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- Alabama Adventure
- Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
- Aldridge Botanical Gardens
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- Birmingham Museum of Art
- The Birmingham Zoo
- McWane Science Center
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Riverchase Galleria
- Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
- Vulcan Park
- Verizon Wireless Music Center
- The American Village
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Alabama Adventure:
The New Name for Fun! Formerly Visionland, the park features a theme park and water park. There is a wave pool that generates four-foot-high waves and has a real sand beach. In addition to new rides in the existing theme and water park, the plans calls for an indoor water park, a sports complex, interactive water play area and more exciting attractions. Located 16 miles southwest of Birmingham. Admission charged. Address: Alabama Adventure 5051 Prince Street Bessemer, Al 35022-7815 Tel: 205-481-4750 WEB: http://www.alabamaadventure.com |
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Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame:
The Jazz Hall of Fame exhibits memorabilia in the historic, art deco Carver Theatre. Within the Carver, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame displays numerous exhibits of musicians with Alabama ties, such as Erskine Hawkins and Sun Ra, who made international contributions to the world of jazz. Free Admission. Address: Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 1631 4th Avenue North Birmingham, Al 35203 Tel: 205-254-2731 WEB: http://www.jazzhall.com |
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Alabama Sports Hall of Fame:
Located in the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, the Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to sports heroes with ties to the state of Alabama. This beautifully designed exhibit gives visitors a look at the careers of Alabama sports legends such as Paul “Bear” Bryant to Jesse Owens to Willie Mays. Renowned throughout the country as one of the most attractive state showcases of its type, this three-story 30,000 square-foot structure features a 75 seat Bryant-Jordan Theater, over 4,000 pieces of spectacular memorabilia. Admission charged. Address: Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 2140 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N Birmingham, Al 35203 Tel: 205-323-6665 Email: info@ashof.org WEB: http://www.ashof.org |
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Aldridge Botanical Gardens:
Aldridge Gardens features hydrangeas and other native plants and attracts interest worldwide to the central Alabama area. The 30-acre botanical garden has a seven-acre lake in the middle of the property with a walking trail around it, and its first garden is laden with many different varieties of hydrangeas. The signature flower of Aldridge Gardens is the Snowflake Hydrangea, a lush white flower developed and propagated by noted nurseryman, Eddie Aldridge. Free Admission. Address: Aldridge Botanical Gardens 3520 Lorna Rd. Hoover AL 35216 Tel: 205-682-8019 WEB: http://www.aldridgegardens.com |
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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum:
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum houses a collection of over 850 motorcycles and 45 cars making it the largest in the United States and possibly the world. There are bikes from 17 nations with 125 manufacturers represented. The Barber Motorsports Park is a world-class racing facility located in Birmingham. Hosts to exciting events such as the AMA Superbike Championship Series and the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series. Admission charged. Address: Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum at Barber Motorsports Park 6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway Leeds, Al 35094 Tel: 205-699-7223 WEB: http://www.barbermuseum.org |
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens:
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens feature 67 acres of glorious nature including the spectacular Southern Living Gardens. The Botanical Gardens offer everything from beautiful Southern wildflowers to a Japanese Garden, complete with bonsai collection and an authentic Japanese Teahouse. Free Admission. Address: Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham, Al 35223 Tel: 205-414-3900 WEB: http://www.bbgardens.org |
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute:
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a “living institution” that offers a self-guided tour through the civil rights movement of the 1950’s and ‘60s, and the human rights struggles of today. This institute captures the drama of the countless individuals- both well known and unknown, who dared to confront racial discriminations. The Institute chronicles the roles that Birmingham and the South played in the civil rights movement and serves as a forum for understanding the universal problems of racism. Self guided audio tours of historic Kelly Ingram Park, just across the street, are available through the institute. Admission Charged. Address: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute 520 16th Street North Birmingham, Al 35203 Tel: 205-328-9696 WEB: http://www.bcri.org |
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Birmingham Museum of Art:
