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Vulcan Park
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Alabama is a home to various tourist attractions. The beautiful state located in southeastern part of united states attracts huge number of tourists. Museums, monuments, zoo, amusement parks and botanical gardens are some of the major attractions of the state. One such attraction of the city that deserves mention is Vulcan Park. Vulcan Park is regarded as one of the best tourist attractions of Alabama. Located in Birmingham, the largest city of Alabama it is one of the best tourist destinations.
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The major attraction of Vulcan Park is the cast Iron Statue. The park offers spectacular vise of Birmingham city. Vulcan Park is spread over 10 acre, the observation balcony on 124 foot balcony will give you a beautiful view of the whole city. Located on Red Mountain the park tell the past story of Birmingham. The cast iron statue is of Vulcan, the Roman God of Fire. The 56 ft high statue was built in 1904. For over hundred years the statue stood as a symbol of Birmingham. The ten acre space that surrounds the statue is very beautiful. Vulcan Park is a must visit tourist attraction in Birmingham.
Vulcan park is opened all seven days from 7am to 10 pm. Park visitors can enjoy various things like walking on the large scale ground map of the region. The park offer a 3D display of red mountains, origin of coal and iron. The park also include a museum which tells the history of Birmingham's past. For some fun enjoy a picnic lunch or light the green torch of Vulcan. The gift shop in Vulcan Park offers various gift items.
Vulcan Park is full of surprises. Visiting the park will give you many interesting facts about the city and Vulcan. The park attracts maximum number of tourist because of its interesting features. So enjoy the fun of visiting Vulcan Park by planning a trip to Alabama.
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