By: Nadia Shaw

Birmingham is one of the most iconic cities in Alabama. During the 1950s and 1960s the city attracted international attention as a center of the Civil Rights Movement. Since then, Birmingham has evolved into a major tourist city, providing insights into the civil rights struggle, as well as science and industrial evolution.

Railroad Park is a good place to enjoy nature while jogging, eating out or playing frisbee. 

The Birmingham Museum of Art is dedicated to providing an unparalleled cultural and educational experience for the diverse Birmingham community by collecting, presenting, interpreting, and preserving works of art. There are more than 26,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and decorative arts in the museum. 

The mission of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, founded in 1978, is to educate and foster an appreciation of jazz music. It showcases a continued and sustained program illuminating Alabama’s contribution to the genre and immerses visitors in the rich musical heritage. 

Photo Courtesy of Nequette

Now if you are looking for a place to go to and have a fun time, Downtown Birmingham is the place to be. Many go there every weekend to have a nice night out on the town.

Whether you’re looking for some live tunes or maybe even a livelier bar scene, what you’ll find here is a surprising blend of music and entertainment that will start you moving, get you grooving and keep you coming back for more. The Tin Roof, Oasis, Nana funks and Moe’s Original BBQ are just some restaurants/bars/clubs that are in the area.