20 hotels near Bessemer, AL, USA

Tucked away in a ravine, you will hear Gip’s Place before you ever spot it. This small shack is one of the last blues juke-joints in Alabama and is hailed by the likes of NPR and the New York Times. Bring your own refreshments and have a blast at one of the Saturday backyard parties.Escape the Alabama heat and head to Splash Adventure for a day of fun and enjoyment. Only a short drive from downtown, this waterpark is quite large with more than 10 thrill rides, including a wave pool.While you are in downtown Bessemer, stop by DeBardeleben Park to see the Doughboy Monument, a life-size copper structure of a World War I “Doughboy” soldier. Pay tribute to the heroes of the First World War.Located in the former Alabama Great Southern Railroad Depot is the Bessemer Hall of History Museum. Here you will find Hitler’s Typewriter, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Cell Block Door, a box car display and memorabilia related to the area’s history.Put on your walking shoes and take a tour of Bessemer’s downtown, which is listed as a National Historic District. With a copy of the “Walking Tour Guide” in tow, learn about the buildings around you as well as the influence of the coal, iron and rail industries throughout Bessemer’s history.Have a day at the zoo! More than 800 animals call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home— and you are bound to find all your favorites here. There are plenty of opportunities to feed the animals as well as a children’s area where you can take the little ones for a spin on the merry-go-round.Whether you decide to stay into town to explore local treasures or visit nearby Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, book with Choice Hotels in Bessemer, AL for the perfect accommodations for your adventure.