Top Alabama Art & Culture

Discover the dark side of Birmingham’s history on a walking tour that focuses on the city’s allegedly haunted sites and the incidents that have taken place there. Whether you are a paranormal believer or just interested in learning about a different side of the city, this tour is for you. Plus, traveling with a guide enables you to visit sites most people wouldn’t feel comfortable visiting on their own.

Birmingham is known for its civil rights history, but matching landmarks to their significance can be difficult on a self-led tour. Visit notable locations, including the 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, and the site of the 1961 Freedom Riders attack, and discover their history from your guide. Travel between sites with ease via air-conditioned vehicle, and benefit from the small-group size for a more intimate experience.

When in the Shoals area, visiting the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio is a must—an option only available with a guided tour. This tour of the legendary music studio not only shows you where music icons such as Keith Richards and Paul Simon recorded their hits, but also lets you play the actual instruments used by rock ‘n’ roll greats.

Bring an appetite to Mobile’s LoDa neighborhood for a gourmet tour that blends local history with treats from gumbo to crawfish and praline. It’s a delicious way to eat lunch without limiting yourself to one meal, and you’ll get a delicious look into the city’s cuisine while learning about three centuries of Mobile history.

Experience a selection of the best attractions in Mobile/ Dauphin Island/ Spanish Fort/ Theodore - all in one money saving ticket! This pass contains 11 ticketed attractions and information on several attractions that are free to the public. Best of all, you are not locked into any specific attraction in advance. An All-in-One ticket allows you an admission to all of the attractions listed on that ticket. What's Included: Bellingrath Gardens Oakleigh House Museum City of Foley Depot Museum and Model Train Exhibit Phoenix Fire Museum USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico Bragg-Mitchell Mansion History Museum of Mobile & Colonial Fort Conde Historic Blakeley State Park Holmes Medical Museum Conde Charlotte Museum Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Go in search of dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico on a cruise from Orange Beach. You can take in views of the Alabama coastline while spotting Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. See other native wildlife, including crabs and hermit crabs, and earlier tours may even get to have a water battle with other vessels.

This tour peals back the façade and reveals the true and devastating experience that was the day to day life of African Americans in the most segregated city in the country. Led by Wilhelmina Thomas, who is a storyteller, a needlewoman and a craftivist who grew up on the west side of Birmingham, Alabama in the Riley, Wenonah and Hillman communities. She attended Wenonah Elementary, Riley Elementary and Jones Valley High Schools. Her earliest memories include the church, the civic league and the Civil Rights Movement. It is these lived experiences which fuel passion about Afro, Afro American and Birmingham history.

Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide, only it's on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller. The tour never expires. You can take it as many times as you want. And after taking the on location tour you'll unlock a virtual tour you can listen to anytime. Did you ever think "What did the tour guide say?" With our WalknTours app you can listen anytime and keep the stories forever. You'll see the historic civil rights spots in Montgomery associated with Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, The Freedom Riders, the Selma to Montgomery Marches and many more. You'll get a chance to eat a hotdog at the place Martin Luther King Jr at hotdogs. Same shop! You'll learn about Jim Crow laws and how people fought for civil rights in Montgomery.

Explore the haunted spots in Birmingham with a self guided walking tour downtown, and find all the ghosts. Here legends about Hank Wiliams, Madam Lou saving the Magic City, the haunted Clark building, and gruesome stories about the Axe Syndicate. Recommended for guests 14 and over, this app-led tour allows you to go at your pace and takes about an hour.

Explore Birmingham without the hassle of planning and navigating on a historical highlights tour. In addition to providing stories you won’t find in guidebooks, your guide points out landmarks that visitors often miss if exploring on their own. Snacks, beverages, and air conditioning on board are included for your comfort and convenience.

You will be touring with the direct lineage of F. D. Reese! Will be able to enter the home of the late F.D. Reese who invited Dr. Martin Luther King to Selma and lead the 1st ever World's Teacher's March. You will also be able to view original artifacts from the F.D. Reese Archives.

