Category Archives: Birmingham

Caney Creek Falls in Bankhead National Forest, Alabama

One of Alabama’s four National Forests, Bankhead National Forest, is known as the land of a thousand waterfalls. It is located in northwestern Alabama a bit off the beaten path, under an hour and a half from Birmingham and Huntsville, … Continue reading

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Hike the Tinglewood Trail in Orr Park, Alabama

In between Birmingham and Montgomery is a magical trail with trees who took shape in the most peculiar way. Find your way to Orr Park and you will see the Tinglewood Trail is something out of a storybook. A stroll … Continue reading

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Peanut Depot in Birmingham, Alabama

Peanuts are the iconic snack of the south, so while traveling around Birmingham you should have a sack! You can find them raw, boiled, or roasted at the Peanut Depot [3009 Messer Airport Highway Birmingham, AL 35203] and whichever way … Continue reading

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Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama

In the 1960s Birmingham was the most segregated city in America and held a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. Kelly Ingram Park is a place to learn about this dark period in history and remember the people who … Continue reading

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Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama

From ancient to modern times you will find paintings, sculptures, and ceramics from around the world – along with unique to Alabama works within the Birmingham Museum of Art. You’ll find a wide range of renaissance work, classic Rodin sculptures, … Continue reading

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Play Pinball at BumperNets in Birmingham, Alabama

For all of your arcade needs in the Birmingham area, BumperNets is the place to go. You’ll find games ranging from classic pacman to big buck hunter, and everything in between. Air hockey, foosball, and billiards are all present. There … Continue reading

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Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama

Only in Birmingham can you wander around the eerie grounds of a preserved pig iron industrial site. Seriously, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is the sole facility of its kind preserved on earth, a living snapshot of the Industrial Revolution. … Continue reading

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Walk the Irondale Furnace Trail in Birmingham, Alabama

A quiet gem in Birmingham’s Mountain Brook neighborhood explores Civil War ruins, the Irondale Furnace Trail is a great place for history buffs to stretch their legs. The trail alongside the Furnace and Shades Creek is ¾ in length, so … Continue reading

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Hike Jemison Park in Birmingham, Alabama

Walk beside the shaded stream protected from the heat beneath the trees and feel as if you are part of the Magic City community. Jemison Park is a different side to Birmingham and developers were not harsh towards keeping such … Continue reading

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Visit Aldridge Garden in Birmingham, Alabama

A quaint stroll around the lake to smell the flowers and listen to the birds sing is the perfect addition to any day. Aldridge Garden is a gem nestled into the greater Birmingham region. The centerpiece of the garden is … Continue reading

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