David's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Red Mountain Park
2011 Frankfurt DrVulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View DrGreat views and a must see for Birmingham
Ruffner Mountain
1214 81st St SGreat hikes and the best overlook of the city
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
12632 Confederate PkwyGreat hiking
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
3906 Turkey Creek RdSmall park great views and short hikes
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba RdBirmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park RdNice place to visit
Amusement Park
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure PkwyWater park
Topgolf
1111 24th St NFun anytime
Food scene
Railroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave SGood downtown open area
Five Points South
Eating and interesting place
The Summit Birmingham
214 Summit BlvdShopping and eating
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Some things to do.
There are some great hiking trails Red Mountain park fairly close and free, The Vulcan Park close to down town there is a fee, Ruffner mountain has great trails free. Tannehill state park fee to get in good trails, Oak mountain state park fee to get in great trails. And there is Alabama adventures water park. About $38 per person. There are museums, the Birmingham zoo , the botanical gardens and railroad park downtown Birmingham that’s a little more urban.
Getting around
Must have a car to get around.
Stay safe and drive safely There are public buses but not very reliable