Top 10 Things to do in Alabaster, United States

November 21, 2017 Mollie Coke

Alabaster is a city and southern suburb of Birmingham in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 30,352. According to the 2013 Census Estimates, the city had a population of 31,342. Alabaster is the 16th largest city in Alabama (by number of residents) and still a growing population.
Restaurants in Alabaster

1. Oak Mountain State Park

1100 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 +1 205-620-2524
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 331 reviews

Oak Mountain State Park

Reviewed By maloney1969 - Wallingford, Connecticut

My wife and I visited Oak Mountain State Park in October, 2017. I've hiked at many state & National Parks across America, and this park had some of the best marked trails I've encountered. We began our hike at the North Trailhead located on John Findlay Drive (a short distance from the entrance gate). We followed the White trail to the White-Blue Connector and then hiked the Blue Trail back to the car. The hike was about 11miles through and across heavily wooded terrain. I would rate both of the trails as moderate, nothing that an average hiker would have trouble with.

2. Aldridge Gardens

3530 Lorna Rd, Hoover, AL 35216-5902 +1 205-682-8019
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 110 reviews

Aldridge Gardens

Reviewed By Ms_Pat - Northwest Florida

Wanting a break from interstate traffic, my husband and I decided to pause for a peaceful walk in Aldridge Gardens. Our first visit here, we found it to be an oasis in an otherwise busy city. A very short distance off the interstate, it is a convenient stop whether traveling on I-459 or I-65. The grounds are lovely with whimsical sculptures, flowers, and a lake. A bonus -- admission is free. I would highly recommend.

3. Helena Amphitheater

4151 Helena Rd, Helena, AL 35080-3258
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Helena Amphitheater

Reviewed By NetaVee - Helena, Alabama

This is the venue for many events in Helena, from the Buck Creek Festival on Mother's Day weekend to a variety of outdoor activities. It is nice and shady, with Buck Creek running through the adjacent park. Many people enjoy wading/swimming in the creek below the dam.

4. Buck Creek Trail

1097 7th St SW, Alabaster, AL 35007-2700
Excellent
51%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Buck Creek Trail

Reviewed By firetater - Walnut Hill, Florida

Needed a place to walk of some energy (while driving the interstate) on a beautiful day and looked this place up. Nice gravel trail thru the woods to the ball park. They keep it up nice.

5. Riverchase Galleria

2000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, AL 35244-2341 +1 205-985-3020
Excellent
48%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 252 reviews

Riverchase Galleria

Reviewed By Robert R - Helena, Alabama

When I visit this mall (rarely) I REALLY try to have a good experience, but always get disappointed. When I visited this mall yesterday I waited until 10 AM to make sure all of the stores were open. As usual, they were not. Some of the unsightly bizarre-like center free-standing shops were not open and several of the shops opened at least 45 minutes late. The shops are generally run by very young sales persons who tend to pay more attention to their cell phone than taking care of customers. And the free-standing shops still have their sales people shouting at shoppers ("sir, sir come here try this sample" etc). Instead of taking my time to shop and walk around and have a nice lunch, I went directly to the store where I had business and departed. This mall has seen its better days. If you want vendors from center isle stores shouting at you, if you want stores not opening on time, if you want to compete with a cell phone for the attention of a salesperson, then this mall is for you. This mall is one of the reasons why shopping on Amazon is so popular.

6. Kenneth R. Penhale City of Helena Museum

5260 Helena Road, Helena, AL +1 205-369-1448
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Kenneth R. Penhale City of Helena Museum

Reviewed By Doctormonty - Birmingham, Alabama

Helena was born from coal and steel. The complex mining system still remains under this beautiful city; however, mining is no longer an active endeavor. Subsequent to the coal and steel the railroads identified a new stop in Helena, named after the station master's daughter. The museaum has collected a detailed number of period located in the old Masonic Hall. The only problem is it is not situated for the physicaly disabled and parking is poor. Operated by volunteers it's a shame the city, county, or state offer no support funding. These artifacts are everyone's legacy and should be preserved.

