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Arts_and_Cultural [ return to top ]
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
1 Festival Drive
Montgomery
1-800-841-4ASF
Hours:   Box Office Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sundays Noon - 4:00pm
Perfromance Nights Until 9:00
BACKSTAGE TOURS EVERYDAY EXCEPT MONDAYS!
Cost:   $14.99-$34.99
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shakespeare festival
Details:   The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is the only professional theatre in the country that stages a rotating repertory of classical works with a live-in acting troupe and births new plays infused with the heat, fire and ingenuity of the South. ASF is the fourth largest Shakespeare festival in the world and attracts more than 300,000 annual visitors.

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Montgomery
Hours:   Tue - Sat 10 am to 5 pm
Thur 10 am to 9 pm
Sun 12 pm to 5 pm
(Closed Mondays and the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Independence Day
Cost:   Free
 

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montgomery museum of fine art
Details:   Located in Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park, off Woodmere Boulevard, the Montgomery Museum of Fine arts is the oldest fine arts museum in Alabama.

Armory Learning Arts Center
1018 Madison Avenue
Montgomery
334-241-2787
Hours:   Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm
Sat 8am - noon
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Details:   The 34,406-square-foot one-time National Guard Armory was renovated in 1983 and designed to support comprehensive art, music, dance and gymnastic instruction. The facility includes 3 dance studios for ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance classes, an art gallery, fun studios for art, drama and music workshops, and the city's only public photography lab.

Capri Theatre
1045 E. Fairview Ave
Montgomery
334-262-4858
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Details:   Located in Old Cloverdale District, down the street from Huntingdon College and the Montgomery Country Club. Built in 1941, as Montgomery's first neighborhood cinema, it was originally known as the Clover. It was remodeled and renamed The Capri in 1963. Today it shows independent films and award-winning classics.

Davis Theater of Performing Arts
251 Montgomery Street
Montgomery
Office 334-241-9567
FAX 334-241-9756
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Details:   Originally opened in 1930 as the Paramount Theatre, it was renovated and reopened in 1983 by Troy University. Enjoy professional musicals, symphony concerts, dance and other performances.
Home to the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Dance Theatre and the Montgomery Ballet.

Faulkner University Dinner Theatre
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery
334-386-7190
Cost:   $22.00 per person
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Details:   • Dinner is at 6:30 - 7:30 PM
• Performances begin promptly at 8:00 PM
• Reservations may be made by calling our box office at 334 | 386-7190 or by emailing the box office
• Accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
• Also accept personal checks and cash.
• Theatre doors open at 6:30 PM with dinner being served until 7:45 PM. Show begins promptly at 8:00 PM.

SAC's Gallery -Society of Arts & Crafts
2001 Mulberry Street
Montgomery
(334) 265-9931 Phone: (334) 265-9931
Fax: (334) 286-0265
Hours:   Gallery Hours Mon - Fri 10 - 4:30 & Sat 10 - 3:00
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Details:   SAC's Gallery was founded in 1979 by members of the Society of Arts and Crafts of Montgomery and Central Alabama and has operated for over twenty years. It is located in the Mulberry District which is very convenient for shopping. It provides an excellent opportunity for SAC's members to display and sell their original work. It is a non-profit organization recognized by the State of Alabama.

Jasmine Hill Art Gallery
5695 US Highway 231
Wetumpka
(334) 567-9389
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Wetumpka Depot Players
300 South Main Street
Wetumpka
(334) 567-8668
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wetumpka depot players
Details:   In the spring of 1980, a small group of local people with varied skills and diversified occupations decided to form a community theatre. Some of the people were interested in making money to restore a historic building, an old depot; some were interested in developing their construction and technical skills; others were interested in acting and directing. The group selected Harvey as their first play, gave the group a name, The Wetumpka Depot Players, and as it is said, "The rest is history!"


