2023-2024 Greater Birmingham Travel Guide

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Welcome to the Dinner Table of the South

BIRMINGHAM HAS ALWAYS BEEN SOMETHING OF A PLACE APART.

Compared with many of its southeastern counterparts, this is a young city, springing from gutsy beginnings in the iron and steel industry and evolving into a major medical center in the U.S.

Though Birmingham is Alabama’s largest city, it has retained inviting Southern traditions and a sense of counting family and friends important, not population statistics. Birmingham is widely known as the “Dinner Table of the South.” Defining

highlights these days are connected to a flourishing food scene. From James Beard culinary award winners to the world’s best barbecue, the city’s food culture has attracted national attention among those in the know. Birmingham breweries are producing craft beers that connoisseurs are clamoring for. Other local watering holes are full of fun and character, some even with their own James Beard nominations.

Live theater and musical performances fill the entertainment schedule, especially in Birmingham’s Theater District. The 

PHOTOS: (LEFT) ANN SMITH; (RIGHT) TED TUCKER; (MIDDLE LEFT) KIM GRAHAM SMITH; (MIDDLE RIGHT) COTTON STATES

historic Alabama and Lyric Theatres are meticulously restored for performances, and, across the street, the Sidewalk Cinema is in full swing with arthouse and independent films.

International visitation is on the increase in Birmingham. Shopping in the state’s retail giant is a big draw, along with attractions such as Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. There, tourists from around the globe find the world’s largest collection of antique and contemporary motorcycles and Lotus cars. It’s a banquet for bike enthusiasts and a feast for the eyes for everyone.

An American revolution took place in the streets of Birmingham in the 1960s. The city was Ground Zero for the Civil Rights

Movement, with police dogs and water hoses on one side and non-violence and the certainty of a better tomorrow on the other. Today, the Civil Rights District is a national monument, with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute serving as the focal point.

Golfers come from around the country to enjoy the moderate weather and to play the city’s courses along the famed Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. And all skill levels love the challenge and entertainment they find at Topgolf Birmingham.

Birmingham visitors find a city that embraces the freedom of self-expression and the vigor of progress. Enjoy your time here and come back to see us again soon. ❖

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Information Central

Tourist Information

DOWNTOWN TOURIST CENTER: 2200 Ninth Avenue North, 205-214-9200 or 800-458-8085

AIRPORT TOURIST CENTER LOWER LEVEL: 205-595-1052

VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM TOURIST CENTER: 1701 Valley View Drive, 205-203-4813

Helpful Information

AREA CODE: 205 and 659

ALTITUDE: 620 average feet; ranging between 538 and 1,200

AREA: 3,358 square miles – Metropolitan Statistical Area – Jefferson, Blount, St. Clair, Shelby and Walker Counties

CHURCHES: More than 1,300, all major denominations

BIRMINGHAM SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT: 205-595-0533

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: 205-558-2222

TELEVISION STATIONS: 7 commercial, 3 independents and 1 public educational station, several cable stations.

RADIO STATIONS: 47 AM stations, 63 FM stations and 1 Spanish station.

NEWSPAPERS: The Birmingham News (al.com) twice weekly, The Birmingham Times, Latino News, weeklies and monthlies

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085

BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS ALLIANCE: 205-324-2100

POPULATION: Birmingham/Jefferson Co. – 1,115,289

LIBRARY: 205-226-3600

TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY: 205-322-5426

PARKS: 205-254-2391 (city), 800-252-7275 (state)

CAP (CITY ACTION PARTNERS): The CAP team is on the streets from Mon–Sat 7 a.m. to midnight, Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 205-251-0111 (downtown only)

LAWS TO KNOW: Use safety belts. Turn on headlights during rain. Drinking age 21. Liquor sales at package and grocery stores after noon Sundays.

EMERGENCIES: For emergencies call or text 911

STUART FRANKO COTTON STATES

Rental Car Agencies

ALAMO RENT A CAR: 833-886-0850

AVIS RENT A CAR: 205-592-8901

BUDGET RENT A CAR: 205-322-3596

DOLLAR RENT A CAR: 800-800-4000, dollar.com

ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR: 205-591-1927, enterprise.com

HERTZ RENT A CAR: 205-591-6090

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL: 833-886-0849

Wheelchair Accessible Transportation

CJFS TRANSPORTATION: 205-879-3438

CLASTRAN: 205-325-8787

J&B PASSENGER SERVICE: 205-781-5702

MAX PARATRANSIT: 205-521-0180

MEDICAL TRANSPORT OF ALABAMA: 205-744-7475

Charter Transportation

ACTON LIMOUSINE COACH: 205-408-7723 actonlimo.com

CLINE TOURS: 205-591-7555, clinetours.com

AMBASSADOR LIMOUSINE: 205-987-5466

CAMELOT LIMOUSINE BUS CHARTERS & TOURS: 205-525-1721, camelotcharters.com

ESHUTTLE/SILVER LEAF LUXURY LIMOUSINE: 205-702-4566, eshuttle.net

LARRY’S LIMOS: 205-629-6642, larryslimos.com

R & B TRANSPORTATION: 205-966-7001, rbtransports.com

RARE TRANSPORTATION: 205-980-7273, raretransportation.com

Ground Transportation

AMBASSADOR CAB: 205-591-7770

AMERICAN CAB CO.: 205-322-2222

BMC CAB CO.: 205-712-4656

KING CAB, LLC: 205-616-1466

LYFT: lyft.com/rider/cities/birmingham-al

MAGIC CITY: 205-229-0230

MAX TRANSIT: BIRMINGHAM JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY: 205-521-0101

SILVER CAB: 205-701-2222

UBER: uber.com/cities/birmingham-al

ZIP TRIP: 205-222-2222

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms

BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER:

205-933-8101, 700 19th St. S., Birmingham 35233

BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER:

205-877-1000, 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., Homewood 35209

CALLAHAN EYE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL:

205-325-8100, 1720 University Blvd., Birmingham 35233

GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER:

205-971-1000, 3690 Grandview Pkwy., Birmingham 35243

PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER:

205-783-3000, 701 Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham 35211

ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL:

205-939-7000, 2800 8th Ave. S., Birmingham 35205

ST. VINCENT’S EAST:

205-838-3000, 50 Medical Park East Dr., Birmingham 35235

THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA:

205-939-9100, 1600 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 35233

UAB MEDICAL CENTER WEST:

205-481-7000, 995 9th Ave. S.W., Birmingham 35022

UAB UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL:

205-934-4011, 1802 6th Ave. S., Birmingham 35233

Veterinary Emergency Hospitals

ALABAMA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS:

205-481-1001, 3783 Pine Lane SE Professional Building 200, Bessemer, 35022

BIRMINGHAM ANIMAL HOSPITAL & RESORT:

205-406-6710, 2316 1st Ave S, Birmingham, 35233

PET VET ANIMAL HOSPITAL:

205-824-2077, 2021 Kentucky Ave., Birmingham, 35216

WHERE TO STAY

The Birmingham area has an excellent selection of accommodations in more than 16,000 guest rooms. For a special weekend getaway, make reservations at a resort or a charming historic inn.

Shoppers will find good accommodations convenient to malls and large shopping districts all around the area. Budget-minded families can expect reasonable rates with lots of amenities.

Top-notch lodging at a ordable prices is a Birmingham trademark.

For more information, visit our website at inbirmingham.com

1. Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

1903 29th Ave S, Homewood 35209

205-874-8055, aloftbirminghamsohosquare.com, 111 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Concierge Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant

2. American Interstate Motel

5921 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212

205-595-4609, 29 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

3. America’s Inn Birmingham-Homewood 251 Summit Pkwy, Birmingham 35209

205-945-5550, 102 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Pets Allowed, Suites

4. America’s Inn - Leeds 1093 Higrove Pkwy, Leeds 35094 205-702-2700, 42 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Pets Allowed

5. Anchor Motel Eastlake 8420 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35206

205-833-3414, 28 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

6. Apex Motel 1900 33rd Ave N, Birmingham 35207

205-328-0080, 28 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

7. Bama Motel 6712 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35206

205-833-7141, 20 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

8. Best Western Plus Bessemer Hotel & Suites

5041 Academy Ln, Bessemer 35022

205-481-1950, bestwesternalabama.com/hotels/ best-western-plus-bessemer-hotel-and-suites, 70 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Full Kitchen, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/

Hot Tub, Laundry, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Spa, Suites

9. Best Western Carlton Suites Hotel

140 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham 35209

205-940-9990, bestwesternalabama.com/hotels/ best-western-plus-carlton-suites, 102 rooms

★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Suites

10. Best Western Plus Gardendale

842 Thompson St, Gardendale 35071

205-631-1181, bestwestern.com, 59 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space

11. Birmingham Inn

1625 3rd Ave W, Birmingham 35208

205-786-4397, 19 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

12. Birmingham Marriott

3590 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243

205-968-3775, birminghammarriott.com, 302 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Co ee Makers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor, Restaurant, Suites

13. Budget Motel

1548 Bankhead Hwy W, Birmingham 35214

205-798-8444, 30 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

14. Budget Motel Bessemer

3010 9th Ave N, Bessemer 35020

205-428-9888, 35 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

15. Budgetel Fairfield

6400 Kelco Place, Fairfield 35064

205-780-5155, budgetelcom, 80 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator

16. Budgetel Inn & Suites - Airport

5101 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham 35212

205-592-6110, budgetel.com/hotel-details/bibirmingham-al, 143 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Meeting Space, Microwave, Refrigerator, Suites

17. Candlewood Suites

Birmingham/Homewood

400 Commons Dr., Birmingham 35209, 205-769-9777, candlewoodsuites.com/birminghamal, 81 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Full Kitchen, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pets Allowed, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

18. Comfort Inn

1733 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068

205-439-6300, choicehotels.com/alabama/fultondale/ comfort-inn-hotels/al484, 67 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers

Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Concierge Service, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

19. Comfort Inn & SuitesCrossPlex Village

2341 CrossPlex Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35208 205-730-7800, comfortinnandsuites.com, 100 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Co ee Makers, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Trussville

4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville 35173, 1-800-4-choice comfortinn.com/hotel-trussville-alabama-AL181

66 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Suites

21. Comfort Inn Airport

4965 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 35210

205-957-0084, comfortinn.com, 83 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

22. Comfort Inn Bessemer

5051 Academy Ln, Bessemer 35022, 205-428-3999

comfortinn.com/hotel-bessemer-alabama, 59 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Interior Corridors, Meeting Place

23. Comfort Inn Homewood

226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209 205-916-0464, choicehotels.com/hotel/AL339

115 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Suites

24. Comfort Suites Fultondale

1325 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale 35068

205-259-2160, choicehotels.com/hotel/al222

70 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator

25. Country Inn & Suites Homewood

485 Wildwood N Cir, Homewood 35209

205-451-4000, countryinns.com, 70 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Laundry, Meeting Space , Pool Outdoor Seasonal

26. Courtyard by Marriott Homewood

500 Shades Creek Pkwy, Homewood 35209

205-879-0400, marriott.com/bhmhw, 140 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites

27. Courtyard by Marriott

Birmingham-Hoover

1824 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 35244

205-988-5000, marriott.com/bhmho, 153 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Whirlpool

28. Courtyard by Marriott

Birmingham-Trussville

3665 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 35235

205-661-2280, marriott.com/bhmtv, 84 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites

29. Courtyard by Marriott

Downtown UAB

1820 5th Ave S, Birmingham 35233

205-254-0004, marriott.com/bhmdw, 122 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pantry or Cupboard, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites

30. Days Inn Birmingham/West

905 11th Ct W, Birmingham 35204

205-324-4510, daysinn.com, 106 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast,

LOCATIONS

Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Suites

31. Days Inn Fultondale

616 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale 35068 205-849-0111, daysinn.com, 74 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed

32. Days Inn Galleria

1800 Riverchase Dr, Hoover 35244 205-985-7500, daysinn.com, 65 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Co ee Makers, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Laundry, Pool

33. DoubleTree by Hilton

Birmingham Perimeter Park

8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243, 205-967-2700, birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com, 204 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service, Suites.

LODGING FOR LOCATIONS SEE FOLD OUT MAP IN BACK OF GUIDE

34. Drury Inn & Suites

Birmingham Grandview

3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243

205-967-2450, druryhotels.com, 151 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Indoor, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Whirlpool

35. Drury Inn & Suites Lakeshore Drive

160 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham 35209

205-940-9500, druryhotels.com, 139 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Indoor, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Suites

36. Econo Lodge Hotel - Fultondale

624 Decatur Highway, Fultondale 35068, 205-874-9689, choicehotels.com, 80 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Laundry, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator

37. Econo Lodge Oxmoor

195 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 35209

205-941-0990, choicehotels.com, 153 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Suites

38. Econo Lodge Vestavia

1535 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 35216 205-822-6030, econolodge.com, 34 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Lounge, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

39. Economy Inn

1113 9th Ave SW, Bessemer 35022 205-424-9690, economyinnbessemer.com, 120 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed

40. Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35203-4008, 205-7313600, marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmak-elytonhotel-autograph-collection, 117 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Concierge, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service, Suites

ART MERIPOL

41. Embassy Suites Birmingham

2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209

205-879-7400, embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ alabama/embassy-suites-birmingham-BHMWCES, 242 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, All Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/ Hot Tub, Laundry, Lounge, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service, Suites, Whirlpool

42. Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover

2960 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 35244

205-985-9994, birminghamhoover.embassysuites.com, 208 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Managers Reception, Meeting Space

43. Extended Stay America

Birmingham Inverness

101 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham 35242

205-408-0107, extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/al/ birmingham/inverness, 77 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Extended Stay, Full Kitchen, Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

44. Extended Stay America Birmingham

Perimeter Park South

12 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243

800-EXT-STAY, homesteadhotels.com, 137 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Extended Stay, Full Kitchen, Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

45. Extended Stay America

Birmingham Wildwood

40 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 35209

205-290-0102, extendedstayamerica.com, 72 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Suites

46. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham

Fultondale/I-65

1795 Morris Ave, Fultondale 35068

205-849-8484, marriott.com/bhmbf, 75 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bilingual/Multilingual Sta , Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites, Whirlpool

47. Fairfield Inn & Suites

Birmingham/Bessemer

4980 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022

205-277-1700, marriott.com/bhmbb, 76 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor

48. Fairfield Inn & Suites Colonnade/ Grandview

3930 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243

205-969-7630, marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmfcfairfield-inn-and-suites-birmingham-colonnadegrandview, 95 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator

49. Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown

1918 1st Avenue N, Birmingham 35203, 120 rooms

205-263-9157, marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmfdfairfield-inn-and-suites-birmingham-downtown

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Refrigerator

50. Four Points by Sheraton

Birmingham Homewood

492 Wildwood Cir N, Homewood 35209-0132

205-942-6070, marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmpwfour-points-birmingham-homewood, 108 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, 

Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service, Whirlpool

51. Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook

2655 Lane Park Rd, Mountain Brook, 35223, 888-472-6312, 100 rooms, grandbohemianmountainbrook.com

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet access, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Spa, Suites

52. Hamilton Inn Bessemer

4910 Civic Ln, Bessemer 35022-7820

205-425-2010, hamiltoninnbessemer.com, 84 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

53. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham Airport Area

950 Grants Mill Rd, Irondale 35210 205-933-0444, hamptoninn.hilton.com, 99 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Suites

54. Hampton Inn & Suites BirminghamDowntown-Tutwiler

2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203 205-322-2100, hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ alabama/hampton-inn-and-suites-birminghamdowntown-tutwiler-BHMDNHX, 149 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Suites

55. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Hoover-Galleria

4520 Galleria Blvd, Birmingham 35244

205-380-3300, 120 rooms

birminghamriverchasesuites.hamptoninn.com

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Bilingual/ Multilingual Sta , Bus Parking, Business Center,

Co ee Makers Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Spa, Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites, Whirlpool

56. Hampton Inn by Hilton Birmingham Mountain Brook

2731 Hwy 280 S, Mountain Brook 35223

205-870-7822, hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmmbhxhampton-birmingham-mountain-brook, 130 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

57. Hampton Inn by Hilton Colonnade 3400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243

205-967-0002, 133 rooms

birminghamcolonnade.hamptoninn.com,

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

58. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton

Fultondale (Opening June 5, 2023)

1717 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068

205-439-6700, 89 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator

59. Hampton Inn by Hilton

I-65/Lakeshore Drive

30 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham 35209

205-313-2060,

birmingham-lakeshoredrive.hamptoninn.com, 97 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

310 Rex Lake Rd, Leeds 35094, 205-702-4141

birminghamleeds.hamptoninn.com, 105 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Concierge Service, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Free Parking, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

61. Hampton Inn by Hilton Trussville

1940 Edwards Lake Rd, Birmingham 35235, 205-655-9777

birminghamtrussville.hamptoninn.com, 78 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

Bed & Breakfast

2028 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 35205 205-930-5800, hassingerdanielsbb.com, 10 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bed & Breakfast

808 20th St S, Birmingham 35205 205-933-9000, hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/ hilton-birmingham-at-uab-BHMHHHH, 295 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Room Service

64. Hilton Garden Inn

Birmingham SE/Liberty Park 2090 Urban Center Pkwy., Vestavia Hills 35242 205-503-5220, birminghamselibertypark.stayhgi.com, 130 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites, Whirlpool

