Golden Rule B-B-Q

For a true taste of the south, look no further than Birmingham. The Southside neighborhood alone boasts seven restaurants serving barbeque in the Southern tradition.

One favorite among locals is Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill. The original building, opened in 1891, was a roadside stop for travellers on the way to Atlanta and served as a gathering spot for locals.

Originally serving pork plates, beer and cigarettes, Golden Rule has expended its menu and grown to include 16 locations across Alabama.

Information and images on this page were gathered from Golden Rule Bar-B-Que.

The Birmingham Zoo

With more than 800 animals and over 450,000 visitors each year, The Birmingham Zoo is the most popular not-for-profit attraction in the state of Alabama. More than 200 species of birds, reptiles and mammals make their home at the zoo.

In addition to the animals, the zoo features a water park, train rides and a carousel.

The zoo, open year round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. The cost of admission is $12 for adults and $7 for children 6-12 years old and seniors 65 and older. Visitors receive half off the regular admission price each Tuesday.

Information and images on this page were gathered from The Birmingham Zoo.