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Discover a city at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, steeped in American history and born out of industry, where it's just as contemporary as it is classically southern. Birmingham is the largest and most populous city in Alabama, and as expected, it's brimming with attractions, a booming arts and nightlife scene, outdoor recreation, world-class cuisine and so much more. And when you're traveling on a budget, "The Magic City" offers plenty of inexpensive (or even free) things to do!

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Budget-friendly Birmingham vacation tips

Follow the footsteps of history

Spend some time walking through the Birmingham Civil Rights District to see where many significant events took place during the fight for racial equality in the 1950s and 1960s. Be sure to visit the historic Kelly Ingram Park and Carver Theatre (also home to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame) the Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington, which offers free admission.

Spend a day surrounded by nature

Aldrige Gardens is a 30-acre spread of nature and art in the center of the city's hustle and bustle. Discover beautiful flower gardens, art galleries, a sparkling lake and gorgeous walking trails. In the summer, the park is bustling with a free concert series, classes and seminars, bird walks and more. Moss Rock Preserve, just outside the city in Hoover, has great walking trails among a unique ecosystem of rare plants and wildlife. Looking for something a little more thrilling? Head over to the Cahaba River, where outdoor fun like rope swings, kayaking and swimming awaits!

Take your vacation on the rails

Explore a 19-acre green space in downtown Birmingham, celebrating the industrial and artistic heritage of the city, in fun-filled Railroad Park. Known as "Birmingham's Living Room," this historically rich park offers family-friendly activities, free concerts and cultural events, a unique history lesson through Birmingham's History Wall and so much more. Then, head over to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, dedicated to the preservation, restoration and operation of historically significant railway equipment—with some amazing exhibits to explore and, yes, daily rides on the awesome locomotives (for a small charge).

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Discover comfortable rooms, travel-essential amenities, friendly service and affordable rates with Choice Hotels Birmingham hotel deals. It's the starting point to discovering all the fun, exciting things to do in Magic City on a budget.