Birmingham, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 212.5 thous. (2019)Area: 148.63 mi²Elevation: 604 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°30'54"N, 86°48'21"W
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Birmingham Attractions - What to See and Explore

Birmingham offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Vulcan statue, Regions Field, Linn Park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • sloss furnaces national historic landmark birmingham
    Museum • Historical place • History museum

    Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

    Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is a testament to Birmingham's industrial past and a pivotal symbol of the city's role in the development of the steel industry. This local history museum in Birmingham, Alabama, offers visitors a glimpse into the once-thriving...

  • vulcan statue birmingham
    Monuments and statues • History museum • Park

    Vulcan statue

    The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge, with ironworking equipment.

  • regions field birmingham
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Regions Field

    Regions Field is the name of a minor league baseball park in the Southside community of Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. It is the home field for the Birmingham Barons of the Double-A South, and replaced Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover as their home field.

  • linn park birmingham
    Park • Central City

    Linn Park

    Linn Park is a seven-acre urban park in the centre of Birmingham, Alabama. It is overlooked by Birmingham City Hall. Formerly known as Capitol Park, Woodrow Wilson Park, and Central Park, the park was renamed after Confederate naval officer and businessman Charles Linn in the 1980s.

  • legion field birmingham
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Legion Field

    Legion Field is an outdoor stadium in the southeastern United States in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but occasionally used for other large outdoor events. Opened in 1927, it is named in honor of the American Legion, a U.S. organization of military veterans.

  • birmingham museum of art
    Museum • Art museum

    Birmingham Museum of Art

    The Birmingham Museum of Art is a museum in Birmingham, Alabama. It has one of the most extensive collections of artwork in the Southeastern United States, with more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and decorative arts representing numerous cultures...

  • 16th street baptist church birmingham
    Church • Sacred and religious sites • Romanesque architecture

    16th Street Baptist Church

    The 16th Street Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. In 1963, the church was bombed by Ku Klux Klan members. The bombing killed four young girls in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement. The church is still in operation and is a central landmark in the Birmingham Civil Rights District.

  • legacy arena birmingham
    Sport venue • Sport • Civic center

    Legacy Arena

    The Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex is a sports, convention and entertainment complex located in Birmingham, Alabama. The Sheraton Birmingham and Westin Birmingham are located on the complex adjoining the convention center.

  • rickwood field birmingham
    Sport venue • Sport • Sport complex

    Rickwood Field

    Rickwood Field, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the oldest professional baseball park in the United States. It was built for the Birmingham Barons in 1910 by industrialist and team-owner Rick Woodward and has served as the home park for the Birmingham Barons and the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro leagues.

  • birmingham zoo
    Hundreds of animals and endangered species

    Birmingham Zoo

    The Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The Birmingham Zoo is an independent, not for profit, 501 organization, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, participating in AZA Species Survival Plans.

  • birmingham civil rights institute
    Museum • History museum

    Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

    Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a large interpretive museum and research center in Birmingham, Alabama that depicts the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.

  • rotary trail birmingham
    Park • Southside

    Rotary Trail

    Rotary Trail is a half-mile linear park in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The trail was predominantly funded by the Birmingham Rotary Club in honor of their centennial anniversary.

  • woodlawn city hall birmingham
    City hall • Woodlawn

    Woodlawn City Hall

    The Woodlawn City Hall, at 5525 First Ave. N, in Birmingham, Alabama, was built in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

  • birmingham botanical gardens
    Park • Garden • Botanical garden

    Birmingham Botanical Gardens

    The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5-acre of botanical gardens located adjacent to Lane Park at the southern foot of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. The gardens are home to over 12,000 different types of plants, 25 unique gardens, more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture, and several miles of walking paths.

  • mcwane science center birmingham
    Museum • Entertainment • Natural history museum

    McWane Science Center

    The McWane Science Center is a science museum and research archive located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The state-of-the-art science center, aquarium, and 280-seat IMAX Dome Theater is housed in the historic and refurbished Loveman's department store building.

  • alabama theatre birmingham
    Theater • Concerts and shows • Concert hall

    Alabama Theatre

    The Alabama Theatre is a movie palace in Birmingham, Alabama. It was built in 1927 by Paramount's Publix Theatre chain as its flagship theater for the southeastern region of the United States. Seating 2,500 people at the time, it was the largest in the Birmingham Theatre district.

  • alabama sports hall of fame birmingham
    Museum • Specialty museum

    Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

    The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is a state museum located in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to communicating the state’s athletic history.

  • cathedral of saint paul birmingham
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture • Spiritual

    Cathedral of Saint Paul

    The Cathedral of Saint Paul — informally known as Saint Paul's Cathedral — is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. Designed by Chicago architect Adolphus Druiding, the Victorian Gothic-style brick building was completed as a parish church in 1893.

  • kelly ingram park birmingham
    Park • Historic walking areas

    Kelly Ingram Park

    Kelly Ingram Park, formerly West Park, is a 4 acres park located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North in the Birmingham Civil Rights District.

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Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Birmingham.

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    Regions Field

    Birmingham
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsFive Points South
  • legion field birmingham

    Legion Field

    Birmingham
    Sport venueSportArenas and stadiumsGraymont
  • legacy arena birmingham

    Legacy Arena

    Northside, Birmingham
    Sport venueSportCivic centerDruid Hills
  • rickwood field birmingham

    Rickwood Field

    West End, Birmingham
    Sport venueSportSport complex
  • seibert stadium birmingham

    Seibert Stadium

    Homewood, Birmingham
    Sport venueSportFootball
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Day trips

Birmingham – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Birmingham, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Alabama Splash Adventure (Bessemer), Paul W. Bryant Museum (Tuscaloosa), Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (Calera).

  • alabama splash adventure bessemer15 milesSW
    Theme park, Water park, Amusement park

    Alabama Splash Adventure, Bessemer

    Nestled in the heart of Bessemer, Alabama, Alabama Splash Adventure beckons as a vibrant oasis for families and thrill-seekers alike. This water park is a delightful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering a plethora of aquatic amusements that...

  • paul w bryant museum tuscaloosa47 milesSW
    Museum

    Paul W. Bryant Museum, Tuscaloosa

    Nestled in the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Paul W. Bryant Museum is a shrine to the rich history of University of Alabama football, paying homage to its legendary coach, Paul "Bear" Bryant. Established in 1988, the museum has become a must-visit destination for...

  • heart of dixie railroad museum calera29 milesS
    Specialty museum, Museum

    Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Calera

    The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is the official state railroad museum of Alabama. Dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historically significant railway equipment, the museum is located at 1919 Ninth Street, Calera, Alabama, on I-65 approximately 30 miles south of Birmingham.

  • hoover metropolitan stadium12 milesS
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

    Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Hoover

    Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, also known as The Hoover Met, is a former minor league baseball park located in the Birmingham, Alabama, USA, suburb of Hoover. It was home of the Birmingham Barons of the Southern League from 1988 to 2012, replacing historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham.

  • downtown tuscaloosa historic district49 milesSW
    Park, Victorian architecture, Neoclassical architecture

    Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Tuscaloosa

    The Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District is a historic district which was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The listing included 50 contributing buildings on 27 acres, including the historic city hall of Tuscaloosa.

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Best Time To Visit Birmingham

Learn when is the best time to travel to Birmingham weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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April, May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and October.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in October. Most of it rains in March.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Birmingham?

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What is the best time to visit Birmingham?

April, May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and October. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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