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Places and activities are listed separately from dated calendar occurrences. A venue listing does not confirm a program, ticket, opening day or available space for your visit. Maps use the listed destination or a clearly labelled area search; check the visitor entrance and parking with the operator.

Tallapoosa · Parks & outdoors

Big Oak RV camping

Plan an RV or tent stay after checking the available sites.

Where: 1179 GA-100, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

Map & directions

Map shows the published street destination; confirm the entrance, parking and access with the organizer.

Plan: Open year round; booking required.

Cost: Ask for current daily or weekly camping rates.

Contact: 770-574-5522

Check City of Tallapoosa

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Cedartown · History & museums

Big Spring Park heritage walk

Walk the spring grounds and read the Cherokee removal interpretation.

Where: Wissihickon Avenue, Cedartown, GA

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Map searches the named place or public area; the source does not confirm an exact entrance. Check access before traveling.

Plan: Confirm the current opening or appointment with the organizer before traveling.

Cost: Current cost not confirmed; check with the organizer.

Check Downtown Cedartown

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Springville, AL · Parks & outdoors

Big Springs Park

Walk beside the spring-fed lake or enjoy the playground.

Where: 75 Old Talladega Road, Springville, AL

Map & directions

Map uses the published destination address; confirm the entrance, parking and current access.

Plan: Opening hours are not confirmed. Check with the venue before travelling, including seasonal access and private bookings.

Cost: Current admission, parking and activity charges are not confirmed; ask the venue before going.

Check Springville Parks and Recreation

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Douglasville · Parks & outdoors

Bill Arp Park

Playground beside youth baseball and football fields. Check team schedules before planning sports participation.

Where: 4801 GA-5, Douglasville, GA

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking with the destination.

Plan: Check the official source for current hours, holiday changes and availability before visiting.

Cost: Check the official source for current prices, reservations and any program or rental fees.

Check Douglas County

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Birmingham, AL · History & museums

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Learn about Birmingham and civil-rights history through museum exhibitions.

Where: 520 16th Street North, Birmingham, AL

Map & directions

Map uses the published destination; confirm the entrance, parking and current access before travel.

Plan: Unknown; verify current visitor hours.

Cost: Operator lists $15 adults, $13 students/seniors/military; younger children and members have exemptions. Confirm eligibility.

Check Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

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Birmingham, AL · History & museums

Birmingham Museum of Art

Browse art collections and changing exhibitions.

Where: 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203

Map & directions

Map uses the published destination; confirm the entrance, parking and current access before travel.

Plan: Tuesday 1–5 PM; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 AM–5 PM; Thursday 10 AM–8 PM; Sunday noon–5 PM Central. Monday closed; check holiday exceptions.

Cost: General admission and the museum’s own parking lot are free. Special programs may charge; nearby public parking is separate.

Check Birmingham Museum of Art

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Birmingham, AL · Classes & learning

Birmingham Public Library - Central

Explore books, local history and genealogy resources at Birmingham’s central library. Research departments may keep separate hours.

Where: 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203

Map & directions

Map uses the published destination; confirm the entrance, parking and current access before travel.

Plan: Mon and Wed–Sat 9 AM–6 PM; Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM Central. Sunday closed; check holiday exceptions.

Cost: No general visit fee stated. Borrowing eligibility and any program or printing charges should be checked with the library.

Check Birmingham Public Library; Jefferson County library consortium

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Marietta · Parks & outdoors

Birney Street Park

Small neighborhood park with a playground and picnic pavilion; parking is limited.

Where: 475 Birney Street, Marietta, GA

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking with the destination.

Plan: 6 a.m.–sunset; check temporary closures.

Cost: Check the official source for current prices, reservations and any program or rental fees.

Check mariettaga.gov

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Newnan · Arts & performances

Black Bear Axe Throwing

Book a supervised outdoor axe-throwing lane and check age requirements.

Where: 68 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan, GA 30263

Map & directions

Official listing confirms the street destination; check local signs for parking and the public entrance.

Plan: Thursday 4–10 p.m.; Friday 4–11 p.m.; Saturday noon–11 p.m.; Sunday 2–8 p.m. The contact page lists Monday–Wednesday closed; ask about advance group bookings.

Cost: Listed axe-throwing rates: $25/person for 1 hour; $30/person for 90 minutes outdoors; ages 10–14 $15/person for 1 hour. Confirm the total and booking options.

Contact: 678-675-9372

Visitor questions & reservations

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Anniston, AL · Family & farms

Blackberry Hill Alpacas

Reserve an owner-led alpaca farm tour, then browse the farm store. Operator lists a store ramp and accessible pavilion restrooms; ask about outdoor touring routes.

Where: 6330 Saks Road, Anniston, AL 36206

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking before travelling.

Plan: Wednesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Central; reservations required.

Cost: Individual visits: $5 for visitors over 10, younger children free per operator. Group pricing differs: $5 per participant over 5. Confirm your category.

