Attractions in Central Alabama

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Attractions in Central Alabama

Image by Southernpixel via Flickr Things to do in Central Alabama
The central Alabama area is filled with many trees, roads, and windows of opportunity for visitors and residents alike. As I live in the Birmingham metro area I am writing some brief information about attractions in the area.

Bass Pro Shops Leeds, Alabama (off exit 140 on Interstate 20 in Leeds, Alabama) Opening November, 2008 this will be a "destination" per Harley Willis, store manager. The company expects 20,000+ visitors on an average Saturday. This Bass Pro store is beside the Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama.
"Most people will agree that this particular Bass Pro Shops site is among the most dramatic of the company's building sites," said Steve Gels (construction project manager). "We're building an entry drive that rivals many state parks, and the building enjoys great views of I-20 and the neighboring woodlands." **source for quoted text-company website. http://www.basspro.com/

Barber Motorsports Park and Museum Leeds, Alabama (off exit 140 on Interstate 20 in Leeds, Alabama) Started by the Barber family, it is a destination for motocross and classic bike enthusiasts. Open since 2003 it is yet another feather in our cap for Birmingham and Alabama with world class motorsports and a renowned vintage motorcycle collection all right here. http://www.barbermotorsports.com/

Talladega Superspeedway Talladega, Alabama (off of Interstate 20 in Talladega via exit 168 eastbound to Atlanta and via exit 173 westbound towards Birmingham, Alabama)The track and grounds are celebrating 40 years of opportunity in 2009. Open daily except during events for tours. http://www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/

Desoto Caverns Childersburg, Alabama The park is 36 miles from Birmingham and its main room ceiling height is more than 12 stories high. Visiting the park is quite an adventure and to explore the multitude of attractions. http://desotocavernspark.com/

McWane Science Center Birmingham, Alabama Where Learning and technology combine. The center was "designed to inspire a life-long love of learning." Also, it is where countless "explorers - from ages 1 to 100 - flock year-round to see, to hear, to touch, and to experience the wonder of science in one of the South's most unique venues." Ref. company website http://www.mcwane.org/

Vulcan Birmingham, Alabama

Growing up Vulcan would light up red via his torch with each traffic death; however, with restoration this feature was eliminated. Today, Vulcan has been beautifully restored (2004) and is a true symbol that reflects Birmingham. http://www.visitvulcan.com/

We have world class golf with our Robert Trent Jones golf trails, amusement parks with Visionland in Bessemer, and beautiful lakes (Lake Martin, Logan Martin, Lay Lakes). Come visit and you may want to call this home too.

For more information please visit http://www.800alabama.com/.


Posted by Eric McGowan at 6:06 PM Labels: Alabama, Bass Pro Shops, Birmingham, birmingham alabama, OlpcXo, Robert Trent Jones, Society and Culture, United States