Adventureland is a family oriented mini theme park with two 18-hole mini golf courses, go-kart track featuring adult, rookie, and double go-karts, water-gun/bumper boats, arcade, batting cages, and the Mad Max Virtual Roller Coaster. Open year-round, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. No gate admission for the fun!
(334) 793-9100
Grab a bag of popcorn and pick a show from AMC, which hosts stadium seating theatres with the latest titles. AMC 12 is also available for private parties.
(334) 836-0813
AMC 6 features stadium seating theatres for screening the new flicks. This movie theatre is available for private parties.
(334) 793-2222
Experience the largest indoor trampoline and extreme sports park in the Southeast with over 50,000 square feet of activities. See how high you can jump, release your inner ninja on their ninja course, play Pac-Man in the arcade, take swings in the batting cages and so much more! Waiver required to jump.
(334) 446-5175
Dothan boasts the only urban Forever Wild Land Trust Trail in Alabama. Winding ten miles on the northwest side of town, Beaver Creek Trail is brand new and full of challenges for trail biking and hiking. This trail is marked and easy to navigate, with two entrances – one on Flowers Chapel Road, and the other on Fortner Street. Ten miles of trail are open currently, and all ten miles will be open on October 1, 2016.
Declared the “Mother Church” of the AME denomination in Alabama. Originally organized in 1877 as the Colored Methodist Church. For drive by only.
The reasons to visit the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens keep growing! Paved nature trails meander through gardens featuring roses, herbs, daylilies, camellias, azaleas, hydrangeas, and more! Enjoy butterflies, fountains, a pond, Koi fish, gazebo, tropical house, meditation areas, outdoor classroom, boardwalk, wedding pavilion, and Lock Gate! Open daily during daylight hours. Regular daily admission is $5 for adults 16 and up. Free to visitors 15 and below and garden members.
(334) 793-3224
The Dothan Civic Center is one of Dothan's largest entertainment venues, bringing live shows, concerts, and comedians to the area. The Civic Center also offers options for your large convention or small meeting. It is serviced by a full staff, including light and sound technicians and has an concession stand and box office.
(334) 615-3175
Dothan National Golf Club and Hotel features a par 72, 18-hole course designed around the natural flowing hills of lower Alabama. Lined with majestic pine trees and wildlife, this course is coupled with a hotel that offers stay and play packages. Dothan National also offers membership options.
(334) 677-3326
Built in 1915, the building represents the elegance of the turn-of-the-century life. Theatrical productions, ballets and symphony performances are held in this landmark, which is on the National Historic Register. The Dothan Opera House also holds a hidden mural, which is painted on the stage’s fire curtain.
(334) 615-3000
The 6 ft. monument salutes Dr. Carver, who invented more than 300 uses for the peanut, ushering in a new agriculture era for the Wiregrass after cotton was no longer king. This statue is available for viewing during festival events at the fairgrounds
(334) 793-4323
Explore energy at the Farley Nuclear Plant Energy Education Center! Plant Farley is the state’s largest nuclear plant and supplies power to approximately 20 percent of the citizens of Alabama. The Energy Education Center includes interactive exhibits and guided tours. Tours are available Monday through Friday for schools and groups of any size, but must be scheduled in advance.
(334) 814-4879
One of the best things about owning a home is turning your kitchen into a culinary suite. The best spot to get fresh produce and more for your culinary masterpiece is from Dothan's Farmers Market. You will find all the best produce, fine foods and more -- all from local vendors.
The fun never ends at Fun Zone, a family entertainment center housing an indoor skating rink, laser tag arena, softplay gym with tunnels and slides, rock wall, arcade, and pizzeria. Open for groups and birthday parties!
(334) 678-7529
Located in the original Greyhound bus station in downtown Dothan, the George Washington Carver Interpretive Museum is a tribute to Dr. Carver, who served as a catalyst for southern agronomic prosperity, and as a symbol of the creative link between science and art. Exhibits reflect the historical scope of contributions and achievements of African-Americans and African descended cultures as demonstrated by Dr. Carver. Developing over 300 uses for peanuts in food, industrial and commercial products, as well as promoting soil rotation, Dr. Carver helped save the Wiregrass from economic ruin in the age of the boll weevil. Open Tuesday through Saturday, and closed holidays. Admission is free, but donations are kindly accepted. Guided tours and large groups are available by reservation.
