Vulcan Park is located in Birmingham city, Alabama. One of the wonderful place to visit . The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge with ironworker equipments.The Vulcan statue consists of 29 cast-iron components with connecting flanges that are bolted together internally. The heaviest section is his whole head, which weighs 11,000 pounds (4,990 kg). Iron forgemen designed and executed the connection details for the statue, which originally had no internal framework and was self-supporting. The grey iron castings were made in Birmingham entirely from locally produced iron.

We held our wedding here at Vulcan.Vulcan was absolutely INCREDIBLE. We booked them in December, before COVID became a thing. As a COVID bride, I knew that I needed someone who would work with me throughout the entire process, and Vulcan Park was incredible.We communicated mainly with Sarah M., and she was so wonderful and answered all of our questions, even when I began to freak out over restrictions. Everything worked out wonderfully in the end, and our on-site day-of person was Sharon, who went above and beyond what she had to do in order to make our special day perfect.We booked the Electra Room, and it was beautiful. Every single piece of the wedding came together perfectly in the end, despite the pandemic and the restrictions we were under. Thank you so much for making my wedding day perfect! The pictures were gorgeous, the vendors were wonderful, and the entire experience was the best day of my life.

Great place to visit. A most for tourist. Has a small museum explaining g the history of the town and meaning if the statue. Is completely wheelchair accessible. Able to drop passenger on top of the hill. Very breezes. Enjoy!!!

Great little museum and lookout for cheap. Also great picnic area for the family.

The park has a panoramic view of Birmingham downtown. The Vulcan monument is a plus to the park. You could enjoy the view and the monument so much without paying admission to the top of the monument. Parking is plentiful and it is the priority of my travel itinerary to Birmingham.

This is a beautiful park and museum. It is must visit whether living in Birmingham or visiting from out of town. The park is well maintained and always beautiful. The museum is very educational and informative. The tower is must a say breath taking. Check it out.

A beautiful park with really cool features. Taking the elevator to the observation deck, just below the awesome Vulcan statue, lends to a beautiful view of Birmingham. The museum offers a fantastic bit of history in a small space. They even have a scavenger hunt for kids. The greenery is really nicely maintained. There was even a wedding and reception on the plaza while I was there. A historic 2.2 mile trail runs along the lower edge of the plaza, atop Red Mountain. Its the railroad material trail.

My husband and I recently had our wedding here, and I have to say it was picture perfect!! Sarah Maxwell and her team took such good care of us, and made the whole process a breeze. The views, the people, and all of the help we received truly made it the best day of our lives. If you want a wedding with a stunning view of the city, this is the place to do it!

The view is amazing! Make sure you walk through the museum! you would be doing yourself a disservice if you dont learn the history, especially since you are already there.

First time on the Vulcan Trail... great walk! Shaded, wide trail perfect for walking or biking.

Amazing place for a wedding. Great customer service. Completely perfect. 100%!

Very awesome spot for some history and cast iron amazement! Beautiful grounds, a wealth of information and a very cool ride to the top!

Very scenic place to visit. You must buy a ticket and wear a mask to go up the Vulcan - just a heads up.

This place was pretty cool. The amount of information you can get, even without paying to go inside and do the whole “tourist thing” was substantial if you can read the English language.

Love the museum and surrounding area. Very interesting history. The view from the tower was awesome, even with rain showers. Just be careful with the pathway down the side of the park. Encountered a couple of very sketchy people, made us uncomfortable, they would just pop up out of the woods. We ended up turning around and going back to the park.

Nice place to visit at least once. Park has a great view of the city and the museum gives a nice history of the city and its mining history. Theres also a nice hiking trails below the park. And you can take an elevator ride to Vulcans base for a really cool view.

I loved my visit to the Vulcan park. Beautiful place. The view of the city from the top of the park alone is gorgeous, highly recommended for seeing the sunset. The observation deck was also an incredible view. If going at night to see the view make sure it’s a clear night. Also, I noticed several people picnicking which we make for a very sweet date night.

It was awesome! You can kind of go up and see Vulcan in an elevator beside the statue. There is a self guided museum tour that discusses the time he was built and the people that lived during the era (1903).

Went to the Vulcan Park and Museum one day since I had some free time. Admission was $6, which is not bad at all. I walked all the way up to the Vulcan Tower, and 3 minutes later, I got to see a great view of the Vulcan Museum, Southside, and Downtown Birmingham. It was really an impressive view and I stood up there for about 20 minutes.The Museum was also really a great place to be. The staff was very nice and the museum was pretty interesting and informative.

