Not much to see except the beautiful view at this ridge…read more You can go down these stone steps with all these bushes around... Wasn't trying to go down the steps and have anyone ask if I'm alright

There isn't much to see here, but if you are in the area, stop by. There is a big drop off so if…read moreyou have children with you, keep an eye on them. There is parking right there so you can hop out, walk down a little path, and there you are. The area in general is cool for the amazing views down into the valley any time of year.

Really great trail that runs right along the creek the whole way, with plenty of spots to walk over…read moreinto the water if you choose. (We opted out of this with two wild kiddos and being in from out of town!) While the trail starts on the map where indicated, we recommend parking at the middle school and dropping in midway along the trail. (There's a nice park there as well.) Trail is fairly flat with a few little hills here and there, but overall decent enough that we took a stroller and didn't have any issues beyond just being tired of pushing our youngest. Great views along the way of wooded areas, some little wetland pieces, going under bridges by a busy highway - good variety to keep the little ones entertained and remember landmarks on your return trip of this out and back style trail. Was a wonderful little break to our trip - very happy we found it and highly recommend to anyone passing through.

Great walking trail. Watch out for the homeless people at the south parking area. Recommend you…read morepark at the middle school.

Attended a rotary trail party in April 2025. There was live music, great food, and drinks from…read moredifferent local vendors. The trail is really great place to walk or run to view a beautiful scenery.

Rotary Trail is a wonderful path in downtown Birmingham, Alabama that brings a serene place and a…read moreplace to communicate with nature in the middle of the asphalt and steel of a modern city. This place is a genuine oasis in the middle of the city and I was amazed at how easily the weight of stress from my soul and removed any heaviness of my heart. Rotary Trail is an amazing place and is just another great piece of the puzzle that is Birmingham, Alabama. We need places like Rotary Trail, places to gather in respite and recreation. This is an absolutely wonderful place and just another reason that Birmingham, Alabama is one of my favorite cities in the United States. I will give Rotary Trail five stars and I will definitely give it my strongest recommendation. If you are in the Birmingham, Alabama area, go check this out.

This welcome center is a great introduction to the state of Mississippi. Overall, it is a clean…read morerest area and a nice stop. I find this to be a regular stop on my trips to northern Mississippi. I would definitely recommend here.

This is a really clean rest stop and welcome center. The bathrooms are spacious with plenty of…read morespaces for use. There are very nice picnic tables as well as porch swings located throughout the property. There are two historic markers on the site one for the blue star memorial and the other forthe Chickasaw nation. There is a plaque, noting Tremont, Mississippi the birthplace of Tammy Wynette. The plaque says she is the First Lady of country music. The flag that flies at the site is a new state flag compared to the previous one. The new flag was approved and began flying in 2021 and removes the previous nod to the Confederate States of America.

On a recent trip to Columbus, Mississippi, I was both pleased and surprised to discover that…read moreColumbus, Mississippi was the birthplace of Tennessee Williams, one of the most celebrated playwrights in the twentieth century. Probably his most venerated and best-known work would be "A Streetcar Named Desire." It looks like they are doing some construction, but I think that it so very cool that such a respected name as Tennessee Williams has a connection to the community of Columbus, Mississippi. If you find yourself in Columbus, Mississippi, I woukd definitely recommend checking this out.

There are really nice docents that tell you the story of why it's a Tennessee Williams home. Then…read moreyou can explore on your own. One room has timelines and pictures displayed around the room.

Located at 1st Avenue and 20th Street in downtown…read more It's where the first few 3-4 store buildings were located while it was a small city and boomed into the bigger city it is today with a series of higher story buildings popping up in quick successions. Do no follow the address here on Yelp. So totally off base, must be a joke. Use your Google or Apple Maps instead! Their empire building is here. Mostly valet oak turn around here.

Interesting sidewalk marker in downtown Birmingham Alabama that marks itself the heaviest corner on…read moreearth. I stumbled upon this by accident while on a vacation trip with my family from Lousiville to Destin. We stopped over in Birmingham as a halfway point and this marker was at the corner of the hotel we stayed at. Naturally intrigued by the name I googled what it meant it had to do with the once surrounding buildings on wan corner being so big. Overall interesting and neat call back to do American and Birmingham history. Not much to look at as it just a marking on the ground. But cool nonetheless.