Crafts_and_Antiques [ return to top ]
Bennett Toys for Men
1900 Market St
Millbrook
(334) 285-7100
Hours:   9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
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Details:   Owner is often out of town, so call before going.
Vintage sporting goods, fishing tackle, books, guns, automobile and motorcycle supplies and memorabilia, jukeboxes, military paraphernalia and old books. Victorian furniture and lamps, sterling, cut and art glass are also available

Cottage Mill Antiques
3760 Coosada Rd
Millbrook
334-285-8406
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Mom's Flea Market
3811 Hwy 14
Millbrook
334-285-4380
Hours:   Monday-Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday - Closed
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Details:   8450 sq ft. Located next to Fred's in Grandview Shopping Center

Sarah's Antique Mall
2410 Wall Street
Millbrook
(334) 285-4888
Hours:   9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
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Details:   More than 40 vendors and 15,000 sq ft. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, country collectibles, kitchen collectibles, linen, silver, jewelry

Sisters Antique Emporium
1951 Market St
Millbrook
(334) 285-5571
Hours:   9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
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Details:   Porcelain, estate jewelry, chandeliers and light fixtures, old books and a large selection of collectors reference books are just some of the items available

Antiques Emporium
410 Coliseum Blvd
Montgomery
(334) 396-3900
Hours:   Mon,Wed,Fri,Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thurs 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday 1-6 p.m.
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Details:   20 vendors offer a variety of antiques and collectibles in rented booths.

Antiques in the Courtyard
514 Cloverdale Road
Montgomery
(334) 262-1560
Hours:   10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
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Details:   Offering American and European furniture, owners of this store also buy antiques and handle liquidation of estates. Several other antiques stores, as well as Garden Cut, a fresh flower market, are located around the courtyard. American Antiques and Primitives features American furniture and accessories. Cottage Collections has French and English furniture and accessories.

Cottage Hill Antiques & Etc
522 Herron St
Montgomery
(334) 265-0450
Hours:   10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday
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Details:   Located in an old house moved into Cottage Hill, a turn-of-the-century historic neighborhood, this business emphasizes period furniture but also sells gift items and antique home accessories

Eastbrook Antique Mall & Flea Market
425 Coliseum Blvd
Montgomery
(334) 277-4027
Hours:   Tues - Fri; 10am - 6pm
Sat; 9am - 6pm
Sun; 1pm - 5pm
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Details:   One of the regions largest facilities with 60,000 sq ft. Spans three floors with over 300 dealers. Layaways & deliveries available.

Goat Hill Museum Store
600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery
(334) 353-4969
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Details:   The best place for gifts made in & about Alabama
Entrance at the rear of the State Capitol

In the Mood/Lily Pad
1940 Mulberry St
Montgomery
(334) 264-7740
Hours:   Tue - Sat; 9:30am - 4pm
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Details:   Beautiful home & garden gifts and items. Heritage Lace showcase store as well as unique collectibles, garden fountains and santuaries.

Montgomery Antique Galleries
1955 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery
(334) 277-2490
Hours:   Mon - Sat; 10am - 6pm
Sun; 1pm - 6pm
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Details:   • Over 50 dealers
• 20,000 square feet
• Dealers welcome
• Sterling pattern matching
• Lamp & Chandelier repair

Pickwick Antiques
3851 Interstate Court
Montgomery
(334) 279-1481
Hours:   Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Details:   Fine antiques, period furniture, porcelain, silver and paintings can be found in this store. There are also locations of the shop in Birmingham Fairhope, Destin and Atlanta.

Sheffield Antiques
427 Cloverdale Road
Montgomery
(334) 262-2100
Hours:   10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
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Details:   Some American antiques, but focuses on 18th- and 19th-century English and French pieces. Also carries decorative accessories and architectural antiques suitable as garden ornaments

The Depot Gift Shop
300 Water St
Montgomery
(334) 261-1121
Hours:   Mon - Sat; 8am - 5pm
Sun; 12 noon - 4pm
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Details:   The Montgomery Visitors Center gift shop offering unique Alabama souveniers, books and ornaments.
Located in the Historic Union Station.

The Hen Pen
1720 Mulberry St
Montgomery
(334) 262-2286
Hours:   Mon - Sat; 10am - 5 pm
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Details:   Gifts, crafts & collectibles. Gift certificates, layaway and gift wrapping available.

