It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! (Here’s a guide to some last minute summer plans close to the Ham.)

Can you believe that it is already time to get ready to go back to school!?! Here are some great activities close to home to make your last few summer days memorable.

Spring Valley Beach Waterpark

2340 County Hwy 55, Blountsville, AL 35031

205-429-2075

springvalleybeach.com

This waterpark is about 60 minutes north of Birmingham. You are allowed to bring your own food in and they even have grills! They have a 2 acre pool, kiddie playstation, water slides and pavilion rentals. Bring your whole family, all of your picnic needs and get ready to have some fun in the sun!

Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure

4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy. Bessemer, AL 35022

205-481-4750

www.alabamasplash.com

American Village

3727 Hwy. 119 Montevallo, AL 35115

205-665-3535

www.americanvillage.org

Birmingham Zoo

2630 Cahaba Rd. Birmingham, AL 35223

205-879-0409 ext. 257

www.birminghamzoo.com

McWane Science Center

200 19th St. N. Birmingham, AL 35203

205-714-8414

www.mcwane.org

Off the Wall

7001 Crestwood Blvd., Suite 616 Birmingham, AL 35210

205-545-9932

www.Offthewallfamilyfun.com

Float the Cahaba River

Check out this site to find where to start your tubing adventure! This is one of the most fun things to do in the summer months!