Adventurous Things to Do Near Leeds

A home in Leeds gives you some of the best of Alabama living - with Birmingham in reach, great local restaurants and shopping, and entertainment so close to home. But sometimes, what you need is a real adventure. Luckily, our neighborhood The Cottages on Weaver Avenue offers a location that gives you quick access to all kinds of exciting and adventurous things to do near Leeds. The exhilarating speed of motorsports, the gravity defying thrill of a family-friendly trampoline park, and the simple pleasure of a hike in the woods are all within easy reach here. And, living in The Cottages on Weaver Avenue gives you a unique location that makes it easy to get out and see it all! Discover some of our favorite adventure activities and things to do near this Leeds rental neighborhood.
Live Near Barber Motorsports
First up, for full-speed thrills and an unforgettable motorsports experience, gearheads have to come visit Barber Motorsports Park. Any high-speed event you can imagine takes place here. The Honda Indy Grand Prix, for example, features the same cars and drivers as the Indy 500 competing on the 2.5 mile track in the park. And there’s Barber Historics, presented by Porsche, where racegoers can watch some of the world’s most historic racecars compete (this year you’ll see the best from Lotus and Porsche - Formula cars of all generations have made appearances as well). But the most thrilling draw of all here? For a true speed demon, it has to be the track days. A wide variety of track days are planned throughout the year, with a few giving you the opportunity to get onto the park’s tracks in your own vehicle and see just how well your car performs. For any car enthusiast, Barber Motorsports Park is undoubtedly a paradise, and you can live just minutes away!
An Easy Drive to Gravity-Defying Excitement

For family fun and acrobatic excitement that welcomes all ages, The Cottages on Weaver Avenue is about 25 minutes up Highway 119 from DEFY Birmingham. This trampoline park has something for everyone, with a variety of jumping, climbing, and agility attractions. A wide open trampoline space, stunt fall platform, and the classic foam cube pit offer plenty of fun, but the real excitement begins when you dive into some of this park’s other offerings. Trampoline dodgeball, angled trampolines for extreme long-distance leaps, and even ninja climbing and acrobatics courses will satisfy anyone seeking high-energy vertical thrills. With kidjump times and party rooms, you can bet this park makes it easy to think of something fun to go do near home.
Serene Nature and Exploration Near Home
And, of course, you can’t ignore the scenic natural beauty of Alabama all around the City of Birmingham. You can have prime access to one of Greater Birmingham’s best natural attractions at Ruffner Mountain. It’s easy to reach the mountain for a day of hiking, picnicking, and fully enjoying some beautiful nature. There are a number of trails to choose from in the preserve, and no end of beautiful natural vistas to hike to. Possibly the most exciting part of the preserve, though, is the opportunity to learn about the area’s natural inhabitants. An amazing diversity of animals and plants is protected on Ruffner Mountain. And the staff of knowledgeable stewards, naturalists, and caretakers here are more than happy to answer questions about the local nature you can see while exploring the preserve - even in the cooler months.
Find Your Next Adventure Near Home in Leeds

These are just a few of the exciting and adventurous things you’ll find to do near a home in The Cottages on Weaver Avenue in Leeds. The best part is having easy access to all of it, thanks to this neighborhood’s location near I-20 and Hwy 119. Find out what else makes life in this rental neighborhood so special, take a look at The Cottages on Weaver Avenue for yourself, and find out how you can rent a home here!
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