McWane Science Center, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
A science center and a research facility, the McWane Science Center is home to four floors of interactive exhibits and the only IMAX theater house in Birmingham, Alabama. Some of the exhibitions that it features are an aquarium containing around 50 marine species and a floor containing around half a million samples of Native American artifacts. It is also home to a collection of mosasaur fossils, including that which belongs to an Appalachiosaurus and a Basilosaurus cetoides. There is also a play area where toddlers can explore called Bitty Magic City.
After spending a couple of hours at McWane Science Center, tourists can also go to the nearby Da Vinci Museum, which showcases drawings from the late master-artist. Another artistic place to go to is the Design Museum, a 6,500 square feet gallery that celebrations the evolving design science. For convenient access to these locations, visitors can book their accommodation at the Elyton Hotel, An Autograph Collection by Marriott, which has an on-site restaurant, a bar, and a fitness center. All of its rooms also have a terrace, providing guests a panoramic view of the city. Alternatively, tourists can also make a reservation at the Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham/Mountain Brook. This hotel prides itself on having an elegant design and an upscale dining experience. It also offers added comfort to its guests with its express services and airport shuttle. After experiencing Birmingham, visitors can head out to Coopertown and drop a visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
