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3. Russell Cave National
Monument
Russell Cave is an archaeological site
with one of the most complete records
of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast.
Thousands of years ago a portion of Russell
Cave's entrance collapsed, creating a shelter
that, for more than 10,000 years, was home
to prehistoric peoples. Today it provides
clues to the daily lifeways of early North
American inhabitants dating from 10,000
B.C. to 1650 A.D.
Located in Bridgeport, AL, Russell Cave is
open every day from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, and
entrance is FREE!
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4. Stroll through the
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
center court at Quintard Mall. The weekly
event typically involves face painting, an
animal show, and a bounce house between
the hours of 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Information for the 2019 season had not
been released at the time of this writing.
Please follow Quintard Mall on social media
for details soon!
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*Please note prices are subject to
change, and many admission fees may be
subject to sales tax. All information compiled
for Summer Getaways: Learn, Play, and
Explore was collected using the most recent
information available at the time of this
writing.
Admission is FREE to visit the Birmingham
Botanical Gardens, which is open from
dawn to dusk. If you stay for lunch, visit The
Gardens Café by Kathy G, Tuesday through
Friday between the hours of 11:00 am - and
2:00 pm. Complimentary wheelchairs are
available to check out at the receptionist's
desk at the Garden Center during operating
hours.
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5. Terrific Kid Tuesday at
Quintard Mall
This annual summer activity is open to
children every Tuesday through July in the
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