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Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
website
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Tue-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1631 4th Ave. North
254-2731
Exhibits, sheet music, instruments,
and
memorabilia related to jazz. |
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Alabama State
Parks
website |
State of
Alabama website |
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Aldridge
Gardens
website
Photos
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30-acre
botanincal garden located in Hoover, with 7-acre lake and walking
trail |
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Alabama Adventure
website
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Amusement rides & waterpark.
Located off of I-59 in Bessemer.
Formerly "Visionland".
map
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Alabama Mining Museum |
120 East St., Dora, Alabama
(30 miles west of Bham)
648-2442
Indoor & outdoor exhibits related
to mining
and life in the mining camps |
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Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
website
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Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
22nd St. North at Civic Center Blvd.
323-6665
Located @ BJCC complex,
3-story Hall of Fame honors Alabama
sports figures such as "Bear" Bryant, Jesse Owens, Willie Mays |
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Aldrich Coal Mining Museum |
Sun 1-5 p.m.
Hwy. 203, west of Montevallo
665-2886
Coal mining memorabilia and equipment,
photos.
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American
Village
website |
The American Village is a national pioneering
civic education center consisting of 113 acres, featuring unique interactive
living history experiences for all ages. The park is complete with
varios colonial buildings patterned after George Washington’s Mt.
Vernon, the Bruton Parish Chapel of Williamsburg, a colonial courthouse
and the Presidential Oval Office.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tours begin on each hour
last tour begins at 3:00 p.m.
Fall/Spring Days: Monday-Friday.
Summer Days: Tuesday-Saturday.
Location: Exit 234/I-65; 4 miles to Montevallo (follow signs)
Fee: Special group rates available by reservation.
Information: 205-665-3535
1-877-811-1776 |
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Arlington Antebellum Home &
Gardens
website |
Tue-Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
331 Cotton Avenue, SW
780-5656
Bham's only antebellum home. Completed
in 1840's, features collection of 19th century furniture, textiles,
silver and paintings |
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Barber Vintage Motorsports
Museum
website |
6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway,
Leeds, AL 35094
252-8377
open 7 days a week
Mon-Sat 10-5, Sunday 12-5
Adults $10 children $6
Over 500 motorcycles from all over the world and every decade of the
20th century. Also on display: vintage racing cars |
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Bessemer Hall of History |
Tue - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1905 Alabama Ave., Bessemer
426-1633
Housed in restored Southern Railway
Depot built in 1916. Civil War relics, baby clothes, pioneer tools,
old telephones, Indian
artifacts, and Alabama marble. |
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Birmingham
Botanical Gardens
website |
Daily, sunup to sundown
2612 Lane Park Road
879-1227
No admission fee
Waterfalls, sanctuary, and flora
from throughout the world. Japanese rose garden, rose and fern collections,
bonsai exhibit, and more.
Blooming
calendar:
January:Camellias,
Cyclamen, Azaleas,
Orchids
February:
Camellias, Crocus, Cyclamen, Azaleas, Flowering Apricot
March:
Daffodils, Herbs, Wildflowers, Ferns, Vegetables, Dogwoods, Camellias
April:
Herbs, Ferns, Daffodils, Wildflowers, Vegetables, Dogwoods, Azaleas,
Cherry Trees, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Pansies, Roses, Easter Lillies
May:
Vegetables, Roses - peak, Japanese Iris, Ferns, Herbs, Azaleas,
Cherry Trees,
Rhododendrons,
Magnolias, Wildflowers, Iris, Perennials
June:
Herbs, Roses, Japanese Iris, Daylilies, Annuals, Crape Myrtles,
Ferns, Vegetables, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Hydrangeas, Perennials
July:
Magnolias, Herbs, Roses, Ferns, Hydrangeas, Japanese Iris, Daylilies
- peak, Annuals, Crape Myrtles, Perennials
August:
Magnolias, Herbs, Vegetables, Roes, Ferns, Hydrangeas, Daylilies,
Annuals,
Crape Myrtles,
Dahlias, Perennials
September:
Herbs, Vegetables, Roses, Ferns, Annuals, Crape Myrtles, Chrysanthemums,
Camellias, Perennials
October:
Herbs, Vegetables, Roses, Ferns, Hydrangeas, Chrysanthemums
November:
Herbs, Vegetables,
Chrysanthemums,
Camellias
December:
Herbs, Vegetables,
Camellias,
Poinsettias
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Birmingham
Civil Rights Institute
website
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Tue. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
520 16th Street North
328-9696
Multimedia exhibit, music, voices,
walls of photos, video programs. Four mini-theatres. |
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Birmingham
Museum of Art
website |
Tue. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.
