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Hoover is the largest suburb of Birmingham, a city of about 90,000 people in the wooded hills south of downtown. Incorporated in 1967 and named for local businessman William Hoover, it grew quickly around new neighborhoods, shopping and good schools, and it is now one of the largest cities in Alabama.
The Riverchase Galleria, one of the largest shopping malls in the Southeast, has a huge glass skylight and the attached Wynfrey Hotel. The Hoover Metropolitan Stadium hosts the SEC Baseball Tournament each May, and the master-planned Ross Bridge community is known for its grand resort hotel and golf course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Aldridge Gardens is a 30-acre public garden with hydrangeas, a lake and walking trails, and the Moss Rock Preserve protects rare sandstone boulders, waterfalls and climbing areas. Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama's largest state park, is a short drive south, and downtown Birmingham's museums and restaurants are about 15 minutes north.
Riverchase Galleria is one of the largest malls in the Southeast, known for its long glass skylight roof over the main concourse. It has department stores, national brands, restaurants and a carousel. Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds, and see the skylight from the upper level in daylight.
The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort is a large hotel built like a Scottish castle, overlooking a championship course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. A bagpiper plays on the terrace at sunset. Non-guests can visit the restaurants and terrace, so come at dusk to hear the piper.
Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, known as the Hoover Met, is a large minor league style ballpark that hosts the SEC Baseball Tournament each May. It is part of a wider sports complex with fields and an RV park. Buy tournament tickets early, and check the city calendar for other events through the year.
The Finley Center is a large indoor sports and event venue at the Hoover Met Complex, with basketball and volleyball courts, a turf field and space for tournaments and shows. It also hosts conventions and festivals. Check the city events calendar, as public use depends on scheduled events.
Aldridge Gardens is a 30-acre public garden in Hoover around a six-acre lake, known for its hydrangea collection, including the Snowflake hydrangea developed here. A paved walking path circles the lake. Admission is free, and the hydrangeas are at their best from late May through June.
Veterans Park in Hoover, on Valleydale Road, has walking trails around a lake, a playground, picnic pavilions and a memorial honoring veterans. It is a popular spot for an evening walk or family picnic. Walk the lake loop, and visit around Memorial Day and Veterans Day for special events.
Moss Rock Preserve is a 350-acre nature preserve in Hoover with sandstone boulders, rare plants, waterfalls and trails through the woods. It is well known for bouldering and climbing. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and visit after a rain for the waterfalls, but watch for slippery rocks.
Hoover Public Library is a large, busy library with a well-known children's area, a cafe and the Library Theatre, which hosts concerts, plays and the Southern Voices literary festival. Visitors are welcome to browse. Check the events calendar for author talks and shows on weekends.
Bluff Park is a hilltop neighborhood in Hoover on Shades Mountain, with roadside overlooks on Shades Crest Road giving wide views over the valley. It hosts the long-running Bluff Park Art Show each fall. Drive Shades Crest Road for the views, and visit in October for the art show.
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