Top 5 Things to Do in Hoover

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Hoover is a city located in the Counties of Jefferson and Shelby, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, in north central Alabama.

1. Do not miss the Riverchase Galleria: This is the largest regional shopping mall in Birmingham, is a popular tourist attraction and encompasses 200 stores and restaurants, with two parking decks providing 5,000 spaces. In the center of the food area is a carousel that is popular with both children and adults.

2. See the Hoover Chamber of Commerce: The Hoover Chamber of Commerce promotes a great local business environment, as well as supporting lodging facilities, restaurants, sporting events, vacation and camping enterprises.

3. Visit the Hoover Public Library: The library contains a vast array of books, including reference, fiction, non-fiction and general information, for children, teenagers and adults. There is a library theater that presents movie shows and there are electronic audio books available from the online library.

4. Do not miss Aldridge gardens: This is a 30 acre botanical garden, which is presently run by a non-profit organization. The garden has a wide variety of hydrangea plantings and a 7 acre lake with walking paths. Educational activities and public lectures are also held here.

5. Enjoy hiking in the Appalachian Mountains: There is a hiking trail that runs all the way from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountains in Georgia. The area has a wide variety of flora, including conifer and the Tamarack or Eastern Larch.