Things to do in Leeds
Barber Motor Sports Park
The Barber Motorsports Park is also home to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. The 144,000-square foot, four-story museum includes the world's largest collection of vintage and modern day motorcycles (1000+) and the largest collection of Lotus race cars. Find a Best Western Leeds hotel nearby. Call (205) 967-4745 for more information.
6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Leeds, AL
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 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. Call (205) 252-2262 for more information.
1817 3rd Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is the biggest, fastest, most competitive motorsports facility in the world. Records for both speed and competition have been established at Talladega. Call (877) go2-dega for more information.