65. Hilton Garden Inn

Birmingham-Lakeshore

520 Wildwood Cir N, Birmingham 35209 205-314-0274, 95 rooms

birminghamlakeshoredrive.gardeninn.com

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, 

60. Hampton Inn by Hilton Leeds

62. Hassinger Daniels Mansion

63. Hilton Birmingham at UAB

FOR LOCATIONS SEE FOLD OUT MAP IN BACK OF GUIDE

Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites

66. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown

250 18th St S, Birmingham 35233, 205-322-7937 hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmdwgi-hilton-garden-inndowntown-birmingham, 104 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service, Suites

67. Hilton Garden Inn Trussville

3230 Edwards Lake Pkwy, Birmingham 35235

205-655-5222, birminghamtrussville.hgi.com 104 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Concierge Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service

68. Hiway Host Motel

4301 Bessemer Super Hwy, Bessemer, 35020 205-425-4352, 35 rooms, ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

69. Holiday Inn Airport

5000 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham 35212 205-909-1999, holidayinn.com/bhm-airport 220 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

70. Holiday Inn Express & SuitesFultondale

1701 Main St., Fultondale 35068, 205-849-0047 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/ fultondale/bhmfd, 100 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Suites

71. Holiday Inn Express

Birmingham NE/ Trussville

5911 Valley Rd, Trussville 35173 205-655-2700, hiexpress.com/trussvilleal, 64 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bilingual/Multilingual Sta , Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors,

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Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

72. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Bessemer

5001 Academy Dr, Bessemer 35022

205-424-2600, hiexpress.com/bessemeral, 63 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor

73. Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Homewood

320 Commons Dr, Birmingham 35209, 205-848-7911

ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ birmingham/bhmcd, 96 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwave, Refrigerator

74. Holiday Inn Express & Suites

McCalla-Birmingham West

4703 Bell Hill Rd, Bessemer 35022, 205-584-0857

ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/mccalla/ bhmmc

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Suites

75. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Inverness

156 Resource Center Pkwy, Birmingham 35242 205-776-6370, hiexpress.com/inverness280, 96 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Suites

76. Holiday Inn Express Irondale

811 Old Grants Mill Rd, Irondale 35210

205-957-0555; hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/ birmingham/iroal, 100 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services,

Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Suites

77. Holiday Inn Hoover

2901 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 35244

205-682-2901, holidayinn.com, 112 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant

78. Home2 Suites by Hilton

Birmingham Colonnade

3920 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243

205-969-7631, home2suites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ alabama/home2-suites-birmingham-colonnadeBHMHTHT, 89 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Complimentary hot breakfast, In Room Co ee Makers, Guest laundry services, Non-Smoking Hotel, Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access, Meeting Space, Business Center, Fitness Center, Free Wi-Fi, Bus Parking, Interior Corridors, Pets allowed, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Coin Laundry

79. Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown

250 18th Street South, Birmingham 35233, 205-3227933, home2suites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/ home2-suites-by-hilton-birmingham-downtownBHMDOHT, 106 rooms

★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Full Kitchen, Laundry, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

80. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fultondale 3289 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale 35068; 205-407-4985, home2suites.com, 89 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator

81. Homewood Lodge

103 Greensprings Hwy, Birmingham 35209

205-942-1263, 48 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Laundry

82. Homewood Suites by Hilton

Birmingham/Downtown

1016 20th Street S, Birmingham 35205

205-703-9920, birminghamdowntownnearuab. homewoodsuites.com, 105 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, All Suites, Bilingual/ Multilingual Sta , Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Full Kitchen, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

83. Hotel Indigo Five Points South-UAB

1023 20th St S, Birmingham 35205 205-933-9555, ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/ birmingham, 63 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Refrigerator, Suites

84. Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover

2980 John Hawkins Pkwy, Birmingham 35244 205-988-8444, birminghamhoover.place.hyatt.com 128 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

85. Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Wynfrey Hotel 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244 205-705-1234, hyattregencywynfrey.com, 329 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Co ee Makers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites

86. InTown Suites Birmingham Central 90 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham 35209 205-945-9154, intownsuites.com, 150 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

87. Intown Suites/Birmingham North 1100 Huffman Rd, Birmingham 35215 205-856-4929, intownsuites.com, 137 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

88. InTown Suites Vestavia Hills

424 Commons Dr, Homewood 35209, 205-942-1155 intownsuites.com, 135 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Extended Stay, Full Kitchen, Laundry

89. Kings Inn Civic Center/UAB

1313 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 35203, 205-323-8806, booking.com/hotel/us/birmingham-1313-3rdavenue-north.html, 147 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Laundry, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator

90. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

Birmingham/Homewood

60 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 35209 205-290-0150, wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta

129 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites

91. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fultondale

1207 Boots Blvd, Fultondale 35068 205-949-8700, wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta

66 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator

92. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham/ Cahaba Park South

513 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham 35242 205-995-9990, wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta

99 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers,

Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Pets Allowed

93. Microtel Inn & Suites Gardendale by Wyndham

850 Odum Rd, Gardendale 35071 800-771-7171 , microtelinn.com/hotel/29597, 81 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Extended Stay, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Suites

94. Microtel Inn & Suites Hoover

500 Jackson Dr, Hoover 35244 205-444-3033, hoovermicrotel.com, 59 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Meeting Space

95. Mint House @ The Citizen

300 18th St S, Birmingham, 35233, minthouse.com 60 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Studio & Loft Apartments, Full Kitchen

96. Motel 6 Bessemer

1000 Shiloh Ln, Bessemer 35022, 205-426-9646 motel6.com/en/motels.al.bessemer.4928, 121 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

FOR LOCATIONS SEE FOLD OUT MAP IN BACK OF GUIDE

97. Motel 6 Birmingham

151 Vulcan Rd, Birmingham 35209, 205-942-9414, motel6.com, 96 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed

98. Motel 6 Birmingham/Medical Center

4627 US Hwy 280 S, Birmingham 35242 205-991-9977, motel6.com/content/g6/en/gemini/ motels.al.birmingham.3249, 102 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Laundry, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator

99. Quality Inn & Suites Inverness

707 Key Dr, Birmingham 35242, 205-991-1055 qualityinn.com/hotel-birmingham-alabama-AL488 63 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free Parking, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator

100. Quality Inn Bessemer

5021 Academy Ln, Bessemer 35022, 205-428-3194, qualityinn.com/hotel-bessemer-alabama-AL465, 60 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

FOR LOCATIONS SEE FOLD OUT MAP IN BACK OF GUIDE

101. Quality Inn Homewood 155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209, 205-945-9600, qualityinn.com, 132 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

102. Quality Inn Trussville 4730 Norrel Dr, Trussville 35173, 205-661-9323 choicehotels.com/hotel/al466, 60 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Suites

103. Quality Inn - Airport Southeast 3910 Kilgore Memorial Dr, Irondale 35210 205-956-4100, qualityinn.com/hotel-birminghamalabama-AL310, 70 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Laundry, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

104. Ramada Birmingham Airport 5216 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham 35212 205-591-7900, ramada.com/hotels/alabama/ birmingham/ramada-birmingham-airportbirmingham, 197 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free

High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites

105. Red Roof Inn & Suites Bessemer 4985 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022 205-481-0007, countryinns.com, 66 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Whirlpool

106. Red Roof Inn Birmingham South 1466 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham 35216 205-822-2224, redroof.com/property/Birmingham/ AL/35216/-/RRI404, 123 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

107. Red Roof Plus+ Birmingham East - Irondale/Airport 1813 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210 205-956-3650, redroof.com/property/Irondale/ AL/352102031/-/RRI36, 86 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bilingual/Multilingual Sta , Bus Parking, Co ee Makers, Free Parking, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Refrigerator

108. Relax Inn

6101 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212

205-591-5575, 38 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

109. Renaissance Ross Bridge

Golf Resort & Spa

4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham 35226

205-916-7677, rossbridgeresort.com, 258 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Spa, Suites, Whirlpool

110. Residence Inn Birmingham

Downtown at UAB

821 20th St S, Birmingham 35205, 205-521-7391

marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmri-residence-innbirmingham-downtown-at-uab, 129 rooms

★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Full Kitchen, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

111. Residence Inn Hoover

2725 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 35244, 205-733-1655, marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmrh-residence-innbirmingham-hoover, 118 rooms

★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet, Full Kitchen, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator

112. Rodeway Inn

9225 Parkway E., Birmingham, AL 35206, 205-836-5400, choicehotels.com/alabama/birmingham/rodewayinn-hotels/al074

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Refrigerator

113. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel

2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203, 205-324-5000, sheraton.com/birmingham, 757 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Co ee Makers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service, Suites, Whirlpool

114. Sleep Inn Bessemer

1259 Greenmor Dr, Bessemer 35023, 205-424-0000, sleepinn.com, 73 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

115. Sleep Inn & Suites Colonnade

4400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-968-3700, countryinns.com/birmingham-hotelal-35243/usabhal, 61 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Suites

116. Sonesta ES Suites

Birmingham Homewood

50 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 35209-7179

205-943-0044, www.sonesta.com/us/alabama/ birmingham/sonesta-es-suites-birminghamhomewood, 120 rooms

★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Complimentary Continental  Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Full Kitchen, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

117. Sonesta Select

Birmingham Colonnade

4300 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-967-4466, sonesta.com/us/alabama/ birmingham/sonesta-select-birmingham-colonnade, 122 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Co ee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Whirlpool

118. Southern Comfort Motel

725 3rd Ave W, Birmingham 35204

205-785-9823, 25 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

119. SpringHill Suites by Marriott

Birmingham Colonnade

3950 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243

205-969-8099, marriott.com/BHMCO, 120 rooms

★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Suites

120. Springhill Suites by Marriott

Birmingham Downtown 2024 4th Ave S, Birmingham 35205, 205-322-8600 marriott.com/BHMSD, 150 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, All Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

121. SpringHill Suites by MarriottBirmingham Gardendale

260 City St, Gardendale 35071, 205-285-8447

marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmsg-springhill-suitesbirmingham-gardendale, 100 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator

122. Suburban Extended Stay by Choice

500 Wildwood Circle North, Homewood 35209, 205-943-0114, choicehotels.com/alabama/ birmingham/suburban-hotels/al574?brand=SB

128 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Full Kitchen,

Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

123. Sun Inn

1573 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham 35208-4094

205-925-7868, 33 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

124. Super 8 Homewood

Birmingham Area

140 Vulcan Rd, Birmingham 35209

205-945-9888, super8.com, 95 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Co ee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Refrigerator, Suites

125. The John Hand Club & Hotel

17 20th Street North, Suite 200, Birmingham 35203, 205-671-8235, johnhandclub.com, 6 rooms and suites

★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, LCD TV, Wi-Fi, Free Parking

126. The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel

2027 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35203-4101

205-250-7000, www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmaaupthe-kelly-birmingham, 96 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Restaurant

127. The Redmont, Curio Collection by Hilton

2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham

205-957-6828, redmontbirmingham.com, 120 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Fitness Center, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Room Service

128. The Westin Birmingham

2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, 35203, 205-307-3600, westinbirmingham.com, 294 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Fitness Center, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant

129. Tourway Inn

1101 6th Ave N, Birmingham 35203

205-252-3921, tourwayinnbirmingham.us, 70 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

130. Travel Inn

275 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham 35209

205-942-0919, travelinnbham.com, 100 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor

Seasonal

131. Travelers Rest Motel 1066 Forestdale Blvd., Forestdale, 35214

205.798.3831, 33 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

132. USA Economy Lodge Homewood

400 Beacon Pkwy W, Birmingham, 35209

205-942-2031, usaeconomyhotels.com, 190 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

FOR LOCATIONS SEE FOLD OUT MAP IN BACK OF GUIDE

133. Valley Hotel, a Curio by Hilton 2727 18th St S, Homewood 35209, 205-907-5214, valleyhotelbirmingham.com, 129 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Free High-Speed Internet Access, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Suites

134. WoodSpring Suites

Birmingham-Bessemer

5535 Academy Drive, Bessemer, 35022

205-428-4140, woodspring.com/extendedstay-hotels/locations/alabama/birmingham/ woodspring-suites-birmingham-bessemer/ 124 rooms

★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay ❖

WHAT TO SEE

For more information, visit our website at inbirmingham.com

FOR LOCATIONS SEE FOLD OUT MAP IN BACK OF GUIDE

1. Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame

From the boogie woogie beginnings of Clarence “Pinetop” Smith to the velvet crooning of Nat King Cole, legendary jazz greats are immortalized in the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, within the historic Carver Theatre. Admission. 1701-B 4th Ave N. 205-327-9424. jazzhall.com

Peanut roasting is a Birmingham tradition on historic Morris Avenue. Stop in for roasted and boiled peanuts. Open Mon–Sat, 11 am – 4 pm.. 2016 Morris Ave, 205-538-7422. alabamapeanut.com

3. Alabama Adventure Amusement Park & Splash Adventure Water Park

Seasonal

Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure is a combination waterpark and amusement park o ering a variety of waterslides, thrilling rides and activities for all ages. Attractions include the UpSurge! tube ride, a large 800,000-gallon wave pool, lazy river and water playground with interactive features

like geysers and buckets. For thrill-seekers, Acapulco Drop is a nine-story vertical drop speed slide. The Rampage is considered one of the best wooden roller coasters in the country. 4599 Alabama Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer. Located o Exit 110 at I-459 & I-20. alabamasplash.com

4. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

Displays include memorabilia from the late University of Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, a tribute to Olympic great Jesse Owens, and other displays showcasing the careers of Alabama-connected sports figures such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Joe Louis. Open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm. Admission. 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. 205-323-6665. ashof.org

5. Alabama Theatre

Built in 1927, the Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, featuring first-run and revival films, concerts and other special events. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ still rises from the orchestra pit and is often played to accompany silent 

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films. Tours by appointment. Go online for special events schedule. Admission. 1817 3rd Ave N. 205-252-2262. alabamatheatre.com

6. Alabama Veteran’s Memorial

Amid peaceful Alabama woodlands, visitors can peruse the names of Alabamians lost to war. A timeline in the Memorial Walkway outlines historic events of the 20th and 21st centuries. Visitors will find descriptions of Alabama’s 23 Medal of Honor recipients of the 20th century, and in the courtyard, Medal of Honor stories appear on columns with artwork and letters. I-459, exit Liberty Park. 205-305-6749. alabamaveterans.org

Alabama Wine Trail

Wine enthusiasts are delighted to find vineyards and wineries in the Birmingham area. Be sure to sample the robust muscadine and delicate peach wines made from local fruit. Call for information on tours, wine tastings and hours of operation.

7. Corbin Farms Winery

800 Hwy 87, Calera (exit 234 o I-65 S). 205-685-0655. corbinfarmswinery.com

8. Ozan Vineyard & Cellars

173 Hwy 301, Calera (exit 228 o I-65 S). 205-668.6926. ozanwine.com

9. Morgan Creek Vineyards

181 Morgan Creek Lane, Harpersville (26 miles on Hwy. 280 E.) 205-672-2053. morgancreekwinery.com

10. Aldridge Gardens

Aldridge Gardens, a 30-acre natural garden with a 5-acre lake, beautiful hydrangeas and now features the largest Frank Fleming Collection in the area, an art gallery on site and sculptures throughout the property. Aldridge Gardens is truly Birmingham area’s “best kept secret.” Aldridge Gardens, Nature and Art in Balance. 3530 Lorna Rd, Hoover. 205-682-8019. aldridgegardens.com

11. American Village

This Colonial-style village is set on more than 100 rural acres, just south of Birmingham. Costumed interpreters guide visitors on a trip back in time to America’s journey for independence. Open Mon-Fri, 10 am – 4 pm. Special programs for groups by appointment. Admission. 3727 Hwy 119. 205-665-3535. americanvillage.org

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THE HEAVIEST CORNER ON EARTH

“The Heaviest Corner on Earth” isn’t really the heaviest corner on earth, of course. But it is a striking tribute to Birmingham’s miraculous growth in the early 1900s and an important legacy from the city’s formative years.

The Heaviest Corner on Earth refers to a grouping of four early skyscrapers anchoring the downtown intersection on 20th Street and First Avenue North. The structures heralded Birmingham’s coming of age at the turn of the century when the smokestacks of heavy industry belched the soot and grime of prosperity.

From 1903 to 1913 seven skyscrapers sprang up in the flourishing downtown district. The four at the main intersection created an unusual massing, setting the scale for their successors. The towering giants were monstrous in comparison to the delicate design of the 19th century buildings along First Avenue.

The residents of Birmingham were sure the dominance of these soaring structures made the intersection “the heaviest corner on earth,” and they proudly proclaimed it so.

When passersby through this busy intersection gaze upward, the massive group of buildings still has a powerful effect. Their contemporary counterparts just a few blocks away are, of course, much bigger, and more commanding than these turn-of-the-century skyscrapers. But standing at that intersection, surrounded by their compelling dignity, you can understand exactly why it once felt like the heaviest corner on earth.

12. Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens

The city’s only antebellum home, the mansion is fully restored and contains a fine collection of antiques and decorative arts including 19th century furniture, textiles, silver and paintings. During the Civil War, Arlington Antebellum home was spared from destruction when Union troops used the home as headquarters. Open Tues – Sat, 10 am – 4 pm; Closed Sun (tickets sold until 3 pm) Admission. 331 Cotton Ave SW. 205-780-5656.

