Dothan Attractions
In 1885 Dothan was a hamlet that grew to a village as new settler's realized the growth and opportunity in the community. The town name comes from a quote in the Bible "For I heard them say, let us go to Dothan."
Noteworthy attractions in the town include the Dothan Opera House, built in 1915; Dothan Botanical Garden and 10 murals painted on buildings in the downtown area that depict the people, places and events in the town's history.
Noteworthy attractions in the town include the Dothan Opera House, built in 1915; Dothan Botanical Garden and 10 murals painted on buildings in the downtown area that depict the people, places and events in the town's history.
Landmark Park
Landmark Park is an 1890's living history farm, complete with an old farmhouse, smokehouse, cane mill, syrup shed, and farm animals. Other buildings on the grounds include a Victorian gazebo, a one-room schoolhouse, a drugstore/doctor's office, a country store and a turn-of-the-century church.
Planetarium shows, art exhibits and nature displays are offered at the interpretive center. An elevated boardwalk and nature trails are available for visitors to discover the natural beauty of Landmark Park on foot.
Planetarium shows, art exhibits and nature displays are offered at the interpretive center. An elevated boardwalk and nature trails are available for visitors to discover the natural beauty of Landmark Park on foot.
Landmark Park
Box 6362
Dothan, AL 36302-6362
United States
Box 6362
Dothan, AL 36302-6362
United States
Phone 1 (334) 794-3452
Fax 1 (334) 677-7229
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Opera House
The Dothan Opera House was built in 1915 and renovated to its original Victorian appearance. The Opera House has a 590 seat theatre and upper level conference room. Dance recitals, business seminars and meetings, beauty pageants, community theatre and concerts are offered regularly.
Dothan Opera House
115 North St. Andrews Street
Dothan, AL 36303
United States
115 North St. Andrews Street
Dothan, AL 36303
United States
Phone 1 (334) 615-3175
Fax 1 (334) 615-3179
Water World
Water World is located within Dothan's Westgate Park. Attractions include a giant wave pool, a triple-flume water slide, the Great White water slide, a kiddie play area, a video arcade, a gift shop, concession stand, a picnic area and a covered picnic pavilion for large groups.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 1 to May 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
May 28 to August 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
August 2 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 19:00 |
| Adult | $ 12.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 9.00 |
| Senior over 60 | FREE |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Tuesday, Thursday
Wiregrass Museum of Art
The seven galleries of the Wiregrass Museum of Art feature changing exhibits, displays from the 500 piece collection and a children's hands-on area. The exhibits include national and regional decorative arts such as the Ernst and Doris Cohn Porcelain Collection, and paintings.
Wiregrass Museum of Art
Box 1624
Dothan, AL 36303-1624
United States
Box 1624
Dothan, AL 36303-1624
United States
Phone 1 (334) 794-3871
Fax 1 (334) 792-9035
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.