(334) 712-0933
A 10 ft. tall, cast bronze sculpture, located in the historic downtown area, is the centerpiece of the Millenium Park. It depicts the Bible verse, “For I heard them say, ‘let us go to Dothan.’ – Genesis 37:17,” which inspired city founders in 1885 to change the name of the town from Poplar Head to Dothan.
A fun place to toss some axes and grab a tasty beverage.
334-699-5629
Visit an early 1900s farmstead complete with farmhouse, cane mill, farm animals, one-room schoolhouse, Victorian-era church, and a blacksmith; stroll the boardwalk and nature trail; see a planetarium show, have a picnic, or catch one of the park’s many special events within the 135-acre park. Admission is charged for this attraction.
(334) 794-3452
Start at the parking lot of the Dothan Civic Center at the corner of Main Street and St. Andrews Street at the Salute to the Peanut Industry mural on the side of Liddon Furniture. This is an ongoing project of historic murals painted by nationally and internationally acclaimed muralists on the walls of buildings in the downtown historic district. Murals display the history of the area’s peanut-based agriculture, Tuskegee airman, Johnny Mack Brown, and a downtown riot in the early days of Dothan. Guided mural tours available upon request, you can download a free mural guide for a self-guided tour, or maps are available at the Visit Dothan Visitors Center and in the Dothan Visitors Guide.
An exhibit of 4 foot peanuts that have been creatively designed by various artists can be found around Dothan. Maps are available at the Visit Dothan Headquarters
(334) 794-6622
Take just a short drive to Star-Lite Drive In, a four screen, double feature drive in movie theatre. All you need is your car and a radio to tune in!
(334) 692-3890
Enjoy live music in downtown Dothan at this music venue. They offer a family friendly environment, with concerts and more!
(334) 685-2512
Stop by and visit Mr. Todd and his family to learn how seven generations have built the family business of making cane syrup. Learn about the entire process from field to bottle, visit their museum on the history of syrup making, and take home some homemade goodies from the gift shop. Open daily including an RV Park.
(334) 693-2004
The United States Army Aviation Museum houses the largest collection of US Army Aviation memorabilia. Its exhibits feature military airplanes, helicopters, and a gift shop. Closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays. This attraction is on a military base, so valid ID is required to pass through the gates and a vehicle search may be requested.
(334) 598-2508
Your questions for all things Dothan can be answered here at the hub – hotel information, upcoming events, current maps, and brochures for all the local attractions. You’ll also find a great selection of Dothan gear in our gift shop, and some Sweet Home Alabama souvenirs to take home. Plus, we’ve got the original Peanut Around Town – a gold cast peanut that is a familiar photo op for visitors, and a giant Elvis Peanut with a great story. Ask our friendly staff about Elvis’ former life!
(334) 794-6622
Enjoy the triple-flumed and Great White water slides, giant wave pool, arcade, concessions, and picnic and kiddie play areas. Open May through Labor Day. Admission is charged for this attraction.
(334) 615-3750
The 20-foot statue of a sad Native American standing in front of the Houston-Love Memorial Public Library was a gift from skilled wood sculpture, Peter Toth. The landmark is an homage to Alabama’s Native American cultures.
Located in historic downtown Dothan and housed in the city's original Municipal Light and Water Plant, the Wiregrass Museum of Art collects and exhibits contemporary work by artists from Alabama and around the Southeast. Pieces from the permanent collection are on display throughout the year with temporary exhibitions that change quarterly. WMA also hosts artist workshops, educational tours and programming, film screenings, and live music.
(334) 794-3871
Recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, this land triangle features a stop sign, yield sign, and street signs.
The sky is the limit at Xtreme Air: Trampoline Park and Ninja Course, the largest super tramp arena in the US. Xtreme Air includes an arcade, zip line, and inflatable park, whether you want to try aerial tricks or release your inner warrior. Stop by for family fun, birthday parties, group events, field trips, corporate parties and more! Waiver is required to jump.
(334) 797-5867