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Birmingham, AL
Best Parks (Attractions & Activities)
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Oak Mountain State Park |
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200 Terrace Dr, Pelham 35124 • 205-620-2520 |
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Description:
Centerpiece of Alabama's largest state park, Oak Mountain is one of the southern-most peaks of the Appalachian Mountains, and it’s a terrific place to get back to nature and escape the city. The park's near 10,000 acres include a golf course, mountain bike and hiking trails, rental cabins, primitive and modern campsites, and horseback riding facilities. Located approximately 21 miles south of Birmingham off I-65. |
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Vulcan |
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1701 Valley View Dr Vulcan Park, Birmingham 35209 • 205-933-1409 |
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Description:
No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you; this is the world's largest cast-iron sculpture. A beautiful, massive sight, "Vulcan" pays tribute to Birmingham's early iron industry. Weighing over 60 tons and standing 55-feet tall, the statue was made in 1904 for the St. Louis World's Fair. It stands alongside an observation tower in the center of 10-acre Vulcan Park. Exhibits at the nearby Vulcan Center chronicle the rich history of Birmingham. |
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