Unicorn Shop Antiques
1926 Mulberry St
Montgomery
(334) 834-2550
Hours:   10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday
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Details:   Features wedding gifts, English and French antique furniture and new and old paintings.

Creekside Pottery
137 W. Main St
Prattville
334-358-7774
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Details:   "Paint it yourself Pottery Studio"

Linda's Antique Mall
1120 S. Memorial Drive
Prattville
(334) 361-9952
Hours:   M-F: 9:30 am -4 pm
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm
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Details:   Large selection of furniture and plenty of collectibles

T & G's Flea and Antique Mall
742 E. Main Street
Prattville
(334) 361-4500
Hours:   Mon-Sat 9am - 5pm
Sunday's 1-5pm
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Details:   Beanie Babies, collectible dolls, clothes, pictures and frames, housewares, gold and silver jewelry and furniture and antiques are just some of the new and used merchandise and arts and crafts available

Main Street. I-65 North, Exit 179. Left on Cobbs Ford Road (becomes Main St) about 4 miles on left, just past hwy 31. Approx 225 dealers

Blue Ridge Antique Junction
2341 US Highway 231
Wetumpka
(334) 567-6106
Hours:   Thur-Sat 4-7pm
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Details:   Offers a bit of everything including iron beds, stained glass, light fixtures, vintage clothes, advertising signs, depression glass and other glassware and architectural antiques are just some of the items in stock

Hilltop Antiques
2391 Highway 231
Wetumpka
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Hilltop Flea Market
2187 US Highway 231
Wetumpka
334-514-4851
Hours:   Every Sat & Sun, 7am-5pm
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Details:   next to state rest stop, north of Montgomery.
Indoors & outdoors. 25 vendors

Prissy Hen
104 N Bridge St
Wetumpka
(334) 514-8260
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prissy hen antiques
Details:   Home Decorating Supplies, Antiques and collectibles

Rumbling Waters Baskets & Gift Registry
111 East Bridge St, Suite A
Wetumpka
334 514-6300
Hours:   Tuesday - Friday 9:30–5:30
Saturday 9:30–2:30
Closed Sunday & Monday
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Details:   Coosa Coffee Company
Gift Baskets, Messages of Faith, WEBKINZ ™, Registry for Brides and Moms-to-Be, Gourmet Foods, Home Decor, Personalized Napkins and Stationery, Soaps & Lotions, Original Art & Mardi Gras Masks, Wetumpka themed mugs, tiles and magnets

The Book Basket
108 Company Street
Wetumpka
334-514-3313
Hours:   Tues - Fri 10am - 6pm
Sat 9am - 3pm
Closed Sun & Mon
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the book basket
Details:   Wetumpka's full service bookstore
Specializing in Mysteries, Suspense & Thrillers.

Located in Historic Downtown Wetumpka

Wetumpka Flea Market & Antiques
5266 US Highway 231
Wetumpka
(334) 567-2666
Hours:   Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm
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Surfside Water Park
2780 S College St
Auburn
334-821-7873
Hours:   see website
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Details:   Wave pool, speed slides, body flumes, lazy river and a children's area.

2006 Season Opens Saturday May 20th at 10:00 am

McWane Center
200 19th St N
Birmingham
(205) 714-8300
Hours:   Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun Noon - 6pm
Cost:   Admission Charged
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Details:   Hands on science center, IMAX theater

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
1919 9th St
Calera
800-943-4490
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Details:   Museum featuring operating standard and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses.

The museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historically significant railway equipment. Our exhibits, operating railroads, and educational programs function as both a unique means of tourism and recreation, and also a way to preserve the rich history of Alabama and our nation.

Priester Pecan Company
I-65 %26 State Hwy 185
Fort Deposit
334.227.8355
Toll-Free (800) 277-3226
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Details:   Relax in a country atmosphere and enjoy free samples of homemade pecan candies and baked goods, free coffee and ice water.

