10 Weird Things To See In Alabama

Every state has its fair share of weird places and Alabama is no exception. From unique graveyards to art installations that are worked on every day, the Cotton State has what some may call an overabundance of strange and weird attractions for tourists and locals to peruse. Some places are more unusual than others, and in my opinion, the following 10 places are just full of weird things to see in Alabama.

Museum of Wonder - Seale, Alabama

MuseumofWonder.com The Museum of Wonder, which started in the 1970s as Butch Anthony’s taxidermy shop and artifact room, is filled with a huge collection of art, artifacts and antiques. It has since been expanded to include a “drive-thru museum” that you can visit come rain or shine. Some of the items are so strange that you seriously won’t believe your eyes. 970 AL-169, Seale, AL 36875, USA

Barber Marina Dinosaurs - Elberta, Alabama

Visit Floey If you’re ever in the Elberta area, near Barber Marina, don’t be alarmed if you happen to see four dinosaurs strolling through the woods. Wait! What? I thought dinosaurs were extinct! Well, not in Alabama! 26986 Fish Trap Rd, Elberta, AL 36530, USA

Pickens County Courthouse - Carrollton, Alabama

flickr/David Smith A ghostly face appears in this courthouse window. According to legend, the face is of a wrongly accused slave, Henry Wells, who was lynched by a mob after being accused of burning down the previous courthouse. While peering out the courthouse window, lightning struck nearby and etched the image of his face onto the window pane. He warned the people he would haunt them forever and he’s obviously keeping his word. 1 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette, AL 36507, USA

Rock Zoo - Hollywood, Alabama

flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM If you’re looking for interesting things to do in Alabama, the Rock Zoo is definitely not your typical zoo. It contains about two dozen animals that have been created out of limestone and colorful paints. With the creation of the pet rock many years ago, it was only a matter of time before an entire zoo of rock animals was created. This is Alabama’s only known rock zoo. 3215 Co Rd 32, Fackler, AL 35746, USA

Whiskey Bottle Tombstone - Clayton, Alabama

flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM In another strange location, this peculiar tombstone can be found in Clayton Town Cemetery, and it was designed by an extremely frustrated wife. She told her husband, William T. Mullen, that she’d make him a tombstone shaped like a whiskey bottle if he didn’t stop drinking. Well, it seems as though she kept her word. 41 N Midway St, Clayton, AL 36016, USA

Joe Minter’s African Village in America - Birmingham, Alabama

flickr/Jonathan Beilin For the past few decades in Birmingham, Joe Minter has been packing the yard around his house with bits of scrap and junk to create art. The theme of his “village” is African-American and everyone is invited for a tour during the daylight hours free of charge. 931 Nassau Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211, USA

Grave of Miss Baker - Huntsville, Alabama

flickr/Derek Bruff Now here’s a strange place to visit. Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey, was the first U.S. animal to fly in space and return alive (May 28, 1959). She’s currently buried in Huntsville at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Visitors still come by to leave bananas on her grave. 1 Tranquility Base #3371, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel - Mentone, Alabama

flickr/J. Stephen Conn Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel, built by Col. Milford Howard in memory of his wife, Sallie, is a charming one-room country chapel that was constructed around a granite boulder. This unusual, yet beautiful church is located in Mentone, Alabama. If you’re looking for a strange yet beautiful place to hold your wedding, look no further! Howards Chapel Cemetery, Mentone, AL 35984, USA

Coon Dog Cemetery - Cherokee, Alabama

flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Located in Cherokee, Alabama, the Coon Dog Cemetery is reserved specifically for the burial of coon dogs and is the only cemetery of its kind in the world. This unusual cemetery was established in 1937 and remains a top tourist attraction in Alabama. 4945 Coondog Cemetery Rd, Russellville, AL 35653, USA

Boll Weevil Monument - Enterprise, Alabama

flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM The Boll Weevil Monument, initially built to encourage farmers to grow crops other than cotton, is the only monument in the world that’s dedicated to an insect pest. But if you study the reason why the local farmers had this monument erected, you may be inclined to agree with their praise of this pest. This peculiar monument is located in downtown Enterprise. 101 Main St, Enterprise, AL 36330, USA

Have you been to any of these weird places? Do you know of any other weird things to see in Alabama? Let us know in the comments what your favorite strange or odd places to visit are!

MuseumofWonder.com

The Museum of Wonder, which started in the 1970s as Butch Anthony’s taxidermy shop and artifact room, is filled with a huge collection of art, artifacts and antiques. It has since been expanded to include a “drive-thru museum” that you can visit come rain or shine. Some of the items are so strange that you seriously won’t believe your eyes.