The Birmingham Museum of Art is the largest municipal museum in the Southeast and one of the finest regional museums in the country. It houses a permanent collection of more the 21,000 works of art from many cultures, especially European, American, Asian and African. The museum is also home to the largest museum collection of Wedgwood china. In 1993 the Museum completed a major expansion/renovation by renowned architect Edward Larrabee Barnes of New York. One particular are of interest is the “Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden”. Free Admission. Address: Birmingham Museum of Art 2000 Eighth Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203-2205 Tel: 205-254-2076 WEB: http://www.artsbma.org |
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The Birmingham Zoo:
Alabama’s number one tourist attraction! With nearly 1,000 animals on display, the Birmingham Zoo offers fascinating observation and interaction with the animal kingdom on over 100 acres of wooded land. Visit the Alligator Swamp, enjoy a view from the Zoo train, or spend time in the Junior League of Birmingham-Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo. Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. Admission Charged. Address: The Birmingham Zoo 2630 Cahaba Road Birmingham, Al 35223 Tel: 205-879-0409 WEB: http://www.birminghamzoo.com |
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McWane Science Center:
At the McWane Center, science becomes an adventure for all ages and on a grand scale. The museum offers a hands-on, creative examination of the worlds around us in a renovated department store housing 150,000 square feet of educational science equipment and a 42,000 square-foot IMAX theater. McWane Center offers education, exploration and entertainment for visitors of all ages. For the very young, there is “Just Mice Size”, where everything is oversized. For the older children, there is a “Challenger Learning Center”. The McWane Center offers something for everyone. Admission Charged. Address: McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North Birmingham, Al 35203 Tel: 205-714-8300 WEB: http://www.mcwane.org |
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Oak Mountain State Park:
Alabama’s largest state park, with almost 10,000 acres, features golf, mountain bike trails, swimming, fishing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, overnight accommodations, a petting zoo for the kids and a lakeside beach. Admission Charged. Address: Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, Al 35124-0278 Tel: 205-620-2520 WEB: http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks/state_park_index-1a.html |
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Riverchase Galleria:
With five anchor stores (Belk’s, Parisian, JC Penny, Macy’s and Sears) and over 200 specialty shops and over 30 eateries and restaurants, the Galleria is the largest Mall in the State of Alabama. Connected to the Wynfrey Hotel, the Galleria is a city under glass with the world’s largest skylight. Address: Riverchase Galleria 3000 Riverchase Galleria Suite 400 Hoover, Al 35244 Tel: 205-985-3020 WEB: http://www.riverchasegalleria.com |
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Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark:
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now a museum of history and industry, the site preserves an extraordinary collection of buildings, industrial structures and machinery. Sloss is the only 20th century blast furnace in the country that is being preserved and interpreted as a museum. Sloss hosts a wide variety of concerts, festivals and conferences. Closed on Mondays. Free Admission. Address: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark 20 32nd Street North Birmingham, Al 35202 Tel: 205-324-1911 WEB: http://www.slossfurnaces.com |
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Vulcan Park:
Vulcan Park is home to the world’s largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. Located atop Red Mountain, Vulcan Parks tells the story of Birmingham’s past, present and promise for the future. The restored monument has an outdoor observation balcony overlooking the City. The 10-acre park features a new visitor’s center with interactive exhibits and new walking trails with interpretive sites. Admission Charged. Address: Vulcan Park 1701 Valley View Drive Birmingham, Al 35209 Tel: 205-933-1409 WEB: http://www.vulcanpark.org |
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Verizon Wireless Music Center:
Located at Oak Mountain, this venue hosts entertainers from all walks of Music! There is something there for everyone, no matter what kind of music you like. Outdoor venue, parking fee included in the price of the concert ticket. Parking lot gates usually open 2-1/2 hours prior to show times. Food and beverage service is available when the gates open. Address: Verizon Wireless Music Center 1000 Amphitheatre Road Pelham, Alabama 35124 Tel: 205-987-7171 WEB: http://www.livenation.com |
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The American Village:
Located just south of Birmingham in Montevallo Alabama on highway 119. Bring your imagination and sense of adventure to the Revolutionary American Village. The American Village welcomes the general public during regular hours and groups and schools by reservations. They are a unique facility for customized special events, weddings, receptions, office retreats and corporate picnics. Call 1-877-811-1776 to reserve space.
Address: The American Village P.O. Box 6 Montevallo, Al 35225 Tel: 205-665-3535 Reservation: 1-877-811-1776 |
