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A Day in Birmingham "A Day in Birmingham" Gecreëerd door : Cityseeker 13 Locaties in uw favorieten Civil Rights District "Core of Civil Rights Movement" Cradled in Downtown Birmingham, the Civil Right District is the center point of the state's long-standing history. The very site where several important events of the Civil Rights Movement were birthed, this historic district sprawls across six blocks. The district has witnessed many of the most significant happenstances of the Birmingham arm of the movement, by Chris Pruitt including the fateful bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church. Kelly Ingram Park, which is also a part of the district, was the location of many demonstrations during the Civil Rights Movement. Numerous sculptures in the park commemorate the historical protests. Some of the most important sites in the district include the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Carver Theater, which has now been transformed into a live music venue, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Harboring several historical sites, the Civil Rights District reads out America's most significant chapter out loud. +1 205 458 8000 (Tourist Information) 16th Street North & 6th Avenue North, Birmingham AL Birmingham Civil Rights Institute "Civil Rights History" Located at 16th Street North across the street from Kelly Ingram Park and the 16th Street Baptist Church, this fascinating gallery tells the story of Birmingham's tragic and triumphant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. This state-of-the-art facility utilizes multimedia presentations, photographs and other artifacts to document by ddw1272 the African American struggle for racial equality, and relates this history to other human rights struggles around the world. Admission is free on Sundays. +1 205 328 9696 www.bcri.org/ [email protected] 520 16th Street North, Birmingham AL Birmingham Museum of Art "Outstanding Regional Art Museum" Located on Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard at Lynn Park, the Birmingham Museum of Art is recognized as one of the finest art museums in the Southeast. Its collection includes more than 18,000 ancient and modern works of art. In addition to the various galleries, the museum also houses a library, cafe and sculpture garden. The by acnatta Birmingham Museum of Art offers a wide range of programs including gallery lectures, special exhibitions, films, and concerts. Admission is free, and guided tours are offered for groups of eight or more. +1 205 254 2565 www.artsBMA.org/ [email protected] 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham AL McWane Science Center "Interactive Museum" A hands-on science museum, the McWane Science Center allows visitors to test physics principles, explore aquatic habitats, simulate space exploration and more. Interactive exhibits allow you to make your own animated movie, build a roller coaster or ride a bicycle along a wire 30 feet above the ground! There is also the IMAX Theater, a gift shop, and a by Chris Pruitt food court that offers a variety of fast food and snack options. See website for event calendar, movie showtime, admission details and more. +1 205 714 8300 www.mcwane.org/ 200 19th Street North, Birmingham AL Five Points South "Lively Neighborhood" Five Points South is a district located right next to the University of Alabama Birmingham. The district is well known and popular for its wide array of restaurants, clubs and nightlife. The area is also home to several city landmarks including the Storyteller Fountain, Pickwick Plaza and the Brother Bryan statue. by Chris Pruitt +1 205 458 8000 (Tourist Information) www.fivepointsbham.com 20th Street South & 11th Avenue South, Birmingham AL Vulcan Park & Museum "World's Tallest Cast-Iron Statue" Based on the Greek god Vulcan, the god's statue is the tallest cast iron statue in the world in the center of Birmingham’s Vulcan Park & Museum, which features educational tours and a soaring observation deck overlooking the city. The park also allows special events including marriages and other cultural events. by digitizedchaos +1 205 933 1409 www.visitvulcan.com/ [email protected] 1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham AL Avondale Brewing Company "History Is Brewing" The Avondale Brewing Company has made it a mission to combine the quirky and fascinating history of Avondale with the art of brewing craft beer. All of the beers are named after important