The Ave Maria Grotto is a hillside cluster of miniature the world's famous religious buildings, constructed over 50 years by Benedictine Monk Joseph Zoettel. ~45 miles from Birmingham.
Office chair built from 10 tons of steel. Civic pride pulls no punches in the giant chair battle. Not two, but a whole sitting room full of towns are involved, and at least four others joined the fight before being knocked out of the ring. ~57 miles from Birmingham.