Alabama River Cruises
1162 River Road
Lowndesboro
(334) 430-0257
Hours:   Vary, see website
Cost:   Adults: $ 14.00 Children under 12: $ 10.00 Contact for group rates
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Details:   Welcome aboard the "Phoenix". She is capable of carrying 50 passengers aboard her enclosed comfortable interior with large panoramic windows to insure great viewing of our beautiful city on the Alabama River Front. It is heated for cool weather operation. The "Phoenix" is USCG inspected and run by a qualified Captain and crew.

Alabama Nature Center
3050 Lanark Road
Millbrook
800.822.9453
Hours:   Open to the General Public every third weekend of each month. Saturday – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Cost:   General Admission- $3.00 per person / per day
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Details:   Lanark and the new Alabama Nature Center contain 350 acres of striking forests, fields, streams, wetlands and ponds that are traversed by five miles of boardwalks and trails in three regions: Still Creek Run, Turkey Ridge, and Hilltop Pass.

In order to provide quality outdoor education experiences, drive-up visitors wishing to walk the trails are not allowed, except during scheduled times when the Center is open to the general public.

Additional General Public Bonus Days will be announced periodically for special events and when use of the walking trails by the general public do not conflict with scheduled outdoor education activities.

Barber Berry Farm U-pick
Alabama River Parkway near the toll bridge
Millbrook
(334) 549-4710
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Details:   Opening May 2008.
Fruit currently growing:
- Blackberries (mid May through July)
- Blueberries (end of May through July)
- Eight varieties of Muscadine (August through October)

Also available on a pre-order basis at a slightly higher charge for those that simply do not have the time to pick and/or those requiring delivery service.

Planned Fruit available:
- Peaches (2009)
- Nectarines (2009)
- Plums (2009)
- Plumcots (2009)
- Pears (2009)
- Japanese persimmons (2009)
- Granny Smith apples (2009)
- Mandarin (satsuma) oranges (2010)

The Tea Cottage
Millbrook
(334) 799-2446
 


Details:   Specializes in Little Girl Tea Parties
Invitations, photos, dress up items and more

Ice Palace Ice Rink
1000 Eastdale Mall
Montgomery
334-277-2088
Hours:   Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM
Sunday 1 PM - 6 PM
Cost:   Admission Charged
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Details:   Ice skate year-round in a climate-controlled enclosed rink inside Eastdale Mall, Alabama’s only ice rink in a mall

Man Wildlife Learning Museum
325 Vandiver Blvd
Montgomery
(334)240-4900
Hours:   9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day
Cost:   • Adults - $6
• Child 3-12 - $4
• Seniors - $4
• Free for Mann Museum members
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Details:   A 28,000 square foot natural history museum dedicated to wildlife conservation through education.

Adjacent to Montgomery zoo

Montgomery Zoo
2301 Coliseum Parkway
Montgomery
(334) 240-4900
Hours:   • Daily 9 am to 5 pm
• Last ticket sold at 4:30 pm
• closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
Cost:  
Age GroupZooMuseumCombo
Child 2 & underFree Free Free
Children 3-12 $4.00 $4.00 $7.00
Adults $6.00 $6.00 $10.00
Seniors$4.00 $4.00 $7.00

Group, Senior Citizen, AAA and Military discounts available
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Details:   Visit our Montgomery Zoo Photo Gallery

Location:  South off Northern Blvd between Lower Wetumpka Road and Colisem Blvd. Access to the Zoo is available from either Northern Blvd, Vandiver Blvd, or Fairground Road.
Zoofari Gift Shop
Wide variety of items that can't be purchased outside the zoo. Souvenirs, T-shirts, figurines and more.

McMonty 102 Express
Miniature train that guest may ride for an adventure around the zoo.

Refreshments
Full service eatery- The Overlook Café. Hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, drinks and ice cream. Additional drink/snack machines located throughout zoo.

Stroller Rentals
Available at the Zoofari Gift Shop. Strollers are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Handicap Access
Handicap accessible. In addition, wheelchairs are available at the Zoofari Gift Shop on a first come, first serve basis. Ask at admissions window inside the gift shop for assistance

The "Mooseum"
201 S. Bainbridge Street
Montgomery
334- 265-1867
Cost:   Free Tours
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Details:   A hands-on children’s educational center with a unique agricultural theme focusing on Alabama's $2 billion beef cattle idustry.