2000 8th Ave. North
254-2565
No admission fee (Fee for some special
events)
Paintings, Wedgewood, Asian art.
American, Renaissance, & African
art. Outdoor sculpture garden. |
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Birmingham Zoo
website |
Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(summer: open until 7 p.m.)
2630 Cahaba Road
879-0408
Indoor & outdoor habitats for
animals. Train, picnic areas, gift shop. |
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DeSoto Caverns
website |
Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
5181 Desoto Caverns Prkway, Childersburg
378-7252
Cave tour, laser light show. Picnic
areas, gift shop |
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Heart of Dixie
Railroad Museum
website |
Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
1919 9th Street South
Calera exit off I-65
668-3435
Memorabilia of interest to railroad
buffs. |
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Horshoe Bend
National Military Park
website |
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
except Christmas Day.
Daviston, AL (see web site
for directions)
205-234-7111
Site of the largest loss
of life by Native Americans in conflict with US troops in 1812 battle
with troops of Andrew Jackson and the Tennesse militia.
A Virtual Birmingham
guest suggested we add Horseshoe Bend to "Daytrips," with the observation:
"The park is really nice and is a great place to take kids when they
are studying the early
part of Alabama history and the Indian Wars." |
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International Motorsports
Hall of Fame & Museum
website |
Daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
3198 Speedway Boulevard
Talledega
362-5002
More than 100 vehicles and memorabilia
housed in six buildings. Road car simulator.
Gift shop. |
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McWane Center
website
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State-of-the-art science center on
three- fourths of a city block in downtown Birmingham. Includes a
265,000 sq. ft. science center, a 290-seat IMAX® Dome Theater
and a 353-space parking deck. |
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Myer Planetarium |
Public presentations are offered
at
2:00pm on the first and third Saturday
of the month and on the following
Sunday.
Children's Shows are presented
at 3:30pm following the first Saturday
showing.
Exceptions occasionally occur for
holidays and special events at
Birmingham Southern College and
at Legion Field. Private weekday
presentations can also be arranged
for groups (min. of 10 people per
group, admission $1 each).
Located on campus of Birmingham
Southern College. I-59, exit 123,
(follow signs to Birmingham Southern
College). If you're not familiar with the campus, security officer
at gate will provide directions.
Adults: $2
Children thru high school and seniors:
$1
For information about events,
phone: 226-4771. |
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Oak Mountan State Park
More
Info
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Just off I-65, Hwy 119 exit
620-2520
Camping info 620-2527
Admission: $1 per person
(age 6 years & older)
Camping, golf, canoe & paddleboat
rental, beach & swimming, mountain
bike trail, fishing, picnic areas with grills. |
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Rickwood State Park
& Caverns |
Memorial Day to Labor Day
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
370 Rickwood Park Road
(Off I-65 near Warrior)
647-9692
Picnic areas, hiking trails, swimming,
miniature train rides, game room, guided tours of caverns. |
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Ruffner Mountain
Nature Center
website |
Tue. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
1214 81st Street South
833-8112
No admission charge
538 acre nature preserve, 7 miles
of hiking trails. |
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Shelby Iron
Works Park
website
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The old Shelby Iron Works, located in the
community of Shelby, is hidden among the vines and trees along the
north side of county highway 42, just about a 1/4 mile west of the
intersection with county highway 47. The site is marked by a solitary
brick smokestack, the only remains visible from the highway. The Historic
Shelby Association maintains a park on the site of the old company
park. In 1989 they discovered this was also the site of the 1860 rolling
mill, the first rolling mill in Alabama.
A museum, an antique sawmill, a gristmill, a blacksmith shop, and
a syrup house are located in the park. The syrup house is used during
the Fall Festival for cooking and bottling syrup made from sugar cane
grown by the Association. Currently all activity takes place during
the Spring and Fall Festivals, |
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Sloss Furnaces
National Historic Landmark
website |
Tue. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun. Noon - 4 p.m.
