The Ultimate Birmingham Bucket List for Families
There’s no shortage of fun around Birmingham. Not sure where to start? We’ve created this bucket list to help you explore and enjoy the city in nearly every possible way. ANIMAL & NATURE ENCOUNTERS Birmingham Zoo – Feed giraffes, ride the train, and see over 700 animals. Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Aldridge Gardens – Explore themed gardens, including a beautiful Japanese garden. Jemison Trail – A shady stroll where you can admire lovely homes and the Mountain Brook brook burbling alongside the path. Moss Rock Reserve – Hike across this 349-acre nature
preserve and look for waterfalls and wildlife! Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve – Hike scenic trails and visit the Nature Center. Red Mountain Park – Ziplines, hiking trails, and treehouses… What more could a kid want? Railroad Park – Enjoy downtown green space with playgrounds, a lake, walking trails, and the occasional free workout class. Oak Mountain State Park – Go horseback riding, paddle boating, fishing, or visit the petting farm. EDUCATIONAL FUN Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame – “You like jazz?” Learn about the rich history of jazz in Alabama at the museum, listen to live music at the
Carver Theatre, and bring your kids to one of the free Saturday jazz classes. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute – Powerful and important history, great for older kids and teens. McWane Science Center – Hands-on science exhibits, “electric” demonstrations (literally!), an aquarium with sharks and stingrays, and an epic IMAX theater. Birmingham Museum of Art – Free admission and interactive family programs. Southern Museum of Flight – Climb into real aircraft and learn about aviation history. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark – “Steel” yourself to explore a blast furnace from the industrial era. Sloss hosts numerous fun events, too, from taco to
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