Top Rated Attractions in Birmingham

Explore the Amazon, the arctic wasteland of Greenland or even the jungles of India and Africa, thanks to International Expeditions. If making all the arrangements for the holiday has always been your excuse for postponing trips, then remember that the organisers are just a phone call away. You'll be traveling in small groups, but don't worry about sleeping outside - you'll be living in hotels and other accomodations along the way. Your guides will take you to places less tread upon, so your visit to the rain forests and other areas will be more than just interesting. Go ahead, an adventure awaits you!

The creation of Joe Minter, African Village in America is an innovative representation of Joe's philosophies as well as other historical incidents. The sights and scenes are built on biblical, moral and political views and facts, and the way they are created is marvellous. Joe Minter has used a huge body of castoffs and thrown away materials to build his displays, and some of these are sheer masterpieces. There is a tower of five satellite dishes that spell "JESUS", a death penalty sculpture made out of an electric chair, an injection table, and two governor reprieve phones, and many other such creations that will leave astounded at this man's creativity and expression. Those in town should not miss this.

Sprawling across 54 acres (21.85 hectares) in the charming city of Mountain Brook, Jemison Park is a tranquil recreational park and urban loop trail. Featuring blankets of beautiful flowers, lush green groves of towering trees, and a scenic river, the trail is a nature lover's delight. Hike, bike, or walk along the beautiful path under the cool shade of trees, stop by for capturing beautiful photos, and breathe the fresh natural air and you embrace your free spirit. Suitable for all ages, Jemison Park is a spectacular gem that cannot be missed when in town.

Located within the Samford University, Boyd E. Christenberry Planetarium is a delightful place to learn more about the stars and planets. It provides tours and shows for adults, children, groups and families which provide a chance to explore the space and universe. The entry is free and the venue is accessible to the differently-abled.

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 the African American struggle for racial equality, and relates this history to other human rights struggles around the world. Admission is free on Sundays.

The beautiful Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama, as the name suggests, exhibits a great demonstration of how iron was formed during the Civil War. Popularly known as the Tannehill Museum, The museum is located in Tannehill Ironworks Historical Park and features iron-making technology, machines, tools and all the products used during ancient times. The museum also exhibits a collection of steam engines, war materials and more.