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Birmingham Daytime: History and Greens

Start your morning at the historic Agee House, then enjoy a quick lunch nearby before ending the afternoon with a stroll through Railroad Park.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Agee House

    Visit the Agee House. Built around 1900, this architecturally distinguished structure on Twelfth Avenue South is a quiet introduction to Birmingham's heritage.

  2. 10:45

    Surin West

    Walk four minutes to Surin West for lunch. Order Thai food or sushi that rivals what you would find in Bangkok or Tokyo.

  3. 11:45

    Railroad Park

    Head to Railroad Park, a 19-acre green space and recreation center designed by architect Tom Leader. It is a pleasant place to unwind after your meal.

Local tip

Railroad Park is open during daylight hours. Check the specific opening times if you plan to stay late.

Check before you go

  • Surin West serves lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and on weekends from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Arrive before 2:30 PM to ensure you get seated.
  • Railroad Park is a public park; verify current opening hours for any specific facilities within the park.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Birmingham (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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