Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION: A fine regional museum with a nationally- recognized collection of international distinguished art from ancient eras to modern times; included are a sculpture garden, Asian art collection, contemporary art collection, 18th Century French Painting; you might find yourself drawn to the Native American Art Collection; a terrace Cafe onsite

ADMISSION: FREE, except for blockbuster events

PARKING: FREE behind the building; addtional paid parking across the street
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 12p-5p

ADDRESS: 2000 Eighth Avenue North  MAP

PHONE: 205-254-2565 or 2566

WEBSITE: http://www.artsbma.org

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
DESCRIPTION: Bills itself as the largest motorcycle museum in North America; one thing is certain, with 500+ motorcycles from around the world something will catch your eye and make you go “Hummm, I could see myself riding that”; motorcycle buffs will really appreciate the vintage race cars on exhibit

ADMISSION: Adults $10, children $6

PARKING: Free on-site
DAYS & HOURSMon-Sat 10-5 Sundays 12-5

ADDRESS: 6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway  MAP

PHONE: 205-252-8377

WEBSITE: http://www.barbermuseum.org

Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION: Built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as a movie palace, it lasted in that function for 55 years; in 1987, the bankrupt theatre was purchased by a non-profit corporation who transitioned it to become the wonderful venue that today hosts concerts – including Will Downing, other performing arts, and special film presentations; in 1998, was completely restored to its 1927 grandeur with all the sparkling gold leaf, fancy organ chambers and more

ADMISSION: varies by concert

PARKING: downtown garages
DAYS & HOURS: dates varies by show, but shows usually start at 7:30p or 8p

ADDRESS: 1817 Third Avenue North  MAP

PHONE: 205-251-0418

WEBSITE: http://www.alabamatheatre.com

Bare Hands Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1996 as a non-profit art gallery supporting Alabama artists; features regular exhibits of contemporary visual arts, the gallery hosts discussions, workshops, musical performances and evening yoga classes

ADMISSION: $2

PARKING: on street
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 109 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd South  MAP

PHONE: 205-324-2124

WEBSITE: http://www.barehandsgallery.org

Tuscaloosa, AL

Mercedes-Benz Visitors Center
DESCRIPTION: The only Mercedes Visitor Center outside Germany and a must visit for car-lovers; the company’s history is presented in a factory tour of the dazzling state-of-the-art 24,000 square foot facility

ADMISSION: Free by reservation only

PARKING: Free on premises
DAYS & HOURS: Tue & Thu 8:30a-4:30p

ADDRESS: 11 Mercedes Drive  MAP

PHONE: 205-507-3300

WEBSITE: http://www.bamabenz.com