2nd Avenue & 32nd Street
324-1911
No admission charge
Preserved blast furnaces, largest
preserved industrial plant of its
kind
in the world. |
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Southern Museum of Flight
website |
Tue. - Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
4343 73rd Street North
833-8226
Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame. library,
airplane models, full-scale airplanes, memorabilia from wars since
WW I. Includes memorabilia from the Red Baron and WW II Tuskeegee
Airmen. |
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Tannehill Ironworks
State Park
website |
Daily 7 a.m. - sunset
Off I-59 between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa
477-5711
Admission:
Adults $3, Seniors $2, Children $1
Tannehill iron works used during
Civil War, various displays of ironwork,
Civil War era memorabilia, historic buildings. Campground, picnic
areas, hiking trails.
"Trade Days:" March thru November,
on the third Saturday. |
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Unclaimed Baggage
website
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Located in Scottsboro, Alabama
(east of Huntsville).
Has been reported in national and
regional media. Offers a vast array
of merchandise from unclaimed travelers' luggage. Sporting equipment,
cameras, bridal gowns, jewelry, and more. A coffee shop and child
care facility are located on site. |
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U.S. Space & Rocket Center
(Huntsville)
website |
Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sep-May
Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Memorial Day
thru Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas Day
Admission: varies
(see web site for details).
Museum, rocket displays, NASA bus
tour, IMAX® theatre, Space Camp |
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Vulcan Park
vulcanpark.org
website
map
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Vulcan Park is
home to the world's largest cast iron statue and features spectacular
panoramic views of Birmingham. Located atop Red Mountain, Vulcan
Park tells the story of Birmingham's past, present and promise for
the future.
Vulcan, the
Roman god of fire and forge, was originally built in 1904 and has
stood as a symbol of Birmingham for over 100 years. A 10-acre urban
green space surrounds the 56' high statue and observation balcony
that sits upon a 124' pedestal. Visitors to Vulcan Center find interactive
exhibits and displays that give insight into the region's history
and industrial growth.
Vulcan Park
is open 7 days a week from 7 am - 10 pm.
Vulcan Center
and Tower is open Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 1-6
pm. Evening hours for Vulcan Tower are daily from 6 -10 pm.
1701 Valley
View Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: (205) 933-1409
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Washington
Museum
(Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington)
website |
The Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington collection focuses
on art and artifacts from the colonial period through 1865. The
collection contains paintings, letters, furniture, porcelain, glassware,
silver, jewelry, busts and more. Martha Washington’s prayer book
printed in New York in 1783, an original 1787 Samuel Vaughn sketch
of Mt. Vernon grounds, writing instruments and tools from George
Washington’s survey case and an original tintype depicting Robert
E. Lee in his uniform for the last time are just a few collection
highlights.
The oldest item in the Museum is the handwritten will of Colonel
Daniel Parke dated 1710. His grandson Daniel Parke Custis married
Martha Dandridge. After his death she married George Washington.
Other 18th century treasures abound-from Martha's prayer book to
the original sketch of the landscaping planned for Mount Vernon
in 1787.
Located in the Mildred B. Harrison Regional Library
50 Lester Street
Columbiana, Alabama 35051
205-669-8767
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First White House of the
Confederacy (Montgomery)
Web
page |
Advance reservation required
1/2 hour tour
The First White House of the
Confederacy, located in Montgomery,
provides an historical view of the spring of 1861 when Montgomery
was the capitol of the Confederacy. Also learn about Jefferson Davis,
first president
of the Confederacy, and see period
furnishings.
Gift shop. |
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Tour of Bud's Best Cookies |
Advance reservation required
987-4840
Mon and Tue 9 am and 1 pm
2070 Parkway Office Circle
Take a 30-minute tour on a train
around the factory to watch automated cookie making. Everyone gets
a baker's hat and free samples of the fresh cookies! |
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Tour of Golden Flake
Snack Foods |
Advance reservation required
323-6161
Mon thru Wed 9 am and 1 pm
110 Sixth St. South
Tour of Golden Flake, see snacks
being made. Each person receives a snack tray piled with freshly made
chips, popcorn, cheese puffs, and corn chips! |
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