7. American Village Citizenship Trust

3727 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115
Excellent
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Good
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Poor
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5 based on 31 reviews

American Village Citizenship Trust

The American Village builds good citizens on the cornerstone of liberty. The American Village is a nationally-pioneering classroom and American history and civics education center that engages and inspires 35,000-40,000 students annually from Alabama and Southeastern states in experience-based academic programs related to American history, civics and government. Students “step into history” and discover the power and drama of America’s journey for independence, liberty, and self-government. The American Village is embarked on a journey to expand the number of students served on-campus to 100,000 each year, drawing school and youth groups from throughout the Nation. On the cornerstone of liberty, the American Village educates and inspires young people to: Know America’s history — the stories of our country’s legacy of liberty and those in every generation who have secured it Cherish the ideals of liberty — the founding principles on which our Nation, the Constitution, institutions of American self-government, and our civic responsibilities are based Serve our country as good citizens and leaders — all as stewards of liberty Remembering the Price of Liberty The timeless lesson of liberty is that freedom is not free. The American Village tells the compelling stories of not only America’s legacy of liberty, but of those in every generation who have served and sacrificed for that cause. Adjoining the hallowed ground of the Alabama National Cemetary, which will become the final resting place for almost 200,000 veterans, the American Village has been designated by public law as the Veterans Living Legacy. This campus is dedicated to honoring America’s veterans and their service and sacrifice for the cause of liberty. The American Village is preparing to engage and inspire 150,000 visitors each year to remember and honor our veterans and active military. The National Veterans Shrine uses multimedia to engage visitors in the stories of liberty and sacrifice, from generation to generation. It houses the Veterans Register of Honor which presents the names, photographs, and biographies of tens of thousands of veterans, living and dead, who have served our country. The Freedom Trail includes a replica of Concord's Old North Bridge, evoking the "shot heard 'round the world" and will include a Field of Honor representing soils taken from the blood-stained battlefields where brave Americans have served their country and the cause of freedom. The Trail will enable young and old alike to experience America’s journey for independence and freedom, especially remembering the cost of liberty. It will serve as an interpretive gateway adjoining the 490-acre National Veterans Cemetery, truly transforming these consecrated places into the “Arlington of the Southeast.” Cherishing the Constitution and America’s Charters of Freedom Our country faces growing national amnesia of the constitutional foundations of our freedom and self-government. On most school days at the American Village students step into roles as delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. They discover a remarkable document that begins with the words "We the People..." They gaze at the "Rising Sun Chair" and perhaps realize that individually as citizens and leaders they will help decide whether the sun is still a rising sun for our country. The American Village aims to broaden and enhance the impact of its programs based on the Constitution and America's Charters of Freedom. The centerpiece of this facility and educational program expansion will be Independence Hall and Congress Hall Classrooms. Inspired by America's Independence Hall and adjoining Congress Hall of Philadelphia, the American Village's expansion will be an extraordinary setting for both student and public programs with a compelling focus on America's great Charters of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence The United States Constitution The Bill of Rights These documents are more than historic relics on old parchment. They represent what Jefferson called "the creed of our political faith; the text of civic instruction." They remain our Nation's fundamental principles that "secure the blessings of liberty" to this and future generations.

Reviewed By kilr0ywashere - Georgetown, Florida

The American Village is an interesting sort of project, built to ensure school children around the region have a place to go to learn first-hand about the foundations of American democracy. It's the sort of field trip elementary school children could take to Williamsburg, Virginia,...MoreThank you for your kind review! We hope you come back soon. Don't miss our Independence Day 1776 event on July 4th - it's the biggest red, white and blue birthday party in Alabama!

8. The Blue Building

210 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007-8767 +1 205-620-5777
Excellent
84%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

The Blue Building

Reviewed By Chuck_Streets - Alabaster, Alabama, United States

My wife and I love to stop in The Blue Building and peruse the antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, jewelry and trinkets! We've not only made many purchases at The Blue Building but have sold (consignment) a few items there as well. If you're passing through Alabaster on Hwy 31, then take some time to stop in. . . you won't be disappointed.

9. Joe Tucker Park

Hwy 52 East and Tucker Road, Helena, AL +1 205-621-9904
Excellent
41%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 15 reviews

Joe Tucker Park

Reviewed By luv2travelfromAR - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a nice enough park with several sets of playground equipment. One set of the equipment is quite old and metal and very rusty. I would hesitate to let my child play on that equipment. However, the other playgrounds looked well-kept. There is a half mile walking trail around a small lake. There are many geese and ducks to see and feed. (The seem to be very accustomed to getting fed, as they were following us around practically begging.)
This isn't the nicest or best kept park I've ever been to, but it seemed to be in a safe area and have several options for fun activities for a family.

10. Moss Rock Preserve & Waterfalls

617 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226-4165
Excellent
55%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Moss Rock Preserve & Waterfalls

Reviewed By ksC3328ZN - Alabama

This is a fun place to wander around in. Lots of rock formations, lots of hiking options. If you're a rock climber, there are mild bouldering options. If you seek them out, there are fun semi-hidden locations. A good deal of harmless hippie graffiti. A nice place to spend a morning or afternoon.

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