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Unusual Attractions in Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books

A unique book shop with a collection of rare tomes and a nostalgia museum.

Birmingham, Alabama

Sloss Furnaces

Once one of the largest producers of pig iron in the world.

Birmingham, Alabama

Statue of Vulcan

A 58-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

Birmingham, Alabama

Red Mountain Park

1500-acre development hopes to be the Central Park of the south.

Birmingham, Alabama

African Village in America

Joe Minter is only doing the work of God in his yard, he says.

Birmingham, Alabama

Donor Memorial

This little-known memorial honors those who have donated their bodies to medical training.

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Alabama Booksmith

Every last book in this bookstore is signed by the author.

2 miles from Birmingham

Unique Food & Drink in Birmingham

Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale

Birmingham's sinus-clearing soda was a popular way to enhance bootlegged hooch during Prohibition.

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