Has the summer heat got you down? Alabama is known for its hot summers, but you shouldn’t let the extreme heat keep you from having a fun and memorable summer. Listed below are 15 things you can do in Alabama to beat the summer heat.
- Pack a lunch and have a picnic at your favorite park.
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- Go kayaking or canoeing in one of Alabama’s beautiful lakes or rivers.
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- Host a cookout for family and friends.
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- Visit your local movie theater to escape the heat for at least a couple of hours.
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- Take a dip in your favorite swimming hole.
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- Visit an ice cream parlor for a delicious treat.
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- Drink a refreshing glass of strawberry lemonade while sitting on your front porch.
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- Rent a convertible and spend the day driving around town with the top down.
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- Play a round of golf on one of Alabama’s beautiful golf courses.
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- Spend the day jet skiing, water skiing or boating.
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- Grab the water hose and wash your car.
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- Tour one of Alabama’s beautiful vineyards.
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- Take a relaxing nap under the shade in a hammock.
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- Visit a waterpark.
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- Stay inside and curl up with a good book.
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What do you enjoy doing on hot summer days in Alabama? Please feel free to post your comments below!
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flickr/Benny Mazur
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flickr/faungg’s photos
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facebook/Scoops Olde Fashion Ice Cream Parlor/Kelly Rogers Ingle
flickr/Nick Harris
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flickr/Ralph Daily
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facebook/Morgan Creek Winery
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facebook/Alabama Splash Adventure
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