this southern US town is known as the
Magic City welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’ll be continuing our travel
series with a look at birmingham alabama
found in central alabama and the
southeastern part of the United States
Birmingham is the largest city in the
state its population of over 200,000 is
spread out over an area of just over 150
square miles thanks to the early
blossoming of its iron steel and
railroading industries Birmingham
rapidly became the cultural and
commercial hub of Alabama during the
late 19th century much of the city’s
industrial and artistic legacy is now
honored and showcased at Railroad Park
that is one site where people gather for
numerous events family-friendly
activities and leisurely outdoor
occupations you can also learn more
about Birmingham’s industrial history by
visiting what was once an early 20th
century iron mill at Sloss furnaces when
it comes to learning more about the
historical struggles of
african-americans in the city be sure to
visit the civil rights district there
you can educate yourself at the
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute pray
at the 16th Street Baptist Church or pay
your respects to notable movement
members at Kelly Ingram Park in terms of
climate Birmingham has relatively hot
summers thanks to its southern location
winters are fairly mild though rainfall
is common the chance of tornadoes and
hurricanes does little to prevent people
from enjoying the warm weather as many
of the city’s attractions and events are
outdoors for example you can spend some
time outside at the Vulcan Park Museum
admiring the fifty six foot tall Vulcans
statue or head to railroad park to enjoy
the skyline don’t forget to grab your
fresh produce from the pepper place
Saturday market you’ll even find some
goodies from the Jones family urban farm
for sale there sports fans can visit
America’s oldest baseball park Rick wood
field or the Barber Motorsports Park
which holds the world’s largest
collection of motorcycles Birmingham is
also home to the Alabama Sports Hall of
Fame if music is more your thing there’s
plenty of it in Birmingham
while you can experience live shows at
the various events and festivals
throughout the year you can also attend
performances at venues such as work play
with its history culture food sports and
music you can ask for much more while
visiting Birmingham
Magic City welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we’ll be continuing our travel
series with a look at birmingham alabama
found in central alabama and the
southeastern part of the United States
Birmingham is the largest city in the
state its population of over 200,000 is
spread out over an area of just over 150
square miles thanks to the early
blossoming of its iron steel and
railroading industries Birmingham
rapidly became the cultural and
commercial hub of Alabama during the
late 19th century much of the city’s
industrial and artistic legacy is now
honored and showcased at Railroad Park
that is one site where people gather for
numerous events family-friendly
activities and leisurely outdoor
occupations you can also learn more
about Birmingham’s industrial history by
visiting what was once an early 20th
century iron mill at Sloss furnaces when
it comes to learning more about the
historical struggles of
african-americans in the city be sure to
visit the civil rights district there
you can educate yourself at the
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute pray
at the 16th Street Baptist Church or pay
your respects to notable movement
members at Kelly Ingram Park in terms of
climate Birmingham has relatively hot
summers thanks to its southern location
winters are fairly mild though rainfall
is common the chance of tornadoes and
hurricanes does little to prevent people
from enjoying the warm weather as many
of the city’s attractions and events are
outdoors for example you can spend some
time outside at the Vulcan Park Museum
admiring the fifty six foot tall Vulcans
statue or head to railroad park to enjoy
the skyline don’t forget to grab your
fresh produce from the pepper place
Saturday market you’ll even find some
goodies from the Jones family urban farm
for sale there sports fans can visit
America’s oldest baseball park Rick wood
field or the Barber Motorsports Park
which holds the world’s largest
collection of motorcycles Birmingham is
also home to the Alabama Sports Hall of
Fame if music is more your thing there’s
plenty of it in Birmingham
while you can experience live shows at
the various events and festivals
throughout the year you can also attend
performances at venues such as work play
with its history culture food sports and
music you can ask for much more while
visiting Birmingham
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