Several types of places are located throughout Alabama, including many that outsiders consider to be odd. Even though outsiders consider many places to be odd, we like to think of them as unique. Listed below are nine of the oddest places you can possibly visit in Alabama. Which of them have you already been to?
- Rattlesnake Saloon — Tuscumbia, AL
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM The Rattlesnake Saloon, which opened for business in 2009, is a restaurant that’s located off the beaten path. It’s incredibly unique because it’s situated inside a cave. You can visit the Rattlesnake Saloon at 1292 Mt. Mills Rd., Tuscumbia, AL 35674.
- Tinglewood Trail — Montevallo, AL
tripadvisor/pattyp814 The Tinglewood Trail is located inside Orr Park. It features a collection of unique tree carvings created by artist Tim Tingle. While taking a stroll down Orr Park’s Tinglewood Trail, you’ll think you’ve walked into a fairy tale. You can visit Orr Park at 277 Park Dr., Montevallo, AL 35115.
- Natural Bridge — Natural Bridge, AL
flickr/mojorison_75 Natural Bridge is one of Alabama’s most magnificent natural wonders. Measuring 148 feet long, this unique bridge is the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies. It’s believed to be more than 200 million years old. You can visit Natural Bridge at Co Rd. 314, Natural Bridge, AL 35577.
- Rock Zoo — Fackler, AL
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM The Rock Zoo is located just outside of Scottsboro and is home to around two dozen animals that have been crafted from limestone rocks. It’s the only known rock zoo in Alabama and is a wonderful attraction for all ages. If you’ve never seen the Rock Zoo in person, what are you waiting for? You can visit the Rock Zoo at 3215 Co Rd. 32, Fackler, AL 35746.
- Bamahenge — Elberta, AL
tripadvisor/Tyme4relaxing Bamahenge is one of Alabama’s most unique attractions. Measuring 21 feet tall and 104 feet across, it’s a full-scale reproduction of England’s Stonehenge. You can visit Bamahenge on Barber Pkwy. in Elberta, Alabama.
- Gravity Hill — Sylacauga, AL
facebook/Gravity Hill Sylacauga Alabama Gravity Hill is one of Alabama’s strangest phenomenon. It’s believed when a driver arrives at the stop sign on Gravity Hill and puts their vehicle in neutral, it’s pulled uphill. Gravity Hill is located west of Alabama US 280, on Gravity Hill Road.
- Coon Dog Cemetery — Cherokee, AL
google/james norris The Coon Dog Cemetery is the only cemetery of its kind in the world. People travel from near and far to see this one-of-a-kind cemetery, which is the burial ground for more than 185 coon dogs. You can visit the Coon Dog Cemetery at 4945 Coondog Cemetery Rd., Cherokee, AL 35616.
- Museum of Wonder — Seale, AL
google/keith kreischer The Museum of Wonder is quite possibly the strangest museum in Alabama. It was created by Butch Anthony and features an eclectic collection of artifacts, antiques, art, and so much more. You can visit the Museum of Wonder at 970 AL-169, Seale, AL 36875.
- Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel — Mentone, AL
flickr/Brent Moore Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is located atop Lookout Mountain in the charming town of Mentone. What makes this chapel truly unique is the fact it was built into the side of a rock. There’s no other chapel in the world quite like it. You can visit Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel at County Hwy-617, Mentone, AL 35984.
Can you think of any other odd places in Alabama to add to this list? If so, please share them with us in the comments.
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The Rattlesnake Saloon, which opened for business in 2009, is a restaurant that’s located off the beaten path. It’s incredibly unique because it’s situated inside a cave. You can visit the Rattlesnake Saloon at 1292 Mt. Mills Rd., Tuscumbia, AL 35674.
tripadvisor/pattyp814
The Tinglewood Trail is located inside Orr Park. It features a collection of unique tree carvings created by artist Tim Tingle. While taking a stroll down Orr Park’s Tinglewood Trail, you’ll think you’ve walked into a fairy tale. You can visit Orr Park at 277 Park Dr., Montevallo, AL 35115.
flickr/mojorison_75
Natural Bridge is one of Alabama’s most magnificent natural wonders. Measuring 148 feet long, this unique bridge is the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies. It’s believed to be more than 200 million years old. You can visit Natural Bridge at Co Rd. 314, Natural Bridge, AL 35577.
The Rock Zoo is located just outside of Scottsboro and is home to around two dozen animals that have been crafted from limestone rocks. It’s the only known rock zoo in Alabama and is a wonderful attraction for all ages. If you’ve never seen the Rock Zoo in person, what are you waiting for? You can visit the Rock Zoo at 3215 Co Rd. 32, Fackler, AL 35746.
tripadvisor/Tyme4relaxing
Bamahenge is one of Alabama’s most unique attractions. Measuring 21 feet tall and 104 feet across, it’s a full-scale reproduction of England’s Stonehenge. You can visit Bamahenge on Barber Pkwy. in Elberta, Alabama.
facebook/Gravity Hill Sylacauga Alabama
Gravity Hill is one of Alabama’s strangest phenomenon. It’s believed when a driver arrives at the stop sign on Gravity Hill and puts their vehicle in neutral, it’s pulled uphill. Gravity Hill is located west of Alabama US 280, on Gravity Hill Road.
google/james norris
The Coon Dog Cemetery is the only cemetery of its kind in the world. People travel from near and far to see this one-of-a-kind cemetery, which is the burial ground for more than 185 coon dogs. You can visit the Coon Dog Cemetery at 4945 Coondog Cemetery Rd., Cherokee, AL 35616.
google/keith kreischer
The Museum of Wonder is quite possibly the strangest museum in Alabama. It was created by Butch Anthony and features an eclectic collection of artifacts, antiques, art, and so much more. You can visit the Museum of Wonder at 970 AL-169, Seale, AL 36875.
flickr/Brent Moore
Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is located atop Lookout Mountain in the charming town of Mentone. What makes this chapel truly unique is the fact it was built into the side of a rock. There’s no other chapel in the world quite like it. You can visit Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel at County Hwy-617, Mentone, AL 35984.
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