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Woodstock United States
I love my state!
Sep 02, 2002 09:47 AM3015 Views

If you read Monk and kahfess's reviews of Alabama, there is wonderful information there about Birmingham and Montgomery that anyone thinking of traveling through Alabama would find useful. I'm not going to write about Birmingham and Montgomery in my review because they've already covered both cities. Instead I will comment about some other areas.


Mountains and Caves and other Natural Beauties


I've lived in Alabama pretty much all my life and I can't see living anywhere else. I travel about 3 hours north east of my home and be in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, and Lookout Mountain. I can visit Russell Cave National Monument, Sequoyah Caverns, Cathedral Caverns, DeSoto Caverns, Rickwood Caverns. There is also Noccalula Falls Park and Cloudmont Ski Resort.


In the northwest corner, we've got a place called Dismals Canyon (they've got a web site that tells all about it). It's worth the trip, trust me. It's a beautiful place, and an interesting natural phenomenon. It seems there is this tiny little glow worm that makes its home in the canyon, and if I'm not mistaken, it doesn't live anywhere else in the world. During certain months of the year, as darkness falls, these tiny little worms begin to glow, and they light up the canyon walls! It's amazingly beautiful and awe inspiring.


There is also Rock Bridge Canyon, another natural beauty in the northern part of Alabama.


There are a number of wonderful parks and forestland, including Oak Mountain State Park, which has an outdoor amphitheatre for concerts and a beach for swimming among other activities. There is Smith Lake, Lake Guntersville, Lake Martin, Weiss Lake, Lay Lake, Lake Tuscaloosa, and the Black Warrior River for the fisherman looking for variety.


Sports and other attractions


Alabama has had it's share of ups and downs regarding pro sports teams and the like, but our two biggest universities have one of the longest and biggest football rivalries ever. The University of Alabama (Rolllll Tide!) and Auburn University are fierce in their rivalry in our state, and when football season hits, look out. You MUST take sides. Nothing less is allowed. (Well, OK, it's allowed, but we don't like it much! just kidding). Not only that, we've got the Birmingham Barons, we have a pro hockey team. And we have NASCAR. Talladega Superspeedway is the best! Even if you never attend a race there, you must go to the Racing Hall of Fame and Museum there. It's great fun, especially if you have kids traveling with you.


In Bessemer, there is the water and amusement park, Visionland. Although Visionland is struggling financially at this time, the water park is great if you're in the area and need a refreshing cooling off and a bit of fun. They also have the Rampage, a wooden roller coaster that I promise will take your breath! Also in the northern part of the state (Huntsville) is the Space and Rocket Center and another water park.


Tannehill State Park in McCalla has a monthly outdoor flea market along with many other activities. They have camping areas and amenities for parking your motor home or travel trailer.


There are many, many other attractions and tons of historical sites, civil war and otherwise. There Tuscumbia, is the birthplace of Helen Keller, The Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in Alexander City, Moundville Archaeological Park near Tuscaloosa, and so many small towns full of hidden treasures.


My favorite place, however, is the coast. Miles and miles of pristine sugary white beaches and beautiful emerald water. There are several old forts for the history buff, there is the Mobile Battleship park for the ''guys'', there is Bellingrath Gardens, the outlet mall in Foley, Gulf Shores, the Estuary on Dauphin Island.. so much more.


I love my state, and you would too, if you visited.


Chestnut Ridge USA
Birmingham
Apr 01, 2002 08:07 AM3229 Views

Birmingham, Alabama


Birmingham is the largest city in the southern state of Alabama. Today it is a great tourist attraction, not only as a stage for the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s, but also for its Jazz and Theatre. Birmingham is now a beautiful, booming city of the South, where people of all races live in harmony. Birmingham has many attractions for visitors of all interests. Most importantly though, are its museums and statues dedicated to that infamous time when Birmingham was in the spotlight of the nation, as well as the world. First I would like to give an overview of some of the current attractions.


Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame


Located in the historic Carver Theater, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame contains numerous exhibits on Alabamians such as Erskine Hawkins and Sun Ra who have made international contributions to the world of jazz. The museum is located in the Civil Rights District at 1631 4th Avenue north. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. The Hall is not a very large museum, but it is a must see for all Jazz fans. In my short tour, I learned a lot about Jazz, and even though I am not a big Jazz fan, I found it thoroughly interesting. Of course the museum focuses on Alabama musicians, it still has much to present.


Alabama Sports Hall of Fame


Located in the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, the Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to sports heroes with ties to the state of Alabama. Beautifully designed exhibits give visitors a look at careers of Alabama sports legends such as Olympic Medalist Jesse Owens, former Alabama Crimson Tide Coach Paul ''Bear'' Bryant, and Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays. I found it interesting to learn about sports heroes that I thought I already knew. The museum provides an interesting perspective on the Sports heroes of Alabama. The Hall of Fame is located on the corner of 22nd Street North at Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard, North.


