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Civil Rights District
Historic SiteThe scene of violent struggles during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the district includes the Civil Rights Institute, Kelly Ingram Park and the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.
Eagle Point Golf Club
Golf CoursePublic course, private elegance. Perfect retreat for every level of golfer. Bent grass greens, rolling hills. True Southern character and charm.
Five Points South Historic District
Shopping DistrictLocated in southern section of downtown. Antique shops, park, restaurants, hotels, night spots.
Fourth Avenue Business District
Historic SiteForced out by Jim Crow segregation and white-owned stores that did not welcome them as customers, African-American businessmen established their own retail, social and cultural center here.
Greyhound Bus Station
Historic SiteSite of violent attack on the "Freedom Riders" in 1961. Some 21 students on the bus were attacked by angry segregationists in Anniston before coming to Birmingham.
Highland Park Golf Course
Golf CourseNot provided
Historic Bethel Baptist Church
Historic SiteNominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 1901 Gothic-style church was headquarters for the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights and the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement (1953 to 1961).
Honours Golf
Golf CourseNot provided
INTERIORS at Pepper Place
AntiqueLocated at Pepper Place Market.
Kelly Ingram Park
Historic SiteSite symbolizes the essence of the Civil Rights Movement. Protesters organized for marches here when they were beaten by police, brutally attacked by police dogs, sprayed with fire hoses, and arrested.
Lakeshore Foundation
Sports ArenaOne of nation's premiere fitness, recreation sports facilities for people with physical disabilities/chronic health conditions, an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site.
McWane Science Center
Science CenterDiscover the science of fun through hands-on exhibits, aquariums, educational programs, and IMAX Dome films. Adventures in learning await your visit.
Mountain High Outfitters
OutdoorFour locations: 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, 205-970-3300; 127 Summit Blvd., 205-967-7607; 2000 Riverchase Galleria, 205-985-3215; The Bridge St. Huntsville, 256-327-8438. Backpacking, climbing, camping, hiking, etc.
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books & Antiques
MuseumAlabama's largest memorabilia collection: rare books, newspapers, magazines, posters, signs, more. Walking distance of Alabama Theatre, McWane Center and Civil Rights Institute. Tours available.
Oxmoor Valley Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Golf CourseRidge Course: roller coaster fairways, tree-lined hillsides. Valley Course: 2 mi. downrange along slender valley. Short Course: severe elevation changes; most holes play downhill.
Pepper Place Saturday Market
Farmers MarketA weekly farmer's market bringing Alabama-grown fruits and vegetables to town. Local chef demos, Alabama handmade crafts and down home music.
Plant Odyssey
Zoological ParkAn outstanding selection of herbs, perennials, and lots of loving cared for house plants by people extremely willing to share their gardening knowledge. Store offers fun garden art, pots, chemicals and more.
Railroad Park
Outdoor Recreation SiteA 19-acre green space in downtown Birmingham celebrating the city's industrial and artistic heritage. Hailed as "Birmingham's Living Room," it provides a venue for recreation, family activities, concerts and cultural events.
Rickwood Field
Sports ArenaWorld's oldest ballpark, restored to original appearance. Completed 1910. Was home of Birmingham Barons, Black Barons, and Oakland A's. Rickwood Classic played here each May.
Roebuck Golf Course
Golf CourseOldest golf course in city (1909), located on 105 acres. Large greens, plenty of trees, grill. Chipping and putting greens.
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
Zoological Park1,000+-acre nature preserve. Geological formations, ore-mining heritage. Hiking trails and overlook. Visitor center with animal and mining exhibits, gift shop. Environmentally friendly family programs.
Samuel Ullman Museum
MuseumArtifacts, documents related to Samuel Ullman, an important civic/religious leader in Birmingham's early history. In later years, he wrote "Youth" and other inspiring poetry.
Shadow Lawn Cemetery
Historic SiteThe four little grls killed in the 1963 bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church are interred here along with other notable African Americans.
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
Historic SiteFounded in 1873. Significant to Birmingham's Civil Rights District. Site of 1963 bombing that killed 4 girls, brought world condemnation of racial violence.
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Historic Site32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now museum of history/industry, center for creation/exhibition of metal art.