locations or events in the history of the area, like the Battle Field IPA or the Spring Street Saison. The brewery offers tours several times a week which include some by Louis Hansel on Unsplash Avondale Brewing swag, and a beer or four tasters and a pint glass or taster glasses in addition to the actual tour itself. The brewery also hosts special events and live music from time to time. +1 205 777 5456 www.avondalebrewing.co [email protected] 201 41st Street South, m/ m Birmingham AL by ballancio Birmingham Zoo "Fun for All Ages" See more than 1000 different animal species from around the globe, from the Siberian tiger to the San Esteban Island chuckwalla. Of course, there are lions, tigers and bears, as well as giraffes, geckos, a white rhinoceros and gorillas. If your feet get tired, hop aboard the Zoo Express Train. ZooSnoozes, their overnight camping program, is available by reservation. Also, check out the zoo's many classes, which are fit for visitors of all ages. +1 205 879 0409 www.birminghamzoo.com/ 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham AL Birmingham Botanical Gardens "Breathtaking Greenhouse & Gardens" Birmingham's warm climate ensures that something is always blooming at the Botanical Gardens. Enjoy spring azaleas, summer roses, fall leaves and winter camellias as you tour the extensive grounds. Or, step inside the Southeast's largest clear-span glass greenhouse to enjoy orchids and other tropicals. Visit the Japanese Tea House and Garden and the by Offworlder Southern Living Garden, plus vegetable, fern, iris and other special gardens. Other attractions include the Gatehouse Gift Shop, a café and a library. Lectures, demonstrations, concerts and other events occur almost daily; inquire for a schedule. Admission is free. All paths are wheelchair and stroller-accessible. +1 205 414 3950 www.bbgardens.org/ [email protected] 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham AL Southern Museum of Flight "Eight Decades of Aviation History" Explore eight decades of winged history with such historic aircrafts as Huff Daland crop duster, the first Delta Airlines plane, a 1910 Curtis Pusher and an F4 jet fighter. See artifacts from the Red Baron, the Tuskegee Airmen (World War II black fighter pilots), notable female pilots and other aviation pioneers. The museum is conveniently located near the by kellyv Birmingham International Airport. Group rates and family memberships are available. +1 205 833 8226 www.southernmuseumoffl southernmuseumofflight@ 4343 73rd Street North, ight.org yahoo.com Birmingham AL Red Mountain Park "Acres of Adventure" Red Mountain Park consists of 1500 acres (607.02 hectares) full of outdoor fun and excitement. In addition to the 11 hiking trails in the park, there are also zip-lining facilities, historic mines, three tree houses and the Hugh Kaul Beanstalk Forest and Kaul Adventure Tower. The park is one of Birmingham's favorite destinations for outdoor adventure. by Rob+Briscoe +1 205 202 6043 www.redmountainpark.org/ 2011 Frankfurt Drive, Birmingham AL by BarberVintageMotorsportsMu seum Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum "Motorcycle Museum" Considered one of the top three motorsports museums in the world, this structure holds nearly vintage 600 motorcycles in its collection. Inside, there are motorcycles as far as the eye can see. This museum was the largest single lender to the Art of the Motorcycle exhibition, which drew record crowds to the Guggenheim museums in New York City and Bilbao. The Barber also houses a restoration shop and library. +1 205 699 7275 www.barbermuseum.org/ [email protected] 6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Leeds AL Alabama Splash Adventure "Fun Day Out" Located in the suburb of Bessemer, Alabama Splash Adventure offers family-oriented entertainment in a festive setting. As with many theme parks, it's a virtually self-contained community, complete with restaurants, snack bars, live entertainment, thrill rides and a complete water park. Ride the Rio Grande Train, take the plunge on UpSurge! in Splash Beach, and by milst1 don't miss the Coke Corner on Celebration Street. Check website for more details as this park has seasonal timings. +1 205 481 4750 www.splashadventurewat [email protected] 4599 Alabama Adventure erpark.com/ Parkway, Birmingham AL KIJK MET ONS MEE: cityseeker.com Algemene voorwaarden | PRIVACYBELEID | API | CONTACTEER ONS | Auteursrecht 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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