Top Things to do in Alabama
Top Hotels in Alabama
- 1. Best Western Premier The Tides
- 2. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
- 3. Perdido Beach Resort
- 4. Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
- 5. Best Western On The Beach
- 6. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
- 7. Hotel Capstone
- 8. Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel
- 9. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
- 10. Drury Inn Mobile
10 Water & Amusement Parks in Alabama That You Shouldn't Miss
If you head for the hills in the state you’ll end up in the northern sector where the inspiring mountains and attractions like the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, the Blue & Gray Museum in Decatur and the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman represent the diversity of experiences available in the area. In the middle of the state you’ll find Birmingham, an urban center with great attractions and museums, and Tuscaloosa, the quintessential college town and home to the University of Alabama. For beach lovers, sandy destinations like Dauphin Island near Mobile, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer beautiful beaches, superb golf, fantastic seafood restaurants and heaping helpings of Southern hospitality.
For those who love to chase the white dimpled ball, Alabama offers one of the best golf values anywhere. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a collection of 468 holes at 11 different sites across the state, features top-notch, championship style courses at affordable rates.
Restaurants in Alabama
1. Hartselle Aquatic Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Large, municipal-operated aquatic center featuring slides, diving boards, lazy river feature, spray toys, kiddie areas, and concessions.
2. Spring Valley Beach
3. Fayette Aquatic Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
The Fayette Aquatic Center has summer fun for everyone! We have three giant water slides, a pool with a diving board, a kids play area, a lazy river, a splash pad and splash fountain!
4. OWA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Named “Attraction of the Year” by Alabama’s Tourism Department, OWA is the state’s newest major destination. Highlighting OWA’s 520 acres are charming Downtown OWA and the amusement-park thrills of The Park at OWA. OWA (oh-wah) is inspired by the Muscogee Creek word for “water.” OWA is home to a host of annual events, firework displays and holiday entertainment. The Park features 23+ thrilling attractions; hours for The Park can be found at VisitOWA.com/hours. Downtown OWA is an admission-free, pedestrian-only entertainment district, open daily featuring big names like Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen and Legends in Concert as well as coastal favorites like Murder Creek Distillery and coming soon, Gravity Island Watersports! You can even stay the night at the award-winning TownePlace Suites by Marriott. Future plans for OWA include a luxury RV park and indoor water park.
Reviewed By 347sherrib - Panama City Beach, United States
This place has such potential and I’m sure when more stores and restaurants come in it will be even better. We walked around and looked at the few things that they offered and ate at the Wahlburgers restaurant it was so nice and clean and not crowded at all. Can’t wait to come back when they have more to offer.
5. The Park at Owa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
The Park at OWA is Coastal Alabama’s newest and largest amusement park with splash pad and 23 thrilling attractions! Kids and kids at heart can give it their all in Midway Games, watch the jeweled lights twirl in the evenings, and leave with a souvenir from Parkside Gift Shop. Food options are available at the Veranda or the air-conditioned Shady Arbor. From individual day tickets to Season Passes to free non-rider entry, it’s simple to enjoy The Park on a budget. Park hours vary seasonally, so check the OWA website for Park hours.
Reviewed By jamie_williams82 - Smiths, United States
Best staff at an amusement park! I saw several reviews about overweight people not being able to ride things and staff being rude so I was very nervous and didn’t buy a ticket for myself. After I got there I asked an employee and she assured me I wouldn’t have an issue and if I did they would gladly refund my money. I am SO GLAD I asked! I was able to ride everything there comfortably. The park was extremely clean and every employee was extremely nice and helpful. I was also very impressed with the games. They were all easy to win, nothing like typical fair games where you’re spending $50 to win a $1 teddy bear. The food line was the only long wait really but the food was worth it bc everything we got was so good. There weren’t places setup to get just something drink which was disappointing because we had to wait in the long food line just for water but that may have been due to Covid. Gift shop had plenty to choose from and lots of places to eat and shop outside the park. Lines for rides weren’t too bad and I think they would be even better if not for Covid regulations. I highly recommend this for all ages and will be coming back for sure.
6. Point Mallard Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 232 reviews
Water park, playground, beach and mini-golf course.
Reviewed By V2274MQnancyo
We live in Somerville and we have a RV and we still come to a point Mallard camp grounds very clean and the park is right there we have water slides ,the lazy pool and the wave pool and can play right on the Beach are if you want sand in the toes. Also we have something for the little kiddos it’s there very own water play park!!! Slides and all for them to!!! It’s a great place to bring your Family!!! I guarantee this Nancy Oliver.....
7. Waterville USA
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 397 reviews
Reviewed By DanMeg1 - Grand Ridge, United States
Great for our young kids. There are attractions for kids of all ages. Great place to have around when the ocean is too rough to swim.
8. Adventure Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 497 reviews
We will be closed November 23rd-26th December 7th-25th Our closing times may vary depending on business. Please call us for accurate closing times.We are open 7 days a week March - October.
Reviewed By 70520
Adventure Island is a family oriented facility with several ways to entertain: arcade, laser tag, go-karts, putt putt and more. There are 2 putt putt courses that are well maintained, shaded (at times) and enjoyable. There is some step climbing involved but it is not difficult.
9. Adventureland
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 68 reviews
Adventureland Theme Park has been the place for family fun in the Dothan area for 20 years. Adventureland is home to mini golf, bumper boats, go karts, batting cages, and a large arcade filled with exciting games. From Half Court Hoops to Skee-Ball to the NASCAR arcade game, there is a game here for everyone. People love winning tickets playing Deal or no Deal and Plinko too!
Reviewed By S0uthernTraveler7 - Montgomery, United States
This place is wonderful and a lot of fun. It’s clean, well maintained and expertly staffed as the employees rotate and work all attractions as needed. We did everything except the batting cages and we had a blast! Time permitting, we will return if we are visiting the area again.
10. The Track
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 576 reviews
The Track Family Fun Park in Gulf Shores features fun for the whole family, ranging from thrill rides like the Skycoaster to family go-kart tracks, miniature golf, bumper boats, Kids Country rides, an arcade, and more. The Track’s signature attraction is the elevated, multi-level Wild Woody go-kart track, where drivers race up three and a half stories and then circle back down with an exciting drop at the bottom. The Wild Woody, Super Track and Family Track feature both double and single karts for racing. The Spinning Coaster made its debut in 2017. With rolling curves and cars that spin while zipping along the coaster’s track, the Spinning Coaster is a great pick for a first-time roller coaster experience.
Reviewed By carlc627 - Sevierville, United States
My son challenged us to a round of putt putt. Went to The Track because they have several other things to do after the round of putt putt. From go-karts, blaster boats and super awesome arcade. This wasn’t my lucky night my son beat me bad, my wife beat me by one stroke. Let’s say I didn’t win but we had a lot of fun. It’s a pretty tuff course but my son did shoot par again I did not.
