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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

The institute is homage to the spirit of both well-known and unsung civil rights heroes. Visitors take a self-directed journey through the permanent exhibitions, which chronicle the history of segregation and the civil rights struggle in America. It is a 'living institution', using the...  see full details

Vulcan Park

Located atop Red Mountain, Vulcan Park is home to the world's largest cast iron statue, the second tallest statue in America after the Statue of Liberty. The statue of the Roman god is surrounded by a 10-acre green space offering...  see full details

Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo, Alabama's most popular non-profit attraction, brings 800 wild animals to the centre of Birmingham. There is an interactive aviary, where parrots land on visitors' shoulders, a savannah safari exhibit and a sea lion show. Picnic areas and...  see full details