Talladega: Talladega National ForestThe start of the Appalachian Mountain Range. (wildlife viewing, bird watching, hiking) 1001 North St. 256-362-2909
Birmingham: The Birmingham Zoo (The largest zoo in the Southeast. View monkeys, elephants, lions and tigers) 2630 Cahaba Rd. 205 879-0458
Gadsden: Noccalula Falls Park, (waterfall viewing, hiking, botanical garden) Hwy. 211. 256-549-4663 or 256-543-7412
Daviston: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, (historical site of the Creek Indians' final battle) 11288 Horseshoe Bend Road (18 miles northeast of Alexander City via New Site). 256-234-7111
image #1 courtesy of NPS, image #2 courtesy of Karim Shamsi-Basha - Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel, image #3 courtesy of Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel