Last Updated:
8/12/22
Birmingham, AL
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
Breakfast
Big Bad Breakfast
1926 29th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Cathead Chicken Biscuit: Crispy Fried Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, and Sausage Gravy $12.00
Redneck Benny: Open-Faced Biscuit with Sliced Ham, Ham Powder and Two Eggs on Top. Comes with a Choice of Sausage Gravy or Hollandaise Plus One Side $13.00
Low Country Skillet: Two Scrambled Eggs, Shrimp, Andouille, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, and Potatoes $14.00
Chicken and Waffle: Belgian Waffle Topped with Crispy Fried Chicken, Local Honey, and Served with BBB House Syrup Blend $13.00
Hours:
Open Daily 7 am - 2:30 pm
Order Online: Yes
13 Locations Around the Southeast
The Heavenly Donut Company
4911 Cahaba River Rd Suite 105, Birmingham, AL 35243
Some of the Donut Flavors
Blueberry Cake Donut
Caramel Glazed Donut
Reese Cup Donut
Red Velvet Cake Donut
Banana Pudding Donut
Cookie Butter Donut
French Toast Donut
Maple Bacon Donut
Try Their Apple Fritter
Store Hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 4 am - Midnight
Weds to Saturday 24 Hrs
Sunday Midnight - 2 pm
Order Online: Yes
Activities
McWane Science Center
Some of the Exhibits Seen at the Museum
Shark & Ray Tank
Ocean Journey Area - Home to Green Moray Eel, Moon Jellyfish, Clownfish, and More
Rushton Theater - Telsa Coil & Van de Graaff Generator
Sciencequest - Bunch of Fun Science-Related Hands-On Exhibits
Alabama Dinosaurs - Best Place East of Mississippi River to See Dinosaurs Remains
The Lost World of Dragons (Most Recent Exhibit) - Life-Size Animatronic Dragons and Interactive Displays Guiding Through the History of Dragons
Adventure Hall Admission:
Adults (13-64) - $15.00
Seniors (65+) - $14.00
Kids (2-12) - $12.00
Kids Under 2 - FREE
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday Closed
Weds to Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday Noon - 5 pm
Location of the John W. Woods IMAX Dome Theater - 25o Seats, 5-Story 79'-Diameter, Tilted Dome Screen and Six Channels of Ultra-Fidelity Digital Surround Sound
Southern Museum of Flight
The Southern Museum of Flight, one of the largest aviation museums in the Southeast
Some of the Exhibits Seen at the Museum
Korean War Jets Exhibit: F-86 Sabre & MiG-15
Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit: North American AT-6 Texan, a Vultee BT-13B Valiant, and a Fairchild PT-19 Cornell
Lake Murray B-25 Exhibit
Vietnam War Helicopter Exhibit
Huff-Daland Crop Duster Exhibit
Admission Price:
General - $5.00
Kids Under 3 - FREE
Active Military & Family - FREE
4343 73rd St N, Birmingham, AL 35206
Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Birmingham Zoo
At any given time, approximately 550 animals of 180 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, elephants, bears, flamingos, and endangered species from six continents.
My List of Favorite Animals Would Like To See
African Elephant
North American River Otter
Red Panda
Sand Cat
Giant Anteater
Black-Footed Cat
African Lion
General Admission Rates:
Adult: $18.95
Senior(65+): $15.95
Child (2-12): $13.95
2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Sea Lion Behind the Scenes - Sunday 11 am - Cost $130 - Additional Info Given About Pricing, Check Their Website
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday Closed
Wednesday to Sunday 9 am - 5 pm
Vulcan Park and Museum
Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands at the top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham.
