5 Sacred & Religious Sites in Birmingham That You Shouldn't Miss

May 21, 2022 Sheron Bogner

It has been said that Birmingham is the last major Southern city in America, where a friendly "How y'all doin'," a hearty meal of country-fried steak with butter beans and a true taste of Southern hospitality await visitors. Whether you're into the history of the Civil Rights movement, a fan of jazz music or just looking for culture and a few fun activities for the family, Sweet Birmingham is the place for you. Spend the morning at the Birmingham Museum of Art, then have lunch at a traditional Southern tea room. Outdoor enthusiasts can tee off at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail or pack a lunch and spend the day hiking and enjoying the vistas at Ruffner Mountain. A world-class zoo, the innovative McWane Center and VisionLand, Alabama's first amusement park, are sure to keep families entertained and on the go. In the evening, listen to a blues show at an outdoor cafe and then spend the night at a small cozy inn or splurge for an elegant hotel.
Restaurants in Birmingham

1. 16th Street Baptist Church

16th St & 6th Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203-1850 +1 205-251-9402 http://www.16thstreetbaptist.org/
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16th Street Baptist Church

Four young girls were killed when a Ku Klux Klan bomb exploded in this church in 1963. The girls are remembered with a shrine in the crypt where they died, and a vibrant stained glass window donated in sympathy by the people of Wales adorns the historic church.

Reviewed By charisma2015 - Wantage, United States

Very sad that four young innocent lives were lost for no reason by a bomb planted by the KKK. Unwarranted hatred. The visit was very well done with information and detail of a very disturbing event. The tour of the church was very nice and the guide very welcoming. The beautiful stained glass window donated by Wales is quite stunning. Across the street is the Kelly Ingram park which has powerful statues of the Civil Rights movement and some of the tragedies - including a beautiful statue of the four sweet young girls that lost their life in the 16th Street Baptist Church. A must if visiting this area.

2. Elmwood Cemetery

600 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211-2849 +1 205-251-3114 http://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/birmingham-al/johns-ridouts-mortuary-elmwood-chapel/4391
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Elmwood Cemetery

3. First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham

2100 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3304 +1 205-322-5469 http://www.fpcbham.org/
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4. Cathedral Church of the Advent

2017 6th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203-2701
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5. St Mary’s On The Highlands Episcopal Church

1910 12th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-3804 +1 205-933-1140 http://www.stmarysoth.org/

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