Satisfy your sweet tooth with a free factory tour of Bud's Best Cookies. Before starting Bud's Best in 1991, Bud Cason owned and ran Greg's Cookies in Birmingham. The tour lets you see the cookie-making process while riding a miniature train through the plant. And of course there are free cookie samples upon the tour's conclusion. To schedule a tour, or more information, call 205-987-4840.
Aldridge Gardens opened in 2002 and is a popular attraction in the Birmingham area. The young garden showcases hydrangeas, including the Snowflake Hydrangea, which was patented by well-known horticulturist Eddie Aldridge. It is also the official flower of the city of Hoover. For hours of operation, or more information, call 205-682-8019.
As home of the Birmingham Barons Double-A Minor League Baseball team since 1988, Regions Park, formerly known as Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, celebrated its 20th anniversary during the 2007 season. The park offers picnic areas, and tickets can be purchased for individual games or for the entire season, which runs from April through September. For ticket information, call 205-988-3200.
Beneath a nine-story glass atrium featuring the world's largest skylight, Riverchase Galleria has more than 200 shops, lodging and fine dining establishments to keep the entire family delighted. For hours of operation, or more information, call 205-985-3020.
Owned by the city of Hoover and located near Birmingham, Moss Rock Preserve covers 250 acres. Numerous hiking trails wind through the preserve, taking visitors to waterfalls, rock formations, boulders and plant life. For more information about the preserve, contact the city of Hoover at 205-739-7141.
