Birmingham is composed of many neighborhoods and outlying areas, several of which are separate cities with their own governments and school systems. The main geographical feature of Birmingham is Red Mountain, whose iron, coal, and limestone deposits were the city's original sources of wealth and its reasons for being. Many spectacular views of the city can be enjoyed from
Vulcan Park at the top of Red Mountain.
Downtown
Much of the early 20th-century architecture remains from Birmingham's heyday. One of the most impressive is the
Alabama Theatre, which was refurbished to its original opulence in 1998 and is now home to concerts, Broadway shows, and the annual fall Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival. Nearby attractions within walking distance include the
Carver Theatre (home of the
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame) and the
McWane Science Center, which includes an IMAX movie theater. Also within walking distance are
Linn Park (home of the historic
Tutwiler Hotel), the
Birmingham Museum of Art...
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16th Street Baptist Church
- Situated along 6th Avenue, the 16th Street Baptist Church is a beautiful African-American church in the heart of the city. Conceptualized as early...
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Air Alabama
- If you wish to see Alabama in a different way, consider taking a ride on a hot air balloon. Air Alabama is the only hot air ballooning company...
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- Downtown
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Birmingham Barons
- The Birmingham Barons are an AA minor league team affiliated with the Chicago White Sox. The Barons have featured marquee players like Frank Thomas...
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