Call to schedule free tour

W.A. Gayle Planetarium
1010 Forest Avenue
Montgomery
(334)241-4799
Hours:   • Mon-Thur 7:30 - 4:30
• Fri 7:30 - 12:00
Cost:   General Admission $3.50
Children under 5 free
Over 65 $2.50
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gayle planetarium
Details:   Public shows are offered Monday through Thursday at 3:00 P.M. and every Sunday at 2:00 P.M..
Reservations are not required for these presentations.
The planetarium also hosts and presents special events during the year

Riverfront Park & Amphitheater
200 Coosa St
Montgomery
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Details:   Located at the foot of Commerce and Coosa streets near Union Station on the banks of the Alabama River. Picnic area, playground and amphitheater

Grandma's Attic
624 Washington Avenue
Montgomery
(334) 242-4363
Hours:   see website link
Cost:   Free
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Details:   Hands on museum focusing on Wars, Flags and Native Americans. Located at the Alabama Archives and History building.

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Plant
Montgomery
 

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Details:   2-million-square-foot manufacturing facility resides on 1,744 acres of land and includes stamping, welding, paint, vehicle assembly and an engine shop. Hour long educational and entertaining guided tours of the state-of-the-art facility are now available.

Pump it up "The inflatable party zone"
1029 Lagoon Business Loop
Montgomery
334-277-5678 (local)
1-800-485-5826
Hours:   Mon - Fri 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM during the school year excludes legal and school holidays
Cost:   $6 per child for 1 ˝ hours of fun filled, inflatable play time
Max age is 5 years old

See website for add'l details
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Details:   Only at Pump It Up "The Inflatable Party Zone" can you enjoy a private, indoor party with giant interactive inflatable play structures.

A Pump It Up party is a fun and unforgettable event for ages 2 to adult! Surf our website for more information, or give us a call.

Don't forget to bring your socks!

Tee it up Fun Center
4351 atlanta highway
Montgomery
334-396-5322
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Details:   Indoor cosmic mini-golf range. Black lights with neon glowing colors.

BAMA Lanes
1714 E. Main St
Prattville
(334) 358-8600
Hours:   Leagues: Available for chil dren and adults; contact Bama Lanes for more in formation
Cost:   • Mon-Fri before 6pm $3 per game
• Mon-Fri after 6pm $3.50 per game
• Sat, Sun & Holidays - $3.50 per game
• Shoe rental $2.75
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Creekside Pottery
137 W. Main Street
Prattville
334-358-7774
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Details:   Paint your own pottery and other monthly activities.

Emerald Falls Adventure Golf
1321 S. Memorial Drive
Prattville
(334) 361-0003
Hours:   • Mon-Thur 9 am - 10 pm
• Fri-Sat 9 am - 11:30 pm
• Sunday 11 am - 10 pm
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Details:   Miniature golf, bumper boats, go-cart rides and batting cages

Skate Zone 2000
88 Red Eagle Parkway
Wetumpka
334-567-4434
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Details:   Inline or old style skates, pool tables, snack bar, video games and practice skating area.
Birthday party rooms available.

Al Holmes Wildlife Museum
1723 Rifle Range Road
Wetumpka
(334)567-7966
Hours:   • Mon-Fri 9 am -5 pm
• Appt required for tour groups
Cost:   • Adults - $3
• 12 and under - $1.50
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Details:   Lions, tigers, sharks and other exotic animals displayed in natural habitat. Also live animals such as white-tailed deer, foxes, skunks and others.


Golf [ return to top ]
Willow Point Country Club
2544 Willow Point Rd
Alexander City
256-234-7061
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Details:   Private
18 Holes

The Driver
146 Alabama River Pkwy
Millbrook
(334) 285-2662
Hours:   Mon-Sat; 9am - 8pm
Sunday; 1pm - 8pm