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Birmingham Attractions

Birmingham Attractions

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Created by Regions Bank • Updated On: April 24, 2012

Some interesting and educational places to visit in Birmingham.

Birmingham Museum Of Art is one of Birmingham Attractions.

1. Birmingham Museum Of Art

9.0
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL
Art Museum · Central City · 35 tips and reviews
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is one of Birmingham Attractions.

2. Birmingham Botanical Gardens

9.1
2612 Lane Park Rd, Mountain Brk, AL
Botanical Garden · Red Mountain · 26 tips and reviews

Regions B.Regions Bank: Free admission.

3. Birmingham Zoo

8.8
2630 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brk, AL
Zoo · Red Mountain · 41 tips and reviews

Regions B.Regions Bank: The zoo is open seven days a week.

4. Vulcan Park and Museum

9.0
1701 Valley View Dr (at Valley Ave), Birmingham, AL
Scenic Lookout · Five Points South · 42 tips and reviews

Regions B.Regions Bank: Birmingham, AL is the only place in the world where iron ore, coal and limestone - the three main raw materials used in making steel - are found naturally.

McWane Science Center is one of Birmingham Attractions.

5. McWane Science Center

9.1
200 19th St N (2nd Ave N), Birmingham, AL
Science Museum · 34 tips and reviews

Regions B.Regions Bank: This season's IMAX films are presented by Regions.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is one of Birmingham Attractions.

6. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

9.0
520 16th St N (btw 5th & 6th Ave), Birmingham, AL
History Museum · 29 tips and reviews

Regions B.Regions Bank: The Institute is closed on Mondays.

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is one of Birmingham Attractions.

7. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

9.0
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL
Historic and Protected Site · Central City · 29 tips and reviews

Regions B.Regions Bank: The proper name is Sloss Furnaces National Historical Landmark. The furnaces produced iron in Birmingham for nearly 90 years. The attraction is closed on Monday.

The Alabama Theatre is one of Birmingham Attractions.

8. The Alabama Theatre

8.8
1817 3rd Ave N (at 18th St. N), Birmingham, AL
Theater · 15 tips and reviews

Regions B.Regions Bank: The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. In 1988, the Alabama Theater was completely renovated to restore to its grandeur.

Southern Museum of Flight is one of Birmingham Attractions.

9. Southern Museum of Flight

7.2
4343 73rd St N, Birmingham, AL
Museum · East Lake · 7 tips and reviews

Regions B.Regions Bank: The museum celebrates great aviation stories from the South. It is open Tuesday - Saturday.

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is one of Birmingham Attractions.

10. Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame

1631 4th Ave N (at 16th St), Birmingham, AL
Jazz and Blues Venue · No tips or reviews