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Birmingham, Alabama is classic Southern charm and hospitality. This
vibrant, beautiful city is nestled in the rolling foothills of the
Appalachian Mountains and serves up nationally recognized dining, shopping and entertainment, world-class attractions, events and other things to see and do.
At the Birmingham Zoo, Alabama's number-one tourist attraction, you can see more than 700 wild animals! Visit the Alligator
Swamp, feed the lorikeets in an interactive aviary where colorful
parrots will land gently on your arm and sip nectar from your cup. And check out the
new Savannah, which brings Africa to Alabama in a naturalistic exhibit
featuring giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles and ostriches.
Vulcan Park and Museum is home to the world's largest cast-iron statue
and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. Located atop
Red Mountain, Vulcan Park and Museum tells the story of the city's
past and present and a promise for the future. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire
and forge, was originally built in 1904 and has stood as a symbol of
Birmingham for more than 100 years. A 10-acre urban green space surrounds
the 56-foot-high statue and observation balcony that sits upon a 124-foot-pedestal.
Approximately 10 miles from downtown Birmingham, sculpted from the
peaks and valleys of the Appalachians, the courses at Oxmoor Valley
offer scenic forest, challenging layouts and a memorable day of golf.
The Oxmoor Valley Golf Club is a public, 54-hole golf course that is
part of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail that has become one
of the state's top tourist attractions. The eight courses on the Robert
Trent Jones Golf Trail span the entire state.
Riverchase Galleria is Alabama's number one free tourist attraction,
boasting one of the largest skylights in North America. Anchor stores
include Belk, Macy's, Sears and JCPenney. A four-star, four-diamond
preferred Wynfrey Hotel and a 17-story class-A office tower is attached to
the two-level shopping mall.
With affordable airfare and accommodations, this centrally located Southeastern city is easy to get to. Once you arrive you'll wish your time here were longer!
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