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Founded as a separate city in 1887, Ensley merged with Birmingham in 1910. Tuxedo Junction, located at the confluence of the Wylam and Pratt City streetcar lines, flourished as a vibrant cultural and entertainment hub for the community. This iconic spot also inspired a popular song by Ensley native Erskine Hawkins, later made famous by Glenn Miller in 1939.

Sloss Furnaces, a 32-acre National Historic Landmark, was a blast furnace that produced pig iron from 1882 to 1971. It is now a fascinating museum that allows visitors to see the plant in operation. Liquid iron from two furnaces was transported to casting sheds, where it was poured into sand-lined molds to create "pigs" that weighed around 110 lbs. It's the only 20th-century blast furnace in the United States restored for public use.

Hole Rock is an interesting rock down near the stream

Red Mountain Park entrance. Open from 7am - 7pm. There are several trail options for hiking and mountain biking

Red Mountain Park entrance. Open from 7am - 7pm

Founded as a separate city in 1887, Ensley merged with Birmingham in 1910. Tuxedo Junction, located at the confluence of the Wylam and Pratt City streetcar lines, flourished as a vibrant cultural and entertainment hub for the community. This iconic spot also inspired a popular song by Ensley native Erskine Hawkins, later made famous by Glenn Miller in 1939.

Turkey Creek Nature Preserve offers a real nature experience free of charge to all users. The trails are all well-maintained, well-marked, and easy to follow. There are informational signs, benches, and picnic areas in some of the preserve's green spaces. The following is provided in regard to the preserve's operating hours via their website: "Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is always closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, as well as all major holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, November 23rd, November 24th, December 24th, December 24th, December 25th, December 31st, and January 1st)."

Railroad Park is a lovely green space in the heart of the city. Spanning eight blocks, it includes a beautiful pond, an outdoor gym, picnic tables, and a walking trail with picturesque views of the Birmingham skyline. There is also a variety of fantastic food trucks, perfect for a stop after a long ride.