Road trip from Memphis to Birmingham

Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.

At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural institution. The Museum chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement with compelling presentations of iconic exhibits, oral histories of lesser-known civil rights foot soldiers, and visceral, in-the-moment experiences. Visitors will learn through emotionally charged, multi-user, multi-touch interactives, and a visually engaging, contemporary exhibit design that guides you through five centuries of history. Bring the whole family.

There’s something fun for everyone at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events’ massive 45,000 sq ft air conditioned facility! It starts with a professionally designed Grand Prix style race track and F1-inspired electric go karts that can reach speeds up to 50 mph. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced pro, our team will help you find your line to find your fast and find your fun. We also have Junior karts for racers ages 8 to 12. Release your inner warrior with the cutting-edge craze that’s taking over the USA:, Axe Throwing. Our friendly Axe Coaches will make sure you experience the pure joy and adrenaline rush of hitting bullseyes, just make sure you get it on camera! Finally, you are not going to want to miss our immersive multiplayer VR experiences. Work as a team or go player vs player in these exciting virtual worlds. Autobahn is perfect for parties, group events or just a fun day or night out with family and friends. Reservations are available. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.

The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.

A premier retail and wine shoppe, serving specialty beers and tapas as well. We offer a large variety of wines, delicious food selections, and even gift baskets & gift cards!

One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!

Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.

Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.

This historic theater houses the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

America's Largest, Interactive, Murder Mystery Dinner Show! At this exclusive murder mystery event, you'll solve a hilarious crime that will involve the entire audience. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect!

Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.

Far trade store specializing in a unique variety of beautiful, hand crafted items, including journals, cards, jewelry, scarves, baskets, home decor, toys and games and much more from 59 countries. Fair trade means no sweat shop labor, child labor or forced labor. Artisans work in humane conditions and are paid fair and living wages. we provide hop and dignity to the world's poorest artisans.

Iron City Birmingham is a 22,000 sq foot full service grill, bar, and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Our beautiful event center has a 1,300 person standing capacity and is perfect for any event, large or small, including weddings, luncheons, and receptions. In addition to our main stage, we have two smaller stages that are perfect for intimate gatherings and local acts. The Grill at Iron City uses quality organic ingredients, produce from local farmers, Alabama Gulf Seafood and strives to produce a white tablecloth experience in a casual atmosphere. We encourage you to contact us for a tour to learn more about this amazing space and what we can do for you!

A fun and challenging real life adventure for groups of 2-8 people. Your team works together finding clues, solving puzzles, and cracking codes to escape from a locked room. You only have 60 minutes! Can you escape in time?

We Serve Live Music and Cold Drinks! The music heard almost every night of the week include local, regional and national acts. The diverse range of acts add to the appeal of an evening at the Nick. One can hear blues, rock, punk, emo, hiphop, rap, pop, country, metal, bluegrass, rock-a-billy, roots rock or whatever your genre of choice...The Nick has had it all! The Nick is 21 and up Private Club - You will be required to show a valid ID to Enter

The Summit, which opened in October 1997, is a 1 million square foot upscale lifestyle center located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 and Interstate 459 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.

Largest multi-level Laser Tag arena in Birmingham with ramps, bridges and towers! Experience the most advanced laser tag system on the market, Dark Light! Up to 4 teams at once red, blue,yellow and green. Spend your earned credits at the gems for special player bonuses such as rapid fire, invisibility, nebulizer and dark thief! Host a Birthday Party, Corporate team building or Youth group Outing!

Let’s Play is an indoor soft play center for children aged 0-12 years. We’ve created a kid-friendly indoor environment that is stimulating and enjoyable for your kids. Children enjoy our pirate ship themed soft play structure, shoot foam balls in our cannon area, have a blast climbing their way to the top of our spider web tower and conquer our multi-level and one of a kind obstacle net-course.