Mariyam’s travel guidebook
Sightseeing
Within walking distance - The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham. Enjoy walking around the trail, views, picnic, exercise, museum and get a ticket to go up to the top of the statue to Scenic 360 View of Entire Birmingham.
203 locals recommend
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View DrWithin walking distance - The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham. Enjoy walking around the trail, views, picnic, exercise, museum and get a ticket to go up to the top of the statue to Scenic 360 View of Entire Birmingham.
7 min drive. Great place for walking for air, nice photography while enjoying the plants, art, and restaurants.
23 locals recommend
Rotary Trail Birmingham
2098 1st Ave S7 min drive. Great place for walking for air, nice photography while enjoying the plants, art, and restaurants.
5 min drive. Beautiful park with many walking trails, rare and gorgeous plants. Breathe fresh air and catch some sunlight, look at Golden and Roi fish in Japanese section of the park. Great for a photography.
101 locals recommend
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Rd5 min drive. Beautiful park with many walking trails, rare and gorgeous plants. Breathe fresh air and catch some sunlight, look at Golden and Roi fish in Japanese section of the park. Great for a photography.
27 min drive. Massive park with Golf course, horse back riding, water motor sports, biking, hiking, kayaking, small beach, picnic, fishing, ect.
114 locals recommend
Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace Dr27 min drive. Massive park with Golf course, horse back riding, water motor sports, biking, hiking, kayaking, small beach, picnic, fishing, ect.
10 min drive. One of the must visit places in Birmingham.
152 locals recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St N10 min drive. One of the must visit places in Birmingham.
Southern Museum of Flight
4343 73rd St N15 min drive.
10 min drive. This historic place was built in 1927 by Paramount's Publix Theatre chain as its flagship theater for the southeastern region of the United States. Check out their website for shows and performances.
69 locals recommend
Alabama Theatre
1817 3rd Ave N10 min drive. This historic place was built in 1927 by Paramount's Publix Theatre chain as its flagship theater for the southeastern region of the United States. Check out their website for shows and performances.
8 min drive. See the most beautiful art can be found in this museum.
131 locals recommend
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard8 min drive. See the most beautiful art can be found in this museum.
Barber Motorsports Park
6040 Barber Motorsports PkwyNeighborhoods
Short drive or 8 min walk will get you to the heart of the Best Neighborhood voted in Birmingham with cute shops, restaurants, bakeries, ice-cream shops.
10 locals recommend
Homewood
Short drive or 8 min walk will get you to the heart of the Best Neighborhood voted in Birmingham with cute shops, restaurants, bakeries, ice-cream shops.
Food scene
10 min drive. Nice place to chill and grab a cool beer.
70 locals recommend
Good People Brewing Company
114 14th St S10 min drive. Nice place to chill and grab a cool beer.
Juniper
3811 Clairmont Avenue7 min drive. Experience the uniquely designed restaurant with delicious drink and food.
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St S8 min drive. This place has shows and concert as well.
Carrigan's Public House
2430 Morris Ave
J. Alexander's Redlands Grill
3320 Galleria CirHelen
2013 2nd Avenue NorthCool venue with regional menu
Bamboo 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 NBay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 280
5426 U.S. 280The Pita Stop
3908 Crosshaven DrPerfect place to indulge balanced Mediterranean food.
Night life
Nana 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 STin Roof
2709 7th Ave SFine dining
Hot and Hot Fish Club
2901 2nd Avenue SouthOcean Restaurant
1218 20th St SChez Fonfon
2007 11th Ave SFamily Fun
McWane Science Center
200 19th St NAlabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure PkwyRailroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave SRed Mountain Park
2011 Frankfurt DrPepper Place
2829 2nd Ave SSaturdays is the best time to catch great local farmer's market.
Veterans Park
4800 Valleydale RdShopping
Riverchase Galleria
2000 Galleria CirThe Summit Birmingham
214 Summit BlvdShopping, dining, Steel City Pops
The Outlet Shops of Grand River
6200 Grand River Blvd EOutlet shops for NIke, Polo, H&M etc.