Contact: 256-453-4147

Check Blackberry Hill Alpacas operator

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Douglasville · Markets & food

Blu Rose Art Bistro

Combine Southern food with a setting that features art.

Where: 12441 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville, GA 30134

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking.

Plan: Check current restaurant hours and any separately scheduled art events.

Cost: Menu prices vary; check the current menu before ordering.

Check Blu Rose Art Bistro operator

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Lincoln, AL · Parks & outdoors

Blue Eye Creek Fishing Trail

Walk the boardwalk or visit the fishing station; check current fishing rules before casting.

Where: 45 Crawford Street, Lincoln, AL 35096

Map & directions

Map uses the published destination address; confirm the entrance, parking and current access.

Plan: City booking directory lists daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Central. Confirm current access, bookings and holiday exceptions before travelling.

Cost: Current admission, parking and activity charges are not confirmed; ask the venue before going.

Check Lincoln Parks and Recreation

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Carrollton · Arts & performances

Blue Heron Art Studio

Explore art and classes at this downtown studio.

Where: 138 West Center St, Carrollton, GA

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking with the destination.

Plan: Check the official source for current hours, holiday changes and availability before visiting.

Cost: Check the official source for current prices, reservations and any program or rental fees.

Check City of Carrollton downtown directory

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Carrollton · Sports & recreation

Bonner Recreation Center

Exercise with treadmills, weight machines and bikes. The city lists monthly membership without a contract.

Where: 226 West Avenue, Carrollton, GA

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking with the destination.

Plan: Check the official source for current hours, holiday changes and availability before visiting.

Cost: Monthly membership fee applies; check the official source for the current amount.

Check Carrollton Parks and Recreation

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Douglasville · Parks & outdoors

Boundary Waters Park

Explore multi-use trails, disc golf and a playground. Follow the park’s designated routes for each activity.

Where: 5000 Highway 92/166, Douglasville, GA

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking with the destination.

Plan: Check the official source for current hours, holiday changes and availability before visiting.

Cost: Check the official source for current prices, reservations and any program or rental fees.

Check Douglas County

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Pell City, AL · Markets & food

Brittle Heaven & More

Choose candy, baked treats or soft-serve ice cream.

Where: 2300 Cogswell Avenue, Pell City, AL

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking.

Plan: Hours not confirmed; check the current schedule before visiting.

Cost: Menu prices vary; check the current menu before ordering.

Check Greater Pell City Chamber of Commerce

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Carrollton · Markets & food

Brown Dog Eatery

Plan a meal near the downtown square.

Where: 202 Bradley Street A, Carrollton, GA 30117

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking.

Plan: Hours not confirmed; check the current schedule before visiting.

Cost: Menu prices vary; check the current menu before ordering.

Check City of Carrollton

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Newnan · History & museums

Brown's Mill Battlefield Historic Site

Combine walking or mountain biking with Civil War interpretive history.

Where: 155 Millard Farmer Road, Newnan, GA 30263

Map & directions

Official listing confirms the street destination; check local signs for parking and the public entrance.

Plan: Tourism bureau lists: Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Confirm current opening and holiday changes.

Cost: Current admission, rental or class price not confirmed; check the operator.

Check Explore Newnan-Coweta official tourism bureau

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Buchanan · History & museums

Buchanan Historic Courthouse architecture

Explore the historic courthouse and its community history.

Where: 126 Van Wert Street, Buchanan, GA 30113

Map & directions

Map uses the historical society’s published property address. Arrange tours and interior access before traveling.

Plan: Coordinate a visit with the historical society; county hours may differ from current library hours.

Cost: County lists free admission.

Contact: 770-646-3369

Visitor questions & reservations

Check Haralson County

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Tallapoosa · History & museums

Bud Jones Taxidermy and Wildlife Museum

See the wildlife taxidermy and western collection.

Where: 359 GA-120, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

Map & directions

Map shows the published street destination; confirm the entrance, parking and access with the organizer.

Plan: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–noon, city listing.

Cost: Free admission listed.

Contact: 770-574-7480

Check City of Tallapoosa

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

Tallapoosa area · History & museums

Budapest Cemetery heritage visit

Visit the surviving cemetery of the Hungarian winemaking settlement.

Where: Budapest Cemetery Road, Tallapoosa, GA

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Cemetery road and place search only; the society does not publish a numbered entrance. Confirm access and directions with the property manager.

Plan: Confirm access; visit respectfully in daylight.

Cost: No admission price stated.

Contact: 678-644-0743

Visitor questions & reservations

Check Haralson County

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South Fulton · Parks & outdoors

Burdett Park

Gym, playground and picnic shelter.

Where: 2945 Burdett Road, South Fulton, GA

Map & directions

The city labels these business hours; verify outdoor park access and the separate program schedule.

Plan: Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri 10–6; Sat 10–2; Sun closed.

Cost: Confirm any admission, court, class or reservation charges.

Contact: 470-809-7176

Check City of South Fulton

Source checked 2026-10-15. Confirm current access, reservations and any mobility needs with the operator.

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