Places To Visit In Birmingham, Alabama

Places To Visit In Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham is a large city located in Alabama. This city has a number of industries. Owing to its metropolitan status, there are a number of activities which one can enjoy on a trip to Birmingham. In fact Birmingham has something special to offer for all categories and age groups.

Even while travelling alone, there are a lot of things one can do and a lot of places one must visit. Some of the top activities which are a must do and must see on a trip to this city are listed in this article.

For any flying lover, a visit to Southern Museum of Flight is a must. This museum will take you back to the time of first flight. The museum also takes you through the time of the initial flight to the current day jet. Another museum which is very popular amongst travelers is the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. This museum caters to the interests of the motor racing fans. The museum contains over a hundred types of motorcycles and about a dozen cars. The museum has a wonderful collection of cars and bikes from all over the world. You can easily spend an entire evening exploring this museum without getting bored. Continuing with the list of museums in the city, you can visit the Birmingham Museum of Art. The museum contains pieces of art for all over the world, including art work from Europe and Asia.

Next, you must visit the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. This place is ideal place to visit to get an insight in the iron past of the city. The displays include a items to explain the manufacturing process of iron in the fueled industry and also on the history of furnaces. Birmingham has a famous spot called the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame where many famous sports personalities of the state have been honored. This place has displays and life histories of many sports personalities like Bear Bryant, Willie Mays, and Jesse Owens.

Birmingham Zoo is a must see. The zoo has numerous exotic animals living in their natural habitat. There are about 700 different species of animals in the zoo. For nature lovers, Birmingham Botanical Gardens are an ideal place to spend their afternoon. You can take a leisurely stroll in these gardens. The gardens are spread over an area of 60 acres and have a wide variety of flora and undergrowth.

Another interesting place to visit in Birmingham is the Arlington Antebellum Home. This place has a big collection of antiques and items which are as old as the 1800's. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a museum in the city which depicts the civil rights movement which took place in Birmingham. Just next to this museum lies the 16th St. Baptist Church.

Last, but not the least, is the Vulcan Park. The park is located on the top of the Red Mountain. It has a giant statue. also, you can see the entire city from this park.

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by Gopal Tripathi; Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 07:37 AM [145]

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