For a spectator, these are great fields. Plenty of seating for the games offered along with room…read morefor chairs for tournament weekends. Referees tell me they like these fields when the weather is mild or even wet. You know you can still play the game and it won't be super muddy like grass fields. However, turf absolutely radiates a ton of heat when it's hot and sunny--heck even when it's just warm and sunny. Turf can also be hard on your feet and back if you're out there all day. However, the tournaments that are hosted there are usually run well, and there's plenty of parking. Also nice to be close to the "sister complex" of Liberty Park for tournament weekends. That offers a unique convenience if you've got more than one team to watch.

We've been here for soccer practice for the kids. They must have invested a bunch of money into…read morethis complex, because the mass of artificial turf is impressive. It's almost directly across the street from Liberty Park on Sicard Hollow Road, so it's pretty easy to find if you're used to this area. The parking is conveniently located to the fields and the bathrooms are clean. Good and good.

I find the historical pieces of Tannehill State Park interesting…read more The museum is cool. Although being from Michigan, it is small compared to the Henry Ford museum in Dearborn. It doesn't take long to get through, but you'll learn more about the history of the civil war and steel industry here in Alabama. Don't forget to walk around the outside of the museum too, you'll see old tractors and other industrial machines. If you have 30 minutes, walk down the path to the furnaces. They are impressive to see too. My only feedback is to improve that gift shop. I love buying souvenirs but there is nothing of interest in the gift shop to me.

Saturday March 8th, Tony and I went to the Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park to walk around…read moreand enjoy the sunshine NOT REALIZING we were stepping back into time, to time long gone and full of history. I found this park amazing and this MUSEUM was so informative and amazing. I learned so much about the process of Iron making. Tony enjoyed it so much as well. History: The Iron & Steel Museum of Alabama is a southeastern regional interpretive center on 19th century iron making featuring both belt driven machines of the 1800s and tools and products of the times. It focuses on the Roupes Valley Ironworks at Tannehill which operated nearby, first as a bloomery beginning in 1830 and later as an important battery of charcoal blast furnaces during the Civil War. The ironworks gave birth to the Birmingham Iron & Steel District Along with Tannehill artifacts that have survived, museum exhibits graphically demonstrate how iron was made during the Civil War when 13 different iron companies and six rolling mills made Alabama the arsenal of the Confederacy. During the last two years of the war, Alabama furnaces produced 70% of the Confederate iron supply. Exhibits include a display of rare CS artillery projectiles manufactured at the Selma Arsenal and Gun Works, a part of the Steve Phillips Collection, along with Civil War weaponry actually used in battle including a 52 Cal. U.S. Spencer Repeater The Tannehill museum, which includes 13,000 square feet of floor space, first opened in 1981. It underwent a major make-over of exhibits in 2004-05. New exhibits include one of the oldest steam engines in America, a power source once used on a rice plantation in South Carolina. The 1835 Dotterer engine was a part of the collection acquired by Henry Ford in the 1920s and was formerly exhibited at the Henry Ford Museum at Greenfield Village. It is similar to the Tannehill blast engine once in place here Other displays feature a complete mid-1800s machine shop including a Townsend cannon lathe dating to 1864 and a Putnam planer built in 1860. The shop's steam engine dates to 1870. Visitors can also see original parts of the Six Mile Bloomery Forge dating to 1863 including one of the few helve hammers in the United States. Exhibits also focus on geology, furnace fuels, cookware and Birmingham's cast iron pipe industry which today accounts for over half of the U. S. output. Various interactive displays bring the viewer into historical environments. The museum has a 25-seat theatre, gift shop and a timeline which traces growth of the iron trade from ancient Egypt to U.S. Steel's modern Fairfield Works in Birmingham Behind the museum, visit the May Plantation Cotton Gin House which dates to 1858, and the heavy industrial display building which houses artifacts from Birmingham steel mills of the 1930s-1950s Museum Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am. - 4:30 pm. Sat. 9:00 am. - 4:30 pm. Sun. 12:30 pm. - 4:30 pm. Learning Center School Field Trips during the Spring and Fall. Please call to reserve a field trip or other group visits. Admission: $2.00 Adults $1 Children 6-11 & Seniors 62+ Children 5 and Under Free.

