This state park offers 700 acres of woods and 26 acres of lakefront, with hiking trails crossing from the coastal plain up to the Piedmont Plateau and back. Many of the trails here are excellent for mountain biking.
Chewacla State Park
Alabama
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Coca-Cola Space Science Center
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1. Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
2.39 MILES
Located at the entrance to the Auburn University campus, this museum is notable for its exterior alone, a 40,000-sq-ft stone-clad facade that is…
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Beloved by Auburn University students and Auburn residents, the Davis arboretum houses some 150 species of trees that reflect the plant diversity of…
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3.14 MILES
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4. Kreher Preserve & Nature Center
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This 120-acre nature reserve encompasses seven natural habitats and includes a wildflower trail, waterfall and butterfly gardens. Interpretive kiosks and…
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7. Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
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8. Coca-Cola Space Science Center
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