970 AL-169, Seale, AL 36875, USA

Visit Floey

If you’re ever in the Elberta area, near Barber Marina, don’t be alarmed if you happen to see four dinosaurs strolling through the woods. Wait! What? I thought dinosaurs were extinct! Well, not in Alabama!

26986 Fish Trap Rd, Elberta, AL 36530, USA

flickr/David Smith

A ghostly face appears in this courthouse window. According to legend, the face is of a wrongly accused slave, Henry Wells, who was lynched by a mob after being accused of burning down the previous courthouse. While peering out the courthouse window, lightning struck nearby and etched the image of his face onto the window pane. He warned the people he would haunt them forever and he’s obviously keeping his word.

1 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette, AL 36507, USA

flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM

If you’re looking for interesting things to do in Alabama, the Rock Zoo is definitely not your typical zoo. It contains about two dozen animals that have been created out of limestone and colorful paints. With the creation of the pet rock many years ago, it was only a matter of time before an entire zoo of rock animals was created. This is Alabama’s only known rock zoo.

3215 Co Rd 32, Fackler, AL 35746, USA

In another strange location, this peculiar tombstone can be found in Clayton Town Cemetery, and it was designed by an extremely frustrated wife. She told her husband, William T. Mullen, that she’d make him a tombstone shaped like a whiskey bottle if he didn’t stop drinking. Well, it seems as though she kept her word.

41 N Midway St, Clayton, AL 36016, USA

flickr/Jonathan Beilin

For the past few decades in Birmingham, Joe Minter has been packing the yard around his house with bits of scrap and junk to create art. The theme of his “village” is African-American and everyone is invited for a tour during the daylight hours free of charge.

931 Nassau Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211, USA

flickr/Derek Bruff

Now here’s a strange place to visit. Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey, was the first U.S. animal to fly in space and return alive (May 28, 1959). She’s currently buried in Huntsville at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Visitors still come by to leave bananas on her grave.

1 Tranquility Base #3371, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA

flickr/J. Stephen Conn

Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel, built by Col. Milford Howard in memory of his wife, Sallie, is a charming one-room country chapel that was constructed around a granite boulder. This unusual, yet beautiful church is located in Mentone, Alabama. If you’re looking for a strange yet beautiful place to hold your wedding, look no further!

Howards Chapel Cemetery, Mentone, AL 35984, USA

Located in Cherokee, Alabama, the Coon Dog Cemetery is reserved specifically for the burial of coon dogs and is the only cemetery of its kind in the world. This unusual cemetery was established in 1937 and remains a top tourist attraction in Alabama.

4945 Coondog Cemetery Rd, Russellville, AL 35653, USA

The Boll Weevil Monument, initially built to encourage farmers to grow crops other than cotton, is the only monument in the world that’s dedicated to an insect pest. But if you study the reason why the local farmers had this monument erected, you may be inclined to agree with their praise of this pest. This peculiar monument is located in downtown Enterprise.

101 Main St, Enterprise, AL 36330, USA

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The OIYS Visitor Center

Weird Things To See In Alabama

December 15, 2022

Steven Reitz

What are some other weird things to see in Alabama? If you’re still looking for more weird things to see in Alabama, here are a few more. Better get those peepers ready!

Are there other unique places to visit in Alabama? Alabama is full of attractions that you won’t find anywhere else. Definitely leave some time in your schedule to see these outlandish attractions!

What other unusual things are there to do in Alabama? If you are looking for strange and exciting activities to partake in while in Alabama, here are a few suggestions:

The OIYS Visitor Center

If you’re still looking for more weird things to see in Alabama, here are a few more. Better get those peepers ready!

Discover These 9 Awesomely Quirky Things That Are Hiding Right Here In Alabama
11 Bizarre Roadside Attractions In Alabama That Will Make You Do A Double Take
10 Places In Alabama You Must See Before You Die

Are there other unique places to visit in Alabama?

Alabama is full of attractions that you won’t find anywhere else. Definitely leave some time in your schedule to see these outlandish attractions!

These 10 Very Strange Things In Alabama Will Make You Stop And Look Twice – At Least!!
10 Mysterious And Unusual Spots In Alabama You Never Knew Existed
10 Unusual Places In Alabama That You Have To See To Believe

What other unusual things are there to do in Alabama?

If you are looking for strange and exciting activities to partake in while in Alabama, here are a few suggestions:

These Are Quite Possibly The 10 Strangest Things You Can Do In Alabama
9 Unique Activities You’ve Probably Never Thought About Doing In Alabama
10 Amazing Things You Never Thought Of Doing In Alabama, But Should