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13. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Home to the world’s best motorcycle collection, the museum now has more than 1,600 vintage and modern motorcycles and race cars and the largest collection of Lotus cars as well as other significant makes. The museum is adjacent to Barber Motorsports Park, a world-class 2.3 mile road course and home to the Honda Indy Grand

Prix of Alabama. Museum Hours: April 1 – September 30, Mon– Sat: 10am – 6pm, Sunday: Noon – 6pm; October 1 – March 31, Mon – Sat: 10am – 5pm, Sun: Noon – 5pm. Admission. 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy. 205-699-7275. barbermuseum.org

14. Bethel Baptist Church

Included in the national monument district is Birmingham’s Bethel Baptist Church, credited with shaping the Civil Rights Movement here. Civil rights legend, the Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth, was pastor of Bethel Baptist Church from 1953 through 1961. The church often served as a gathering place for discussions of civil rights among Blacks, gatherings that angered white supremacists. In 1958, Bethel Baptist was bombed, though the church was empty at the time. The bombing cemented Shuttlesworth’s fiery determination to bring Birmingham to the center of the Civil Rights Movement. Open by appointment. Admission. 3200 28th Avenue North, 205.322.5360. thehistoricbethel.org

15. Birmingham Botanical Gardens

The glory of nature in the heart of the city— that’s the promise of the 67-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum with more than 10,000 di erent plants in 25 themed areas. The gardens also have more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of walking paths. Birmingham Botanical Gardens also has the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens and Japanese Gardens with a traditionally crafted tea house. Open sunrise to sunset daily. 2612 Lane Park Rd. 205-414-3900. bbgardens.org

16. Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail

The Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail winds through downtown, marking significant locations along Civil Rights march routes. Designed as a self-guided tour, the route includes signs marking actual civil rights events that occurred on the very streets that are a part of this trail. Beginning at Kelly Ingram Park, corner of 6th Ave N and 16th St. Follow maps on signs.

17. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Richly detailed exhibits in the Civil Rights Institute reveal slices of Black and white life in Alabama from the late 1800s to the present. A series of galleries tells the stories of daily life for African-Americans in the state and the nation and how dramatically di erent it was from the lives white people of that era took for granted. The powerful Movement Gallery presents the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1963. Here a picture emerges of the bad old days of “Bombingham,” a reference to the relentless violence that rocked the city in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. In the final exhibits, the Processional Gallery uses life-size figures representing all ages and races to portray the “walk to freedom.” Open Tues – Sat, 10 am –5 pm; Admission. (Last admission one hour prior to gallery closing.)

520 16th St N. 205-328-9696. bcri.org

18. Birmingham Museum of Art

The Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast. More than 27,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian and Native American. 

Highlights include the museum’s collection of Asian art, considered the finest and most comprehensive in the Southeast, and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the finest in the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s; the collection of 18th century European decorative arts, which includes superior examples of English ceramics and French furniture; and the museum’s world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of museums in England. Café is closed. Open Tues – Sat, 10 am – 5 pm; Sun, noon – 5 pm. Donations welcome. 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. 205-254-2565. artsbma.org

19. Birmingham Public Library

The main library is made up of two stunning buildings, the East Building with its dramatic atrium and the 1927 Linn-Henley Research Library with its beautiful wall murals. Hundreds of visitors come to the main library each year to access their extensive genealogical resources. Call for hours of operation. 2100 Park Place. 205-226-3600. bplonline.org

20. Birmingham Race Course Casino

A spacious pari-mutuel racing facility, the Birmingham Race Course & Casino is open year-round. Patrons enjoy simulcast events from the country’s top thoroughbred and greyhound racetracks. Open daily 11 am –1 am. 1000 John Rogers Dr. 205-838-7500. birminghamracecourse.com

21. Birmingham Zoo

One of the state’s most popular attractions, the Birmingham Zoo is an ever-evolving adventure. Visitors come from around the Southeast to see shows such as the Rhino Encounter, the Gira e Feedings, the Lorikeet Aviary, the Predator Zone and the Sea Lion Splash Show. Trails of Africa is a mixedspecies exhibit that includes a bull elephant herd, red river hogs, gira es, wildebeest, zebras and more. Concessions and dining on site. Open daily 9 am – 5 pm. Extended hours for summertime and special events. Admission. 2630 Cahaba Rd. 205-879-0409. birminghamzoo.com

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22. Cathedral of St. Paul Church

Built as a church for Birmingham’s Catholic population, it became the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in 1969. The Cathedral of Saint Paul – informally known as Saint Paul's Cathedral – was designed by Chicago architect Adolphus Druiding; the Victorian Gothic-style brick building was completed as a parish church in 1893. 2120 3rd Ave N., 205-251-1279; stpaulsbhm.org

23. City Walk BHAM

The newest addition to the exciting momentum in Birmingham, City Walk BHAM is transforming the area within the I-59/20 corridor into an environment that connects the city like never before. City Walk BHAM has something for everyone – from young to old and artists to athletes. The space, which spans 10 city blocks from 15th Street North to 25th Street North and is almost a mile in length, features playgrounds and pickleball courts, a skate park and a dog park, space for fitness classes, food

trucks, and much more. Not to mention, the LED ribbon lighting certainly makes a Birmingham vibe. City Walk BHAM is located along 9th avenue north between 15th street and 25th street. It stretches underneath the I 59/20 interstate bridges through the central business district of Birmingham near the BJCC. Open daily 7 am – 11 pm; 205-458-8216. info@citywalkbham.com; citywalkbham.com

24. Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park

Honoring Birmingham native and Temptations lead singer, Eddie Kendrick, who traveled the world but never forgot his Alabama roots. Sculpted by Ronald Scott McDowell, the Kendrick statue captures for eternity the magic moves of his Motown music. Inlaid in a granite backdrop behind Kendrick, the four other Temptations energize the work with their fine-tuned choreography. Born in Birmingham in 1937, Kendrick and the Temptations hit the top of the music charts in 1964 with “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” the first of 37 career Top Ten hits. Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park is located at the corner of 4th Avenue North and 18th Street in Birmingham’s famed Civil Rights District, just a block from the Alabama. 1727 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

25. Eternal Word Television Network – EWTN

One of the best-known religious sites in Birmingham is EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network, founded by Mother Mary Angelica, broadcasting daily from the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. Mother Angelica hosted “Mother Angelica Live!” on EWTN until she su ered a debilitating stroke in 2001. Today daily Mass, music, news, and devotionals are broadcast round the clock to more than 230 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. Tours by appointment only. 5817 Old Leeds Rd, Irondale, 205-271-2900. ewtn.com

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New Orleans is not the only city noted for its interesting cemeteries. (And by the way, if you think people aren’t interested in touring cemeteries, well, you’re dead wrong. Just ask the folks at the New Orleans Tourist Bureau or the Hollywood Cemetery.)

Birmingham’s first official burial ground, Oak Hill Cemetery, is the final resting place of most of the city’s founding fathers and their families. A piece of Birmingham’s early history is told here by very ornate as well as simple grave markers scattered across a hill just north of the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Most of the burials were prior to 1930.

Elmwood Cemetery is another site of interest to cemetery buffs. Unusual markers include a giant Oriental mushroom alongside a bridge spanning the earthly life with the eternal. Graves of famous Alabamians include that of Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, former coach of the University of Alabama’s famous Crimson Tide. The cemetery got so many requests for directions to Bryant’s grave that they finally painted crimson stripes to follow from the entrance to his burial site.

Also buried at Elmwood is Eddie Kendrick, founding member of the Temptations. The legendry Sun Ra, who died in 1993, was internationally famous for his wildly experimental jazz and claim that he was born in outer space. Only in death did Herman Sonny Blount, the name inscribed on his simple headstone, come home to earth to stay.

26. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Alabama’s o cial railroad museum, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum has operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains and two restored depots housing a good collection of railroad artifacts. Also on the grounds is a collection of railway cars, locomotives, and cabooses. Train rides available—call for dates and times. Museum open Tues – Sat, 9 am – 4 pm. Donations welcome. 1919 9th St, Calera. 205-668-3435. hodrrm.org

27. Kelly Ingram Park

Called a “Place of Revolution and Reconciliation,” Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District is adjacent to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and historic 16th Street Baptist Church. The park served as a staging area for demonstrations in the early 1960s, including the ones in which police dogs and fire hoses were turned on marchers. Images of those attacks haunted Birmingham in the decades that followed, but they were the same images that were instrumental in overturning legal segregation. An audio tour,

available via your cell phone, takes you on a journey through the most dramatic days of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham. Bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North. nps.gov/nr/travel/civilrights/al10.htm

28. “Letter From Birmingham Jail”

Historic Marker

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in April 1963 while he was incarcerated for violating an injunction that prohibited public civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham. He wrote it in response to a handful of Alabama’s leading white religious leaders who had issued a public statement questioning the motives and methods of the King-led demonstrations in the city. 425 6th Ave S.

29. Lyric Theater

Reopened in 2016 after a multi-million dollar renovation, the beautiful Lyric Theatre opened as a vaudeville venue with 1914. Stars such as the Marx Brothers, Mae West and Milton Berle played the Lyric. Today it hosts a range of performances of all

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genres. Designed with live entertainment in mind, the Lyric welcomes the best concerts, symphonies, theatre productions and live performances in the Southeast. 1800 Third Ave N. 205-252-2262. lyricbham.com

30. McWane Science Center

Four floors of hands-on exhibits and an IMAX Dome Theatre are all part of the fun of learning at McWane Science Center. Celebrating science and discovery, the exhibits include everything from dinosaurs to space travel. Play tunes with your feet on the Giant Piano and learn about gravity with a ride on the High Cycle. Pet the sharks and stingrays in the Shark & Ray Touch Tank and check out the Zoetrope for visual illusions of motion from still pictures. Closed Mon & Tues; Open Wed, Thu, Fri, 9 am – 5 pm; Sun, noon – 5 pm. Admission. 200 19th St N., 205-714-8300. mcwane.org

31. Mercedes-Benz US International Visitors Center

Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) in nearby Vance, builds the M-Class, the R-Class and the GL-Class vehicles. The

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visitors center, the first one of its kind outside Germany, displays the star-studded history of Daimler-Benz. This architectural showcase brings to life the company’s long-held vision of producing the most excellent automobiles in the world. Much more than a museum, the visitors center moves people along a multimedia path through the past, present and future of automotive technology. Visitors Center opening June 2023. Admission for factory tours (available by reservation only). 11 Mercedes Dr, Vance. 205-507-2252. mbusi.com

32. Negro Southern League Museum

This interactive facility tells the story of the Birmingham Black Barons and other baseball greats who played at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field, the oldest ballpark in the country. Displays include the oldest Negro League trophy, along with uniforms and artifacts. Museum open Tues – Fri, 10 am – 4 pm; Sat, 10 am – 4 pm; Closed Sun-Mon. 120 16th St S. 205-581-3040. birminghamnslm.org

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33. Oak Mountain State Park

Outdoor adventure can be found at Alabama’s largest state park. The 10,000acre park has a sandy beach area fronting the lake, rental boats and fishing equipment, an 18-hole golf course, and some of the best mountain biking trails in the Southeast. The Wildlife Center and Treetop Nature Trail give visitors up-close views of hawks and owls that cannot be released into the wild. Overnight accommodations also are available within the park. Open every day 7 am – 5 pm. Admission. 200 Terrace Dr. 205-620-2520. alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park

34. Pepper Place Saturday Market

(seasonal) April – December

The Pepper Place Saturday Market is a much-anticipated weekly event, taking place Saturday mornings from early spring through late fall. The region’s farming families converge on a lot in the Lakeview District to sell fresh vegetables and flowers, freshbaked breads, cakes and pies, and even fresh honey. Local musicians and Birmingham’s finest chefs join the farming community and

market patrons for entertainment and cooking demonstrations. A former Dr. Pepper bottling plant, Pepper Place is also known for its shops that have made it a premier design center. 2829 2nd Ave S. 205-802-2100. pepperplacemarket.com

35. Rickwood Field

Built in 1910, Rickwood Field is America’s oldest baseball park. During its heyday, Rickwood hosted baseball greats such as Jackie Robinson, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lorenzo “Piper” Davis, Willie Mays and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. Friends and fans eagerly await the annual Rickwood Classic, a game that pits the AA Birmingham Barons against a regular Southern League rival. Team members dress in vintage uniforms, and people come from around the country to celebrate baseball history. The authenticity of Rickwood is being carefully preserved by the Friends of Rickwood Field. Check events schedule for expanded hours. Visit website for more information. 1137 2nd Ave W. 205-458-8161. rickwood.com

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36. Sixteenth Street Baptist Church National Historic Landmark

The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is Birmingham' s most famous Civil Rights landmark. On a September Sunday morning in 1963, four African-American schoolgirls were in the basement of the church just prior to the worship service. A bomb set by Ku Klux Klansmen ripped through that side of the church, killing 11-year-old Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins, all 14 years old. The bombing was a turning point in the status of race relations locally and nationally. Now a National Historic Landmark, the church is a reminder of man's inhumanity and his capacity for love and forgiveness. The sanctuary of the church contains a massive stained glass window of Christ, given in memoriam from the people of Wales following the bombing. Admission charged. Reserve tours by appointment online. Open Tues-Sat 10am, last tour begins at 3pm. 1530 6th Ave N. 205-251-9402 16thstreetbaptist.org

The parsonage next door, built in 1914, houses the Wallace A. Rayfield Museum. This exhibition honors the renowned Black architect who, designed the 16th Street Baptist Church, and other builders of the Black community who were at the forefront of reimagining. Open to the public 10am- 4pm. 1530 6th Ave N. 205-251-9402 16thstreetbaptist.org

37. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

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39. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park

With more than 1,500 acres for hiking and camping, Tannehill is well suited for outdoor recreation. The old ironworks and a collection of 19th century buildings give visitors a glimpse into life in Alabama in the 1800s. Steeped in history, Tannehill has a cotton gin, a pioneer farm, a working gristmill and a country store, along with the Iron and Steel Museum with artifacts from Alabama’s iron industry heritage. From spring through fall, visitors find blacksmithing, milling and many other activities underway in the park. The third weekend of each month, from March through November, shoppers and swappers come from near and far to Trade Days in search of quilts, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. Open daily 7 am – sunset. Visitor Center open 10:00 am –4:00 pm. Admission. 12632 Confederate Pkwy. 205-477-5711. tannehill.org

40. Vulcan Park and Museum

38. Southern Museum of Flight

The Southern Museum of Flight is dedicated to investigating, preserving and promoting the rich stories of Southern aviation. Among the top exhibits are the Korean War jets, the Tuskegee Airmen diorama, the Lake Murray B-25, and the Vietnam War helicopters. Ship models and full-size aircraft carriers also are in the collection. Open Tues – Sat, 9:00 am –2:00 pm. Admission. 4343 73rd St N. 205-833-8226. southernmuseumo ight.org

Vulcan is the largest cast iron statue in the world and Birmingham’s city symbol. Standing high atop Red Mountain, the 56-foot-high statue has an observation balcony on its pedestal for a panoramic view of the city. Vulcan is patterned after the mythical Roman god of the forge, a nod to the city’s powerful position in the iron and steel industry in the first part of the 20th century. The statue was created as Birmingham’s exhibit in the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and won the exposition’s grand prize. The museum at Vulcan has interactive exhibits and displays that portray the region’s history and progress. Museum open Mon – Sun, 10 am – 6 pm; Observation balcony open Mon – Sun, 10 am –10 pm. Admission. 1701 Valley View Dr., 205-933-1409. visitvulcan.com ❖

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Vulcan’s Love Interest

Everybody knows Vulcan. He’s modeled after the mythical god of the fire and forge. He’s Birmingham’s most famous landmark. He’s the largest cast iron statue in the world. He watches over the city from his post on Red Mountain. Hardly a visitor comes to Birmingham without stopping in to see Vulcan. Or at least to cast an interested gaze toward his prominent position on the mountain.

Vulcan’s sometimes checkered history is a fascinating story in itself, but Birmingham’s downtown also is home to other statues, less famous perhaps than Vulcan but interesting nonetheless.

Sometimes rumored to be Vulcan’s sweetheart, Miss Electra crowns the Alabama Power Company building on North 18th Street. The shapely 16 ½ foot, cast bronze statue, coated with gold leaf, weighs 4,000 pounds, a mere statuette compared to Vulcan’s 56-foot, 120,000-pound frame. Legend goes that when the downtown streets need paving, it is because the great Iron Man has lumbered down from the mountain, ripping up city streets in his nocturnal quest to see his beloved Miss Electra.

Edward Field Sanford Jr., a New York sculptor, designed Miss Electra, which was completed in 1925. She holds aloft sheaves of lightning bolts, symbolizing the progress of Alabama electrified. Miss Electra is one of only a handful of statues its size applied to American architectural design.

Birmingham's Civil Rights District: A Must-See for Visitors

IN ONE OF HIS FINAL ACTS AS PRESIDENT, Barack Obama signed a proclamation naming the Birmingham Civil Rights District a national monument. Birmingham was Ground Zero for the civil rights campaign in 1963, an era marked by attacks and jail cells on one side and nonviolence and the resolute certainty of a better tomorrow on the other.