Fantastic value for the price. The staff are friendly and welcoming.The museum is an excellent learning experience and my kids enjoyed the scavenger hunt. My son’s favourite part was seeing the replica of Vulcan’s giant foot. I loved learning about the history of Birmingham and how the geology of the region brought immigrants to the area.The trip to the observation deck is absolutely breathtaking, even on a cloudy day. I recommend taking the elevator up, and taking the stairs down.

We went up after hours for the view. The museum was closed but the security guard was SO nice to let us use the restroom anyway!

Nice view, the trail is great too.. museum is so so and you dont need to go up top with the elevator so save your money

I like it... well it’s a bit of a ewww I basically had my whole body on that creepy guy.. totally unavoidable when you “shimmy” around people..other than that... love it!!

I hate heights but this was a fun adventure.The wasps were an interesting fact that I never knew about. These social wasps swarm the tip of his spear every fall but will leave you alone. I bumped into a few and they didnt do anything.

Had a lot of fun seeing Birmingham from that far up on the observation deck. Seeing the museum and going to the observation deck was pretty cheap and pretty informative actually. I would definitely recommend this place

It was a great place to relax. Some shaded parts for hot weather. The museum was a nice touch. I didnt get a chance to ride the elevator to the top of the statue. Great place over all

Great place to visit. The views are amazing and the ticket is inexpensive and allows you to visit both the museum and the Vulcan itself until close of day. We went midday and then came back at night to see the city lights.

I was vehemently impressed with Vulcan Park. The entire premises was clean and manicured comparable to s golf course. There is also a great walking/running trail below the statue. Do not miss this often overlooked attraction in Birmingham.

This was my 1st time to walk at Vulcan Park. It was beautiful! I highly recommend it and I plan on going back!

This place gives you an excellent view from on high, of Birmingham Alabama. Particularly the downtown section but you can see it as far as the airport on the East. However, each time Ive come here the weather hasnt been cooperating to give me the clear photographs I would like. So Ill have to try it again.

Nice place to hike to, great view of the city. I’d recommend having a picnic there on a nice, clear and sunny day.

Beautiful views of Birmingham and surrounding suburbs! I enjoyed the historical information about the vulcan and Birmingham as well. We went at night and I had no idea theyd be open that late. Theyre open until 10pm.

We were looking for a place to have a picnic since most dining rooms are closed due to Covid. There were shaded picnic tables that fit the bill. The beautiful atmosphere made our lunch more enjoyable.

Unbelievable views. Especially on a clear day. Definitely recommend you take a few minutes and visit when you are traveling through.

Interesting history of Birmingham. Nice overlook of the city. A little over priced for whats there.

Best place to check out if youre visiting Birmingham. Staff was nice and loved everything about it

Beautiful scenery of Birmingham. The museum was closed due to Covid19. However the park area, statue, and signs were accessible to everyone.

Love this place! Great view from up top! Prices are $5 per person + tax but worth the fee! People scared of heights like me might be overwhelmed haha

Vulcan is a great place to learn a little bit about the history of the steel and iron industry in Birmingham and have a nice walk. There is a small exhibit that gives information on some workers and on some of the work they used to do back then. I did not take pictures of all of it as it is nicer when you stroll through it and read some of the info. They also have a screen running and advertisement of how manufacturing increased during wartime. In case you want to take a walk after seeing the Vulcan statue, seeing the sights from a high place, or are done with the exhibit, there is also a trail that extends for quite a bit. You can take your pets on the trail and ride a bike if you want to, but be mindful of others who are walking on the trail as it does get narrow in some parts, but still wide enough for two people to walk side-by-side. Visit Vulcan if you want to learn a little, have a small family outing, or just want to walk a new trail.

Great views of Birmingham and its free to just walk around if you dont go to the top of the statue.

Awesome time. Do go up to the look out tower on Vulcan. An experience.

Small museum with good information. Going up in the elevator to get a closer look at Vulcan is fun.

Very nice park a little small but with a great view of Birmingham city

Amazing to see what history Birmingham holds. Often times its over looked but this place captures every aspect of a city that came from nothing

Amazing view, great for putting everything into perspective and a great spot for pictures. Would recommend bringing family and friends here day or night.

