• Explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens nearby. One of the city’s greatest landmarks, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens are home to over 12,000 different types of plants. It also extends for some 67 acres and has several miles of hiking trails.

• Visit St. Philip’s Cathedral in the center of the city. This terrific historical structure dates to the 18th century and is a magnificent example of Baroque-style architecture. It is now a prestigious Grade I-listed building.

• Travel to Warwick Castle to the south of downtown Birmingham. Warwick Castle is an iconic English fortress that was constructed by William the Conqueror in 1068.