The national monument encompasses historic sites downtown that were significant to the revolution that took place in the streets of Birmingham in the 1960s. One of those sites is the city’s most famous civil rights landmark, the 16th Street Baptist Church. In the basement of the church on a September Sunday morning in 1963, a dynamite bomb set by Ku Klux Klansmen ripped through the side of the church, killing four African-American schoolgirls. Killed in the bombing were 11-year-old Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley

and Addie Mae Collins, all 14 years old. The bombing horrified the nation and the world and was a turning point in race relations in the country.

Included in the national monument district is Birmingham’s Bethel Baptist Church, credited with shaping the Civil Rights Movement here. Civil rights legend, the Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth, was pastor of Bethel Baptist Church from 1953 through 1961. The church often served as a gathering place for discussions of civil rights among Blacks, gatherings that angered white supremacists. In 1958, Bethel Baptist was bombed, though the church was empty at the time. The bombing cemented Shuttlesworth’s fiery determination to bring Birmingham to the center of the Civil Rights Movement.

The national monument includes historic Kelly Ingram Park. The park served as a congregating area for demonstrations in the early 1960s, including the ones in which

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police dogs and fire hoses were turned on marchers by Birmingham police. Images of those attacks haunted Birmingham in the decades that followed, but they were the same images that were instrumental in overturning legal segregation.

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Colored Masonic Temple, St. Paul Lutheran Church and portions of the 4th Avenue Business District, which arose from Blacks being shunned by white merchants, are included in the national monument. Also part of the designation is the A.G. Gaston Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. met and collaborated with allies during the Birmingham campaign.

With its unrivaled place in American civil rights history, Birmingham has been called “the city that changed the world.” Now restoration is underway on the A.G. Gaston Motel in the city’s historic Civil Rights District. The motel housed activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. during his time here planning the Birmingham campaign in 1963. Crews currently are at work preserving the building’s character of that era. At Sloss Furnaces Historic Landmark, a new historic marker memorializes two lynching victims from the late 1800s. More markers are scheduled to be erected to mark local lynchings that took place during racial violence in the U.S. from 1877 to 1950.

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WHERE TO SHOP

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fountain designed by Birmingham-native sculptor Frank Fleming, is located. Also check out The Golden Temple, where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birkenstocks® and gifts from around the world. alabama.travel/road-trips/birminghamtaking-it-to-the-streets-downtown

and Crestline Village

In the heart of the suburb of Mountain Brook are three distinct shopping areas. English Village has restaurants, co ee houses and garden shops. Mountain Brook Village has art shops, high-end boutiques and home furnishing stores. (Don’t miss a stroll 

through Smith’s Variety for a good selection of toys and old-fashioned candy bins.) Crestline Village has a nice mix of restaurants and highend fashion shops with special emphasis on children’s clothing. welcometomountainbrook.com

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The shopping area combines a “main street” element with parking and sidewalks in front of a mix of shops and restaurants. In the Birmingham suburb of Hoover between I-459, the Riverchase Galleria, and Alabama Hwy 150. pattoncreek.com

Pepper Place

For a di erent sort of shopping experience and a clear departure from the mall scene, Pepper Place is your destination. Pepper Place, an old Dr. Pepper syrup plant, houses an eclectic mix of home furnishing shops, art galleries and architectural stores. During the spring and summer months, tourists and residents flock to the Pepper Place Market, an outdoor farmers market with chef demonstrations every Saturday. Alongside the tomatoes, squash and peaches, shoppers find hand-crafted clothing, yard ornaments, honey, organic soaps, goat cheese and scones. Pepper Place is also home to the popular Ovenbird restaurant. pepperplacemarket.com

Riverchase Galleria

Housed beneath the world’s longest skylight are more than 150 shops and restaurants, along with a colorful carousel. Look for Clarks, Von Maur, Sephora, and dozens more in this two-story city under glass. riverchasegalleria.com

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The Outlet Shops of Grand River

This set of outlet stores is situated in the picturesque landscape of the Cahaba River Valley. A sampling of the distinctive outlet and specialty stores are Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic, Coach, Eddie Bauer, and more. Check out the Grand River Drive-In theater, The Pixel Room and the 18-hole mini-golf course. shopsofgrandriver.com

The Summit Birmingham’s premiere shopping destination, this open air mall has more than 100 stores and lots of restaurants. The Summit has locally-owned shops along with Saks, Lucky Brand, Gus Mayer, Chico’s, and Pottery Barn. And that’s just six. You’ll find good eats at The Summit, too, at places such as P.F. Chang’s, Fleming’s Steakhouse, and Village Tavern. At I-459 and U.S. 280. thesummitonline.com

Trussville Shopping

The booming suburb of Trussville includes three large shopping areas. Target and Books-A-Million anchor the mall on U.S. 11. A second shopping area occupies both sides of Chalkville Road, just after the first I-59 Trussville exit, with a Wal-Mart and cinema on one side and Kohl’s anchoring the other. The third cluster of shops is the Pinnacle Shopping Center, located behind Target and anchored by Belk and Best Buy. shoppinnaacleattutwiler.com ❖

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1. A’MANO 281 Rele St, Mtn Brook 205-871-9093, amanogifts.com

2. ARCENEAUX GALLERY 1830 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-802-5800, arceneauxgallery.com

3. ART ALLEY 109 Broadway, Homewood 205-879-1105, artalleybham.com

4. ARTISTS INCORPORATED 6200 Grand River Blvd E Ste 114, Leeds, 205-979-8990 artistsincorporated.com

5. ATCHISON GALLERY & VILLAGE FRAMERS 2847 Culver Rd, Birmingham 205-871-6221, theatchisongallery.com

6. BEVERLY MCNEIL ART GALLERY 605 South 28th St, Birmingham 205-328-1761 beverlymcneilgallery.com

7. BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, 205-254-2565 artsbma.org

8. CANARY GALLERY 2201 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-224-5300, canarygalleryllc.com

9. DURBIN GALLERY/ AZAR ART STUDIOS 900 Arkadelphia Rd, Birmingham 205-226-4925 bsc.edu/academics/art/durbin

10. FOUR CORNERS GALLERY 4700 Hwy 280, Ste. B, Birmingham 205-980-2600 fourcornersgalleryonline.com

11. FOUR SEASONS GALLERY 2817 18th St S, Homewood 205-803-4059 4seasonsantiquesandart.com

12. FRIENDS GALLERY—HOOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 200 Municipal Dr, Hoover 205-444-7820 hoover.lib.al.us/gallery

13. GALLERY 1930 1930 Cahaba Road, Mtn Brook 205-870-1930 artgallery1930.com

14. GALLERY VOX 1623 Pinson St, Tarrant 205-841-9694 Facebook.com/VOXAlabama

15. GRAND BOHEMIAN ART GALLERY 2655 Lane Park Rd, Mtn Brook 205-203-4714 kesslercollection.com/gallery

16. GROUND FLOOR CONTEMPORARY 111 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S, Birmingham, groundfloorcontemporary.com

17. LAMB’S EARS, LTD. 70 Church St, Mountain Brook 205-802-5700, lambsearsltd.com

18. LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham 205-879-0411, bhamjcc.org

19. MAUS CONTEMPORARY/BETA PICTORIS GALLERY 2411 Second Ave N, Birmingham 205-413-2999

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20. NEW LIFE ART, INC. 3600 Lorna Ridge Dr, Hoover 205-979-2158 newlifeart.com

21. ODESSA WOOLFOLK GALLERY AT THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE 520 16th St N, Birmingham 205-328-9696, bcri.org

22. RED DOT GALLERY 1001 Stuart St, Birmingham 205-870-7608 reddotgallery.com

23. SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY 800 Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham 205-726-2849 samford.edu/arts/art-gallery

24. SCOTT MILLER PROJECTS 2212 Morris Ave, Ste. 103, Birmingham, 205-307-9673 scottmillerprojects.com

25. SPACE ONE ELEVEN 2409 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-0553 spaceoneeleven.org

26. STUDIO 2500 2500 26th Ave N, Birmingham 205-324-4855, studio25.gallery

27. THOMAS ANDREW ART 1925 29th Ave, Homewood 205-504-3412 thomasandrewartstudio.com

28. UAB VISUAL ARTS GALLERY— ABROMS-ENGEL INSTITUTE FOR THE VISUAL ARTS 1221 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-975-6436 uab.edu/cas/aeiva/contact

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RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE;

PHOTO: STEWART EDMONDS

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ALABAMA BALLET

Alabama Ballet seeks to promote and foster the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high-quality education and community outreach. Under the direction of Tracey Alvey, this company of 41 professional dancers presents four fulllength productions annually. 2726 1st Ave S. 205-322-4300. alabamaballet.org

ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has entertained audiences for more than 70 years, playing a variety of classical and popular compositions and hosting performances by some of the finest international guest artists. The symphony’s 54 talented musicians bring to life some of the world’s most treasured musical masterpieces. 3621 6th Ave S. 205-251-7727. alabamasymphony.org

ALABAMA THEATRE

Built in the 1920s, The Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, featuring first-run and revival films, concerts and other special events. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ still rises from the orchestra pit and is often played to accompany silent films. Attending an event or movie at the Alabama is one of the most highly recommended activities for visitors to the city. Admission charged: varies by event. 1817 Third Ave N. 205-252-2262. alabamatheatre.com

ALYS STEPHENS CENTER

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center’s trademark is diversity – diverse performances and diverse audiences. From classical, pop, jazz and world beat music to dance, comedy and family entertainment, world-renowned performing artists take the stage at this concert hall and theater space on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. 1200 10th Ave S. 205-975-2787. alysstephens.org

BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK

Not only is this road course second to none, it is set within a perfectly manicured and sculptured landscape. Visitors can watch auto and motorcycle road racing while relaxing in wooded surroundings. The course was designed to meet the highest racing standards, yet also to be spectator-friendly and welcoming to families. The length of the road course is 2.38 miles. It is 45 feet wide and has 16 turns. The park sits on 740 acres, 225 of which are developed. The Barber Motorsports Park hosts a continuous schedule of upscale, high-profile motorcycle and auto racing events. It is also home to the Porsche Driving Experience. 6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy. 205-298-9040. barbermotorsports.com

BIRMINGHAM BARONS

In April of 2013, the Birmingham Barons Baseball Club played their first game in their new ballpark, Regions Field. The crown jewel of Birmingham’s newly developed Parkside District features a variety of unique seating areas, creating an intimate atmosphere and offering unique views of the downtown skyline, UAB, Children’s Hospital and Vulcan. The city’s AA baseball team, farm team for the Chicago White Sox, plays its season from April through September. 205-988-3200. barons.com

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Birmingham Children’s Theatre was founded in 1947. Since that time, it has become one of America’s largest professional theatres for young audiences and now operates in a three-theatre complex at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. The theatre produces eight shows seasonally, four of which tour, giving the theatre a combined audience of over 200,000 each year. 2130 Richard Arrington, Jr., Blvd N. 205-458-8181. bct123.org

BIRMINGHAM FESTIVAL THEATRE

Birmingham Festival Theatre was formed in 1972. Since that time the theatre has provided both seasonal local performers and new aspiring talent to present shows that can be seen in Birmingham only at this theatre. 1901-1/2 11th Ave S. 205-933-2383. bftonline.org

BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON CONVENTION COMPLEX/ LEGACY ARENA AT THE BJCC

Alabama’s largest convention facility is also the state’s premier venue for entertainment. From touring Broadway shows to big-name music performers, the BJCC has a full schedule of events. The expansive exhibition hall at the complex is often in use for boat shows, bridal fairs and hunting and fishing expos. The 19,000-seat Legacy Arena at the BJCC hosts world class musical entertainers, along with special events and is known for its crisp acoustics. The more intimate 2,800seat concert hall is the performance venue for limited seating performances. And the 1,000seat theater is an ideal setting for theatrical performances where every seat in the house is a good one. 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N. 205-458-8400. bjcc.org

BIRMINGHAM LEGION FC

Launched in 2018 as an expansion member of the USL Championship, Birmingham Legion FC is the city’s professional soccer franchise. They play all home matches at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham. bhamlegion.com

THE BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS

Currently the 2022 USFL champions, The Birmingham Stallions is a professional American football team based in Birmingham, Alabama. They are one of the eight members of the United States Football League (USFL). They currently play their spring/summer home games at Protective Stadium located in Birmingham. Giddy up and buy your tickets at bit.ly/2023USFLTix

BIRMINGHAM SQUADRON

Based in Birmingham, the team is the NBA G League affiliate of the National Basketball Association’s New Orleans Pelicans. They play their games at the newly renovated Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. gleague.nba.com/team/birmingham-squadron

CARVER THEATRE

The historical theater, located in the Fourth Avenue District, is also home to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Opening in 1935 as a movie house, the Carver Theatre was a hub for nightlife in segregated Birmingham’s Black Business District. The newly renovated theater hosts touring theatrical productions and numerous concerts and educational events sponsored by the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. 4th Avenue North. 205-327-9424

CENTRAL ALABAMA THEATER

CAT endeavors to enrich and expand the region’s entertainment experiences through quality professional theater. Through film, one-man shows, storytelling and concert entertainment, CAT encourages creative community involvement. centralalabamatheater.org

FINLEY CENTER

Located at the Hoover Met Complex, The Finley Center is a state-of-the-art sports complex and event venue. The facility regularly hosts sports tournaments, tradeshows, and other public events.

5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy. 205-739-7364 hoovermetcomplex.com/finley-center

GRAND RIVER DRIVE-IN THEATER

Enjoy movies under the stars with dinner and refreshments from The Snack Shack, Neighbors Brews & Pies, and Saws BBQ. There is an off-leash dog park for the furry friends, a playground for the kids, a mini-golf course and yard games. Lawn chairs and laidback attitudes welcome. Purchase tickets online. 1453 Grand River Pkwy N. 205-352-9180. grandriverdrive-in.com

HISTORIC FIVE POINTS SOUTH ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

Founded in 1893, Five Points South is a walkable neighborhood with James Beard

Foundation Award-winning restaurants and historically significant architecture. The beautiful Highlands United Methodist Church, the centerpiece of Five Points, has been part of the neighborhood for more than 100 years. The fountain sculpture in front of the church, “The Storyteller,” was designed by Birmingham artist Frank Fleming and conveys the deep Southern tradition of storytelling. The fountain is a favorite backdrop for tourists taking photographs in the area. Five Points is a popular shopping and dining destination, influenced by nationallyrenowned restaurants such as Highlands Bar and Grill. fivepointsbham.com

HISTORIC LAKEVIEW ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

Developed in the late 19th century, the Lakeview District is named for a lake and other attractions that once defined the former Lakeview Park. Present day Lakeview looks little as it did then, but it has flourished and grown and holds a good quality assortment of restaurants and nightspots. Among the favorite dining rooms in the area are Bettola, Half Shell Oyster House and Hot & Hot Fish Club. In the spring and summer months, locals and tourists flock to Pepper Place Saturday Market for locally grown fruit, produce and plants. The Lakeview District stretches across several blocks and includes other clusters of restaurants and clubs, including the highly-rated Five Bar, Lou’s Pub and Package Store, and Slice Pizza & Brew, a hip pizza place.

HOMEWOOD ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

The district encompasses much of the downtown area of this charming Birmingham suburb. Restaurants and bars in the area are plentiful, ranging from Southern-influenced Mexican fare to Greek-style meat and threes. Also, check out the new location for the Homewood Theater in Soho Square.

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DREAMGIRLS, DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, SCHOOL OF ROCK. Photos: Stewart Edmonds

HOOVER METROPOLITAN COMPLEX

The Hoover Metropolitan Complex, located in Hoover, Alabama, is a worldclass sports tourism and community sports complex managed by The Sports Facilities Companies. The Finley Center located at the HMC, is a large, multi-use complex boasts a state-of-the-art 155,000 square foot indoor facility, which includes an indoor climbing center, suspended walking track, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts, and multiple meeting rooms. The Complex also includes the Hoover Met Stadium, a 170 space RV Park, a 16 hard court Tennis Center, disability-inclusive playground and splash pad, and baseball/softball and multipurpose outdoor fields. 5508 Stadium Trace, Hoover 205-739-7364. hoovermetcomplex.com

IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM

Iron City hosts live music and a variety of stage performances This venue is also available for parties, weddings and other social celebrations. 513 22nd St S. 205-202-5483. ironcitybham.com

THE LYRIC THEATRE

The Lyric was once the finest performing arts theatre in the city and through its $11.8 million restoration, it is again. Listed on the National Register as part of the Birmingham Downtown Retail & Theatre Historic District, this century-old venue is a beacon of history, entertainment, and culture in the heart of Birmingham. The theatre offers a wider stage and closer audience—better suited for performing arts such as the symphony, ballet, opera and theatre. The Lyric should always be thought of primarily as a performing arts theatre and is an unequaled venue for live performances of all types. 1800 3rd Ave. N. 205-252-2262. lyricbham.com

OAK MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATRE

Each year between April and October, some of the world’s top musicians perform in the beautiful outdoor arena. Fee: Varies with each performance. Hwy 119 exit off I-65. 1000 Amphitheatre Rd. 205-985-4900. verizonwirelessmusiccenter.net

OPERA BIRMINGHAM

Northern and Central Alabama’s only professional, regional opera company, Opera Birmingham has entertained and informed audiences in the region for over 65 years. Opera Birmingham has produced world-class operatic productions and concerts that have been hailed by critics and loved by audiences. 3601 6th Ave S. 205-322-6737

PERFECT NOTE - LIVE MUSIC AND DINING

Dine, drink and enjoy live music including jazz, blues, old school R&B, Big Band and gospel at Hoover’s only hottest supper club

every Thursday – Sunday.

