• What is the history of Birmingham, Alabama?
    • Birmingham is the most populous city in Alabama and has a long history dating back to 1871 when the city was founded after the Civil War during the Reconstruction era.
  • What is Birmingham known for today?
    • Today, Birmingham is still one of the industrial leaders of the South and is home to some of the most famous universities and colleges in the country.
  • Is Birmingham a good starting point for day trips?
    • Because Birmingham is a hub city, taking day trips from Birmingham is easy and convenient.

1. Huntsville - 1.5 hour day trip from Birmingham, AL

2. Alabama Museum of Natural History - 50 min day trip from Birmingham, AL

3. Chattanooga Zoo

4. DeSoto Caverns - 1 hour day trip from Birmingham, AL

5. DeSoto State Park - 2 hour day trip from Birmingham, AL

6. Elvis Presley Birthplace

7. Fairhope

8. Georgia Aquarium

9. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

10. Lake Lurleen State Park

11. Little River Canyon

12. Magnolia Springs

13. Montgomery

14. Montgomery Zoo

15. Rosa Parks Museum

16. Southern Museum of Flight

17. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center

18. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park

19. The Cook Museum of Natural Science

20. The Incline Railway

21. Tuscumbia

22. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

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