1. Explore Victoria Square & the City Center-The heart of Birmingham revolves around the pedestrian-friendly Victoria Square, an area that can be explored via the Birmingham City Centre Path. Along the way, you'll discover the attractive old Town Hall.
2. Take a Tour of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery- Its art treasures include a collection of works by Pre-Raphaelite painters, as well as artwork from the 17th to 19th centuries and sculptures by Rodin and James Tower.
3. See the Blooms at The Birmingham Botanical Gardens-Another great tourist attraction that should be included on your West Midlands travel itinerary is The Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Spread across 15 acres in the affluent suburbs of Edgbaston.
4.Birmingham Science Museum-Families traveling with budding young scientists won't want to miss Thinktank.This award-winning museum includes a large number of fascinating science-related exhibits, many of them hands-on and interactive.
5. Take the Family to the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham-One of Birmingham's most-visited tourist attractions, the National SEA LIFE Centre is home to an impressive 60-plus exhibits related to marine life.
6. Wander the Jewellery Quarter-The Jewellery Quarter is an area of Birmingham that is steeped in tradition.more than 200 jewelers' workshops and silversmiths produce 40 percent of Britain's jewelry.
7. Enjoy a Concert at St. Philip's Cathedral-Built in 1715, St. Philip's Cathedral (the third smallest in England) began life as a parish church and was elevated to its present status in 1905. The cathedral was gutted during a bombing raid in 1940.
8. Barber Institute of Fine Arts-Located close to Birmingham University, the Barber Institute of Fine Arts houses an excellent collection of art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Highlights include masterpieces by the likes of Botticelli, Bellini, Tintoretto.