Fall 2008 Volume 1
The Official Guide to Entertainment in Birmingham
In This Issue: Find Your Inner ScientistMcWane Science Center p. 2
Fun in the Sun at Alabama Adventure p. 4 e
Hit One Out of the ParkBirmingham Barons p. 3
Other Birmingham-Area Favorites p. 3 e
McWane Science Center
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Bring the kids and enjoy a full day of fun and learning at the McWane Science Center in the heart of downtown Birmingham. As the South’s leading science center, it features four floors of hands-on exhibits, stunning aquariums, interactive live shows, ancient dinosaur fossils and a giant screen IMAX dome theater. McWane Science Center’s Exhibits
The family-friendly atmosphere invites visitors of all ages to come and discover the fun of science through the interactive exhibits. The high energy, hands-on exhibits teach visitors how science solves problems and how it helps us understand ourselves and our amazing world. Visitors can make their own dinosaur animation show, challenge a robot, track a hurricane and visit hundreds more. Create your own stop-action animation at this interactive exhibit.
IMAX Dome Theater
Visit the IMAX Dome Theater at the McWane Science Center.
Ticket Information
McWane Science Center’s IMAX Dome Theater puts you in the center of the action by projecting spectacular quality images onto the 5-story-tall, 280-seat dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through 3 tons of speakers and subwoofers. Currently playing
Exhibit Halls Only $8.00 (Kids 2-12 & Seniors 65+), $11.00 Adults (13-64) and free for children under 2 years. Ticket prices are separate for IMAX films. Save when you purchase combination tickets for exhibit halls and IMAX. Visit www.mcwane.org for more information.
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Birmingham Barons at Regions Park
The whole family will enjoy a day of fun at Regions Park watching the Birmingham Barons. Regions Park is one of the most beautiful parks in all of minor league baseball. The 2008 season marks the 109th season of baseball in Birmingham. Individual tickets or group plans can be purchased at www.barons.com.
The Birmingham Barons play against the Montgomery Biscuits.
Birmingham Zoo
This kangaroo call the Birmingham Zoo home.
The Birmingham Zoo is Alabama’s most popular non- profit attraction. Each year the zoo draws more than 500,000 visitors. Approximately 800 animals of more than 200 species make their homes at the Birmingham Zoo, including 80 species of birds, 80 of reptiles, and 60 mammals. The Birmingham Zoo is located at 2630 Cahaba Road. For tickets and more information, visit www.birminghamzoo. com.
Vulcan Park and Museum
Vulcan Park and Museum is home to the world’s largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. Located atop Red Mountain, Vulcan Park and Museum tells the story of the city of Birmingham’s past, present and promise for the future. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, was originally built in 1904 and has stood as a symbol of Birmingham for over 100 years. Vulcan Park is open seven days a week from 7 - 10 p.m. Vulcan Center and Tower Observation Balcony is open Monday Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 1-6 p.m. Evening hours for Vulcan Tower Observation Balcony are daily 6-10 p.m.
Vulcan overlooks the city of Birmingham.
Alabama Adventure
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Alabama Adventure is more than 90 acres of fun and excitement for the whole family. Plan on spending several hours, or even the entire day, enjoying both Splash Beach Water Park and Magic City USA Theme Park. Visit www.alabamaadventure.com for more information.
Neptune’s Plunge
Space Shot
Four enclosed, dark tubes with dizzying twists and turns leading to a huge splash.
Defy gravity when you catapult 185 ft. in the air and back down again.
Salamander Bay
Rampage
A water activity area for children with an artificial rock quarry, waterfalls, swings and slides.
One of the largest, fastest, scariest wood roller coasters in the country.
Kahuna Waves
Wild River Gorge
800,000 gallons of cool fun surrounded by a white sand beach and rolling 4-ft waves.
The South’s wildest whiteknuckle, whitewater raft ride.
Acapulco Drop
Space Shot
Are you brave enough? Plunge down 9 stories and experience the thrill of free-fall.
Defy gravity when you catapult 185 feet in the air and back down again.