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BUILD YOUR OWN HAT AT THE NEW RANCHER HAT BAR Elevate your hat game with this unique shop that allows you to design your own hat. First, choose your hat—be it a cowboy or trucker hat—and then select your accessories before watching it all come together before your eyes. This custom hat bar also has custom boot branding, a charm bar, and practically limitless accessories to pick from, with options for every budget. You might even spy one of their hats on the head of your favorite artists, including Miranda Lambert, Benson Boone, Riley Green, Ella Langley, and more. You’ll find the new store in the Summit between Belk and Vuori at 225 Summit Blvd., Suite #99, Birmingham. Photo by Rancher Hat Bar
No appointment? No worries, walk-ins are welcome. Stop by any day of the week or check out their products on rancherhatbar.com.
WEEKEND GETAWAY: COOL OFF AT DOLLYWOOD’S SPLASH COUNTRY If you’re looking for one last family getaway before summer officially comes to a close, Dollywood’s Splash Country makes for the perfect road trip. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, about a four- and-a-half hour drive away, it’s totally doable for the weekend. You’ll find towering slides, multiple pools—including a 25,000-square-foot wave pool—and splash zones perfect for all ages. The waterpark is open daily through August 8, with abbreviated operations through September 20. Not to mention Dollywood itself, with rides, shows, music, food, and more! Don’t miss their new one-of-a-kind indoor hybrid adventure coaster NightFlight Expedition, launching this month. Savor classic Dollywood food favorites as well as new summer specialties like Firecracker Street Corn, caramel-drizzled “Rocky Paw” Bear Paws, loaded BBQ fries, and colorful drinks. With cashless transactions, the dining lines are shorter than ever. The park also offers TimeSaver H2O passes for expedited entry to attractions if you’re looking to maximize your park time. Of course, the updated canopies are ideal for families hoping to relax and recharge. Read more about the full Dollywood experience on our website or visit dollywood.com.
Photo by The Dollywood Company
NEED A SWEET TREAT? SONS POPS IS SERVING HANDMADE POPSICLES AT THE SUMMIT Pop over to the Summit for a sweet treat at the Sons Pops popsicle stand. Located at the overlook in between Chuy’s and Abercrombie & Fitch, this small-batch popsicle shop sells fruity and creamy pops—from peach tea lemonade to buttermilk to avocado and more. Sons Pops is the newest brainchild of the local Homewood family who created Steel City Pops. It’s open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on the weekends until 8 p.m. You can also visit their Lane Park location.
Be sure to visit soon—they’ll be there until September! To view the menu or learn more, visit sonspops.com .
10 AUGUST 2026 | BIRMINGHAMPARENT.COM
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