Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 26 min
Alabama Adventure U0026 Splash Adventure (27 min) Attractions at this water park with concessions include slides a lazy river & a laser tag maze. Red Mountain Park (21 min) 1 500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails historic mines zip lines tree house & a dog park. Vulcan Park And Museum (21 min) Statue symbolizing city s industries sits atop Red Mountain surrounded by a park & a museum. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (19 min) Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic multimedia museum. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark (23 min) Blast furnace plant where iron was made from 1882 1971 now an arts & education center with tours. Railroad Park Foundation (21 min) Acres of downtown green space for family activities jogging & concerts with a skate park & cafe. Aldridge Gardens (8 min) Art gallery in a sprawling garden known for hydrangeas bird-watching trails & outdoor exhibits. Peavine Falls (32 min) Accessed by a steep hiking trail this spring-fed 65-ft.-tall waterfall is a popular destination. Birmingham Zoo (22 min) The zoo features elephants lions & hundreds of other animals plus exhibits & kids activities. Red Mountain (19 min) Mountain ridge featuring elevated views of the Birmingham skyline plus a spacious urban park. Mcwane Science Center (19 min) IMAX theater & interactive exhibits including a space center & dinosaur fossils in a 4-story venue. Birmingham Museum Of Art (20 min) Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden & cafe. Moss Rock Preserve (13 min) Hiking trails run through this wooded 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders. |