Location: Dothan
Top Things to do in Dothan
What to do and see in Dothan, Alabama (AL): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Dothan /ˈdoʊθən/ is a city in Dale, Henry, and Houston counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the largest city and county seat of Houston County, with a population of 65,496 at the 2010 census. It is located in the state's southeastern corner, approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of the Georgia state line and 16 miles (26 km) north of Florida. Its name derives from Genesis 37:17: "let us go to Dothan."
Restaurants in Dothan
1. Folklore Brewing & Meadery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
We are Dothan's only local brewery. We have beer on draft and in bottles throughout Dothan, Enterprise, Ozark, Auburn and Opelika. At the brewery you can see the equipment, meet the staff and sample up to 12 different brews. Many of which are not distributed due to experimental nature and seasonal one-off batches. When visiting, food will be available, usually for donations only. Bring valid I.D. and taxi service is available. Call for help arranging pickup or dropoff. Oh yeah, we are in the middle of our old family farm on the south side of Dothan. When you are coming and you think you are not going the right way...you're almost there! Tshirts and Pint glasses are available in the tasting room. The patio is open while improvements are being made. Live music is scheduled for several festival dates through out the year. Friendly Pets on leash and Designated drivers 16 and up are welcome.
Reviewed By Y1132JVglennc
Having a beer at Folklore is like going to a good friend's house for a cold one. The people are super friendly, the area clean and the beer is fantastic! Jeremy, the Brewmeister, is frequently there and he enjoys spending time with his customers (actually friends would be a better description as there appears to be no such thing as a stranger at Folklore). And the food is great! They also have special events and bands. During nice weather, it is wonderful to sit outside and enjoy the bands. Even when it is cold, there are several fire pits around to warm yourself. And after a day at the gun show or visiting the numerous antique shops around Dothan, it is a great place to chat with a friend about your finds! And to top it off, Folklore is DOG FRIENDLY!
2. Escape Dothan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 192 reviews
Escape Dothan is the Wiregrass area's first and only 1 hour puzzle room adventure destination. We've built the most entertaining scenarios chocked full of puzzles, riddles and problems for you to solve. Your group must find the clues, crack the codes, beat the clock and escape the room. Does your team have what it takes? Find out at escapedothan. com. Hurry, an hour goes faster than you think!
Reviewed By jerryjD8959XU
Got talked into going to Escape Dothan by my brother, and I'm glad I did! Had lots of fun, and really enjoyed the challenge with a few family members all working together. I highly recommend the "13th Floor" escape room, and looking forward to trying our luck in one of the other rooms soon!
3. Landmark Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
There's a grand adventure waiting for you and your family, just on the outskirts of Dothan, at Landmark Park. A 135-acre park built to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of southeast Alabama's Wiregrass Region. As Alabama's Official Museum of Agriculture, Landmark Park is more than just a place to look. It is a place to participate and experience.
Reviewed By DrJayEllis
This is a very large property celebrating old Alabama and helping to interpret local natural history. Starting at a very large Interpretive Center in the middle of the property, not at the entrance, you can follow a long loop boardwalk with multiple exhibits along the way. Then you can wander through many old buildings that have been moved to the park to give you a better understanding of life in rural areas or small towns a hundred or so years ago. The most impressive gem here is the Martin Drugstore, with a working soda fountain and displays of the original store stock on full shelves. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed learning about the entire area. Very reasonable admission price is a plus.
4. Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Bhsrestore - Dothan, United States
A great place to take the family for some backyard fun. Wonderful trails a Koi pond and beautiful flowers as you roam around.
5. Peanuts Around Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By MissMem - Memphis, United States
We've seen towns with horse statues, tigers, cows and dogs. This was a first look at PEANUT statues, We decided to scavenger with the help of the peanut map. It was a fun time and it give us a look at Dothan. Our previous visit was unimpressive. Dothan is working to appeal to visitors.
6. Murals of the Wiregrass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By martian2020 - Nashville, United States
Recently while travelling through Dothan, Alabama me and my friends decided to go downtown and check out the painted wall murals. We all enjoy great artwork and we had heard about all of the beautiful wall murals in Dothan, Alabama, so we decided to go see them. Our first stop was the "Visit Dothan" office to get a map locator of all the murals around town. We used this as our guide. In about 2 hours, we had found and photographed all of the Painted Wall murals in Downtown Dothan. They are really cool. Each mural depicts a story about the History of Dothan. Each one offers an amazing photo opportunity. The Artist is a guy named "Wes Harden", who is a local artist. What a great painter! This guy's artwork is amazing. If you are ever in Dothan, Alabama... I highly recommend that you set aside a couple of hours and walk, or drive around and find these art gems. This artwork has made the older part of town very appealing. On a scale of 1 to 10... I give this attraction a 12 !!!
7. 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.
8. Water World
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 696wesp
With 4 brand new slides added to the Water park in 2020 this has changed the entire experience in an outstanding way. What was once an couple of hours of enjoyment for the family has now become worthy of an all day affair. Thrill seekers will find 3 unique slides to curb their appetites, while 2 more are wholesome fun for everyone. In addition the wave pool never disappoints, and the kiddie park pool is perfect for those who just haven't quite made the height requirement. The options of foot and sweets are perfect while needed a pit stop to refuel & I am quite certain everyone in attendance will gladly want to revisit again in the future!
9. Wiregrass Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