1845 Montgomery Hwy S, Ste. 201, Hoover. 205-986-7280. perfectnotelive.com

RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE

RMTC is a non-profit, professional theater organization with an emphasis on musical theater. For more than 30 years, the company has presented high quality theatrical experiences. Now in its new home, RMTC continues to bring both wellknown national performers and excellent local talent to the Birmingham stage. 1600 3rd Ave. S. 205-324-2424. redmountaintheatre.org

REGIONS FIELD

The Birmingham Baron’s home is located near the heart of the city. Between 14th and 16th and 1st and 3rd Ave S. 205-988-3200.

SATURN BIRMINGHAM

Located in the Historic Avondale Park Entertainment District, Saturn features musical performances by national and regional touring bands and artists. Purchase tickets online. 200 41st St S. 205-703-9545. saturnbirmingham.com

SIDEWALK FILM CENTER + CINEMA

Located in the heart of Birmingham’s historic theatre district in the Pizitz Building downtown, Sidewalk Cinema is a state-ofthe-art boutique theater featuring indie and blockbuster films. The cinema offers a full bar and concessions and is available to rent for social occasions. Purchase tickets online. 1821 2nd Ave N. 205-324-0888. sidewalkcinema.org.

TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY

Talladega Superspeedway is the biggest, fastest, most competitive motorsports facility in the world. Records for both speed and competition have been established at Talladega. Two major races during the year draw thousands of fans from across the country for the heart-thumping action on the track. Adjacent to the track is the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum. Admission charged. 3366 Speedway Blvd. 256-362-2261. talladegasuperspeedway.com

TOPGOLF

Enjoy Topgolf’s climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay and throughout the sports bar and restaurant. Using their complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and their high-tech balls will score themselves. 1111 24th St. N.205-847-5757. topgolf.com/us/birmingham

UPTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

Adjacent to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, Uptown is an entertainment district with a nice mix of bars, hotels, coffee shops, and restaurants. Other dining choices offer a wide selection from steaks to Southern fare. Al fresco dining is popular in the Uptown district, with live music throughout the week on rooftop patios. uptownbham.com

VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE

The Virginia Samford Theatre is a very special facility for events. The charming historic theater with its park side setting is located on Birmingham’s southside and has a lovely outdoor courtyard. Spaces available for meetings and events. 1116 26th St S. 205-251-1228. virginiasamfordtheatre.org ❖

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WHERE TO COMMUNE

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Hiking and Outdoor Enjoyment

ALDRIDGE GARDENS

Aldridge Gardens, a 30-acre natural garden with a 5-acre lake, beautiful hydrangeas and now features the largest Frank Fleming Collection in the area, an art gallery on site and sculptures throughout the property. Aldridge Gardens is truly Birmingham area’s “best kept secret.” Aldridge Gardens, Nature and Art in Balance. 3530 Lorna Rd, Hoover

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-682-8019 or aldridgegardens.com

AVONDALE PARK

Recent major renovations at Avondale Park led to revitalization in the area with the opening of Avondale Brewery, new restaurants, a pub and a fresh market. The 40-acre park has a 1,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, a large villa for events such as weddings and family reunions and a rose garden. The park also has small lake, baseball fields and other areas that are often in use for sports activities and cultural events. The park lies between 40th and 42nd Streets South and 5th Avenue South and Woodvale Rd.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205- 254-2391

MOSS ROCK PRESERVE

This 250-acre preserve has boulders for climbers of all skill levels. It is home to four rare plant species, rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls and wildlife. The wilderness within the preserve continues to improve as hardwoods grow and age and trails become more defined by continued use. For maximum mileage, take the loop made up of the Blue and White Trails, which is a little more than 3 miles long. Or just spread out in the shady coolness of the preserve and picnic. Please remember to take only pictures and leave only footprints.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-444-7866 or ci.hoover.al.us

GETTING THERE: From I-459 in Birmingham take Exit 10 onto Alabama 150. Turn east toward downtown Hoover. Turn left on Stadium Trace Parkway. Stay straight; this

road becomes Sulphur Springs Road. Go about two miles to the intersection with Preserve Parkway. This road leads to Moss Rock Preserve and to parking for the boulder field.

OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Alabama’s largest state park o ers plenty of trails for hikers who want a peaceful outing apart from the mountain bikers. New park goers might want to try the Eagle Trail or Treetop Nature Trail for starters, but those are only two of many. The Peavine Trail, fourand-a-half miles round trip, is moderate to di cult, but it’s still a popular hike because of the payo : It leads to Peavine Falls, which cascade down a rock wall and splash into a pool below.

Three suggested hiking loops begin at the North Trailhead. Maggie’s Loop is an easy two-and-a-half-mile walk. North Loop is three-and-a-half miles long; it’s rated easy to moderate because of some ascents. Shackelford Loop is rated moderate to di cult because of its six-and-a-half-mile length. Maps for these and other Oak Mountain trails are available at the park o ce.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-620-2524 or alapark.com

FRONT GATE ENTRANCE: Take exit 246 o I-65. Turn west onto Alabama 119, left at the first light on State Park Road. Follow one mile to stop sign, and turn left onto John Findley Rd through the front gate into the park.

BACK GATE ENTRANCE: Take U.S. 280 to Alabama 119. Follow three miles to left turn at Oak Mountain Public Lake sign.

RAILROAD PARK

A 21-acre park in downtown Birmingham gives the city a historically rich green space for recreation, concerts and cultural events.  Called Railroad Park, the area is designed to highlight Birmingham’s development at the crossing of two railroad lines. The park runs along a railroad corridor at First Avenue South from 14th to 18th Streets

and includes a lake, a natural amphitheater and several playgrounds. Ten acres of open provide a strolling garden landscaped to bloom with various perennials throughout the year. The park is an essential piece of a long-term plan that will give Birmingham the greatest amount of green space per capita of anywhere in the country.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: railroadpark.org

RED MOUNTAIN PARK

With 1,200 acres, Red Mountain Park is one of the largest urban parks in America. The park has more than 10 miles of trails and a universal-access zip line canopy tour. The Hugh Kaul Beanstalk Forest is a treetop challenge course with 20 ropes course obstacles, including bridges, tightropes and zip lines.

Remy’s Dog Park is designed with three designated fenced-in areas, each with ample running space for large, small and special needs dogs. The Kaul Adventure Tower is an 80-foot-tall climbing tower with eight climbing lanes, two rappelling lanes, a 72foot climbing wall and a mega zip line 1,300 feet long. The entrance to the park is just o Lakeshore Parkway at the end of Frankfurt Drive.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: redmountainpark.org

RED ROCK TRAIL SYSTEM

A project of the Freshwater Land Trust, this network of trails is made up of six major corridors spanning Je erson County. Each corridor consists of di erent types of trails that connect the county together. To learn more about Red Rock’s variety of trails, use their interactive trail guide at eshwaterlandtrust.org.

RUFFNER MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVE

Eleven miles of nature trails, ranging from easy to arduous, route visitors through this thousand-acre park. Hawk’s View Overlook is a moderate, three-mile, round-trip hike with a challenging incline. Along the way you’ll reach Cambrian Overlook and proceed with a switchback climb to a stunning vista of downtown Birmingham.

The new Visitors Center o ers lessons in nature and the environment and has exhibits including raptors, turtles and other native Alabama wildlife. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Hiking trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Donations welcome. 1214 81st St S. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-833-8264 or ru nermountain.org

GETTING THERE: The center is at 1214 81st St. South in Birmingham’s East Lake area.

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STEELE’S HORSE PENS 40

Horse Pens 40 is a 120-acre nature park atop Chandler Mountain, and one of the Southeast’s best boulder fields. There’s a warm-up field with relatively easy routes to the top as well as more challenging climbs. Instructions on the rocks tell climbers how to start their ascents. A national bouldering competition held each fall draws hundreds of climbers from around the U.S.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 256-570-0076 or hp40.com.

GETTING THERE: From I-59 North, take the Ashville exit. Go north on U.S. 231 for about four miles. Watch for signs. For RVs and campers, the easy way is to take I-59 to exit 174. Go north on Steele Station Rd. At U.S. 11, take a left. You’ll soon see a sign at St. Clair 42. Take a right and go to the top of Chandler Mountain. After this road turns left, follow it for three miles to the entrance; look for signs.

VULCAN TRAIL

At slightly more than a mile in length, the Vulcan Trail is a gem carved from the rough stone of what was once part of the old L&N Birmingham Mineral Railroad.

Located o Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, at the base of Vulcan Park and Museum, the trail o ers a quiet stroll along a shaded path and fantastic views of the city skyline below.

In 2003, a volunteer group of citizens formed “Friends of Vulcan Trail” to work to make the experience of visiting the trail a highlight for all who walk it.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 205-254-2699 or visit informationbirmingham.com/parksrecreation

Canoeing and Kayaking

CAHABA RIVER

Alabama’s longest river is a great place to canoe or kayak. Just remember along the way that you’re sharing space with several rare and protected fish and the imperiled Cahaba Lily which once thrived across the southeast.

Floating down the Cahaba’s gentle waters provides a pleasant respite and a close-up look at some of the interesting species. If you’re looking to make a bigger splash, head to the river’s northernmost portions for some Level I-III whitewater rapids.

The Cahaba River Society hosts canoe trips down the river, including day trips, moonlight trips and overnight canoeing. Among the most popular outings are the Lily Trips, which run when the rare and endangered Cahaba Lily is in bloom, from mid-May to mid-June. Trips are free if you bring your own canoe, and reservations are required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Cahaba River Society, 205-322-5326 or cahabariversociety.org.

For boat rentals: Alabama Small Boats, 205-424-3634.

LOCUST FORK

Just a short drive from Birmingham, Locust Fork is on the Black Warrior River. This is an excellent white water run with some very di cult rapids known as Double Trouble and House Rock. Beginners will do best to avoid these rapids. Beautiful limestone blu s accent the rapids. The National Park Service places Locust Fork in the top two percent of rivers in the country for its recreational value, among other assets.

GETTING THERE: Take I-59 North to Tallapoosa Street Exit (Tarrant). Take Alabama Hwy. 79 North through Cleveland (about 40 minutes). Follow signs to Blountsville and cross the bridge over the Locust Fork River. Just past the bridge on the right is King’s Bend. Turn into King’s Bend and follow the gravel road through the gate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: fl .org (Friends of Locust Fork River) ❖

WHERE TO TEE OFF

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Ballantrae Golf Club

1300 Ballantrae Club Dr, Pelham, AL 35124 ballantraegolf.com, 205-620-4653

Because not everybody can travel to Scotland to play golf, now there is Ballantrae.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,310

RATING/SLOPE: 74.5/130, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Bent Brook Golf Course

7900 Dickey Springs Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022 bentbrook.com, 205-424-2368

Once a dairy farm, this beautiful course is located approximately 15-20 miles from downtown Birmingham. Onsite restaurant. All major credit cards accepted.

NO. OF HOLES: 27, PAR: 36-36-35, YARDAGE: 6,000-7,000, RATING/SLOPE: 69.6/117, 70.2/121, 69.2/116, PRACTICE

RANGE: yes

Cumberland Lake Golf & Country Club

2150 Cumberland Lake Dr, Pinson, AL 35126

cumberlandlakegolf.com, 205-680-4653

This is a scenic course with lake and mountain views. It receives high marks for course variety.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE:

6,655/6,422

RATING/SLOPE: 70.7/126, 69.1/123, 70.7/117

PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Don A. Hawkins/Roebuck Municipal Golf Course

8920 Roebuck Blvd, Roebuck, AL 35206 205-836-7318

This city park course, located only 10 miles from downtown Birmingham, is not only a challenging course, but also one of the city’s best bargains. No credit cards accepted.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 71,YARDAGE: 6,509, RATING/SLOPE: 68.5/137,

PRACTICE RANGE: no

FarmLinks Golf Club

2200 FarmLinks Blvd, Sylacauga, AL 35150 205-208-7640, pursellfarms.com

FarmLinks is the world’s first research and demonstration course. The Hurdzan-Fry design o ers a diverse layout with dramatic elevation changes and striking views of the mountains and lakes. Now you can Stay and Play in the Lodges at FarmLinks. Golfweek named FarmLinks in the top five publicaccess courses in Alabama. Tee times may be made up to 30 days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Groups and outings welcome. Ask about our new Lodges and Stay and Play rates. Managed by Honours Golf.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,444

RATING/SLOPE: 73/134, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS: yes

Frank House Municipal Golf Course

801 Golf Course Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022 205-424-9540

An economical course located 15 miles from downtown Birmingham. All major credit cards are accepted.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,3464,926

RATING/SLOPE: 60/119, PRACTICE RANGE: no

Highland Park Golf Course

3300 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205 205-322-1902, highlandparkgolf.com

Known as the oldest course in Alabama, Highland Park still sparkles from the 1998 restoration by renowned architect, Bob Cupp. It o ers 18 enticing holes with uphill approach shots, heavily bunkered greens, lakes and beautiful vistas of the Birmingham skyline. Practice Range on-site. Tee times may be made up to five days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Groups and outings welcome. Managed by Honours Golf.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, Par: 70, YARDAGE: 5,801

RATING/SLOPE: 68.1/128, 66.1/123, 63.8/114

PRACTICE RANGE: yes

landscapes make for quite a challenging day on the links. Located about 23 miles from downtown Birmingham. Tee times can be made three days in advance. American Express, MasterCard and Visa are welcome.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,552, RATING/SLOPE: 71.1/124, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Limestone Springs Golf Course

3000 Colonial Dr, Oneonta, AL 35121 limestonesprings.com, 205-274-4653

Located northeast of Birmingham in Oneonta, this Jerry Pate design stretches almost 7,000 yards throughout the Appalachian Mountains with strategically placed bunkers and numerous lakes. Rated number 64 in “America’s Greatest Public Golf Courses” by Golf Digest, it o ers some of the most dramatic elevations and picturesque views in Alabama. Tee times may be made up to 7 days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Groups and outings welcome. Golf cottage sleeps 8, and

Magnolia Meadows Golf Course

315 Hwy 47 S, Columbiana, AL 35051 205-670-0031, magnoliameadows.com

Magnolia Meadows Golf Course is an executive length full-service 18-hole course playing at an inflated par 68 over an executive distance of 3,625 yards. With narrow fairways, exceptional placement of water and sand hazards, you can expect a fun and challenging day of golf for golfers of all ages and skill levels.

Mountain View Golf Course

3200 Mountain View Dr Graysville, AL 35073; 205-674-8362

This course-–and its commanding view–is located only 20 miles from downtown Birmingham. Tee times are required. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.

NO. OF HOLES: 27, PAR: 71, 72, YARDAGE: 5,946

RATING/SLOPE: 67.5/111, 68.4/114, 69.3/114

PRACTICE RANGE: no

Oak Mountain Golf Course

Oak Mountain State Park Rd Pelham, AL 35137

alapark.com/oakmountain, 205-620-2528 Located 17 miles south of downtown Birmingham in Oak Mountain State Park. Pre-noon tee times must be made five days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are welcome.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,7485,615, RATING/SLOPE: 71.5 / 127, 69.8 / 124, 66.7 / 117, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226 205-916-7677, rossbridgeresort.com

A big, muscle-bound course, its 18 holes sprawling over 330 acres and stretching almost 8,200 yards from the back tees, Ross Bridge is big and brawny, yet inviting to golfers of all skill levels. Perfect for everyone from the casual golfer to the tournament player, it promises to be the premier course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, opened in August 2005, is home to an incredible 12,000-square-foot full-service spa and salon.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 8,191 RATING/SLOPE: 78.5/135, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Oxmoor Valley

100 Sunbelt Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211 205-942-1177, rtjgolf.com

One of nine state-spanning courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, the Oxmoor Valley course o ers three sets of links to challenge the golfer on the go, as well as the putter with time on his hands.

ROBERT TRENT JONES – OXMOOR VALLEYSHORT COURSE

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 54, YARDAGE: 3,360, RATING/SLOPE: n/a, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Tee time policies and green fees vary throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead.

ROBERT TRENT JONES – OXMOOR VALLEYRIDGE COURSE

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,0554,974

RATING/SLOPE: 72/136, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Tee time policies and green fees vary throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead.

ROBERT TRENT JONES – OXMOOR VALLEYVALLEY COURSE

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,0554,974

RATING/SLOPE: 71/129, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Tee time policies and green fees vary throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead.

Timberline Golf Club

300 Timberline Trail, Calera, AL 35040 205-668-7888, timberlinegc.com

A beautiful course located 30 miles south of Birmingham. Tee times can be made up to seven days in advance.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,773, RATING/SLOPE: 72.3/126, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Trussville Country Club

7905 Roper Rd, Trussville, AL 35173 205.655.2095, trussvillecountryclub.com

This is a beautiful sculpted and challenging Par 71 course surrounded by the Cahaba River.

NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 71, YARDAGE: 6,024

RATING/SLOPE: 67.9/116, 66.9/113, 70.3/119

Woodward Golf & Country Club

2141 Wheel Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 424-5500

The 18-hole “Woodward” course at the Woodward Golf & Country Club facility in Bessemer, Alabama features 6,552 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 .

