including the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park, the A.G. Gaston Gardens and the Fourth Avenue Business District, among other points of interest.

USA Today has released their 10Best list for Best City Parks and one Alabama park is the top in the state. Here's where, why it ranks so high.

Right in the heart of Birmingham, 19 acres of lush green ... a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite points of interest and attractions across a wide range of categories.