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Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
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| Located in the historic Carver Theater, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame contains numerous exhibits on Alabamians such as Erskine Hawkins and Sun Ra who have made international contributions to the world of jazz. The museum is located in the Civil Rights District at 1631 4th Avenue north. |
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Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
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| Located in the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, the Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to sports heroes with ties to the state of Alabama. Beautifully designed exhibits give visitors a look at careers of Alabama sports legends such as Olympic Medalist Jesse Owens, former Alabama Crimson Tide Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, and Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays. The Hall of Fame is located on the corner of 22nd Street North at Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard, North |
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Alabama Theatre
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| The most elegant and elaborate movie house in this region of the country, the Alabama Theatre is known as the "Showplace of the South." The ornate theater features first-run and revival films along with concerts and other special events. The Alabama is located at 1817 3rd Avenue North. |
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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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| The Barber Motorsports Park opened in early 2003 is the new home of The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. The Museum, which was founded in 1994, has been one of Birmingham's best kept secrets, but that will soon change. The Collection of over 750 motorcycles and 45 cars is the largest collection in the United States and possibly the world. |
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens
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| Adjacent to the zoo in Lane Park, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens feature 67 acres of glorious nature including the spectacular Southern Living gardens. The Botanical Gardens offer everything from beautiful Southern wildflowers to a Japanese Garden complete with a tea house and bonsai trees. Located at 2612 Lane Park Road, the gardens are open daily from sunup to sundown and admission is free. |
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
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| Journey back in time to see how our city has changed- and how it changed a nation. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, located across the street from the infamous 16th Street Baptist Church, chronicles the role Birmingham played in the civl rights movement and serves as a forum for understanding the universal problem of racism. |
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Birmingham Museum of Art
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| The Birmingham Museum of Art is the largest municipal museum in the Southeast, and boasts an outstanding collection of over 21,000 works of art from around the world. On permanent display are extensive collections of American, European and Asian art, including the renowned Beeson Collection of Wedgwood.. Located at 2000 8th Avenue, North. |
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Birmingham Zoo
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| See more than 700 wild animals in the heart of Birmingham at the Birmingham Zoo! Visit the Alligator Swamp. Feed the lorikeets in an interactive aviary where colorful parrots will land gently on your arm and sip nectar from your cup. The new Savannah brings Africa to Alabama in a naturalistic exhibit featuring giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles, and ostriches. Food, gift shop, train, and picnic areas. Take Zoo-Gardens exit off Highway 280. |
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McWane Center
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| McWane Center At McWane Center, science becomes an adventure for all -- and on a grand scale. With the largest combination of an IMAX Dome Theater and interactive science center in a four-state region, McWane Center offers education, exploration and entertainment for visitors of all ages. For the very young, there's Just Mice Size, a miniature world sure to delight. For kids a little older, there's phenomenal fresh and salt-water aquaria in the World of Water. For family education and entertainment at its best, don't miss Birmingham's exciting McWane Center. |
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Rickwood Field
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| America's baseball heroes played here-Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays and others. Rickwood is America's oldest standing baseball park, where movies about the history of the game have been filmed. Vintage billboards and an antique style press box take you back to a bygone era before players strikes and celebrity endorsements. |
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Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
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| Just minutes from downtown, the Ruffner Mountain Nature center offers visitors over 500 acres of unspoiled woodlands. The nature center features seven miles of trails suitable for both experienced hikers and Sunday strollers. |
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Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
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| For almost ninety years the giant Sloss Furnaces produced pig iron, iron that fed Birmingham's foundries and mills. Now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces is open to the public as a museum of industry. Here is history you can touch and smell. With its massive furnaces and web of pipes, and its tall smokestacks, Sloss tells of Birmingham's dramatic rise to prominence as the South's foremost industrial city. |
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Southern Museum of Flight
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| The history of manned flight can be seen at the Southern Museum of Flight, from Wright Brothers memorabilia and early 20th century biplanes to modern day jets. Located near the Birmingham International Airport at 4343 73rd Street North. |
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Vulcan Park
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| Vulcan Park is home to the world’s largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, was originally built in 1904 for the St. Louis World's Fair to represent Birmingham's iron industry. He 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 126' pedestal. Visitors to Vulcan Center find interactive exhibits and displays that give insight into the region's history and industrial growth. Multipurpose function room and outdoor locations can host events, both social and corporate. |
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