Charles's Guidebook to Birmingham AL
Sightseeing
Great place to get some air and exercise while enjoying the plants, art and sights.
23 locals recommend
Rotary Trail Birmingham
2098 1st Ave SGreat place to get some air and exercise while enjoying the plants, art and sights.
Vulcan park sits atop iron mountain and the statue of the god of metalworking himself towers over the city. Enjoy a walk around the trail or a picnic in the park, then take a trip up to the platform on the statue and enjoy the breathtaking view of beautiful Birmingham.
203 locals recommend
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View DrVulcan park sits atop iron mountain and the statue of the god of metalworking himself towers over the city. Enjoy a walk around the trail or a picnic in the park, then take a trip up to the platform on the statue and enjoy the breathtaking view of beautiful Birmingham.
Beautiful park with great trails and gorgeous plants and flower. Great place to soak in the sun and breathe in some fresh, clean oxygen straight from Mother Nature herself.
101 locals recommend
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park RdBeautiful park with great trails and gorgeous plants and flower. Great place to soak in the sun and breathe in some fresh, clean oxygen straight from Mother Nature herself.
Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace DrBirmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St NSouthern Museum of Flight
4343 73rd St NArt
The historic Alabama Theatre has been a staple in Birmingham’s culture since 1921. It has seen some of the greatest performances throughout history and is still selling out seats nearly nightly.
69 locals recommend
Alabama Theatre
1817 3rd Ave NThe historic Alabama Theatre has been a staple in Birmingham’s culture since 1921. It has seen some of the greatest performances throughout history and is still selling out seats nearly nightly.
Some of the most beautiful and amazing art you will ever see, the only cost being what you decide to donate.
131 locals recommend
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardSome of the most beautiful and amazing art you will ever see, the only cost being what you decide to donate.
Good People Brewing Company
114 14th St SNightlife
One of the trendiest lounges in town, each room has a different vibe and artistic style as well as time period. Transport yourself through decades as you walk into new rooms and enjoy some great games and drinks while you’re at it!
38 locals recommend
The Atomic Lounge
2113 1st Ave NOne of the trendiest lounges in town, each room has a different vibe and artistic style as well as time period. Transport yourself through decades as you walk into new rooms and enjoy some great games and drinks while you’re at it!
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St SCarrigan's Public House
2430 Morris AveNana Funks
708 29th St SParamount Bar
200 20th St NThe Collins Bar
2125 2nd Ave NThe Comedy Club
1818 Data DrGhost Train Brewing Company
3501 3rd Ave STrimTab Brewing Company
2721 5th Ave SFood scene
Upscale dining with trendy decor and even more artistic food arrangements.
34 locals recommend
Hot and Hot Fish Club
2901 2nd Avenue SouthUpscale dining with trendy decor and even more artistic food arrangements.
Pies & Pints - Birmingham, AL
125 20th St SChez Fonfon
2007 11th Ave SOcean Restaurant
1218 20th St SBamboo on 2nd
2212 2nd Ave NWasabi Juan's The Battery
2201 2nd Ave SLé Fresca
2218 2nd Ave NTexas de Brazil
2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd NFamily Friendly Fun
This is one of the best places to take your kids (and to act like one) in Birmingham! So many fun and educational games and interesting and interactive science experiments it’s hard not to let your inner child out. Wear yourself out playing and learning and then relax while catching a movie in the amazing IMAX theatre.
107 locals recommend
McWane Science Center
200 19th St NThis is one of the best places to take your kids (and to act like one) in Birmingham! So many fun and educational games and interesting and interactive science experiments it’s hard not to let your inner child out. Wear yourself out playing and learning and then relax while catching a movie in the amazing IMAX theatre.
Check out the amazing vintage cars and motorcycles and even drive a real race car around the track!
45 locals recommend
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
6030 Barber Motorsports PkwyCheck out the amazing vintage cars and motorcycles and even drive a real race car around the track!
Fun for the whole family with a broad diversity of animals and events happening often.
118 locals recommend
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba RdFun for the whole family with a broad diversity of animals and events happening often.
Beautiful park with plenty of space to play with the kids, friends or pets. Ice cream vendors frequent the park and restaurants are just across the street.
158 locals recommend
Railroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave SBeautiful park with plenty of space to play with the kids, friends or pets. Ice cream vendors frequent the park and restaurants are just across the street.
Red Mountain Park
2011 Frankfurt DrPepper Place
2829 2nd Ave SPepper place has a killer market on Saturdays as well.
Galleria station
The Summit Birmingham
214 Summit Blvd