Alabama, the "Heart of Dixie," offers incredible destinations for family reunions. From historic sites to beautiful gardens, discover the top places that will make your family gathering truly memorable.
The Rosa Parks Museum opened in 2000 is sited at Troy University in Montgomery, Alabama. It offers exhibits, information, and artifacts from 1955 when the Montgomery bus boycott incident took place. The museum is open 9AM–5PM. If you are looking for some exciting and thrilling destination for your family reunion, this is the right option for you.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL is the home of celebration, exploration, and socializing around all things science. It is open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Tickets range from free to $27 for different age groups. If you are going to have your next family reunion, then you should definitely consider this place for both socializing and learning.
An incredible place to connect with Mother Nature, Alabama State Parks Division in Montgomery, Alabama covers 48,000 acres of water and land and maintains 21 state parks. Timings and the pricing vary for different activities. Go camping, fishing, boating, or book a lodge in the lap of nature on your next family reunion and collect memories worth holding onto.
If you are visiting Birmingham for your next vacation or business, don't miss to visit Vulcan Park. Originally created in 1904 as the exhibit of Birmingham to the St. Louis World's Fair, it showcases the booming iron industry of the city. The timings are 10AM–6PM (including Observation Tower, Vulcan Center Museum and park grounds) FREE children 4 years & under. $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (65+) / Military, $4 Children ages 5-12. The Museum is an ultimate and affordable spot for any small event or family reunion.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home is spread across 65 acres of land and conducts special floral pageantry events like winter jewels and orchid shows year round. The gardens are open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Tickets range from $7 to $21. Entry for children below 4 years of ages is free. A trip to these gardens is one of the finest ways to spend the family reunions bonding with your loved ones.
The Battleship Memorial park in Alabama honors the Alabamians who fought in the armed conflicts of the US. The public memorial also educates people on sacrifices and contribution of US Armed Services. The memorial is open from 8.00 am – 6.00 pm in the months of April - September. In the months of October-March the visiting hours are 8.00 am – 5.00 pm. The admission is free for kids up to 5 years. For adults and children, the ticket prices start from $5 and go up to $13. It is perfect place for watching military activities, conduct group tours, have private parties and family reunions.