helmet over 2,000 years old. Make your way through a WWI Bunker! Adjacent to the Anniston Museum of Natural History.
840 Museum DriveAnniston
Phone: 256-237-6261
Cheaha State Park
Cheaha State Park sits on top of the highest point in Alabama. Standing 2,407 feet above sea level, it is no wonder why the local Creek Indians named this place "Chaha," meaning high place. The park hosts hiking trails, mountain bike trails, a lake for swimming and fishing, an observation tower at the highest point, campgrounds, cabins, chalets, motel rooms, a restaurant, an Indian artifact museum, and much more. 
2141 Bunker Loop, Delta, Alabama 36258(256) 488-5115
www.alapark.com
Cherokee Rock Village
Cherokee Rock Village sits a top Lookout Mountain inside Cherokee County, Alabama. The site offers Rock Climbing, Hiking and Primitive Camping.
County Road 70
Leesburg, AL 35983
Phone: (256) 927-2757
www.facebook.com/cherokeerockvillage
Choccolocco Mountain Off-Road Vehicle Park
Located just one mile from Jacksonville, Al. town square, the Choccoloco Mountain Off-Road Vehicle Park welcomes every type of off-road vehicle including: ATV’s, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, four wheel drives, rail buggies and rock crawlers. 450 acres of forest covered mountains with a vast trail system with moderate to extreme trails for the more advanced vehicles!
1312 Louise Drive SE
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Phone: 256-365-0297
Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail
Located on Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, these mountain biking trails offers everything a 1.5 mile Beginner Loop, which riders of any level can ride, and a 10 mile Blue Loop for Intermediate riders. Perfect for those looking for a leisure ride or a bit of a challenge!
DeSoto Caverns Family Fun Park
Retrace Hernando DeSoto’s expedition through the south over 450 years ago. Explore DeSoto Caverns, the Lost Maze and pan for the real gemstones DeSoto never found. The park also features over 25 wacky attractions, picnic area, camping, hiking and playground facilities."
5181 Desoto Caverns Pkwy.
Childersburg, AL 35044
Phone: 256-378-7252
Desoto Park
Take the opportunity to commune with nature. Hiking and biking trails, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground and picnic area are just a small part of what awaits you in this park, which was once voted as one of American’s top 10 parks!
Floating Fun
Alabama’s ‘Premier Tube Trip’ with many tubes in stock, offers a floating fun trip down Choccolocco Creek, with a variety of rapids and a steady current to enjoy.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
Showcases racing vehicles that have set world speed records, as well as antique automobiles and the Richard Petty Race Car simulator. Adjacent to the Talladega Superspeedway.
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum
The Civil War era furnace was burned by Union soldiers destroying the shacks and damaging a portion of the brick chimneys that capped the stone structure. However, the stone furnace remains standing today.
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
More than 6,000 acres of the former military base is designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a National Wildlife Refuge to protect a unique and endangered ecosystem described as the mountain longleaf pine forest.
www.fws.gov/southeast/mountainlongleaf
Oxford Lake
Stretch your legs on this paved and gravel track around the lake or spread out a picnic for the whole family, while the kids play on the adventure park playground. This area also houses tennis courts, a swimming pool, baseball complex, indoor basketball courts, a newly renovated and expanded civic center space and more. It is also home to one of Alabama’s oldest remaining covered bridges, moved from Coldwater Creek to Oxford Lake and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Pinhoti Hiking Trail
Alabama’s premiere long-distance recreation trail, spanning 110 miles and traversing the ridges and crests of the Talladega Mountains. It starts in the southern end of the Talladega National Forest and extends through Calhoun County to the Georgia Line.
Talladega/Cleburne/Calhoun Counties
Terrapin Creek
Canoe down the beautiful Terrapin Creek, located in Piedmont, Alabama, and take in the scenery of Alabama like you’ve never seen it!
4114 County Rd. 175
Piedmont
Phone: 256-447-6666
County Road 70
Leesburg, AL 35983
Phone: (256) 927-2757
www.facebook.com/cherokeerockvillage
Chief Ladiga Trail
The Chief Ladiga Trail is Alabama’s first extended rails-to-trails project. It wanders through the countryside of Calhoun and Cleburne counties and connects the municipalities of Piedmont, Jacksonville, Weaver and Anniston. See beautiful wetlands, streams, forests, farmland and a mountain-filled horizon. The trail is family-oriented and provides a safe, non-motorized way to travel, exercise and/or relax.
