9 Underrated Places In Alabama That Even Natives Have Never Heard Of

Rattlesnake Saloon is located off the beaten path in the small town of Tuscumbia. It's situated inside a cave and is quite possibly Alabama's most unique restaurant. Address: 1292 Mount Mills Road, Tuscumbia, AL, 35674

Cherokee Rock Village covers more than 200 acres and offers one of Alabama's most spectacular views. It's also one of the state's best rock climbing spots. Address: 2000 County Road 70, Leesburg, AL, 35983

Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain, which was founded in 1999, is one of Alabama's most unique animal attractions. It covers 140 acres and is a permanent home to more than 160 animals, including tigers, lions, bears, and more. Address: 708 County Road 345, Attalla, AL, 35954

Orr Park is one of Alabama's most unique city parks. What makes it so incredibly unique is its Tinglewood Trail, which is a one-of-a-kind trail that features whimsical tree carvings. Address: 277 Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115

If you enjoy reading, or you're a collector of books, you'll most certainly want to visit Alabama Booksmith. This unique bookstore only sells books that have been signed by the author. There's no other bookstore in the world quite like it. Address: 2626 19th Place South, Birmingham, AL, 35209

Natural Bridge, which is one of Alabama's most incredible natural wonders, is located off the beaten path in the tiny town of Natural Bridge. Measuring 60 feet high and 148 feet long, it's also the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies. Address: County Road 314, Natural Bridge, AL, 35577

Bamahenge is located near Barber Marina in the tiny town of Elberta. Measuring 21 feet high and 104 feet across, it's an exact replica of England's famous Stonehenge.

"Directions to Bamahenge: You’ll either drive along US Highway 98 for eight miles east of Foley, Alabama, or 21 miles west of downtown Pensacola, Florida. You’ll then turn south onto County Road 95. After driving approximately five miles, you’ll turn right onto Fish Trap Road. You’ll continue driving for half a mile and then turn left at the Barber Marina sign. After driving one mile, you’ll see Bamahenge on the right."

Butch Anthony's Museum of Wonder is tucked away inside the tiny town of Seale and is one of Alabama's strangest, yet unique, museums. Over the years, this museum has become the South's most eclectic collection of art, antiques, and artifacts. While visiting Butch Anthony's Museum of Wonder, you don't even have to leave your car because of its Drive-Thru Museum. Address: 970 Highway 169, Seale, AL, 36875

While exploring Prattville's Wilderness Park, you'll discover an authentic bamboo forest with stalks as tall as 60 feet. This bamboo forest is quite possibly Alabama's best-kept secret. Address: 800 Upper Kingston Road, Prattville, AL, 36067