Things to See and Do in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL: Attractions by Category

Historical Sites

• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute: Museum on the city's pivotal civil rights role.
• 16th Street Baptist Church: Site of 1963 bombing killing four girls; civil rights landmark.
• Vulcan Park & Museum: Giant cast-iron Vulcan statue; industrial history museum.

Cultural Attractions

• Birmingham Museum of Art: 25,000+ works global art.
• McWane Science Center: Dinosaurs, space, interactive science.
• Alabama Theatre: Historic venue for live shows/events.

Nature & Parks

• Birmingham Botanical Gardens: 67 acres, 12,000+ plant species.
• Red Mountain Park: 2,000 acres, trails, lake, picnic areas.
• Oak Mountain State Park: 9,940 acres (25 mi away), hiking, fishing, camping.

Sports

• Birmingham Legion FC (USL Championship soccer)
• Birmingham Barons (Double-A baseball)

Shopping & Dining

• The Summit (upscale mall)
• Five Points South (historic district with shops, restaurants, bars)
• Railroad Park (19-acre park with trails, playground, splash pad, surrounded by eateries)