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Birmingham

Things To Do in Birmingham, AL

The Magic City

Venture to our city and experience a living timeline of America’s evolution. A truly historic destination, Birmingham offers more than just an escape from reality. Spend some time contemplating the past, and imagine the future you want to build, starting with the day ahead. Start here, with some of the best things to do in Birmingham, AL.

Regions Field

Regions Field

1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 | 5 min drive

An 8,500-seat minor league baseball park, home to the Birmingham Barons. Catch a game & a foul ball, if you’re lucky.

Birmingham Museum of Art

Birmingham Museum of Art

2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 1 min drive

More than 24,000 works of art from all around the world, including an impressive collection of Asian art & fine ceramics.

McWane Science Center

McWane Science Center

200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 3 min drive

State-of-the-art science, marine life exhibitions, & historical artifacts live housed within this public research center.

Ghost Train Brewing Co.

Ghost Train Brewing Co.

3501 1st Ave S Suite 101B, Birmingham, AL 35222 | 6 min drive

Local brews, warm people, & an all around welcoming atmosphere to while away an afternoon hanging out with friends.

Pies & Pints

Pies & Pints

125 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 | 3 min drive

Get some pizza & beer—a beloved American duo. Experiment with a menu of loaded pies and cheers to a daily weekday happy hour.

Carrigan's Public House

Carrigan's Public House

2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 3 min

Upscale gastropub serving up small plates and craft adult beverages on an open air patio and roof deck.

Railroad Park

Railroad Park

1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 | 4 min drive

19 acres of green space celebrating the natural beauty of Birmingham’s landscapes. Known lovingly as “Birmingham’s Living Room,” the park offers recreation, concerts, and cultural events.

Legacy Arena

Legacy Arena

1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 3 min drive

Also known as the Magic City Theatre, this large arena seats over 19,000 people for sporting events, concerts, and live theatre performances.

Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham Zoo

2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223 | 7 min drive

Tons of family friendly fun awaits at Birmingham’s premier not-for-profit zoo. Stop by for educational programming and close animal encounters under the Alabama sunshine.

Civil Rights Tour

16th Street Baptist Church

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16th Street Baptist Church

1530 6th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 2 min drive

Historically known as the first Black church in Birmingham where sermons & tours are offered weekly.

Bethel Baptist Church

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Bethel Baptist Church

3200 29th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35207 | 8 min drive

This church has served as the spiritual heart of the historic Socrum community since 1863 and features two iconic red-brick sanctuary buildings.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 2 min drive

A museum highlighting Civil Rights history, especially in the context of the Deep South.

Kelly Ingram Park

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Kelly Ingram Park

500 17th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 2 min drive

Head to Kelly Ingram to witness the Civil Rights movement through public sculptures depicting moments of personal struggle and daily

Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park

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Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park

1727 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 3 min drive

Another history hub, Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park acts as a space of honor for the life of singer Eddie Kendrick of The Temptations.

Lyric Theatre

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Lyric Theatre

1800 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 3 min drive

The Lyric has been a fine performing arts theatre serving everyone from working class art enthusiasts to major Hollywood stars since its grand opening in 1914.

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

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Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

2150 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | 3 min drive

A museum dedicated to documenting Alabama’s athletic history and honoring the legendary people involved in each achievement.

Miles College

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Miles College

5500 Myron Massey Blvd, Fairfield, AL 35064 | 14 min drive

Miles College is a historically Black university founded in 1898, with roots in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.