Attractions in Birmingham, Alabama

Amusements

Red Mountain Park 205-202-6043 (Offices)
2011 Frankfurt Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211
Red Mountain Park Trailhead Entrance
Extending 4.5 miles east-to-west along Red Mountain, the 1,500-acre Red Mountain Park consists of a more than 14-mile trail system open for hiking and biking, the... more info

Historic Homes & Buildings

Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens 205-780-5656
331 Cotton Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211
Arlington, the city's only antebellum mansion and now a decorative arts museum, has a fine collection of 19th century furniture, textiles, silver, and paintings. This... more info map
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church 205-251-9402
1530 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
The site of the most horrific occurance of the American Civil Rights Movement when a bomb shattered the quiet of a Sunday morning and took the lives of four young girls.... more info map
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark 205-254-2025
20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222
A National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces offers us a glimpse into the great industrial past of the South and our nation with two 400-ton blast furnaces and close to... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Alabama State Fairgrounds ~ Fair Park 205-781-3782
2331 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35208
This historical venue has been in business for nearly 60 years. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors two annual events on the grounds, the Spring Fling and Fall Fair &... more info map
Rickwood Field 205-458-8161
1137 second avenue west, Birmingham, AL 35203
A massive restoration project is underway at this, the world's oldest ballpark, in order to create a baseball lover's treasure trove of memorabilia and nostalgia. Some... more info map
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park 205-477-5711
12632 Confederate Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35111
McCalla
The old Tannehill Ironworks and a large collection of 19th century cabins give visitors a glimpse into the life lived by Alabamians in the 1800s at Tannehill Historical... more info map
Vulcan Park 205-933-1409
1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Birmingham's Red Mountain
Vulcan Park is home to the world's largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, was... more info

Libraries & Research Centers

Birmingham Public Library 205-226-3610
2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203
This is one of the largest libraries in the Southeast. It consists of 18 branches and a main library in the city center. The main library is made up of two buildings:... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 205-327-9424
1631 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Historic Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts
Located in the historic 4th Avenue Business District, this Art Deco-style museum honors great jazz artists with ties to the state of Alabama. The Carver Theatre is host... more info map
Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences 205-934-4475
1700 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294
3rd Floor, Lister Hill Library
This museum was established to document the growth and development of education, research, and practice in the field of health sciences in Alabama. It features surgical... more info map
Artists Incorporated 205-979-8990
3365 Morgan Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
A fine art gallery representing 50 artists in such medias as oil, acrylic, pastel, glass, wood, clay, metals, pencil, and fabric. more info map
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum 205-699-7275
6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35233
The largest motorcycle museum in North America, the Barber Museum showcases 325 motorcycles from all over the world and every decade of the 20th century. Persons of all... more info
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI), The 205-328-9696 x 203
520 16th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
A "living institution" of national and international scope, "the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute documents the struggle of African-American citizens in Birmingham to... more info map
Birmingham Museum of Art 205-254-2565
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
"One of the finest regional museums in the United States," the Birmingham Museum of Art features a collection of more than 25,000 paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings... more info map
Don Kresge Memorial Museum 205-822-6759
600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203
Located in the Alabama Power Building
Visitors may see and listen to radios manufactured over 50 years ago. more info
Negro Southern League Museum 205-581-3040
120 16th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Featuring the largest collection of original Negro League baseball artifacts in the United States, the Negro Southern League Museum (NSLM) tells the story of... more info
Samuel Ullman Museum 205-934-8100
2150 Fifteenth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
For years, Samuel Ullman and his prose poem Youth have been known and admired by the Japanese. The Samuel Ullman Museum was created to advance Ullman's vision by... more info map
Southern Museum of Flight 205-833-8226
4343 73rd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35206
"One of the largest aviation museums in the Southeast," the Southern Museum of Flight "is dedicated to presenting civilian, military, and experimental aircraft and... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Alabama Veterans Memorial 205-985-9488
P.O. Box 36972, Birmingham, AL 35236
This memorial park is 21-acres situated on a beautiful, wooded hilltop. The remarkable complex includes a modern Education Center, a fascinating historical timeline... more info
Birmingham Botanical Gardens 205-414-3950
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35233
Alabama's largest living museum with more than 12,000 different plants in its living collections, the 67.5-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens features more than 25 unique... more info map
Birmingham Zoo 205-879-0409
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
The 122-acre Birmingham Zoo is home to 950 animals of 230 species, including sea lions, rhinos, and endangered species from six continents. more info map
Railroad Park 205-521-9933
1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Downtown Birmingham
Situated between 14th and 18th Streets, Railroad Park is a 19-acre green space that "provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts... more info
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve 205-833-8264
1214 81st Street South, Birmingham, AL 35206
One of the largest privately-held urban nature preserves in the United States, the 1,038-acre Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve is a sanctuary and certified wildlife... more info map

Science & Technology

McWane Science Center 205-714-8300
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
McWane Science Center features four floors of interactive exhibits that celebrate science and wonder and the IMAXÂ® Dome Theater. These include a collection of... more info map

Summer Camps

Camp Coleman 205-655-3782
40000 Valley of the Falls Dr, Trussville, AL 35242
Innovative, progressive programs build courage, confidence, & character. Accredited equestrian program, amazing ropes course, awesome riverfront. Camp Gertrude Coleman,... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Sloss Fright Furnace
20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222
"The largest haunted house in Birmingham," Sloss Fright Furnace is open from late September through October. Sloss Fright Furnace features two trails. more info

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Avondale Brewing Company 205-777-5456 (Taproom)
201 41st Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
The locally owned & operated Avondale Brewing Company is open daily for sampling its latest and greatest hand-crafted beverages. more info
Avondale Spirits 205-203-4546
4100 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222
Located in Avondale
This locally-owned & operated distillery produces craft spirits from grain to glass. more info
Good People Brewing Company 205-286-BEER (2337)
114 14th Steet South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Public tours are given on Saturdays, except major holidays and special events, on the hour from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. more info
Trim Tab Brewing Co. 828-545-4746
2721 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Open daily, Trim Tab Brewing Co. crafts "beers of balance and celebrate the small, unassuming sources that create large-scale positive change." more info

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