Things to do in Birmingham
Alabama Adventure
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure is a combination waterpark & amusement park offering a variety of waterslides, thrilling rides & activities for all ages.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Featuring memorabilia & exhibits, the Hall of Fame honors Alabama’s prominent athletes & sports heritage.
Barber Motorsports Museum
Known for its road course & extensive collection of vintage motorcycles, Barber is a major motorsports destination!
Birmingham Museum of Art
Housing a diverse collection of artworks from various cultures & time periods, along with a robust children's area & cafe. Admission is free!
Birmingham Zoo
The award-winning Birmingham Zoo showcases a wide range of animal species & educational exhibits focused on wildlife conservation.
Red Mountain Park
Offers outdoor recreation with hiking trails, zip lines, & historical industrial sites.
McWane Science Center
A hub for interactive science exhibits, educational programs, & an IMAX theater aimed at fostering curiosity.
Local Eats
The greater Birmingham area has a flourishing food scene that cements our title, “Dinner Table of the South.” While the selection of area restaurants is generous, visitors often ask for information on locally based dining.
Birmingham Beer Guide
The Greater Birmingham craft brewery scene is vibrant and unique, and we’ve got all the best spots covered for you, right here in our Bham Beer Guide!
Southern Museum of Flight
Where Imagination Takes Flight- Experience the rich history of aviation at one of the South’s largest flight museums, with endless learning possibilities and over 100 historic aircraft.
Vulcan Park & Museum
Home to the world's largest cast iron statue, Vulcan Park offers insights into Birmingham’s history & an incredible panoramic city view.
Negro Southern League Museum
The Negro Southern League was created in 1920 by a group of African-American businessmen and baseball enthusiasts. From 1920 until its demise in 1951, the Negro Southern League served as a feeder route for many great black baseball players to go on to the Negro American League and Negro National League.
Pizitz Food Hall
A bustling food court featuring a variety of local vendors offering diverse culinary options, centered around a full bar.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BRCI)
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BRCI) is a modern museum that serves as a connection to the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, a collection of sites important to the Civil Rights Movement. Visitors can experience a rendition of a segregated city in the 1950s, as well as examine a replica of a Freedom Riders bus and even the actual jail cell door from behind which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. penned his famous “Letter From Birmingham Jail.”
Golf in Birmingham
From award-winning Robert Trent Jones at Ross Bridge to Highland Park in the heart of downtown, one of the surrounding area’s 17 golf courses is sure to be perfect for you!
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