Birmingham Zoo

African Elephant in a zoo setting in Birmingham Alabama.
African Elephant in a zoo setting in Birmingham Alabama.

Popular places to visit

Whenever I’m back home in the “HAM” I always try and make time to stroll around BBG and relax. It’s awesome here no matter the season.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge. It was created as Birmingham's entry for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition

Vulcan Park and Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Vulcan Park and Museum
Vulcan Statue which includes a statue or sculpture

Vulcan Statue

Towering over the city, this large statue depicting blacksmiths and the Roman god of fire is a fitting reminder of Birmingham’s industrial heritage.

Vulcan Statue
University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Walk around the campus at University of Alabama at Birmingham during your visit to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Vitola Fine Cigars

Enjoy a stop at Vitola Fine Cigars, an entertaining place to visit in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Vitola Fine Cigars

Three Sheets: A Linen Shop

Enjoy a stop at Three Sheets: A Linen Shop, an entertaining place to visit in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.

Three Sheets: A Linen Shop

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Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

3.5 out of 5
2300 Woodcrest Pl Birmingham AL
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2655 Lane Park Rd Birmingham AL
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection
Hampton Inn Birmingham/Mountain Brook

Hampton Inn Birmingham/Mountain Brook

3 out of 5
2731 Highway 280 S Birmingham AL
Hampton Inn Birmingham/Mountain Brook
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
821 20th Street S Birmingham AL
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2727 18TH STREET SOUTH Birmingham AL
Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S Birmingham AL
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook

Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook

3 out of 5
2790 US 280 Birmingham AL
Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Mountain Brook
21st Ave Bham Bungalow

21st Ave Bham Bungalow

3 out of 5
2085 21st Ave S Birmingham AL
21st Ave Bham Bungalow
Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

3 out of 5
1903 29th Avenue South Birmingham AL
Aloft Birmingham Soho Square
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