Save and do even more in Montgomery as you explore the city and what’s located nearby with the Montgomery Area Attraction All in One Ticket.This ticket contains 10 ticketed attractions and information on several attractions that are free to the public. What's Included: - Alabama State Capitol - By The River Center For Humanity - The Hank Williams Museum - The Museum Of Alabama - The Scott And Zelda Fitzgerald Museum - The Selma-Dallas County Museum Of History & Archives - Tuskegee History Center - Whippoorwill Vineyards - Freedom Rides Museum - Civil Rights Memorial Center - Edmund Pettus Bridge - Historic Davis Theatre Tour - Montgomery Museum Of Fine Arts - Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum - Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University - Tabernacle Baptist Church - The Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery

Visit Mobile’s Carnival Museum without having to wait in line by pre-booking your visit. Inside, you'll see all sorts of carnival-related ephemera, from ornately jeweled robes to old Mardi Gras crowns, all displayed in a historic mansion. You can also join one of three daily guided tours or explore on your own with the help of an app-based audio tour.

The Birmingham Attraction Ticket is your all access admission to fourteen unmatched institutions committed to connecting people to the city’s rich and diverse culture as well as a link to significant events on the world stage. There may be no better way to explore the city, its history and culture, and discover what’s in store for the future than with the Birmingham Attraction Ticket. Perfect for one, ideal for all. What's Included: McWane Science Center Oak Mountain State Park Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark Vulcan Park And Museum Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame Historic Bethel Baptist Church Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Heart Of Dixie Railroad Museum Negro Southern League Museum 16th Street Baptist Church Southern Museum Of Flight Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Birmingham Botanical Gardens Birmingham Zoo

Discover the tumultuous history of Montgomery, Alabama, with a focus on the Civil Rights era, during this driving tour. Alongside a private guide, visit some of the city's landmarks that were essential during this time period including the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church where MLK helped to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott. You also tour other areas like the Alabama State Capitol and Alabama State University.

Do more as you experience a selection of the best attractions in Mobile, all on one money saving ticket. This ticket contains 8 ticketed attractions and information on several attractions that are free to the public. What's Included: - Bellingrath Gardens - Bragg-Mitchell Mansion - Conde Charlotte Museum - GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico - Oakleigh House Museum - History Museum of Mobile & Colonial Fort Conde - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park - Phoenix Fire Museum

Save and do more as you explore these attractions located in The Shoals, a collection the four great cities of Florence, Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. What's Included: - Muscle Shoals Sound Studios - Helen Keller Birthplace/Ivy Green - Frank Lloyd Wright - Rosenbaum House - Belle Mont Mansion - Alabama Music Hall Of Fame - Florence Indian Mound And Museum - W. C. Handy Home And Museum - Florence Indian Mound And Museum Operating hours are subject to change, please confirm before visiting.

Save and do more as you explore these attractions located in Montgomery. This ticket contains 7 ticketed attractions and information on several attractions that are free to the public. What's Included: - Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum - Rosa Parks Museum at Troy University - The Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery - The Museum Of Alabama - The Hank Williams Museum - The Scott And Zelda Fitzgerald Museum - Alabama State Capitol - Civil Rights Memorial Center - Freedom Rides Museum - The Davis Theatre - Montgomery Museum Of Fine Arts

See a different side of Dothan's historic district on this history-focused tour with a paranormal twist. As you walk, your guide will fill you in on Dothan's fascinating history, with tales of the antebellum South, early settlers, and notable residents. But brace yourself, as you'll also discover a very dark side to Dothan and hear chilling tales of its past.

Visit some of the most important sites of the Civil Rights Movement on a private tour of Montgomery. See places including the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and the Alabama State Capitol, and hear about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mrs. Rosa Parks, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Choose either the half-day or full-day tour via private vehicle.

Learn all about Montgomery’s civil rights history on this self-guided tour. You can go at your own pace, stopping in Conwy, Llandudno, and more along the way. You have two days to complete the tour, so you can linger and learn about the history of each place, and explore any little thing that takes your interest. Your app will guide you, but you create your own adventure.

Save money and have great fun with your family with these Birmingham area family attractions. What's Included: - Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events - Birmingham - Birmingham Zoo - Heart Of Dixie Railroad Museum - Lake Lurleen State Park - McWane Science Center - Oak Mountain State Park - Rickwood Caverns State Park

Do more as you experience a selection of the best attractions in East Central Alabama, all on one money saving ticket. This ticket contains 5 ticketed attractions. What's Included: Cheaha State Park Anniston Museum of Natural History International Motorsports Hall of Fame Berman Museum of World History Mustang Museum of America

Do more as you experience a selection of the best attractions in East Central Alabama, all on one money saving ticket. This ticket contains 6 ticketed attractions. What's Included: Anniston Museum of Natural History Berman Museum of World History Cheaha State Park Majestic Caverns International Motorsports Hall of Fame Mustang Museum of America