Big fan of Egg Beater Jesus. I came. I saw. I bought the t-shirt. Whisk you were here.read more

The oldest Baptist church in Alabama! There is a historical marker on the front right corner of the…read moresidewalk. You will definitely not miss this church, it's bright and colorful Jesus portrait is sure to draw your attention. Very neat steeple too that looks similar to a rocket.

I found this while driving back and forth between Huntsville and Birmingham. You'd hardly notice it…read moreexcept a tiny green "historical marker 1500 feet" sign. There is a small pull over area and the marker so you can stop and read about it. It was erected in 2000 and reads, "The restorative qualities of the mineral springs here attracted settlement in the early 1800s. Variously known as Chunn Springs (after Lancelot Chunn) and Manning Springs (after Robert Manning), the spot was named for early developers of the resort where a hotel and surrounding cabins were erected between 1818 and 1823. By 1834, when the first post office was established, it was called White Sulphur Springs. Jean Joseph Giers acquired the hotel and surrounding property in 1856, renaming it "Valhermoso Springs." Into the 20th century, travelers from all over the world came to the hotel and springs seeking relief from rheumatism, insomnia, consumption, and ailments of the skin, kidneys, stomach, and liver. The hotel closed in the 1920s and was destroyed by tornado in 1950."

This is not a restaurant. It is merely a sign/marker that i believe it is a important for the…read morehistory of this area & the ones who live here still today. A reminder of exactly what it used to be. The springs still exist to some extent. There's also a grave yard of some of the ones who inherited & lived in this area. When I visited I wasn't sure where the spring may be located at. I would have liked to visit it, if I had. Family who owns the property may have removed the exact location for privacy purposes. Just a shame, but I'm certain they have their reasons.

I wish I could share more about this place, but unfortunately it was closed on Monday -- the only…read moreday we were in Birmingham. Since we couldn't go inside, I decided to walk across the nearby bridge to at least get a view from a distance. When it's closed, there really isn't a way to get much closer, so you're limited to exterior views only. From the photos and reviews others have posted, it looks like a really cool and educational spot, especially if you're interested in industrial history. It seems like the tours give you a great glimpse into what factory life looked like back when it was one of the biggest steel suppliers in the U.S. Knowing it operated for around 90 years before shutting down in 1971 makes it even more fascinating. Even though I didn't get the full experience, the scale of the structures and the history behind the site were still impressive from afar. I'd definitely plan to return on a day they're open to properly explore it -- it looks like a unique and worthwhile stop if you're in town.

I enjoyed my recent visit to Sloss Furnaces (04/19/25). Although I wasn't here very long, I…read moreappreciated the beauty of this historical landmark. A group that I am involved with , the bham babes had their annual picnic here. The grounds are well managed and the sculptures I saw were amazing! I highly recommend planning a visit here. Per their website, they offer guided tours Tues-Sat 10:30-2:00. I definitely plan on returning to learn more about the history of Birmingham, Al.

When I think of Five Points South, I always think of the famous Frank Fleming sculpture fountain!…read moreIt was installed in 1992 and is entitled "The Storyteller." It honors the life of pre-Columbian art dealer and anthropologist Malcolm McRae and was commissioned by his Mother, Jane. Jane had proposed dedicating a public garden in front of their church, Highlands Methodist Church at Five Points Circle, in his memory. With the encouragement of Cecil Roberts and Mayor Richard Arrington (and his assistant Ann Adams), her idea blossomed into a public commission for a sculptural fountain. The sculpture's Ram represents McRae. This area was incorporated as the Town of Highland in 1887, and today is lauded as a vibrant, retail, entertainment district, and a premier neighborhood and culinary destination. It is known for its annual St. Patrick's parade. I always thought 5 Points South was just the intersection of five streets at the sculptural fountain; however, it is more expansive than I knew! 5 Points' restaurants include Highlands Bar and Grill, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Bottega, Galley & Garden, and Ocean. I've enjoyed dining at Bottega, Hot and Hot, and Ocean. Zydeco is a fun 3-level concert venue and bar I've frequented over the years. In town for a special occasion, I got my hair blown out and styled in Five Points. There is a Historic Five Points Walking Tour that focuses on the historical and architectural nature of the area's temples, churches, apartment buildings, and more. It truly is a walkable part of Birmingham! You can download the brochure at https://fivepointsbham.com/wpcontent/uploads/2018/10/walking-tour.pdf