NO. OF HOLES: 18 holes, PAR: 71 (Public)

YARDAGE: 6,552 yards,

RATING/SLOPE: 69.4 / 124 ❖

WHERE TO DINE

KIM GRAHAM SMITH

For more information, visit our website at inbirmingham.com

280 Corridor

ABHI EATERY & BAR - THE SUMMIT

300 Summit Blvd Ste 104, Birmingham, 205-222-3207

AMORE RISTORANTE ITALIANO

5510 Hwy 280, Ste 116, Birmingham

205-437-1005, letsamore.com

BIG BAD BREAKFAST

5361 Hwy 280, Birmingham

205-490-7568, bigbadbreakfast.com

BLACK MARKET BAR

3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste 80 205-967-8787, evilbartenders.com

BLACK PEARL ASIAN CUISINE 3439 Colonnade Pkwy, Ste. 300, Birmingham, 205-262-9888 blackpearlbirmingham.com

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

4503 Riverview Pkwy, Birmingham, 205-980-1016, carrabbas.com

CHUY’S RESTAURANT

216 Summit Blvd, Ste 135, Birmingham, 205-977-4224, chuys.com

BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL

238 Summit Blvd, Ste 100, Birmingham, 205-922-0880 bluesushisakegrill.com

EDGAR’S OLD STYLE BAKERY

3407 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, 205-968-4031, edgarsbakery.com

ELI'S JERUSALEM GRILL

4673 Hwy 280, Birmingham 205-637-3658

FISH MARKET RESTAURANT

5407 Hwy 280, Birmingham

205-980-8600

fishmarketrestaurant.com

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR

103 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-262-9463

flemingssteakhouse.com

FLYING BISCUIT

3419 Colonnade Pkwy, Ste 100, Birmingham, 205-438-685

flyingbiscuit.com

JOHNNY RAY’S BAR-B-QUE

3431 Colonnade Pkwy, Ste 500, Birmingham, 205-967-0099 johnnyrays.com

MARRE & ALLEN BAR & KITCHEN

3590 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham

Marriott Birmingham, 205-968-3775

MISS MYRA’S PIT BARBECUE

3278 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, 205-967-6004

MUDTOWN

3144 Green Valley Rd, Birmingham 205-967-3300, mudtownalabama.com

NORTH ITALIA

225 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-970-4182, northitalia.com

PABLO'S RESTAURANTE & CANTINA

3439 Colonnade Pkwy Ste 1300, 205-969-1411, pablosrestaurant.com

PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN

3500 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham 205-582-5083, pappadeaux.com

PERRY'S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE

4 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 205-968-1597, perryssteakhouse.com

P. F. CHANG’S

233 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-967-0040, pfchangs.com

SAIGON NOODLE HOUSE

4606 Hwy 280, Ste 108, Birmingham 205-408-1800

SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE

14 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham 205-967-1181, saltgrass.com

SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT

3161 Cahaba Heights Rd, Ste. 113, Birmingham, 205-969-9690, satterfieldsrestaurant.com

SEASONS 52 RESTAURANT

245 Summit Blvd, Birmingham

205-968-5152, seasons52.com

STEEL CITY POPS - THE SUMMIT 329 Summit Blvd, Birmingham steelcitypops.com

SURIN 280

16 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 205-968-8161

TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE – COLONNADE

3439 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 1700, 205-968-6622, tazikis.net

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

236 Summit Blvd. Birmingham 205-262-180 thecheesecakefactory.com

THE RIDGE EAT & DRINK

3325 Rocky Ridge Plaza, Cahaba Heights, 205-917-5080, theridgealabama.com

URBAN COOKHOUSE AT THE SUMMIT

250 Summit Blvd, Ste. 102, Birmingham, 205-969-6700, urbancookhouse.com

VILLAGE TAVERN

101 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-970-1640, villagetavern.com

Airport

CEDAR HOUSE CAFETERIA

1001 Cedar Street, Birmingham 205-841-1001

EAGLES RESTAURANT

2610 16th St N, Birmingham, 205-320-0099, eaglesrestaurant.com

EL GIRASOL RESTAURANT

8506 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-836-4038

PACIFIC SEAFOOD 6021 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-591-1644

SAMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP

4921 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, 205-591-1462

SOL'S HOT DOGS

3002 12th Ave N, Birmingham 205-254-9097

Avondale, Crestwood

AVONDALE COMMON HOUSE

4100 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-703.9895, avondalecommonhouse.com

BECKY’S DELI

4101 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-592-0966

EL CAZADOR MEXICAN GRILL 1540 Montclair Rd, Birmingham 205-951-1205, elcazadoralabama.com

FERUS ARTISAN ALES ON 41ST 430 41st St S, Birmingham 205-202-5433, feruson41st.com

THE FILLING STATION PIZZA CAFE AND BAR 5524 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, 205-592-3455 thefillingstationbham.com

JOE & DEB'S WINGS & RINGS 301 Oporto-Madrid Blvd. S, Birmingham, 205-836-9394

JUNIPER 3811 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-777-3112, juniperbham.com

LUNA LATIN CUISINE 4120 Second Ave. S., Birmingham lunabham.com

POST OFFICE PIES 209 41st St S, Birmingham 205-599-9900, posto cepies.com

RED OR WHITE BIRMINGHAM 3916 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-538-5213, redorwhitewine.com

RODNEY SCOTT'S BBQ 3719 Third Ave South, Birmingham 205-506-2711, rodneyscottsbbq.com

THE ROUGAROUX 817 39th St S, Birmingham 205-518-6677

SAW’S SOUL KITCHEN 215 41st St S, Birmingham, 205-591-1409 sawsbbq.com

SPRING STREET BAR & GRILL 4100 4th Ave S, Birmingham 205-777-3024 springstreeetbham.com

TACO MORRO LOCO 417 41st St S, Birmingham 205-203-4849

Bessemer, West

ALL ORIGINAL PIZZERIA 4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 122, McCalla, 205-477-1123

BELL PEPPERS 144 River Square Plz, Hueytown 205-436-8500, bellpepperscycc.com

BOB SYKES BARBEQUE 1724 9th Ave N, 205-426-1400 bobsykes.com

CHINA SEA 3102 Allison Bonnet Memorial Drive, Hueytown, 205-491-7500

CLASSIC BURGER

1732 15th St N, Bessemer 205-424-5742

CRACKER BARREL BESSEMER 5040 Academy Lane, Bessemer 205-428-7080, crackerbarrel.com

DEERMAN'S BBQ 2444 Palamino Ln, Forestdale 205-798-3565, deermansbbq.com

EAGLES RESTAURANT

2610 1th St N, Bessemer, 205-320-0099

EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI DINER

3103 Ensley Five Points W Ave, 205-781-7837

GOLDEN DRAGON I 2227 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham 205-788-8730

GUS'S HOT DOGS - ADAMSVILLE 14 Rex Ln, Adamsville 205-674-8911

GUS'S HOT DOGS

224 Brooklane Dr Hueytown 205-491-8565

HABANERO'S MEXICAN GRILLBESSEMER

4863 Promenade Pkwy, Ste 103, 205-428-1558

JADE GARDEN

760 Academy Dr, Ste. 112, Bessemer 205-428-5878

LOS SOMBREROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

5031 Ford Pkwy Ste 107, Bessemer 205-425-8887

RAGGEDY ANN'S COUNTRY CAFE 1030 4th Ave N, Bessemer, 205-425-8415

THE BRIGHT STAR 304 19th St N, Bessemer 205-426-1861, thebrightstar.com

UNCLE SAM’S BARBECUE 3043 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-1333 unclesamsbbq.com

Downtown

ASHLEY MAC'S - THE PIZITZ FOOD HALL 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham thepizitz.com/food-hall

BACK FORTY BEER COMPANY 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-677-3599 backfortybeer.com/birmingham

BAMBOO ON 2ND 218 20th St N, Birmingham 205-703-0551, bambooon2nd.com

BANDIT PÂTISSERIE

2015 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-460-1069, banditbham.com

BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT BREWING COMPANY - THE BATTERY 2201 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 205-202-5779

birminghamdistrictbrewing.com

BISTRO 218 218 20th St N, Birmingham 205-983-7999, bistro218.com

BRICK & TIN RESTAURANT 214 20th St N, Birmingham brickandtin.com

BOCCA 2312 2nd Ave N, Birmingham

205-201-5980 boccabirmingham.com

CAFE DUPONT

113 20th St N, Birmingham 205- 322-1282, cafedupont.net

CALICO AT THE KELLY HOTEL 2027 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-250-7000

thekellybirmingham.com

CARRIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE 2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham

205-440-2430, carringanspub.com

CAYO COCO RUM BAR & RESTAURANTE

2015 1st Ave N Unit 1-A, Birmingham 205-290-5115, cayococorumbar.com

CRESTLINE BAGEL CO.INNOVATION DEPOT

1500 1st Ave N, Birmingham

205-844-4583, crestlinebagel.com

EASTWEST KITCHEN & BAR

2306 2nd Ave N, Birmingham

205-826-5559 eastwestbirmingham.com

EDGAR'S OLD STYLE BAKERY

505 20th St N, Birmingham

205-488-9393, edgarsbakery.com

EDOLYN'S HOMEMADE PIESTHE PIZITZ FOOD HALL 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham edolynspies.com

EL BARRIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham

205-868-3737, elbarriobirmingham.com

EUGENE’S HOT CHICKEN - UPTOWN

2270 9th Ave N, 205-322-7555 eugeneshotchicken.com

FIFE'S RESTAURANT

2321 4th Ave N, Birmingham

205-254-9167

GABRIELLA'S RESTAURANT

317 17th St N, Birmingham

205-983-7249

GREEN ACRES CAFE

1705 4th Ave N, Birmingham

205-251-3875, greenacres-cafe.com

GUS'S HOT DOGS

1915 4th Ave N, Birmingham

205-251-4540

HARVEST RESTAURANT & BAR 2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham

205-957-6828

HELEN 2013 2nd Ave N, Birmingham

205-438-7000, helenbham.com

HERO DOUGHNUTS - PARKSIDE

1701 1st Ave S, Birmingham

205-558-8011 herodoughnutsandbuns.com

HOTBOX @ GOOD PEOPLE BREWING COMPANY

114 14th St S, Birmingham

205-224-5632, hotboxbhm.com

IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM

513 22nd St S, Birmingham

205-202-5483, ironcitybham.com

J WINGS - THE PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham thepizitz.com/food-hall

JOHN'S CITY DINER

112 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, 205-322-6014, johnscitydiner.com

LE FRESCA 2218 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-593-4241, lafrescabhm.com

MAGIC CITY GRILLE

2201 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 205-251-6500

MARILYN'S DELI & DOGS

715 18th St N, Birmingham 205-324-3354

MCALISTER'S GOURMET DELI

1801 4th Ave S, Ste. 111, Birmingham 205-933-2828, mcalistersdeli.com

MIAMI FUSION CAFE

2015 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-9003, miamifusioncafe.com

MICHAEL'S STEAK & SEAFOOD

1525 1st Ave S, Birmingham 205-871-9525

michaelssteakandseafood.com

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ

731 29th St S, Birmingham 205-252-5888, moesoriginalbbq.com

MUGSHOTS GRILL & BAR - UPTOWN

2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, N, #100 205-933-7575, mugshotsgrillandbar.com

NELSON BROTHERS CAFE

314 17th St N, Birmingham

205-254-9098

O'HENRY'S COFFEES - REGIONS/ HARBERT TOWER

1901 6th Ave N, Ste. 295, Birmingham 205-323-1198, ohenrysco ee.com

ONO POKE - THE PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-200-2229

PARAMOUNT BAR & GRILL

200 20th St N, Birmingham 205-320-2824

PHO PHO VIETNAMESE- THE PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave. North, Birmingham 205-703-8929

PIES & PINTS

125 20th St S, Birmingham

205-716-1085, piesandpints.com

PIZZA GRACE

2212 Morris Ave, Birmingham

pizzagrace.com

REVELATOR COFFEE

1826 3rd Ave N, Ste 101, Birmingham 205-224-5900, revelatorco ee.com

RIB IT UP

830 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-7427, ribitup.com

ROCK N ROLL SUSHI DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM

420 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, Birmingham, 205-201-4642 rocknrollsushi.com/locations/ downtown-birmingham-uab

ROOTS & REVELRY

1623 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-1907, roots-revelry.com

SARRIS RESTAURANT

600 31st St N, Birmingham, 205-252-7357

SHU SHOP

1820 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 205-291-6660, shushopbhamn.com

SILVER KATI: INDIAN STREET FOOD –THE PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-9177

SIX SIXTEEN - HAMPTON INN & SUITES BIRMINGHAM DOWNTOWNTUTWILER

2021 Park Place N, Birmingham 205-322-2100, thesixsixteen.com

TED'S RESTAURANT

328 12th St S, Birmingham 205-324-2911, tedsbirmingham.com

TEXAS DE BRAZIL - UPTOWN

2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Ste 100, Birmingham, 205-588-8333 texasdebrazil.com

THE ESSENTIAL

2018 Morris Ave, Birmingham 205-703-3012, essentialbham.com

THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT OF SOUTHSIDE

612 22nd St S, Birmingham 205-322-3330, thefishmarket.net

THE PIT BAR-B-Q THE NUMBER ONE 2820 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N 205-328-1515

THE PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-214-9999 thepizitz.com/food-hall

THE RED CAT AT RAILROAD PARK

1701 1st Ave S Ste 101, Birmingham 205-518-0779, theredcatco eehouse.com

THE SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BAR 2301 Richard Arrignton Jr Blvd N, Ste 300, Birmingham, 205-278-7270, thesouthernbirmingham.com

THE STANDARD – PIZITZ FOOD HALL 1821 2nd Ave N, Ste 188, Birmingham

THE YARD 1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-226-9298, theyardbirmingham.com

CASEY'S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, 205-307-3700

TOPGOLF

111 24th St S, Birmingham 205-847-5757, topgolf.com

TRATTORIA ZAZA 207A 20th St N, Birmingham 205-202-6207, zazabham.com

UNOS TACOS - THE PIZITZ FOOD HALL 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-593-4625

UPTOWN CANTINA

BY THE SOUTHERN 2301 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N Ste 200, Birmingham, 205) 598-8292 uptown-cantina.com

WASABI JUAN'S SUSHI BURRITOSTHE BATTERY 2201 2nd Ave. S, Birmingham 205-703-8891, wasabijuan.com

YO' MAMA'S RESTAURANT & CATERING

2328 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-626-9860, yomamasresaurant.com

YOUR PIE - UPTOWN

2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, Birmingham, 205-202-5598

Fultondale, Gardendale

FULL MOON BBQ - FULTONDALE 1428 Old Walker Chapel Rd, 205-849-4422, fullmoonbbq.com

FULTONDALE BAKERY

1214 Decatur Hwy, Ste 112, Fultondale 205-808-4431

HABANERO'S MEXICAN GRILL

835 Odum Rd Ste 115, Gardendale 205-608-2168

JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

2259 Mount Olive Rd, Mount Olive 205-608-2092, eatatjacks.com

JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANTE

325 Walker Chapel Plaza, Fultondale 205-849-2137

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - GARDENDALE

915 Odum Rd, Gardendale 205-608-3315, jimnnicks.com

MING’S GARDEN

1046 Main St, Gardendale, 205-631-7746

NIKI'S WEST

233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham 205-252-5751, nikiswest.com

ON TAP SPORTS CAFE

1600 Main St, Fultondale, 205-7454888, ontapsportscafe.com

ORIGINAL GREEN ACRES CAFE 2724 29th Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-8099

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 1725 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 205-849-0155, outbacksteakhouse.com

PASQUALE'S PIZZA & PASTA 215 Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale 205-631-9006

RIVER FISH MARKET'S SEAFOOD SHACK

1928 Vanderbilt R, Birmingham 205-251-5094, riverfishmarket.com

SMOKEHOUSE STEAK & SEAFOOD 348 Finley Ave W, Birmingham 205-323-6427

STIX

3405 Lowery Okwy, Fultondale, 205-849-9677

WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT 9830 Old Hwy 31, Warrior 205-647-8357

Homewood

ASH

705 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood, ashhomewood.com

BIG BAD BREAKFAST HOMEWOOD 1926 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-666-7099, bigbadbreakfast.com

CHOP SUEY INN

813 Green Springs Hwy, Ste. F, Homewood, 205-942-9782

COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE 215 Lakeshore Pkwy, Homewood 205-263-0145

DAVE’S PIZZA

1819 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-871-3283

KIM GRAHAM SMITH

DEMETRI’S BAR-B-Q

1901 28th Ave S, Homewood 205-871-1581, demetrisbbq.com

DEVINCI’S PIZZA

2707 18th St S, Homewood 205-879-1455

DREAMCAKES

960 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-871-9377, dreamcakes-bakery.com

EDGEWOOD CREAMERY

936 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-874-1999

EL SOL CANTINA & TAQUERIA

328 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-4900

FRESH MARKET HOMEWOOD

549 Brookwood Vlg 205-414-0017, thefreshmarket.com

FULL MOON BAR-B-QUEHOMEWOOD

337 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-9997, fullmoonbbq.com

GEORGE'S LEBANESE & AMERICAN CUISINE

44 Green Springs Hwy, 205-942-1962, georgeslebanese.com

GIANMARCO’S

721 Broadway St, Homewood 205-871-9622

THE GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT

706 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-1465

greatwallbirmingham.com

HAMBURGER HEAVEN 180 Oxmoor Blvd, Homewood 205-941-1668

HERO DOUGHNUTS

3027 Central Ave, Homewood 205-623-1017, herodoughnuts.com

HOMEWOOD GOURMET

1919 28th Ave S, #113, Homewood 205-871-1620, homewoodgourmet.com

IRONWOOD KITCHEN & COCKTAILSTHE VALLEY HOTEL

2727 18th St. S, Birmingham, 205-354-0171

valleyhotelbirmingham.com/ ironwoodrestaurant

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q 220 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-942-3336, jimnnicks.com

