Things To Do

Bandit Pâtisserie

If you are looking for delicious pastry treat, this will hit the spot. We even took some pastries to go - best decision!

Frothy Monkey

This is a delicious brunch spot with food options for most everyone, and of course delicious specialty coffees.

Crestline Bagel Company

Delicious bagel shop for all your breakfast needs!

Tasty Town

A Greek restaurant serving a variety of small plates.

June Coffee

If you are looking for a quick spot to pick up a locally roasted coffee, this is your place.

Birmingham Museum of Art

They are open Tuesday - Sunday. Check their website for specific operating hours. General admission is always free!

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a part of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Check out their website to purchase tickets and for timed entry slots.

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Blast furnace plant where iron was made from 1882–1971, now an arts & education center with tours. You can explore the site on your own. Free self-guided tour brochure explains the process, while informative signs throughout the site provide details of the site.

Vulcan Park and Museum

The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, United States, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

The Gardens are free and open to the public every day of the year along with free parking! Check out their website for their daily operating hours.

Birmingham Zoo

Oak Mountain State Park

If you want to escape into the woods for a bit, this park is located just 20 minutes from downtown Birmingham.