Alabama: Things to Do and See

1. 16th Street Baptist Church: The church was the first African American church in Birmingham, and the site of many civil rights rallies and mass meetings, as well the site of a bombing in 1963 that killed four girls attending Sunday School, a tragedy that added fire to the movement
2. Alabama Constitution Village: Costumed guides lead tours of the bakery, trade shops, library and post office located at the site of the 1819 Constitutional Convention.
3. Alabama Music Hall of Fame: This site honors the musical achievements of Alabamians such as Tammy Wynette, the Commodores, Nat King Cole and Hank Williams.
4. Birmingham Zoo: Learn about the 750 animals that call the zoo home, including sea lions, kangaroos, elephants and endangered species from six continents.
5. Dexter Avenue King Baptist Church and Parsonage Museum: Visit the church where Martin Luther King Jr. was pastor from 1954-1960.
6. FAME Recording Studios: Step back in time at the studio where Aretha Franklin, Little Richard, Etta James, Otis Redding and others have recorded hit songs.
7. Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House Museum: An American treasure, this house was built in 1939 and is the only Wright house in the southeast open to the public.
8. Hank Williams Museum: Suits, hats, awards, rare videos and a 1952 Cadillac are just a few things you'll find in this extensive collection.
9. Helen Keller’s Birthplace and Home: Built in 1820, Helen Keller’s home is located in Tuscumbia. See firsthand where this admired woman overcame her handicaps.
10. Huntsville Botanical Garden: Spread over 112 lush acres, the Huntsville Botanical Garden boasts 14 themed herb gardens and 675 varieties of day lilies.
11. McWane Science Center: Experience four floors of hands-on exhibits, larger-than-life IMAX films and other extraordinary programs.
12. Montgomery Zoo: Explore 40 acres of habitats from five continents with exhibits featuring more than 600 animals
13. Noccalula Falls Park: Cascading 90 feet to the Black Creek ravine, Noccalula Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in this area.
14. Old Alabama Town: Relive history at restored 19th- and early 20th-century buildings that stretch along six blocks in historic downtown Montgomery
15. Rosa Parks Library & Museum: An interactive time machine, historic documents and more depict events that led to the bus boycott.
16. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark: Now a museum of history and industry, Sloss Furnaces has become a center for creation and exhibition of metal art.
17. Talladega Superspeedway: Featuring the longest NASCAR oval, Talladega Superspeedway is beloved by all racing fans.
18. USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Explore the mighty USS Alabama, winner of nine battle stars in World War II. See a Mach 3 A-12 Blackbird super secret spy plane, the B-52 stratofortress Calamity Jane, the submarine USS Drum, an original plane that was used by the Tuskegee Airmen, plus 22 other aircraft and weaponry from all branches of the military. website
19. U.S. Space & Rocket Center: in Huntsville, Alabama is a museum operated by the government of Alabama, showcasing rockets, achievements, and artifacts of the U.S. space program.
20. Vulcan Park & Museum: Home to the world’s largest cast-iron statue, the site also features interactive exhibits and spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham.