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• Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
  The Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is a short drive from downtown Birmingham. A visit to the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is a fantastic way to discover some of the native wildlife along with spectacular views of scenic Alabama. This would be a great way to begin you visit to the Birmingham area visitor's of Ruffner Mountain Nature Center can explore over 1,011 forested acres featuring an urban nature center and certified wildlife habitat with educational programs, plenty of weekend activities and over 11 miles for footpaths perfect for hiking and bird watching. The Ruffner Mountain Nature Center offers some of the best bird watching locations in the Southern United States, this will be a wonderful treat for all you bird lovers. Ruffner Mountain was once an active site of industrial iron ore mines from the 1880's thru the 1950's. These mines produced plenty to fill the industrial needs of the country, and  helped the city of Birmingham grow into the booming metropolis of today. Located on Ruffner Mountain are the original mining sites complete with mining equipment these mountains at one time were documented by scientists, historians and researchers. Also offering curiosity to tourists and local residents of Birmingham. Due to the lack of human activity Ruffner Mountain has been taken over by nature offering a thriving, healthy ecosystem Ruffner Mountain offers protection and refuge for area wildlife. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is a perfect outdoor getaway offering you plenty of outdoor activities from biking, hiking, exploring, viewing animals in a protected environment to a relaxing family picnic.
   

• Southern Museum of Flight
  Southern Museum of Flight is located near the Birmingham International Airport. The Southern Museum of Flight is packed full of decades of winged history and aircraft you won't want to miss an opportunity to visit this fantastic Museum of Flight. Some featured highlights of the Southern Museum of Flight include several historic airplanes such as: the Huff Daland Puffer which was the first crop sprayer in the world, the first Delta Airlines Plane, a F4 jet fighter, the 1910 Curtis Pusher along with artifacts from the Red Baron. There are many more planes and famous people to discover as you explore this spacious Museum. The Southern Museum of Flight recently added a new display area dedicated to the Tuskegee Airmen who were World War II black fighter pilots. Who are all displayed along an entire wall also Included in the display is the Vultee, AT6, Link Trainer, Cornell along with figures of both air and ground crew complete with the sounds from that time period.  Don't miss the famous B25  that was recovered from deep below the waters of Lake Murray. The Southern Museum of Flight honors the famous women along with many other air pioneers. The Southern Museum of Flight also offers Science and History programs for children of all ages, guided tours & programs along with special activities for the whole family such as: a chance to fly a radio control airplane or fly an aircraft on a flight simulator and many more family activities. Kids can even celebrate their birthday at the Southern Museum of Flight in their own decorated room overlooking the Aircraft Hanger. The birthday group will enjoy building special crafts, taking tours of the Museum and exhibits halls. To complete your birthday celebration enjoy a giant airplane shaped cookie and drinks. Upon leaving the Museum be sure to check out the Air Park, visitor's can enjoy an up close look at some of these famous, historical planes and helicopters what a perfect way to wrap up your visit to the Southern Museum of Flight.
   

• Vulcan's Birthday Bash
  Vulcan's Birthday Bash is a yearly event where the local residents and visitor's of Birmingham help celebrate in the yearly traditional birthday bash. Everyone  regardless of age loves birthday parties and celebrations. The Vulcan Park Foundation hosts a huge birthday party on the first Sunday of every June at  Vulcan Park. The statue of Vulcan is a popular landmark of Birmingham, Vulcan was a Roman god of fire and the forge. This symbolic century old cast iron statue of Vulcan is considered a symbol of Birmingham, representing industrial source of raw materials which include the making of coal, iron-ore and limestone. This birthday bash is celebrated with live entertainment, balloons, music and a variety of fabulous food. Topped off with cake and  funny clowns this event is full of excitement enjoyed by the young and old, if you are visiting the Birmingham area during this fantastic birthday celebration you won't want to miss it.
   

• Birmingham Zoo
  On your visit to Birmingham be sure to visit the Birmingham Zoo it is one of Alabama's top tourist attractions, welcoming over 500,000 visitors annually. The Birmingham Zoo sits on 122 acres and is home to more than 750 different animals over 250 species including kangaroos, sea lions, even endangered species from six continents. The Birmingham Zoo has plenty of exciting exhibits, be sure to stop by and see the: Gentle Giants- this is an indoor/outdoor facility where you can visit the huge rhinos and hippos up close you may have the opportunity to rub the horn of a rhino or you might catch a hippopotamus enjoying a dip. The African Savannah- is where some of the most wildest animals call home. Featured animals include: lions, giraffes, ostriches, zebras and kudu. Monkey Exhibit- featuring several different primates full of personality from 400 pound gorillas to small pocket sized tamarins along with many more active primates. You can hear distinct calls of gibbons and look for the lemurs who are found only on the island of Madagascar. Sea Lions- these intelligent marine animals love to show off  you can attend the sea lion show offered twice a day at the pool watch out for the splash zone.  Fine Feathered Birds- more than 300 birds nest here you will also see ostriches, flamingos, vultures, endangered white naped cranes and many more feathered friends. Visitors can  feed the bright colored lorikeets and watch brown pelicans catch fish in their beaks. The Snakes- be brave and face some of the most beautiful and deadly animals in the world. Featuring the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon to the gigantic boas and pythons sure to make your skin crawl. Also featured at the Birmingham Zoo is an exhibit showing wild animals that are native to Alabama like: bald eagles, opossum, skunks and bobcats. Look underwater and see the playful otters or come eye to eye with a venomous snake. The newest exhibit to the Birmingham Zoo is Kangaroo Kountry- with new animals from the Land Down Under this exhibit is home to red and grey kangaroos, wallabies and a variety of reptiles, birds and amphibians all native to Australia. Visitor's can take a walk through the outback along the public walk-way winding through the bush giving you an up close look at these amazing animals. The kangaroos will relax in the sun and hop to their feeding stations right nest to you.
   

• Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
  The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Birmingham, this is a must visit for all you sports fans. The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum was established in August 14,1967 thanks to the Legislative Act 225. The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is a huge state treasure, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Alabama's exceptional sports heritage. For the past thirty-five years the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum has been incentive for other Sports Museums across the country. This very spacious 33,000 square foot building  elegantly displays over 5,000 sports artifacts. Other items of interests are: ESPN's list of the top 100 athletes of the century also featured in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is the five out of the top fifteen: Willie Mays, Joe Louis, Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens and Hank Aaron. The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is open daily, you wont want to miss a visit to one of the best sports museum's around.
   

• Peanut Depot
  The Peanut Depot is located in the heart of Birmingham, on historic Morris Avenue. The Peanut Depot welcomes visitor's, this unique building offers its guest a glimpse into Alabama life during the turn of the 20th Century. Peanut Depot has served peanut lovers across the United States since 1907. The Peanut Depot believes in delivering the best tasting peanuts to all of its customers. Using antique roasters, plenty of time during  the cooking process and not using oils or preservatives, the Peanut Depot has been processing some of the best peanuts for over 100 years. The Peanut Depot offers a variety of peanut flavors for all you peanut lovers such as: raw, Cajun, salted and fresh roasted all packaged in clear plastic bags to insure freshness. Visitor's can browse the Peanut Depot Store and purchase some of these world famous peanuts.