Neat place with tons of Birmingham history. Worth the price of admission

Vulcan Park is a great place to get a good view of Birmingham. It always looks nice there. My favorite part is that you can go up to the top the the Vulcan and look out at the city. I also like the museum and all of the interesting history about the Vulcan. If your visiting Birmingham you have to visit the Vulcan. Five stars, would recommend.

Beautiful views and great history exhibits. A must do!

Everything was perfect. I had no idea how beautiful it was here. Everyone should go at least once. The best part is taking pictures here. The perfect place to go when you want to post something new on Instagram.

Great stop and park with public picnic tables. Must see view of the city, best at night. Great for families, dates or just for some quiet peace of mind and meditation.

Amazing place , especially for sunset and evening after the sunset, to spend the time at the tower. Missed the Museum as it close before sunset. Great place to visit no time sooner. Had such a grea fun.

The Vulcan Museum was amazing you are able to go up into it like it was the Statue of Liberty and look up and across the skyline of Birmingham and it was such a beautiful sight to see. I got some amazing pictures and I learned so much and their indoor museum that teaches you about how the statue was made and the history of who made it. It was like an attraction through and through and I absolutely adored it. I learned a lot. Great pictures the staff was super friendly they even had a lovely souvenir shop with snow globes of the Vulcan t-shirts hats you name it and they had it. I definitely tell anyone whos visiting Birmingham that they must stop at the Vulcan Park and Museum its something Ill never forget.

Had a great time... Just beautiful structure and excellent city views...

The museum is well worth the price of admission alone, but the ticket has much more to offer. The museum gives you a history of Birmingham from its founding to the civil rights movement. Climb the steps to just under the stair for impressive views of Birmingham. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained.

Iconic Birmingham park. The exhibits inside are nicely-done, and the park is well-maintained.

The vulcan is a great place for a walk or doing some outdoor exercise! Its absolutely beautiful and the view from the top is amazing. The hike is a great way to see Birmingham and spend some time in the sunshine, but the trail is also really shaded in some spots too, so thats nice for when its hot out! Would 10/10 recommend! The only thing Id say to be careful of is that some people dont have their dogs on leashes on the trail, so if you bring a nervous pup with you, be wary of them!

I forgot how much fun it is to go there. Its beautiful up on the mountain.

Very beautiful. Nice but of history to stop in and learn about. Not hard to get to either.

Wow, what a site, the park is free and the elevator /museum is $6.00. Beautiful place to picnic, bike, or just enjoy the day.

Nice park to just relax and hang out and enjoy the view. Nice fast elevator takes you to observation deck of Vulcan. I remember taking the old stairs as a kid.

Nice place for some Birmingham history and photos

The history of this statue is great to learn about. Vulcan has been a major part of the Birmingham skyline for a long time.

Real nice place to visit

This is one of my favorite walking places in Birmingham! If its not the view, then its the wonderful people who frequent this local. Enjoy

Located in the city of Homewood on top of mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. An overview of the history of Birmingham and its “humble” beginnings. Very appreciative of the stories from actual employees and their families. Great interactive touch toys for children and adults, Can climb all 159 steps of Vulcan or cheat and take the elevator. Loved the scavenger hunt. Priced reasonably for a ton of educational fun and photo ops!

Very nice clean facilities open trials very nice

Nice place to see the town from above.

Really nice monument and a great little museum.

For $8 you get unlimited access to the tower for the day - we visited in the early afternoon and then came back again after dark. Birmingham is a beautiful city and the tower is a great way to see it, day or night. The grounds are well kept. My only advice is being a jacket, it was very windy up there!

Very clean, calm, and nice.... just a pleasant place to consider.

This location is the centerpiece of the city, however, it is truly a Hidden Gem. It cost only $5 to produce a wonderful scenic view and amazing environment 4 alone time or a nice simple date night. Its more than just a wonderful view. It has many historic elements and I Museum that educates you along the way. The staff is very helpful and very professional.

If you love photography or curious to see the mysterious stuff then this place is for you. Excellent way of exhibition the historic stuff. I love this place and would like to visit again.

Made plans to go to Birmingham for other locations, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to find something else to do. After a quick google search we decided on going to Vulcan Park to walk around and take some pictures for Instagram (Liyah.on.the.move) but we did not go up the tower or really go through the museum. Nice walk with an amazing view of Birmingham.

Very well constructed, managed, maintained and organized park and museum to learn about some Birmingham history and, of course, about the underwear-challenged man himself. Great place to visit on a beautiful weather day, anytime of the year, with AMAZING views of the city.

