Things to do in Gardendale
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
Call for guided tours. Tribute to jazz greats with ties to Alabama. Features such artists as Lionel Hampton, Erskine Hawkins, Sun Ra and many others. Visitors taken from beginning of jazz to present day. Best Western Birmingham lodging is nearby. Call (205) 254-2731 for more information.
1631 4th Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Alabama Museum of Health Sciences/ Reynolds Historical Library
Museum: equipment, instruments and objects representing the history and development of the health sciences in the U.S., with special emphasis on Alabama. Library: Collection of rare books on medical history. Best Western Birmingham lodging is nearby. Call (205) 934-4475 for more information.
1700 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35294
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum
Original memorabilia from 200+ inductees, including Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, boxer Joe Louis, track and field greats Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis. 2 Heisman trophies, 3 World Series trophies, awards. Theater, touch-screen videos. Call (205) 323-6665 for more information.
2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35202
Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts
1927 movie palace maintained in original form. Built by Paramount, now functions as performing arts facility and houses largest Wurlitzer pipe organ in South. Best Western Birmingham lodging is nearby. Call (205) 252-2262 for more information.
1817 3rd Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens
Decorative arts museum, built c. 1850. Fine collection of 19th-century furniture, textiles, silver, paintings. Site where Union troops planned burning of University of Alabama. Gardens for weddings, tearoom for meetings and food-service events. Call (205) 780-5656 for more information.
331 Cotton Ave., Birmingham, AL 35211
VFW Post 10250 Veterans Memorial Park
Monument dedicated to veterans from northern Jefferson Co. All service flags on display. Hillside park with large boxwoods, beautiful landscaping, picnic facilities. Call (205) 841-2424 for more information.
Hwy. 31N, Fultondale, AL 35068