Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
The institute is homage to the spirit of both well-known and
unsung civil rights heroes. Visitors take a self-directed journey
through the permanent exhibitions, which chronicle the history of
segregation and the civil rights struggle in America. It is a
'living institution', using the... see full details
Located atop Red Mountain, Vulcan Park is home to the world's largest cast iron statue, the second tallest in America after the Statue of Liberty. The statue of the Roman god is surrounded by a 10-acre green space offering panoramic views of Birmingham.
... see full detailsThe Birmingham Zoo, Alabama's most popular non-profit
attraction, brings more than 700 wild animals to the centre of
Birmingham. There is an interactive aviary, where parrots land on
visitors' shoulders, a savannah safari exhibit and a sea lion show.
Picnic areas and a food... see full details