The art museum is lovely and free. I found it the quality surpassed my expectations. I enjoyed my visit to the Vulcan statue as well. It has a great view of the city.

I went to Birmingham on the recommendation of the NY times 52 places from a couple of years ago. Don't let people dissuade you. Visiting different cities is good for kids and gives them perspective.

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Anonymous wrote:Be careful. According to the most recent FBI statistics, Birmingham,Alabama is #1 for murders and #2 for aggravated assault.

The stats are for cities with 100,000 to 249,000 population. But, for every 1,000 residents, Birmingham is the murder capitol of the country even surpassing New Orleans, Memphis,and Detroit.

These posts are so dumb. Its not like op is going to try to buy drugs or sell sex.

Have you considered Huntsville instead? If your DS has any interest in space, rockets etc. this would be a better choice IMO.