Fun place to visit. Great view of Birmingham. The gift shop also has several good items a Birmingham gift items. The view from the top through the mesh screen you walk on could be scary for small kids and maybe even some Adults. Even if you dont take the stairs up you should give them a try on the way down which should be easy enough for most people.

This place is so underrated. Birmingham looks so nice looking out to the North on the tallest cast iron statue in the world.

Interesting museum with friendly staff and a gift shop that includes going up the Vulcan structure. Steps or elevator can be used for the ascent. It is windy up there outside the structure up on that mountain. Great views of the Magic City and beyond.

Amazing experience and unbelievable views of Birmingham. Ive visited a few times in the past, but its just as amazing and fun each time I go. Highly recommended for tourists and locals alike.

A great visit. Nice views of Birmingham and it was fun to walk up the statue. Very much enjoyed getting a flavor of Birmingham in the museum and the sidewalk exhibit of the local geology was fantastic. People working there very friendly

Awesome stop on our way home. Thank you bham!

Beautiful and educational! Must see the view of B-Ham in person.

Museum has a lot of history. Views of Birmingham were very nice.

This place has some amazing facts...check it out

Very Nice! The Girl Scouts Has a great time for the book signing with Author, Sylvia Acevedo

Nice trail, but we visited on a very hot day, so couldnt enjoy it as much as I wanted

Really cool place to check out. A nicely maintained historic to Birmingham place to take the family to learn about its steel industry and city planning

Was a wonderful place to visit, a surprise to find out not just about Vulcan but the view of the city of Birmingham come first visit the museum go have dinner and come back for the night view of the city

I really enjoyed my visit to the park. I came here back in the late 90s and the statue had been taken down for repairs and cleaning. I was so disappointed. I first heard of the Vulcan statue in a series of mystery novels and really wanted to see how he mooned Birmingham! I didnt go up in the tower, but I did check out the gift shop and the super-clean restroom. Id like to come back sometime to see the statue all lit up at night.

I have traveled through the area a number of times and was always curious about the staue in the distance. The story is amazing. My visit was in July during an Educators History workshop and the park was a great redirection of energy on some particularly hard history learning days. The site is lovely during the day, but its breathtaking at night! So much so I was too deep in awe to snap nighttime pictures! The panoramic views of the city are fantastic. Definitely a must visit when in Birmingham.

Ive lived in Birmingham for years (off and on) and have never been to Vulcan. We went last week for the annual Bytes & Bites tech summit. Its really pretty and a nice park here in Birmingham! Have a hike, check out some history, and view the Magic City like it was meant to be seen!

Very nice facilities. The Vulcan is pretty sweet. Once you get up top the views are beautiful. Everything is very clean and staff was nice. The museum part is pretty cool if you are interested in learning about how Bham came to be.

The view of Birmingham is beautiful here. Great spot for walking and exercise.

A great place to capture the scenic view of the Magic City. The kids loved the museum and gift shop. The thrill was walking atop the crosswalk overlooking the city. The bathrooms are very clean and there are so many great photo ops! Perfect place for a nice walk and fresh air!

Cool place to visit and learn a bit of history!

Love this place️It gives you a nice panoramic view of the city from below the tower..The tower cost $11 for two people.Well worth it..Best view around Birmingham by far!Theres also Vulcan Trail which is great to walk with your friends or better halfLots of parking and usually not that busy..They have a little museum and gift shop too..Go check it out guys!

The statue is massive and our family enjoyed stopping by to see it. The park & museum closed early due to the preparation for the 4th of July celebration. It was still worth the trip. Later that evening we watch the fireworks show. It was incredible! If you’re driving through Birmingham, Alabama; it’s worth the stop with the family. It’s a site worth seeing.

Great place to visit in Birmingham. The statue is interesting and the gift store had quite a few local unique items, not just the standard gift store fare.Your are also able to go up an elevator or stairs to the observation deck right under the base of the Vulcan that gives you an excellent overlook of the city. Warning, it can get quite windy and cold up there.

It was my first time going and loved it everyone that worked there was so helpful and nice. Highly recommend it if youve never been

A must go to place when visiting Birmingham. Well maintained park, good views of the city and friendly staff. Wife had been there many years ago and enjoyed seeing it again. The climb up the tower is not too bad, the view is fantastic. The museum is not large but covers a lot of history and is well laid out. Spent about 90 minutes, cost is $6 per adult.

Its massive and looks awesome, great views of the city too