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Summer is synonymous with adventure.

Looking for a way to fill your summer days with cheap thrills?

One of the citys favorite activities is bingo hosted by a local radio show host.

Birmingham, Alabama

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A win-win … even if you dont actually win.

For an optimal experience, pack a picnic and head over around sunset.

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens offers 26 distinct garden areas (including aSouthern Livinggarden, of course!

Vulcan Park Observation Tower and Statue

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), which means theres plenty to explore.

You may even find youre more interested in art than you previously thought.

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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Abraham Woods, Jr. On the upside, you could leave feeling good about shopping and supporting local.

Local improv group Ugly Baby hosts regular performances at Faraway Theater that are always a rollicking good time.

Friday night games include special fireworks shows.

Birmingham Museum of Art

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Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema hosts regular bad movie nights for free.

The movie to be screened is always a surprise, which only adds to the fun.

They typically host three performances over Memorial Day Weekend.

12 scoops of ice cream from Big Spoon Creamery

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One beach even features a giant inflatable obstacle course.

gooddogpark.org; 2307 1st Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35233; 205-202-3975

Couple at Pepper-Place Farmers Market with Dog

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Regions Field in Birmingham AL

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Cahaba River

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Railroad Park (Birmingham, Alabama)

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Moss Rock Preserve

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