Get ready for a wild time when you set out for Alabama's Sipsey Wilderness Area. This is the third largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi and is located in the Bankhead National Forest. Located just 90 miles northwest of Birmingham, the outdoor area offers camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding as well as numerous streams that are perfect for a canoe ride. The amazing canyons and bluffs range from 50 to 200 feet high, and the trails were created by Native Americans and offer a unique way to view this rustic pocket of nature.
Jazz is truly America's music. Some of the most iconic musical entities have their inextricable link to American popular culture. That is what is celebrated at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Learn more about the lives and music of such performers as Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and more. Several multimedia exhibits are presented, as well as various programs and classes designed to bring the art and appreciation of jazz to music lovers of all ages. The museum is located inside the historic Carver Theatre.
Golden Flake is a Birmingham-based manufacturer of various types of snacks that include potato chips, corn chips, cheese puffs and rings and fries. See how these tasty, crunchy snacks are made from beginning to end by taking a tour of their facility. Factory tours are available Monday through Wednesday at 9:30 am, 11 am and 12:30 pm. No appointment is necessary but school tours and groups of over 10 are encouraged to call in advance and make an appointment to avoid waiting for your tour to begin.
If your home or living space needs a little bit of classic appeal, then find exactly what you're looking for when you visit Hanna's Antique Mall. Hanna's has been voted the best antique shop in Birmingham, and when you walk in, it is easy to see why. You'll marvel at the 35 cases of jewelry, silver and collectibles that can be found displayed over the course of the venue's impressive 27,000-square-feet. Find such treasures as American and European furniture, handmade rugs, vintage linens, incredible accessories and lots more!