ATTRACTIONS
See also the Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau website.
Birmingham is composed of many neighborhoods and outlying areas. The main geographical feature of Birmingham is Red Mountain, whose iron, coal, and limestone deposits were the city's original sources of wealth and its reasons for being. Many spectacular views of the city can be enjoyed from Vulcan Park at the top of Red Mountain.
 Arts & Culture
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 0.1 miles
- Birmingham Museum of Art 0.1 miles
- Civil Rights Institute 0.6 miles
- Southern Museum of Flight 6.0 miles
- International Motorsports Hall of Fame 35.0 miles
Entertainment
- The Alabama Theatre 0.5 miles
- Meyer Planetarium 2.0 miles
- Hoover Metropolitan Stadium 14.0 miles
 Local Attractions
- McWane Science Center 0.5 miles
- Reynolds Historical Library 2.0 miles
- Arlington Antebellum Home and Garden 2.0 miles
- Botanical and Japanese Gardens 3.0 miles
- Alabama State Fairgrounds 4.0 miles
- Ruffner Mountain Nature Center 6.0 miles
- Talladega Motor Speedway 35.0 miles
- Desoto Caverns 40.0 miles
 Nearby Destinations
- Five Points South Historic District 2.0 miles
- Talladega 35.0 miles
Recreation
Shopping
Must Sees While in Town
For visitors that have a little time to spend in Birmingham, there are many interesting and fun tours to take. For the most part, an automobile is the best means of transportation, as parking is not the problem that it can be in other cities.
 Vulcan Park and Museum
Vulcan, Birmingham, Alabama's colossal statue is the world's largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti and cast from local iron in 1904, it has overlooked the urban landscape of Alabama's largest city since the 1930s.
 Talladega South of downtown Birmingham, is Oak Mountain State Park, which offers hiking and biking trails, campsites and swimming. Drive south to Montgomery, the state capital and the site of a world renowned Alabama Shakespeare Festival. The city of Talladega is located about an hour from Birmingham. NASCAR enthusiasts will know this city as the home of the Talladega Superspeedway. On the racetrack grounds, you will find the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
 Linn Park Around the area of Linn Park, start with a nice breakfast or brunch at the Cafe Dupont. From there, you could walk a short distance to the Birmingham Museum of Art and the BJCC Theatre. After that, you might want to make your way southwest to Kelly Ingram Park.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute In the historic African American district, you can find the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Carver Theatre, the location of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Try the steak at Sarris Restaurant. Also nearby are the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum and the McWane Science Center, with its 360-degree IMAX theatre.
Alabama Adventure The Stardome Theater always has a famous comedian or two on their schedule. The nearby Regions Park, home of the Birmingham Barons, hosts concerts and sports games all year. Enjoy lunch at Ali Baba Persian Restaurant. Drive to neighboring Bessemer, and see the Alabama Adventure amusement park.
Homewood The Homewood neighborhood offers many cultural attractions. The BJCC East Exhibition Hall, BJCC Arena and BJCC Concert Hall are all within walking distance of one another. Enjoy the Italian creations at Brio Tuscan Grill, then catch a show at nearby Harrison Theater.
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