General Admission Rates (Includes: Park Grounds, Observation Tower, & Museum)
Adult: $6 plus tax
Senior(65+): $5 plus tax
Child (5-12): $4 plus tax
Cheaper Rates in the Evening After 6 pm
1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Special Exhibit: (Till Jan 29th, 2023) - Birmingham Bottling: Soft Drinks in the Magic City
Park Grounds Hours:
Daily 10 am - 10 pm
Food
Dreamland BBQ
1427 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Hickory-Smoked Sausage: Sausage Link Grilled in Hickory Wood-Fired Pit & Served with Dreamland BBQ Sauce - One Link $8.99 Two Link $15.99
Tips & Chips: Slow-Cooked Boneless Rib Tips with Green Onions. Seasoned with Dreamland Shake, Served with House-Made Chips $10.99
Legendary BBQ Sandwich: Served with a Choice of Boneless Rib Tips, Chopped Pork, Chicken, or Sausage on a Warm Toasted Bun. Topped with Dreamland BBQ Sauce & Pickles - Reg. $10.99 Large. $12.99
Banana Pudding: Secret Recipe with Bud's Best Vanilla Wafers - Side $2.99, Cup $5.49, Bowl $9.49, & Quart $14.49
Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
Order Online: Yes
Melt
4105 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Matilda Bites: Fried Mozzarella Bites Served with Marinara - $9.00
Roast Beef Melt: Roast Beef, Cheddar & Nacho Cheese Served on Pretzel Bun - $13.00
Ole Smokey: Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheddar Cheese, and Smokey Mayo Served on Sourdough - $13.00
Mac Melt: House-Made Mac & Cheese in Grilled Cheese Served on Texas Toast - $11.00
The Cuban: Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles & Yellow Mustard Served on Cuban Roll - $14.00
Deep-Fried Double Stuffed Oreos: Three for $3.00, Five for $5.00
Hours:
Sunday & Monday Closed
Tues to Fri 11am - 2pm, 5pm - Close
Saturday 11am - 3pm, 5pm - Close
Order Online: Yes
Big Spoon Creamery
4000 3rd Ave S #104, Birmingham, AL 35222
Flavor Samples From Menu (Seasonal)
Cookies n' Cream: Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, House-Made Chocolate Cookie Crumble
Peach Buttermilk: Chilton County Peach Sorbet Swirled with Buttermilk Ice Cream
Magic City: Vanilla Bean & Valrhona Dark Chocolate Swirl, Salted Caramel, Cookie Crumble, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips
Goat Cheese Blackberry Thyme: LaClare Goat Cheese Ice Cream, Petals from the Past Blackberry Thyme Jam
Beach Bonfire(V): Smoked Coconut Vegan Ice Cream, Fudge, Gluten-Free Graham Crumble
Pricing: Single Scoop $3.75, Double Scoop $7.25, Triple Scoop $11.00
Hours:
Sunday to Thursday Noon - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday Noon - 10 pm
Order Online: No
Must Try Their Sammies
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection
Within Walking Distance: McWane Science Center, Pizitz Food Hall, and Downtown Area
Dining: The Yard; They Do Breakfast, Brunch, and Dinner. The Brunch Menu Looks Most Appealing with Spicy Fried Chicken Biscuit and the Yard Burger
1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Guest Room One King in October 2022 - $341.00
Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook
Within Walking Distance: Birmingham Zoo, Mountain Brook Creamery, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Dining: Habitat Feed & Social; They Do Breakfast, Brunch, and Dinner. Brunch Buffet on Sunday 11 am - 2 pm is $59 per Person
2655 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
Guest Room One King in October 2022 - $458.00
21 and up fun
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Brunch Punch Shandy: Shandy Radler | 3.5% ABV
A-OK IPA: IPA American | 7.2% ABV
Miss Fancy's Tripel: Belgian Tripel | 9.2% ABV | 20 IBU
Sour Pash: Sour Fruited | 4.2% ABV | 5 IBU
Hours:
Sunday to Weds Noon - 10 pm
Thursday Noon - 11 pm
Friday & Saturday Noon-Midnight
Food Trucks Available
Check Out the Sour Room
Good People Brewing Company
114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Strawberries & Cream Parfait IPA: IPA Milkshake | 7.0% ABV
Hitchhiker: IPA American | 7.8% ABV
Funk Farm Kettle Sour Cherry & Almond: Sour Fruited | 4.5% ABV
Peanut Butter Chocolate Coffee Milk Stout: Stout Milk | 7.5% ABV
Hours:
Monday to Thursday Noon - 10 pm
Friday & Saturday Noon-Midnight
Sunday Noon - 8 pm
Food; Hotbox Chicken
Tours Handle By City Brew Tours; 4 Breweries, 4 Hours, 16 Beers, $99+5.5% Booking Fee
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn