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Keep scrolling for the best tourist attractions in Birmingham Alabama from a lifelong local!<\/em><\/p>\n

Photos: Rachel & Noah Photography<\/em><\/p>\n

Birmingham\u2026the MAGIC CITY! I was born and raised here, went to college here at Samford University and have never lived anywhere else\u2026which is perhaps why I love to travel<\/strong> <\/a>so much and also why I love my city so much in the same breath.<\/p>\n

I get messages all the time asking me what my top must see and must do things are in Birmingham, AL and wow, are the options so much more endless than they used to be 10 years ago! I can\u2019t believe how many breweries, new restaurants, family friendly activities, and parks we have now compared to when I was in high school and college in this city.<\/p>\n

Before we jump into my full list, I have to share with you our family\u2019s newest favorite activity! We first visited during winter break last year and the boys fell in love! I have to admit\u2026 Eric and I loved it, too! It\u2019s a great option for getting the entire family moving while still being indoors \u2014 perfect for days when the weather doesn\u2019t allow for outdoor play!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Activate is the game where you become the player in the world\u2019s first active gaming facility. Jump, climb, problem-solve and laugh, as you and your friends move between challenges. Each dynamic game room has interactive technology that reacts in real time, ensuring an adrenaline-filled adventure.<\/p>\n

Activate is the perfect indoor activity for kids, families, friends, and anyone who wants to test their gaming skills! Ages 10 and below must play alongside a legal adult. Enjoy a nonstop gaming experience for 75 minutes moving in and out of any of our micro arenas. With over 800 games, there is no shortage of fun. Track your score and earn points with your electronic wristband for a chance to win prizes after your session has\u00a0ended.<\/p>\n

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1. Railroad Park<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 This newish park is SUCH a neat asset to the city.\u00a0Hailed as \u201cBirmingham\u2019s Living Room,\u201d Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation (they have weekly outdoor workout classes!), family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham\u2019s downtown area with Southside and UAB\u2019s campus. Nestled right next to our new Birmingham Barons baseball stadium and several breweries, this is a fun area to explore. Make sure to go to a game if you can! In the winter, it has an outdoor skating rink that Eric and I love to make a date night out of.<\/p>\n

2. Avondale<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 This is a very trendy and up and coming area in Birmingham. One of our favorite things to do with friends is grab a pizza at Post Office Pies and take it over to Avondale Brewery and sit out on the lawn and let the kids play, play bags, and enjoy the Miss Fancy\u2019s beer. There\u2019s lots of little shops and unique locally owned restaurants and such in this area.<\/p>\n

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3. Vulcan <\/strong><\/span>\u2013 I would be remiss not to mention our city\u2019s most iconic booty, ha! But seriously Vulcan is definitely the landmark people most think of in our city.<\/p>\n

4. Pepper Place<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 If you are here on a Saturday morning with time to kill, this is SUCH a fun outing and a great way to see lots of our local artisans like my friend Kate Morris Jewelry<\/strong><\/a> to local fruits and veggies from our farmers, cooking demos, art, and more.<\/p>\n

5. Moss Rock Preserve<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 I think this is truly a unique area and it\u2019s one of our favorite weekend activities! The preserve has a boulder field that rock climbers love, many trails to walk and is nestled in a beautiful neighborhood we love to walk or drive through to look at the homes. After walking the trails, we love to hit up one of the restaurants like Vecchia or The Boot to grab a drink or lunch.<\/p>\n

6. Ross Bridge<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 This is our #1 staycation resort. Amazing spa, award-winning golf course, big pool complete with slide for the kids, and walking trails in the surrounding area that lead you to THE Ross Bridge that the area is named after. This walking trail also has a train park that Leyton loves to go to and watch for trains while we play on the wooden kids\u2019 train. Another favorite Leyton activity is walking down to the water under the bridge to feed the fishies.<\/p>\n

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7. Birmingham Taste Tour<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 We have done both the brunch AND the dinner tour and it is SO cool and a really awesome way to experience Birmingham\u2019s world renowned cuisine. Our city boasts James Beard award-winning chefs, INCREDIBLE food, and too many good restaurants to name. I LOVED doing this taste tour because I got to experience some new restaurants I hadn\u2019t even tried yet plus they include new historical information about our city I didn\u2019t know about. I told Eric during this tour that I loved it because for the first time, I felt like a tourist in my own city! I shot these pictures downtown at the Elyton hotel which was one of our stops and is truly a beautiful building to take in + you can grab drinks on the rooftop to boot!<\/p>\n

8. McWane Science Center<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 I covered this, the Birmingham Zoo & the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in last week\u2019s blog post on kid-friendly things to do in Birmingham<\/strong><\/a> but would be remiss not to mention them again!<\/p>\n

9. Civil Rights Museum<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 I\u2019m not kidding when I say I have talked to MULTIPLE people in our airport who have flown in from Washington D.C. and further to come to our Civil Rights Museum. Very educational and includes a short video at the beginning followed by a self-guided tour.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Local<\/strong>\u00a0Breweries<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Most of our breweries are kid-friendly, have cool outdoor spaces and are well worth spending your time at on a nice day! One of my favorites is Avondale Brewing as mentioned above but Back Forty and Cahaba Brewing are awesome too\u2026OH! And don\u2019t miss our Pedal Tour<\/strong><\/a> for something different to do!<\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t even think I can fully convey to you how TRULY incredible our food scene is here in Birmingham. Definitely bring your stretchy pants and get ready to taste some of the best dishes in the Southeast! It\u2019s funny because when you ask locals what to do in our city, almost always our first answers will be names of restaurants versus tourist spots. It really took me some time to get my brain to switch OFF from restaurants and onto tourist LOCATIONS, ha! What\u2019s your favorite tourist attraction in Birmingham? I\u2019d love to hear in the comments below!<\/p>\n

For more posts about the best tourist attractions in Birmingham Alabama, go to these posts!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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