I had such a great time at the Universal Soul Circus at Legion Field. The parking was great and the…read morepolice presence strategically placed at all parking locations was very appreciated. The staff handling the entrance were very courteous and professional. Now, let's talk about the magic of UniversalSoul Circus! This is such a good time for families to enjoy the magic of a circus with music, comedy, movement and audience interaction and participation! The skills of the performers was fantastical!! Please, if you get the opportunity to see and be apart of this event, then Go!!

Attended the universal circus that was set up in the parking lot of Legion Field. I'm quite certain…read morethe parking situation was part of the circus! The circus itself was really fun & the event space was comfortable.

I have been to Protective for a few events. Most recently, for the Bham Stallions game. Entering…read morethe stadium was a breeze in part due to me being late ( on purpose). The workers are friendly enough. Thankfully the concession lines were flowing. I had a cold hotdog and a cold beer. Not sure what I spent for both items.... Overall this is a decent experience. I wish the sound system at the stadium wasn't horrible. Kuddos to the restrooms for always being clean!

I've attended several events here. From the Stallions UFL games, to the World Games in 2022,…read moreProtective Stadium has proven to be an awesome, state of the art facility. It is handicap accessible and has an elevator available. There are many restrooms and many places to dine from. Sometimes there are food trucks available on a certain level if you're not wanting the regular stadium food. Parking in the lots on event days costs $20, but unless you get to the venue early, it may be your best option. Also there are restaurants across in Uptown you can eat at before or after your event. Pro Tip: Don't count on the restaurants to be open if your event ends after 10:30ish. Most are closed. Eat before or drive elsewhere.

What is there really to say about a relatively obscure museum that specializes in the history of a…read moreplace like Bessemer, Alabama? To start, it's free. So the value is extraordinary. It will only cost you a little bit of your time to come in and check out some unique relics that give a nice insight into how Bessemer developed over time into the place that it is, and how life was there over that span of time. It's a small museum in a historic train station and it's just a few blocks from the courthouse. If you're in the area It's worth it to kill a little time and stop in to check it out. Plenty of parking out front makes it easy to just walk right up, and the attendant inside today was more than friendly and seemed happy that someone was actually coming in. I don't think this place really gets a lot of traffic. It's quiet, and tidy and has a number of interesting things that you might not see anywhere else. Long story short, if you're in to history come by this place and check it out. You'll be glad you did.

Such a great experience at this venue. I've been here before and thought the place was/is Alabama…read more I went to see the play, The Voices of Donny Hathaway and was very impressed with Encore Theatre and Gallery'. Their production was perfect with, the stage scenery, costumes, music and acting. The overall production was amazing. The theatre itself feels like home. I'm not from the Birmingham metro area, but I am a native Alabamian and this place feels like home. The beauty and the quaint coziness is what makes this a great cultural space. I can't wait for the next event!

First time at this theater. We came for a traveling speakeasy and got to sit in the theater. This…read moreis a small intimate theater. I don't think any seat is bad. It was very comfortable and we enjoyed the close atmosphere to watch the performances. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. We got here about half an hour before it opened and were able to get street parking. I would come here again.

Finally made it out to Barber Motorsports Park and we'll definitely be back as a family! We caught…read morea race and my son was thrilled. The kids' fun zone with bounce houses was a huge hit, and the atmosphere was very family-friendly and well organized. We didn't tour the museum this time, but it looked amazing and is on our list for next visit. Only regret was forgetting chairs--we would've stayed even longer! Food and drinks were easy to find, which made the day even better. Great spot for race fans and families alike--highly recommend!

There's a lot to look at, it was much larger than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise. They…read morehave some cars and bikes I've not seen anywhere else. A wide variety of vehicles.

There's the museum, sculpture garden, and large park all in one area. This is a must visit place -…read moreand it doesn't feel touristy. Interesting, unique art and cool views of the city in a relaxed, green space. It looks amazing. One of the first places I ever visited in the Cities. The sculpture garden is one of my favorite places.