Historical Highlights of Birmingham

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Lezlie R

October 2019

This tour was a great afternoon learning about the historical highlights of Birmingham. Our guide, Clay, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Birmingham and ended the tour with a great dinner recommendation!

What's Included:

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Beverages
Snacks
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
All activities
Air conditioned transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off within downtown Birmingham

Good to know:

Departure point: 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
Return details: Returns to original departure point
Exclusions: Gratuities
Voucher: EVouchers + Paper Vouchers accepted
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to significant weather (hurricane, tornado, or ice), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Any sight temporarily closed will be substituted with another sight in town
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Historical Highlights of Birmingham

Experience description

On this 3 hr - 3.5 hour adventure around the "Magic City" we'll hit the historical highlights of Birmingham, AL. From the comforts of our intimate transportation we'll see the best of what this town has to offer and taste a few local treats along the way. To start we'll set our sights on the original rail lines and discuss Birmingham's origins. From there we'll make stops to learn about Birmingham's baseball history, the Civil Rights Movement and when the city was "The Industrial Capital Of the South." We might even head over to Legion Field, site of some 1996 Olympic soccer, or futbol, matches and Rickwood Field, oldest ballpark in America.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Birmingham's Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1703

We will get a great view of the city and learn about the origins of the city and the skyline of the city.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Negro Southern League Museum, 120 16th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1617

We will learn about the history of baseball in the city, its importance, and specifically the history of the Negro Baseball Leagues in the city.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Alabama Peanut Company, 2016 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

Sample some local snacks on the oldest road in the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Heaviest Corner on Earth, Intersection of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL

Get a glimpse of the Heaviest Corner...or at least learn why it's called that

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, 20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222-1236

Here we will learn about the foundations of the city and how we were built by iron, specifically pig iron.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kelly Ingram Park, 5th Ave N at 16th St, Birmingham, AL

We will walk around the park to discuss the marches in April and May of 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Civil Rights District, Birmingham, AL 35203

Guests will learn about the Civil Rights movement here in Birmingham

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 16th Street Baptist Church, 16th St & 6th Ave, Birmingham, AL

See the church where four girls were tragically killed in a 1963 church bombing.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204-4008

Learn about the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Football Capital of the South

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rickwood Field Park, 1137 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204-4502

See the Oldest Baseball Park in America...right here in Birmingham

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3132

Guests will get to see the old theater district here in Birmingham

Stop At: Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209-1214

See the largest cast iron statue in the world from atop Red Mountain

Duration: 15 minutes