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Local Attractions
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There is a reason Birmingham, Alabama is called the "Magic City." It's the secret of the south offering fun filled days of shopping
malls, local and state parks, and a multitude of attractions that excite everyone who comes here.
For amazing local shopping and restaurants go to:
- Birmingham Shopping
- Birmingham Restaurants
Listed below are some of our favorite things things to do Birmingham. Contact us if you have any questions or need assistance
when visiting our "Magic City."
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Alabama Adventure Theme
and Water Park
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Founded in 1951, the Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the
finest collections in the Southeast. More than 17,000 objects
represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European,
American, African, Pre-Columbian, and Native American.
Highlights include the Museum’s collection of Asian art,
considered the finest and most comprehensive in the Southeast,
and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the finest in
the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renaissance and
Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late
13th century to the 1750s; the collection of 18th century
European decorative arts, which includes superior examples of
English ceramics and French furniture; and the Museum’s
world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside
of England.
http://www.artsbma.org/
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The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) documents
the struggle of African-American citizens in Birmingham
to become full participants in the city's government and
business community. Because this struggle was a social
movement that caught the attention of the world,
Birmingham is an appropriate place for an institution that
serves the world as a center for study and reflection.
www.bcri.org
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Verizon Oak Mountain Amphitheater
World Class concerts under the stars of Alabama.
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McWane Science Center
Adventures in science surround you at McWane Science Center!
Experience the wonders of our world in action through imaginative,
hands-on activities. Explore interactive science exhibits, aquariums,
laboratories, fossil & artifact collections and a 5-story tall IMAX
Dome Theater!
http://www.mcwane.org/
200 19th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
877-4-MCWANE
Phone: (205) 714-8300
Fax: (205) 714-8400
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Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo is Alabama's most popular attraction,
drawing more than 500,000 visitors annually. Approximately
750 animals of 250 species call the 122-acre Birmingham
Zoo home, including sea lions, kangaroos and endangered
species from six continents.
http://www.birminghamzoo.com/
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens
is Alabama's largest living museum with more than 10,000
different plants in its living collections. The Gardens' 67.5
acres contains 25+ unique gardens, 30+ works of original
outdoor sculpture and miles of serene paths.
The Gardens features the largest public horticulture library
in the U.S., conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose
gardens, the Southern Living garden, and a Japanese
garden with a traditionally crafted tea house. Education
programs run year round and over 11,000 school children
enjoy free science-curriculum based field trips annually.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is open daily, offering free
admission to more than 350,000 yearly visitors.
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Aldridge Botanical Gardens
Aldridge Botanical Gardens, the former estate of Eddie and Kay
Aldridge who owned Aldridge Garden Shop & Nurseries, is a
beautiful 30-acre site showcasing hydrangeas and picturesque
gardens. Now open to the public, the property is located on the
corner of Lorna Road and Rocky Ridge Ranch Road.
http://www.aldridgegardens.com/
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Featuring the newest and most progressive technologies for
both work and play, the facility is home to a live performance
theatre, two recording studios, a 5,250 square foot sound stage,
a creative office village, and a dynamic bar.
http://www.workplay.com/
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The International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega,
Alabama is the Canton, Ohio of motorsports. The men
and women enshrined in this facility are not only the best
of the best in motorsports, they are an important part of our
world.
http://www.motorsportshalloffame.com
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Rickwood Field
Built in 1910 by Birmingham industrialist Rick Woodward for
the Birmingham Coal Barons. Rickwood Field was modeled
after Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field and Connie Mack designed
the field dimensions. Opening Day was on August 18, 1910
at 3:30 p.m. The Barons defeated the Montgomery Climbers
3-2 before more than 10,000 fans.
The Barons played at Rickwood Field until 1987, when they
moved into the suburban Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The famous
Black Barons of the Negro Leagues also called Rickwood home
during their existence.
The legendary Willie Mays, who grew up minutes away, was a
16-year old center-fielder on the 1948 championship squad.
The Black Barons played their home games at Rickwood when
the (White) Barons were out of town. Championship pennants
from both teams are painted on the exterior of the ballpark behind
the third base grandstand. The 1983 Barons were the last
Rickwood tenants to celebrate a championship when they won
the Southern League that year.
http://www.rickwood.com
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Vulcan Park and Museum is home to the world's largest cast iron
statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham.
We tell the story of Birmingham's past, present and promise for
the future. Take a virtual tour of Vulcan Park and Museum.
http://www.visitvulcan.com/index.html
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As Alabama's largest park, Oak Mountain provides 9,940 acres of
pine-studded ridges and lush green hardwood bottoms. The park
offers vacation cottages, golf, pro shop with snack bar, improved
camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain
bike trails, backpacking, a demonstration farm and horseback riding
afacilities With the largest area and variety of outdoor recreational
pursuits, Oak Mountain is sure to provide excitement for every
member of the family!
http://www.alapark.com/OakMountain/
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