Looking for fun things to do with your kids that won't break the bank? Well, me too! I'm always on the hunt for fun and free things to do to past the time here in North Birmingham, AL. Luckily, North Birmingham, AL is brimming with free historic sites, parks, and so much more! Below is a list of five free things to do in North Birmingham, AL that are also safe to do during COVID-19.
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1. Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
205-414-3950
7:00AM-5:00PM Every day
This 67.5-acre garden is beautiful! The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are always free and open 365 days a year. The gardens house many diverse plants, making it the 5th highest in biodiversity in the U.S.! Learn more at their website.
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2. Ruffner Mountain Reserve
1214 81st Street South
Birmingham, AL 35206
205-833-8264
Trails are open dusk to dawn, 365 days a year
Nature Center is open Tues-Sat 9:00AM-4:00PM, Sun 1:00PM-4:00PM
Ruffner Mountain is home to over fourteen miles of trails, ranging in difficulties. You can also find old mining sites throughout the reserve. Ruffner Mountain Reserve also has a Nature Center, where you and your children can learn about the different native species of the area! Find more here.
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3. Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-254-2565
Tue-Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun 12:00PM-5:00PM
The Birmingham Museum of Art is full of beautiful, thought-provoking exhibits. General admission is free! The museum is also hosting free virtual events and tours during COVID-19. Get more info at their website.
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4. Kelly Ingram Park
500 17th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-458-8000
Open 8:00AM-8:00PM Every day
Kelly Ingram Park is 4-acres and located in the Civil Rights District of Birmingham, AL. Walk through the park and learn about protests and other important events of the Civil Rights Movement that occurred in Birmingham, AL through statues and plaques. They offer guided tours from your cell phone, as well. Find more info here.
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5. Red Mountain Park
2011 Frankfurt Drive
Birmingham, AL 35211
205-202-6043
Winter hours are 7:00AM-5:00PM Every day
Red Mountain Park in Birmingham, AL consists of 1,200 acres along the Red Mountain Ridge. Take the family to enjoy over fifteen miles of trails, a wonderful dog park, and historic mining sites! Unfortunately, Red Mountain Park's aerial adventures and zip-lines are closed due to COVID-19. Plan your adventure here.
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