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Breakout Games
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Vulcan Park and Museum
Giant statue overlooking cityscape. Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum.
Patriot Park
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Birmingham Zoo
Hundreds of animals & endangered species. The zoo features elephants, lions & hundreds of other animals, plus exhibits & kids' activities.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Thousands of plants in themed gardens. Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space.
Railroad Park Foundation
Downtown green space for all ages. Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe.
Jemison Park
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McWane Science Center
Museum featuring IMAX films & exhibits. IMAX theater & interactive exhibits including a space center & dinosaur fossils in a 4-story venue.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Showcase for the historic movement. Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum.
Kelly Ingram Park
Storied park with civil rights monuments. Historic 4-acre park with sculptures & monuments commemorating the civil rights movement.
Birmingham Museum of Art
Collections across cultures & centuries. Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden.
City Walk BHAM
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Red Mountain Park
15 miles of trails & zip line adventures. 1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.
Avondale Park
Tree-filled park with a lake & more. This 37-acre tree-filled park features a lake, an amphitheater, baseball diamonds & more.
McCallum Park
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Lover's Leap
Cliffside lookout with striking views. Historic site in a natural setting featuring a steep cliff with panoramic views.
Aldridge Gardens
Art amid hydrangeas & birding trails. Art gallery in a sprawling garden known for hydrangeas, bird-watching trails & outdoor exhibits.
Moss Rock Preserve
Large wooded area for hiking & climbing. Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders.
Irondale Train Watching Platform
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Southern Museum of Flight
Showcase for regional aviation history. Vast quarters featuring military & crop-duster aircrafts, with camp & field trips for kids.
Lets Play Hwy 280
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Wildflower Park
Community green space with play areas. Residential recreation area with 2 playgrounds & a basketball court, plus a sports field with track.
Ruffner Mountain
Urban nature preserve with hiking trails. 1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion.
Let's Play Hoover
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Bessemer Hall of History
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Oak Mountain State Park
Camping, hiking, beaches & a petting zoo. Home to a petting zoo, golfing & beaches, this vast park has camping, hiking trails & fishing.
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
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Mary Ann Phelps Activity Center
Sports facility with a park & playground. Recreational center with an indoor gym & a lakeside park with a playground & picnic area.
The University of Alabama Arboretum
Walking trails & wildflower gardens. Open to the public, this botanical education site offers wooded walking trails & multiple gardens.
Randall Family Park & Trailhead
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Snow Hinton Park
Green space with a huge play structure. Rentable picnic pavilions, walking trails & a massive jungle gym for older kids.
Tuscaloosa Bicentennial Statue
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Paul W. Bryant Museum
University's sport memorabilia & library. University of Alabama's museum for sports memorabilia, archives & exhibits featuring team stars.
Smith Hall
State museum of natural history exhibits. The state fossil of Alabama welcomes visitors to this museum of natural life in the area.
Alabama Museum of Natural History
Showcase of bones, rocks & fossils at UA. Local paleontology, archaeology, geology & natural science exhibits at the University of Alabama.
Monnish Park
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UpSurge Trampoline Park
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Queen City Park
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Annette N. Shelby Park
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Government Plaza
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Harmon Park
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Battle-Friedman House & Gardens
19th-century house with tours & a garden. Tours are offered of this 1865 house-turned-museum featuring boxed columns & an antebellum garden.
Capitol Park
Park on the former site of the Capitol. The ruins of the Alabama Capitol that burned down in 1923 can be found in this city park.
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Best Water Parks & Splash Pads
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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Language Classes for Children
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