2 days in Birmingham Itinerary

Birmingham may be one of America's most controversial cities.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Birmingham Zoo, look for all kinds of wild species at Alabama Wildlife Center, and then see the interesting displays at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, then contemplate the long history of Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Rotary Trail, and finally grab your bike and head to Oak Mountain State Park.

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In October in Birmingham, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 55°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel back home.