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Let your love of nature take flight at the Wing Haven Foundation Gardens and Bird Sanctuary. This awe-inspiring garden was built back in the late 1920s and it continues to provide solace and comfort through its incredible variety of foliage that comprises these lush gardens. You'll also find various rare and regional bird species, so don't forget to bring your binoculars. Guided tours through this outdoor oasis are available every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

The Levine Museum of the New South encourages a hands-on approach to experiencing their facility. Several interactive exhibits and experiences offer visitors a chance to learn about Southern history from the days of the Civil War in a truly memorable and fun way. You can actually try on clothing from the post-Civil War era up to the present day, get up close to various items from that bygone era, or even record your own radio show. Whether you choose just one of these or undertake them all, you'll learn about some of the South's most essential historical moments and have lots of fun doing it.

ImaginOn celebrates the arts in quite a unique way. This facility is geared toward infusing young minds with the wonder and possibilities of artistic expression through various exhibits and attractions. This goal is achieved to great effect thanks to the collaboration between various organizations affiliated with area libraries and theaters and together, they offer some highly thought-provoking activities that enable kids to learn about the arts. Some of these projects include teen programs, theater performances, technology classes and lots more.