Alabama Theatre


Known as the most elegant and elaborate movie house in this region of the country, the Alabama Theatre is known as the ''Showplace of the South.'' The ornate theater features first-run and revival films along with concerts and other special events. I have not had a chance to visit it yet, but friends of mine who have recommend it highly. The theatre is located at 1817 3rd Avenue North


Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum


Anybody who knows anything about Alabama knows that Car Racing is the most popular sport. Being from NY, I never really understood the fascination of car racing, but if you want to see what being an Alabamian is all about, this is the place to go. The museum is not really about car racing as it is a motorcycle museum, but it still portrays the southern love for motorsports. It is the largest motorcycle museum in North America. It showcases over three hundred and twenty-five motorcycles from around the world, some dating back to as early as 1904. The museum is located at 2721 5th Avenue South. Hours of Operation are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12.


Birmingham Museum of Art


Living less than 30 miles from New York City, I have been spoiled with some of the most exquisite art galleries and museums in the world. Naturally, the Birmingham Museum of Art seemed a little small to me, but the art was no less beautiful. It is the largest municipal museum in the Southeast, and boasts an outstanding collection of over 21,000 works of art from around the world. On permanent display are extensive collections of American, European and Asian art, including the renowned Beeson Collection of Wedgwood. Located at 2000 8th Avenue, North; admission is free.


Other Attractions


Unfortunately, in my short visit I was only able to see so much, but have no fear, Birmingham has much more to offer. Of course it is the site of the Alabama State Fair. If you happen to be in Birmingham during this annual event, it is a must see, but Fair Park is alive all year round. The park is the site of many sporting events as well as a large Flea Market.


Birmingham has a very nice zoo, as well as a science center, and nature center. Of course, Birmingham is known for its famous Vulcan statue. Unfortunately, at the moment the statue is under repairs, and Vulcan Park is closed.


The Civil Rights Museum


Located across from the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, is the Civil Rights Museum. In all my research of the Civil Rights movement, and racist crimes against African Americans, I have seen or heard chilling accounts of heinous acts of violence. As a result, I have developed a kind of personal fear, and enmity for the hooded vigilantes known as the KKK. Touring the exhibits of the museum was like a being put into the fray of the battle, and I came out sickened, but enlightened. The museum is a place that each and every US citizen must visit in their lifetime. I have always enjoyed traveling the States learning about our country’s history, but the segregation of and racism towards our fellow countrymen during the period between the end of slavery, and the 1960’s has always haunted me. We all carry a great debt to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., for leading the suppressed in a movement that did not incite greater abuses, but rather showed the world the truth. We must all remember his teachings of non-violence, as we must remember those of Ghandi and Nelson Mandela. His path to freedom was a difficult one, but it may have been the only one. On this day that we, as a country, celebrate his birthday, let us remember not only his struggles, but his teachings for a better tomorrow.


The Bottom Line


Birmingham, Alabama is an important place to visit for anyone interested in the history of the US, and especially it's Civil Rights Movement. Not only is it a great cultural experience, but it is an important history lesson.


Where NOT to stay in Birmingham
Oct 04, 2001 02:10 AM2899 Views

Do not let anyone trick you into believing the Tutwiler Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama is a four star hotel. A recent weekend there proved otherwise. For starters, there is no assigned parking to hotel guests. You only have the choice of high priced Valet parking or street parking. I do not personally mind parking my car on the street, however, Tutwiler is located downtown Birmingham which is known for it's high crime volume.


Secondly, when myself and a guest checked in, we were informed there were several company Christmas parties in the hotel that night. Not a problem, BUT the bars and restaurants were closed to us for this very reason. We should have been told this when we made our reservations. We could make our plans accordingly.


Upon entering the room for this ''four-star'' hotel, it left a stale impression. The room was very small and the view was blocked by a parallel brick wall. Now I am sure other rooms had better views, but every guest deserves some view to enjoy, certainly not your hotel neighbors across the way. This forced us to keep the curtains drawn for privacy.


The hotel towels (which were provided sparingly) were stained and dirty in appearance. This is unacceptable in any hotel, much less one of this self-claimed stature. There were no vending machines or ice machines in the entire building as stated in hotel information. Several first-class amenities listed in their hotel material and website were not included and were never presented during our stay.


This hotel is historical and deserves a better fate than what it has become.


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A Wonderful City!
Mar 23, 2001 05:58 PM2313 Views

Recently I traveled to the wonderful city of Montgomery Alabama to visit an artist friend of mine and her husband who is the US Marines.


It had been years since I had visited that area, so I really didn’t know what to expect.


What I found was wonderful! This city is the capital of the beautiful state of Alabama. I was first concerned that the city would be as big as the capital of the state I live in which is Georgia. However, what I found was a very well laid out city, with very easy to navigate roads.


If you visit this wonderful city, make sure to see the breathtaking art museum. The Montgomery art museum has a wonderful collection of art that is permanent plus have visiting exhibits that offer an added plus in your art viewing experience.


There is also a wonderful on-site gift shop which offers tons of wonderful items, however, I found them to be rather costly and wasn’t willing to purchase anything from the gift shop.


Situated beside the art museum is a performing arts house which produces performances of Shakespeare plays several times throughout the year.


Both the museum and the performing arts center is situated on a beautiful expanse of wonderful green lawns and lakes. The property alone is a site for the eyes and heart.


Besides the museum this city offers a wide assortment of wonderful restaurants to try. Some offer local cuisine and others offer more of an international selection of dishes, one in particular is an excellent Italian restaurant.


I will be returning again for sure!


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