If you are looking to explore the city of Birmingham while you are visiting, there is a lot to see and do, so here are a few of our favorites.
1.) Vulcan Park and Museum
What to see: Observation Tower, Best View of the City, Museum
Location: 1701 Valley View Drive; Birmingham, AL 35209
Museum Hours: 10:00AM-6:00PM Monday-Saturday, 1:00PM-6:00PM Sunday
Observation Tower Hours: 10:00AM-10:00PM Monday-Saturday, 1:00PM-10:00PM Sunday
Admission: $6 Adult
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2.) Rickwood Field
What to see: Oldest Running Ballpark in America
Location: 1137 2nd Avenue West; Birmingham, AL 35204
Tour Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday
Admission: Free for Tour, call for availability, full schedule of events unknown
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3.) Historic Theatre District
What to see: Alabama Theatre (c.1927) and Lyric Fine Arts Theatre (c.1914, Restoration in Progress)
Location: 1817 Third Avenue North; Birmingham, AL 35203
Office Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday
Admission: Free for Tour, call for availability, full schedule of events unknown
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4.) Railroad Park
What to see: Park, Trains, Restoration progress of Powell Avenue Steam Plant
Location: 1600 1st Avenue South; Birmingham, AL 35233
Hours: 7:00AM-11:00PM Daily
Admission: Free, check for full schedule of events
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5.) Regions Field
What to see: Home of Birmingham Barons, Negro League Museum
Location: 1401 1st Avenue South; Birmingham, AL 35233
Office Hours: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Admission: Free for Tour, call for availability, full schedule of events unknown
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6.) Red Mountain Park
What to see: Historic Mine-shafts, View of city, Trails, Zip-Line
Location: 2011 Frankfurt Drive; Birmingham, AL 35211
Hours: 7:00AM-5:00PM Daily
Admission: Free for Trails, Zip-Line and other adventures for various fees
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7.) Birmingham Civil Rights District
What to see: Kelly Ingram Park, Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church
Location: 5th Avenue N & 16th Street; Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: 10:00AM-5:00PM Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00PM-5:00PM Sunday
Admission: Free for Park Tour, Civil Rights Institute admission varies
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8.) McWane Science Center
What to see: Exhibits, IMAX Theatre
Location: 200 19th Street North; Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-6:00PM Saturday, 12:00PM-6:00PM Sunday
Admission: $12 Exhibit Halls, $9 IMAX
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9.) Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens
What to see: Oldest Plantation Home in Birmingham
Location: 331 Cotton Avenue Southwest; Birmingham, AL 35211
Events: Lunch Thursday, March 12th at 11:30AM or 1:00PM, $18 (includes lunch and admission)
Additional Information: Call 205.780.5656
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10.) Alabama Power (c.1925)
What to see: Archives and Museum, Historical Radio Society display
Location: 600 North 18th St., Birmingham, AL 35203
Museum Hours: 9:00AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday
Admission: Free