Located just one mile from Jacksonville, Al. town square, the Choccoloco Mountain Off-Road Vehicle Park welcomes every type of off-road vehicle including: ATV’s, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, four wheel drives, rail buggies and rock crawlers. 450 acres of forest covered mountains with a vast trail system with moderate to extreme trails for the more advanced vehicles!
1312 Louise Drive SEJacksonville, AL 36265
Phone: 256-365-0297
Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail
Located on Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, these mountain biking trails offers everything a 1.5 mile Beginner Loop, which riders of any level can ride, and a 10 mile Blue Loop for Intermediate riders. Perfect for those looking for a leisure ride or a bit of a challenge!
Coldwater Road, Anniston
DeSoto Caverns Family Fun Park
Retrace Hernando DeSoto’s expedition through the south over 450 years ago. Explore DeSoto Caverns, the Lost Maze and pan for the real gemstones DeSoto never found. The park also features over 25 wacky attractions, picnic area, camping, hiking and playground facilities."
5181 Desoto Caverns Pkwy.Childersburg, AL 35044
Phone: 256-378-7252
Desoto Park
Take the opportunity to commune with nature. Hiking and biking trails, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground and picnic area are just a small part of what awaits you in this park, which was once voted as one of American’s top 10 parks!
7104 Desoto Skwy NE
Fort Payne, AL 35967
Phone: 256-845-0051
Fort Payne, AL 35967
Phone: 256-845-0051
Alabama’s ‘Premier Tube Trip’ with many tubes in stock, offers a floating fun trip down Choccolocco Creek, with a variety of rapids and a steady current to enjoy.
460 Bobwhite Dr.
Oxford, AL 36203
Phone: (256) 591-0437
www.floatingfun.netOxford, AL 36203
Phone: (256) 591-0437
Showcases racing vehicles that have set world speed records, as well as antique automobiles and the Richard Petty Race Car simulator. Adjacent to the Talladega Superspeedway.
3018 Speedway Blvd
Talladega, AL 35161
Phone: 256-362-5002
www.motorsportshalloffame.comTalladega, AL 35161
Phone: 256-362-5002
The Civil War era furnace was burned by Union soldiers destroying the shacks and damaging a portion of the brick chimneys that capped the stone structure. However, the stone furnace remains standing today.
145 Janney Road
Ohatchee, AL 36271
Ohatchee, AL 36271
More than 6,000 acres of the former military base is designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a National Wildlife Refuge to protect a unique and endangered ecosystem described as the mountain longleaf pine forest.
407 Baby Bains Gap Road
Anniston, AL 36205
Phone: 256-848-6833
Anniston, AL 36205
Phone: 256-848-6833
www.fws.gov/southeast/mountainlongleafOxford Lake
Stretch your legs on this paved and gravel track around the lake or spread out a picnic for the whole family, while the kids play on the adventure park playground. This area also houses tennis courts, a swimming pool, baseball complex, indoor basketball courts, a newly renovated and expanded civic center space and more. It is also home to one of Alabama’s oldest remaining covered bridges, moved from Coldwater Creek to Oxford Lake and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
401 McCullars Lane
Oxford, AL 36203
Phone: 256-831-2660
Oxford, AL 36203
Phone: 256-831-2660
Alabama’s premiere long-distance recreation trail, spanning 110 miles and traversing the ridges and crests of the Talladega Mountains. It starts in the southern end of the Talladega National Forest and extends through Calhoun County to the Georgia Line.
Talladega/Cleburne/Calhoun Counties
Phone: 256-463-2272
Terrapin Creek
Canoe down the beautiful Terrapin Creek, located in Piedmont, Alabama, and take in the scenery of Alabama like you’ve never seen it!
4114 County Rd. 175Piedmont
Phone: 256-447-6666
Near Atlanta, Near Birmingham, Near Perfect! Kid-Tested-Parent Approved!
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