Best Free Things to Do For Kids and Adults in Birmingham, Alabama
For Kids:
- Railroad Park: This 19-acre green space offers playgrounds, walking trails, and open areas for picnics and games.
- Birmingham Museum of Art: Free admission to explore diverse art collections.
- Vulcan Park and Museum: While there’s a fee to enter the museum, you can enjoy the park and views of the Vulcan statue for free.
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens: 67 acres of beautiful gardens and nature trails.
- Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark: Explore this old iron-producing blast furnace turned museum.
For Adults:
- Civil Rights District: Walk through historic sites like Kelly Ingram Park and the 16th Street Baptist Church.
- Pepper Place Saturday Market: Browse local produce and crafts (seasonal).
- Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve: Hike through 1,038 acres of urban forest.
- Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame: Learn about jazz history (free on certain days).
- Birmingham Public Library: Attend free events and exhibitions.