Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
Gift a uniquely Birmingham experience this season
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truggling to find a holiday gift for the person who seems to have everything already? Try gifting an experience this year.
Read on for dozens of gift ideas for those people on your list who love to do it all in The Magic City!
1. Birmingham memberships

Becoming a member of a Birmingham organization is a fantastic way to get involved, meet new people, and experience the city in a unique way. A membership makes the perfect gift for any Birmingham enthusiast.
Here are some that you can gift to anyone on your list:
- Birmingham Museum of Art
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- High Point Climbing
- McWane Science Center
- Vulcan Park & Museum
- Alabama State Parks
2. Tickets to Bham sports

One of the easiest and most fun gifts to give my brothers is tickets to sporting events. Good thing we live in a city that covers all the bases (and hoops and goals) when it comes to sports!
3. Classes to take + experiences to try

From pottery classes to learning a new language, there are plenty of ways around town for you test your knowledge, master a skill and have fun.
Check out some experiences you can buy for those on your list who try a new hobby every week:
- Music classes:
- Art classes:
- More fun:
Psst, if you’re searching for gifts for the foodie in your life, we have gift ideas for them, too.
4. Give the gift of wellness

If you’re shopping for someone who could really use some “me time,” gifting a spa treatment or wellness session is a crowd‑pleaser. Birmingham has tons of great spots where you can grab gift cards for massages, facials, saunas and full‑on pampering that help turn stress into bliss.
Check out some of our favs:
- Cahaba Dermatology
- Mockingbird Day Spa
- The Spa at Ross Bridge
- Total on 1st
- Escape Day Spa
- Society Wellness and Skin Spa
- Total on 1st
What’s on your list for the perfect adventure in Birmingham this holiday season? Let us know what we missed @bhamnow!


