- Our list of the best things to do in Birmingham, Alabama, features the top 66 nearby activities — including 27 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Birmingham, AL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Birmingham, AL , followed by 34 popular activities in nearby cities, including Pelham, Hoover, Bessemer, Trussville, Alabaster, Leeds, Mountain Brook and Helena
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Covering 19 acres, Birmingham's Railroad Park has playgrounds, skate parks, an outdoor gym, a history wall, picnic areas, and a ranger's house. There is also a trail system.
4.7 Miles
4343 N 73rd St, Birmingham, AL 35206
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The exhibits displayed at the Southern Museum of Flight pertain to both the military and the civil domain. There are Korean War Jet collections, Vietnam War helicopters, Tuskegee Airmen collections and others. It organizes summer camps for children.
2.1 Miles
Named after the Roman god of fire and smithery, the Vulcan Park & Museum is guarded by the third largest cast iron statue in the world, weighing 50 tons.
0.8 Miles
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222
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With the oldest building from the site dating back to 1902, the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark produced iron for almost 80 years, until it was transformed into a museum in 1983. There are 40 buildings on the site and 2 blast-furnaces. It can host special events.
2.8 Miles
Home to all types of mammals, birds, and reptiles, the Birmingham Zoo was first opened in 1955 and now hosts more than 170 animals. It has a Zoo Train and a Carousel, and also organizes special events, such as the Nocturnal Adventure.
0.5 Miles
The Peanut Depot started roasting peanuts in 1907. Visitors can see peanuts roasted in the old antique roasters, buy fresh roasted, salted and Cajun peanuts, and see the architecturally interesting turn of the century building.
0.9 Miles
Kelly Ingram Park stands as a memorial to the Civil Rights Movement that rocked Birmingham, and the United States. Visitors can view sculptures in the park that tell the story of the movement.
2.7 Miles
93%
29 votes
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5 acres and has over 12,000 different plants in more than 25 unique gardens. They also have over 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and several miles of paths.
1.7 Miles
Tours of Avondale Brewing Company are held 5 times a week, last about an hour and include a pint of beer and glass. Their taproom is open daily and they often host live music on their outdoor stage.
6.1 Miles
88%
84 votes
1214 81st Street South, Birmingham, AL 35206
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The Ruffner Mountain Center contains many miles of hiking trails. The center also contains the Tree Top Visitor Center with an information booth, gift shop and mining history exhibits, the Woodland Animal Exhibit Hall displaying Alabama animals, and the Mountainside Pavilion that can be rented for special event…