Birmingham, Alabama
Established in 1871, Birmingham is a city of industrial strength and once called itself the “Pittsburg of the South”. It is a city of culture which offers you numerous recreational and sightseeing opportunities. Whether you visit Birmingham Green, the Five Points South or many of the other great attractions, you are sure to have a fantastic time!
Birmingham has several beautiful gardens, guaranteed to please. The Arlington
Antebellum Home & Gardens is home to the only remaining
Greek Revival style antebellum home. The house is surrounded
by oak and magnolia trees and numerous flowers. You will
also find a unique collection of 19th century decorative
art on display. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
has a conservatory, arboretum of rare plants, a 26 foot
floral clock, lilies, dogwoods and other flowering plants
and trees. Adjacent to the Botanical Gardens you will find
the Japanese Gardens which are landscaped with Asian plants,
waterfalls, a Zen garden a bonsai complex and Asian statuary.
At the Birmingham Museum of Art, you can see Asia, American and Renaissance artwork along with Remington bronzes and 17th-19th century American and European paintings and decorative art. Also on display are pre-Columbian art and artifacts, Native American art and the largest collection of Wedgewood outside of England. You will find the waterfall and sculpture garden and reflecting to be especially pleasing. Other art related fun can be found at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. The Center covers a seven square block area and contains 220,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 3,000 seat concert hall, a 1,100 seat theatre and an 18,000 seat coliseum. The historic Carver Theatre celebrates jazz greats like Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, and Dinah Washington, and often host live music performances.
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are many outdoor activities that will be fun for the whole
family. At the McWayne Center you will find a natural history
museum on Red Mountain with its large collection of fossils,
geologic history displays and exhibits and many hands-on
displays. At Ruffner Mountain Nature Center there are over
1,000 acres of the last undeveloped section of the areas
Appalachian Mountains. There is a wildlife refuge, special
programs, nature trails and displays focusing on biology,
geology and history.
Other noteworthy Birmingham landmarks include Miles College, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, and the Vulcan, which is one of the largest iron figures ever cast. The Vulcan is 55 feet tall, weighs over 60 tons, and surveys Birmingham from a 124 feet high pedestal.
One of Birmingham's favorite attractions is the Birmingham
Zoo. This is a family favorite and a thrill for animal
lovers and children.
Birmingham at Night picture by Southern
Pixel
Garden Pond Pic by MG Shelton
Alabama Theatre Sign by Photo Mojo
Birmingham Quilter by Acnatta
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