JINSEI SUSHI BAR & LOUNGE 1830 29th Ave S, Ste. 125, Homewood 205-802-1440, jinseisushi.com

JOHNNY'S RESTAURANT 2902 18th St S, Ste 200, Homewood 205-802-2711

LA SABROSITA 293 West Valley Ave, Homewood 205-290-0511

LITTLE DONKEY TAQUERIA 2701 18th St S, Homewood 205-703-7000

thelittledonkey.com

RANDAL CROW

MAPLE STREET BISCUIT

2801 18th Street South Homewood 205-414-0999, maplestreetbiscuits.com

MAYA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 308 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-783-5873

MOMMA GOLDBERG’S DELI 2829 18th St S, Homewood 205-834-8871 mommagoldbergsdeli.com

MR. WANG'S RESTAURANT 217 Lakeshore Pkwy, Homewood 205-945-9000

NAJI’S PITA GOURMET RESTAURANT 166 West Valley Ave, Homewood

205-945-6001

OAK HILL BAR & GRILL 2835 18th St S, Homewood 205-870-8277

O’CARR’S DELI

2909 18th St S, Homewood 205-879-2196 birminghammenus.com/ocarrs

PIZZERIA GM 600 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood 205-905-3266, pizzeriagm.com

PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILLHOMEWOOD

479 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-941-9979

REAL & ROSEMARY

1922 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-820-7100, realandrosemary.com

RED PEARL RESTAURANT 243 West Valley Ave, 205-945-9558

RED SEA ETHIOPIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN

22 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-848-5154

RUBY SUNSHINE 1017 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-525-9355 rubysunshine.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE

2300 Woodcrest Place, Homewood 205-879-9995, ruthschris.net

SABOR LATINO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 112 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-942-9480

SALEM’S DINER 2913 18th St S, Homewood 205-877-8797, salemsdiner.com

SAM’S DELI & GRILL 830 29th Ave S, Ste. 155, Homewood 205-871-0383

SAVAGE’S BAKERY & RESTAURANT 2916 18th St S, Homewood 205-871-4901, savagesbakery.net

SAW’S BBQ 1008 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-879-1937

SEEDS COFFEE COMPANY 174 Oxmoor Rd,Homewood 205-259-6405, seedsco ee.com

UPPER DECK SPORTS BAR & GRILL 449 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-942-3289

URBAN COOKHOUSE

2846 18th St, Homewood 205-879-0883, urbancookhouse.com

YUMMY BOWL

109 Wildwood Pkwy, Homewood 205-637-3071

Hoover, Vestavia, Cahaba Heights

AMIGO’S MEXICAN GRILL 3659 Lorna Rd, #133, Hoover 205-682-8090

BAKER’S FAMOUS PIZZA 757 Shades Mtn Plaza, Hoover 205-822-4848, bakersfamouspizza.com

BEEF O'BRADY'S 5519 Grove Blvd, Ste 109, Hoover 205-987-9464, beefobradys.com

BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL

4520 Overton Rd, Suite 104, Birmingham, 205-956-2323 billysbarandgrill.com

BISTRO V 521 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 113, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-1505, bistro-v.com

BLUE PACIFIC THAI RESTAURANT/ HOOVER FOOD MART 3219 Lorna Rd, Hoover 205-978-075

BLUFF PARK DINER 591 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham 205-824-4320

BONEFISH GRILL 3430 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-985-9545, bonefishgrill.com

BROCK’S (RENAISSANCE ROSS BRIDGE)

4000 Grand Ave, Hoover 205-949-3051

CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL

180 Main St, Ste. 200, Hoover 205-985-7785, cajunsteamer.com

COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE 3443 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-978-1603

CRESTLINE BAGEL COMPANYCAHABA HEIGHTS

4117 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia 205-8714583 crestlinebagel.com

CUSTOMS CAFE 1845 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 207 205-987-0176, customscafe.com

DALE’S SOUTHERN GRILL 1843 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 107, Birmingham, 205-987-4757 dalessoutherngrills.com

DIPLOMAT DELICATESSEN & SPIRITS 1413 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 101, Vestavia Hills, 205-979-1515

EDGAR’S OLD STYLE BAKERY 180 Main St, Ste. 240, Hoover 205-987-0790, edgarsbakery.com

EL POBLANO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2499 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia 205-823-0447, elpoblanorestaurant.com

EL ZUN ZUN RESTAURANT 4105 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia 205-791-7711, el-zunzun.com

KIM GRAHAM SMITH

FIREBIRDS ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRILL

191 Main St, Hoover 35244-5060 205-733-2002, firebirdsrestaurants.com

THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANTHOOVER

1681 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-823-3474, fishmarketrestaurant.com

FOODBAR

3156 Heights Village, Vestavia Hills, 205-876-8100, foodbarbham.com

FRONT PORCH

2301 Grand Ave, Hoover, 205-4362072, frontporchrossbridge.com

FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - HOOVER 2000 Patton Chapel Rd, Hoover 205-822-6666

GABRIEL’S BAR 3706 Lorna Rd, Hoover 205-985-0983, gabrielscafe.net

GREEN VALLEY DRUG CO

1915 Hoover Ct Hoover , 205-822-1151

HOMETOWN FARE

3623 Market Street, Hoover hometownfarerb.com

HUNAN GARDEN

1851 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-987-9599

IZ CAFÉ ROCKY RIDGE

2514 Rocky Ridge Rd, Hoover 205-979-7570, everythingiz.com

JAKES SOUL FOOD CAFE

3075 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244, 205-438-6340 jakessoulfoodcafe.com

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - RIVERCHASE

1810 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 205-733-1300, jimnnicks.com

JOHNNY BRUSCO’S

NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA

2516 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia 205-637-5270

JUBILEE JOE’S FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT

2341 John Hawkins Pkwy, Ste. 119, Hoover, 205-982-7797 jubileejoes.com

KOOL KORNER SANDWICHES

1360 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 106 Vestavia Hills, 205-822-4406 koolkornersandwiches.com

LA FIESTA

1941 Hoover Ct, Ste. A, Hoover 205-979-7314

MANDARIN HOUSE

1550 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. O, Hoover, 205-822-1761

MELT RESTAURANT - STADIUM TRACE

5219 Peridot Pl, Hoover 205-988-2022

MISS MYRA'S PIT BARBECUE

3278 Cahaba Heights Rd, Vestavia 205-967-6004 missmyras.com

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ 181 Main St, Ste. 201, 205-985-8841

moesoriginalbbq.com

MOE'S ORIGINAL BAR B QUEVESTAVIA HILLS

2520 Rocky Ridge Rd, Birmingham 205-822-2773

moesoriginalbbq.com

MOSS ROCK TACOS & TEQUILA 616 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover, 205-783-1130

mossrocktacos.com

MR. CHEN'S AUTHENTIC CHINESE COOKING

1917 Hoover Court, Hoover 205-824-8283

MUGSHOTS BAR & GRILL 1919 Kentucky Ave, #101, Vestavia Hills, 205-824-9030

mugshotsgrillandbar.com

PAPPAS’ GRILL

1066 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-4458

KIM GRAHAM SMITH

PERFECT NOTE RESTAURANT

LIVE MUSIC AND DINING

1845 Montgomery Hwy S, Ste 201 205-986-7280, perfectnotelive.com

THE PITA CAFE

2801 Hwy 150, Ste. 137J, Hoover 205-402-7482

REDLANDS GRILL BY J.ALEXANDER'S

3320 Galleria Cir, Hoover, 205-733-9995

jalexandersholdings.com/JAlexanders

SALVATORE’S PIZZA

1594 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 102M, Hoover, 205-823-7206

SAMURAI JAPAN RESTAURANT

700 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 17 205-978-7775, fusionsamuraijapan.com

SANPEGGIO’S PIZZA - HOOVER

3435 S Shades Crest Rd, Ste. 115, Hoover, 205-403-0100

SILVER COIN INDIAN GRILL

3321 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-823-9070 silvercoinusa.com

SLICE PIZZA & BREWHOUSE

3104 Timberlake Dr, Vestavia Hills 205-557-5423, slicebirmingham.com

SNAPPER GRABBER'S LAND & SEA

521 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 101, Vestavia Hills, 205-637-3031

SOL AZTECA

1360 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 128, Birmingham, 205-979-4902

STIX

3250 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-982-3070, stixonline.com

SUMO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR 151 Main St, Hoover, 205-444-1515 esumo.com

TAQUERIA MEXICO

3724 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-989-5559

TECATE BAR & GRILL

612 Montgomery Hwy, #100, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-2399

TORTUGAS HOMEMADE PIZZA

2801 John Hawkins Pkwy Ste. 169R, Hoover, 205-403-9800

TRE LUNA BAR & KITCHEN - THE VILLAGE AT BROCK'S GAP 1021 Brocks Gap Pkwy Ste 145, Hoover 205-538-5866

trelunabarandkitchen.com

TROUP'S PIZZA

3144 Heights Village, Birmingham 205-536-6860, troupspizza.com

TWIN PEAKS

4330 Creekside Ave, Hoover 205-203-9461

twinpeaksrestaurant.com

TWISTED ROOT BURGER CO 2501 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, 205-874-9293

twistedrootburgerco.com

VECCHIA PIZZERIA & MERCATO 610 Preserve Pkwy, Ste 100, Hoover 205 637-3036, vecchiabirmingham.com

THE WHOLE SCOOP ICE CREAM SHOP 1021 Brocks Gap Pkwy, Hoover 205-444-8000

KIM GRAHAM SMITH

Lakeview

AUTOMATIC SEAFOOD AND OYSTERS

2824 5th Ave S, Birmingham 205-580-1600, automaticseafood.com

BETTOLA

2901 2nd Ave S, Ste. 150, Birmingham 205-731-6499, bettolarestaurant.com

BIRMINGHAM BREADWORKS

2408 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-7517 birminghambreadworks.com

BLUEPRINT ON 3RD 3000 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-479-3000, blueprinton3rd.com

CARRIGAN'S BEER GARDEN

2910 6th Ave S, Birmingham

205-440-2910, carriganspub.com

CARLILE’S BARBECUE

3511 6th Ave S, Birmingham 205-254-9266, carlilesbbq.com

CHRIS Z'S

2808 University Blvd, Birmingham 205-458-1007, chriszs.com

FIVE - BIRMINGHAM

744 29th St S, Birmingham 205-868-3841, five-restaurant.com

FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - SOUTHSIDE

525 25th St S, Birmingham 205-324-1007, fullmoonbbq.com

HALF SHELL OYSTER HOUSE

616 29th St S, Birmingham 205-882-8080 halfshelloysterhouse.com

HATTIE B'S HOT CHICKEN

2808 7th Ave S, Ste. 101, Birmingham 205-578-6018, hattieb.com

HOT AND HOT FISH CLUB 2901 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-5474, hotandhotfishclub.com

JACK BROWN'S BEER & BURGER JOINT

2811 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-203-4512, jackbrownsjoint.com

THE LUMBAR AT PEPPER PLACE 212 29th St S, Birmingham lumbarbham.com

LOS AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2839 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-324-5896

MOE'S ORIGINAL BAR B QUELAKEVIEW

731 29th St S, Birmingham

205-252-5888, moesoriginalbbq.com

OVENBIRD RESTAURANT

2810 3rd Ave S 205-957-6686, ovenbirdrestaurant.com

ROJO

2921 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 205-328-4733

SLICE PIZZA & BREW

725 29th St S, Birmingham 205-557-5423, slicebirmingham.com

THE RED CAT COFFEEHOUSE

2901 2nd Ave S, Ste. 120, Birmingham 205-616-8450, redcatco eehouse.com

THE REFINERY

728 29th St S, Birmingham

205- 407-5683, therefinerybham.com

TIN ROOF

2709 7th Ave S, Birmingham

205.323.4356, tinroofbars.com

KIM GRAHAM SMITH

Mountain Brook

THE ALABAMA BISCUIT COMPANY

4133 White Oak Drive, Birmingham

205-578-2553, alabamabiscuit.com

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFÉ

2418 Montevallo Rd, Mtn Brook

205-871-7849, anotherbrokenegg.com

BONGIORNO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

68 Church St, Ste. A, 205-879-5947 bongiornoitalianrestaurant.com

BRICK & TIN

2901 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham 205-297-8636, brickandtin.com

CARRIGAN'S PUBLIC HOUSE

2400 Montclair Rd, Mtn Brook 205-582-2221, carriganspub.com

CHARBAR NO. 7

900 Jemison Ln, Mtn Brook

205-802-9050

CHEN EXPRESS

221 Country Club Park, Mtn Brook 205-871-7588

CHEZ LULU

1911 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-870-7011, chezlulu.us

CONTINENTAL BAKERY

1909 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-870-5584, continentalbakery.us

CRAFT’S ON CHURCH STREET

49 Church St, Mountain Brook 205-739-2232, craftsbhm.com

CRESTLINE BAGEL CO.

66 Church St Ste. B, Birmingham 205-871-4583, crestlinebagel.com

DAVENPORT’S PIZZA PALACE

2837 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-879-8603

DG RESTAURANT

2837 Culver Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-3266

danielgeorgerestaurant.com

DYRON’S LOWCOUNTRY 121 Oak St, Mtn Brook 205-834-8257, dyronslowcountry.com

THE FIG

3160 Cahaba Heights Rd., Birmingham 205-249-0312, thefigbham.com

THE GARDENS CAFE BY KATHY G.

2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham 205-871-1000

GILCHRIST DRUG COMPANY

2805 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-2181

HABITAT FEED & SOCIAL

2655 Lane Park Rd, Mtn Brook 205-414-0505

grandbohemianmountainbrook.com

THE HEAVENLY DONUT COMPANY

4911 Cahaba River Rd, Ste 105 Mtn Brook, 205-536-7200

theheavenlydonutco.com

KOSHER CAFÉ

3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham 205-386-3130

LA PAZ RESTAURANTE 99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham 205-879-2225, lapazbham.com

MAGIC MUFFINS 3150 Overton Rd, Ste 14 205-969-2113 magicmu nsonline.com

MAKI FRESH 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Mtn Brook, 205-970-3242, makifresh.com

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 2737 Hwy 280, Suite 161, Mtn Brook 205-445-0456, moes.com

OLEXA’S 2838 Culver Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-2060

OTEY’S TAVERN 224 Country Club Park, Mtn Brook 205-871-8435

OVER EASY 358 Hollywood Blvd, Mtn Brook 205-639-1910, eatovereasy.com

PORCH

2 Dexter Ave, Mtn Brook 205-739-2083, porchmb.com

POST OFFICE PIES 2740 Rele St., Mtn Brook 205-848-2092 posto cepies.com

SAW’S JUKE JOINT 1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham 205-745-3920

SLICE PIZZA & BREW - CRESTLINE 1101 Dunston Ave, Mtn. Brook 205-983-7832, slicebirmingham.com

SOL Y LUNA

920 Lane Parke, Ct., Mtn. Brook 205-407-4797, solylunabham.com

KIM GRAHAM SMITH

SURIN OF THAILAND

64 Church St, Birmingham

205-871-4531, surinofthailand.com

TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE

2737 Hwy 280, Suite 121, Mtn. Brook, 205-870-0455

URBAN COOKHOUSE

212 Country Club Park, Mtn Brook

205-803-3535

VINO

1930 Cahaba Rd, Mtn. Brook

205-870-8404, vinobirmingham.com

Southside

5 POINT PUBLIC HOUSE OYSTER BAR

1210 20th St S, Birmingham

205-918-0726, 5pointpublichouse.com

AL’S DELI & GRILL

1629 10th Ave S, Birmingham

205-939-4278, alsdeliandgrill.com

BAY LEAF MODERN INDIAN CUISINE & BAR - FIVE POINTS SOUTH

1024 20th St S, Birmingham

205-777-3070, bayleafbham.com

BLACK MARKET BAR & GRILL

1035 20th Street S, Birmingham

205-933-8035, evilbartenders.com

BOTTEGA RESTAURANT AND CAFE

2240 Highland Ave S, Birmingham

205-939-1000, bottegarestaurant.com

CHEZ FONFON

2007 11th Ave S, Birmingham

205-939-3221, fonfonbham.com

DREAD RIVER DISTILLING CO. 2400 7th Ave S, Birmingham dreadriver.com

DREAMLAND BAR-B-QUE

1427 14th Ave S, Birmingham

205-933-2133, dreamlandbbq.com

FILTER-COFFEE PARLOR

1927 11th Ave S, Birmingham

205-202-6422, filterco eeparlor.com

GALLEY AND GARDEN RESTAURANT

2220 Highland Ave S, 205-939-5551 galleyandgarden.com

GIUSEPPE’S CAFE AND EXPRESSO BAR 925 8th St S, Birmingham 205-324-2626, giuseppescafe.com

GOLDEN TEMPLE NATURAL GROCERY AND CAFÉ

1901 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-6333 goldentemplehealthfoods.com

IKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

1909 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-203-4833

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q

1908 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-320-1060, jimnnicks.com

MAKARIOS KABOBS & GRILL 940 20th St S, Birmingham 205-731-7414

MELLOW MUSHROOM

1200 20th St S Ste 100, Birmingham 205-212-9420, mellowmushroom.com

OCEAN

1218 20th St S, Birmingham 205-933-0999, oceanbirmingham.com

RANELLI’S DELI & CAFÉ

1225 20th St S Birmingham

205-933-6983, ranellisdeli.com

SITAR INDIAN RESTAURANT

1801 4th Ave S, Birmingham

205-323-6500, sitaruab.com

SURIN WEST

1918 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-324-1928, surinwest.com

T-BONES AUTHENTIC PHILLY STYLE CHEESESTEAKS AND HOAGIESFIVE POINTS SOUTH

1017 20th St S, Birmingham

205-582-9993

tbonescheesesteaks.com

TAJ INDIA

2226 Highland Ave S, Birmingham

205-939-3805, tajindia.net

THE GARAGE

2304 10th Terrrace S, Birmingham

205-322-3220, garagecafe.us

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

1931 11th Ave S, Birmingham

205-933-8837

originalpancakehouse.com

THE PITA STOP

1106 12th St S, Birmingham

205-328-2749, thepitastop.com

UNDERGROUND VEGAN

2012 Magnolia Ave S. R3, Birmingham

205-202-6315, undergroundv.com

WINGS AROUND THE CLOCK

801 20th Street S, Birmingham

205-581-8088

KIM GRAHAM SMITH

101B, Birmingham, 205-655-2521 bu alowildwings.com

CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL 5071 Pinnacle Square, Trussville 205-655-6008, cajunsteamer.com

CHOCOLATE BISCUIT TEA ROOM 335 Main St, Trussville 205-655-0119

COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE

5891 Trussville Crossings Pkwy, Birmingham, 205-655-9779

COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE 613 Springville Rd, Birmingham 205-853-9933, costasfamous.com

EL CAZADOR MEXICAN GRILL 1930 Edwards Lake Rd, Birmingham 205-661-0904

GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE

2504 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale 205-956-2678, goldenrulebbq.com

GREEN ACRES CAFE CENTER POINT

2405 Center Point Pkwy, 205-815-0949

218 Main St., Suite 100, Trussville 205-598-5009 halfshelloysterhouse.com

HAMBURGER HEAVEN - EASTWOOD 1703 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-951-3570 hamburgerheavenrestaurant.com

HERO DOUGHNUTS - TRUSSVILLE 314 Main Street, Trussville herodoughnuts.com

HONG KONG RESTAURANT 11817 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham 205-841-8800

IRONDALE CAFÉ, THE ORIGINAL WHISTLESTOP CAFÉ 1906 1st Ave N, Irondale 205-956-5258, irondalecafe.com

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - TRUSSVILLE 1660 Gadsden Hwy, 205-661-3100, jimnnicks.com

KEN’S HICKORY PIT BARBECUE 4817 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham 205-853-6488

KONOMI

5870 Trussville Crossings Blvd, Trussville, 205-661-1821

6662 Hwy 75, Ste. 209, Pinson 205-681-6992

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS & SPIRITS 5029 Pinnacle Square, Trussville 205-661-0492, redrobin.com

ROCK N ROLL SUSHI 5078 Pinnacle Square, Trussville 205-655-6040 rockandrollsushibar.com

RUSTY’S BAR-B-Q 7484 Parkway Dr., Leeds 205-699-4766, rustysbarbeque.com

SANPEGGIO'S PIZZA 7270 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville 205-655-3399

SHERRY’S CAFÉ CATERING CAKES 5800 Valley Rd, Ste. 110, Trussville 205-655-5260

WING IT 1671 Center Point Pkwy, Birmingham 205-815-3264 ❖

Grits, Cornbread, and Potlikker

If you weren’t raised in the South, bless your heart, there are things you should know about grits, cornbread, and the Southern delicacy known as potlikker.

First, let it be known that grits is a singular noun. “This grits is hot.” “This grits is good.” Grits never “are.” If your grits is not good, then add some butter, salt, and pepper. If your grits still is not good, then the cook is not good either, which is rare.

Real Southern cornbread does not, under any circumstances, excuses, or recipe flaws contain sugar. Good Southern cornbread simply is not sweet. Should you happen upon a chunk of the golden goodness that is sweet, feel free to complain loudly to the cook, who is sure to have been raised somewhere other than the South.

Now potlikker is a true Southern delicacy. It is imperative that you sample it during your visit here. Potlikker is the greenish brew that drains from fresh cooked turnip greens. The primo potlikker is found at one of dozens of steam tables around the area, not in white tablecloth dining rooms, where it is best not to bring up the subject at all.

Ask for a cup of potlikker and take that warm wedge of cornbread (no sugar), crumble it up in the cup, and eat it with a spoon. It is equally acceptable to dip your cornbread sticks in potlikker. Do not hesitate to enjoy cornbread and potlikker any way you want to eat it. It is very close to heaven and is not considered a social misstep.

Cornbread (not sweetened) is also delicious when it’s crumbled into a cup of buttermilk. Local meat-and-three diners* will be happy to fill your order.

*Meat-and-three diners are known for their low prices and generous servings of a meat with three fresh vegetables of your choosing.

IF YOU TAKE A NOTION to try some local brews, this trail’s for you. Travel along with your imaginary host, Jammin’ Jim, to some of his favorite taprooms and watering holes. Jim loves nothing more than a cold snort of craft beer. Come follow his trail. And remember to Uber when you drink. It’s the smart and safe thing to do.

AVONDALE BREWING CO.

201 41st Street S, Birmingham avondalebrewing.com

Avondale Brewing is housed in an historic building in the heart of the Avondale entertainment district. Stop by for beers in the taproom and sour room and watch them craft delicious brews. Try samples of the latest and greatest. Here, you can learn the story of the famous beer-swilling elephant, Miss Fancy.

BACK FORTY BEER CO.

3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham backfortybeer.com/birmingham

This innovative brew team o ers a variety of American and European craft beer styles, all brewed on-site and served fresh. With as many as 25 di erent options on tap, the brewery also serves a creative menu of gourmet pub foods.

BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT BREWING CO.

2201 2nd Ave S, Birmingham birminghamdistrictbrewing.com

With more than 20 years of brewing expertise, the brewers here are dedicated to creating better and bolder beer. While keeping up with beer trends, they also strive to produce unusual brews that keep Jim and other patrons returning time and again.

CAHABA BREWING CO.

4500 5th Ave S, Birmingham cahababrewing.com

Jump into this spacious taproom named for the Cahaba River that flows nearby. The brewery is open seven days a week for your thirst-quenching pleasure. With more than 26 taps, this is one of Birmingham’s favorite gathering spots, serving up staples like Blonde, Oka Uba, Pale Ale, and Lager.

DREAD RIVER DISTILLING CO.

400 7th Ave S, Birmingham dreadriver.com

This distilling company brews small batches of beer and distilled spirits such as straight whiskey, rum, gin and vodka. Enjoy an onsite restaurant, plenty of event space, and a unique tour and Mixology 101 educational experience.

FERUS ARTISAN ALES

430 41st Street S, Birmingham ferusales.com

Birmingham’s second location of Ferus Artisan Ales is in the happening Avondale section of town. Roam wild in this unique space with plenty of room for private events and an excellent outdoor area for shows and live concerts. An excellent menu featuring something for the herbivores, carnivores or those just grazing.

For more information, visit our website at inbirmingham.com

GHOST TRAIN BREWING

3501 1st Ave S, Birmingham ghosttrainbrewing.com

This new brewery boasts Alabama’s first and only High E ciency Brewing System which allows for us to produce more of your favorite liquids with much less impact on the environment. Ghost Train is now proudly distributed across the entire state of Alabama, Mississippi, & panhandle of Florida with big plans for future expansion.

GOOD PEOPLE BREWING CO.

114 14th Street S, Birmingham goodpeoplebrewing.com

Located in Birmingham’s burgeoning Parkside District, Good People has some of the highest rated beers in the Southeast. And with interesting names. Jim advises trying Snake Handler or The Bearded Lady.

HI-WIRE BREWING

2901 4th Ave S, Birmingham hirewirebrewing.com

Located in Birmingham’s busy Lakeview District just across the street from Automatic Seafood, this natural light-filled space is part of the new Lakeview Green mixeduse development. Interactive Games, plenty of outdoor seating within a large green space, ample parking and non-alcoholic options available at this unique brewery.

MONDAY NIGHT BREWING

14 12th Street S, Birmingham

mondaynightbrewing.com

Monday Night Social Club serves more than 25 brews on tap, including house-made beers,

small batch IPAs, barrel-aged and sour beers, and guest taps from other local breweries. Had your fill of beer? They also have a full bar with wine and cocktails. Jim goes there for the Fast & Furious references.

STEELE HALL BREWING CO.

227 Main St, Trussville steelehallbrewingco.com

With a concentration on Hazy IPAs, Steele Hall Brewing has a wide range, with fruited sours, stouts and of course lagers. Located in the entertainment district area in Trussville.

THE GROCERY BREWPUB

2823 Central Ave, Homewood

thegrocerybrewpub.com

Good food and great brews are the attraction at this brewpub in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood. Taco Tuesdays pack the house, and a beautiful lineup of drafts on tap are enjoyed along with frequent live music.

TRIM TAB BREWING CO.

2721 5th Ave S, Birmingham trimtabbrewing.com

Voted among the country’s best breweries by Thrillist and Forbes, this small craft operation serves up big taste. Their Tasting Gallery and outdoor spaces also serve as music venues and art galleries for local artists. Jim’s tab here is seldom trim.

TRUE STORY BREWING CO.

5510 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham truestorybrewing.com

Live music accompanies the pleasures of beer on draft at this friendly neighborhood brewery. Interesting beers are brewed in-house with additional rotating guest taps. They also have a good menu of pub foods. What Jim likes is their beer served up alongside pinball, billiards, foosball, and board games.

UPROOT BREWING CO.

2616 3rd Ave S, Birmingham

uprootbrews.com

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With plenty of indoor seating, Uproot Brewing will build out the outdoor seating as the weather warms. Plenty of greenery and wooden accents add to the earthy tones of one of Birmingham’s newest breweries. A specialty is Uproot’s Lager, something light, clean and crisp during Alabama’s 90-degree summers. ❖

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For detailed shopping itineraries

JIM'S BEER TRAIL

WHERE TO SIP

For more information, visit our website at inbirmingham.com

280 Corridor

BLACK MARKET BAR

3411 Colonnade Pkwy, Ste. 800 Birmingham, 205-967-8787

evilbartenders.wix/com/blackmarket

COURTYARD 280

OYSTER BAR & GRILL

4643 Highway 280, Ste M, Birmingham

205-980-9891, facebook.com/CY280

Airport

LENELL'S BEVERAGE BOUTIQUE

1208 32nd St N, Birmingham

205-536-3557

Avondale, Crestwood

41ST ST PUB & AIRCRAFT SALES

130 41st St S, Ste 105, Birmingham

205-202-4187, 41stStpub.com

AVONDALE BREWING COMPANY

201 41st St S, Birmingham

205-777-5456, avondalebrewing.com

BOURBON STREET

BAR & LOUNGE

1568 Cooper Hill Rd, Birmingham

205-957-1006

CAHABA BREWING COMPANY

4500 5th Ave S, Bldg C

205-578-2616, cahababrewing.com

CRESTWOOD TAVERN

5500 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham

205-510-0053

crestwoodtavern.com

FERUS ARTISAN ALES

430 41st St S, Birmingham

205-202-5433, feruson41st.com

MOM'S BASEMENT

4411 3rd Ave S, Birmingham

205-774-6667, momsbham.com

AFTER DARK

PARKSIDE ON FIFTH

4036 5th Ave S, Birmingham

205-595-0920, @parksideonfifth

SATURN

200 41st St S, Birmingham

205-703-9545

saturnbirmingham.com

THE BROWN DERBY BAR & GRILL

3630 6th Ave S, Birmingham

205-595-0067

THE GOOSE

4100 4th Ave S, Birmingham

205-777-5357, goosebhm.com

THE MARBLE RING

430 41st St S, Ste B, Birmingham

205-202-2252, themarblering.com

TRUE STORY BREWING CO.

5510 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham

205-593-4144, truestorybrewing.com

KIM GRAHAM SMITH

WOODLAWN BAR AND LOUNGE

5505 1st Ave N, Birmingham

205-202-4039

woodlawnbarandlounge.com

Bessemer/West

HARRY & BILLIE'S LOUNGE

1203 9th Ave N, Bessemer 205-424-8305

SPORTSTERS BAR AND GRILL 242 Forest Rd, Hueytown 205-744-6292

THE HANGAR BAR & GRILL 800 Mitchell Field Rd, Bessemer 205-434-2121, thehangarbarandgrill.com

Downtown

ADIÓS

2218 1st Ave N, Ste 100, Birmingham adiosbham.com

BACK FORTY BEER COMPANY

3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-407-8025

BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT BREWING COMPANY - THE BATTERY 2201 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 205-202-5779

birminghamdistrictbrewing.com

GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES 803 9th Court S, Birmingham 205-251-0960

BOSS ULTRA BAR & LOUNGE 312 20th St. S, Birmingham 205-326-3673

C & G'S OUR PLACE - SOUTHSIDE

2115 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-715-0077

CASEY'S SPORTS BAR

2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, Birmingham, 205-307-3700

CARRIGAN'S PUBLIC HOUSE

2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham 205-440-2430, carriganspub.com

CASSANOVA BAR AND LOUNGE 2312 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-873-5512

cassanovabarandlounge.com

CAYO COCO RUM BAR & RESTAURANTE

2015 1st Ave N, Unit 1-A, Birmingham, 205-290-5115, cayococorumbar.com

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR

815 24th St N, Birmingham 205-324-2425

GOOD PEOPLE BREWING COMPANY 114 14th St S, Birmingham 205-286-2337, goodpeoplebrewing.com

IRON CITY BHAM 513 22nd St S, Birmingham 205-202-5483, ironcitybham.com

MONDAY NIGHT BREWING 14 12th St S, Birmingham 404-352-7703 mondaynightbrewing.com

MOON SHINE BIRMINGHAM AT ELYTON HOTEL

1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-731-3600

moonshinebirmingham.com

NEON MOON 2316 2nd Ave N, Birmingham neonmoonbham.com

PAPER DOLL 2320 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-201-5005, paperdollbar.com

PARAMOUNT BAR & GRILL 200 20th St N, Birmingham 205-320-2824

paramountbirmingham.com

PILCROW COCKTAIL CELLAR 2015 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-502-7600, pilcrowbham.com

PLATINUM OF BIRMINGHAM 821 2nd Ave N, Birmigham 205-324-0791, platinumofbham.com

PLUM BAR 108 17th St N, Birmingham 205-251-0960

BRENT BOYD

QUEEN'S PARK 112 24th St N, Birmingham queensparkbham.com

THA VIBE BAR & LOUNGE 3801 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, 205-202-3022

THE COLLINS BAR 2125 2nd Ave N, Ste 100 Birmingham, 205-323-7995 collinsbirmingham.com

THE FENNEC 1630 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 659-208-2480, thefennecbham.com

THE FURNACE 309 28th St N, Birmingham 205-251-5551 thefurnacebham.com

THE HOUSE OF FOUND OBJECTS 2205 2nd Ave N, Birmingham @thehouseo oundobjects

THE LOUIS BAR

AT THE PIZITZ FOOD HALL 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-9002

THE MARGARET 2113 1st Ave S, Birmingham 205-223-1141

THE ROOF AT THE REDMONT 2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-957-6828

THE VAULT BAR AND LOUNGE 1920 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 205-440-0640

THE YARD BIRMINGHAM 1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-226-9298

TOPGOLF

1111 24th St N, Birmingham 205-847-5757 topgolf.com/us/birmingham

UPTOWN JAZZ LOUNGE 2250-B 9th Ave N, Birmingham 205-593-4003, uptownjazzbham.com

WORKPLAY

500 23rd St S, Birmingham 205-879-4773, workplay.com

Homewood

HOOTER'S OF HOMEWOOD

1278 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood 205-940-9145, hooters.com

RED LION LOUNGE

1926 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-871-8552

SAMMY'S ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

342 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-8325, sammysonline.com

THE GROCERY BREWPUB 2823 Central Ave, Ste 107, Homewood, 205-637-0990 thegrocerybrewpub.com

THE OAK HILL BAR & GRILL 2835 18th St S, Homewood 205-870-8277

oakhillbarandgrill.com

UPPER DECK SPORTS

BAR & GRILL

449 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-942-3289

Hoover, Vestavia

BARRISTER'S TAVERN

1535 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-978-6970, barristerstavern.com

BROCKS GAP BREWERY 500 Mineral Trace, Ste 100, Hoover 205-848-7837, brocksgapbrewing.com

BILLY'S SPORTS GRILL

4520 Overton Rd, Vestavia 205-956-2323, billyssportsgrill.com

BUMPERS BILLIARDS

2132 Lorna Ridge LN #100, Hoover 205-823-4006

CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILLCAHABA HEIGHTS

3151 Green Valley Rd, Vestavia Hills, 205-967-3798

DAVE & BUSTER'S

2700 Riverchase Galleria, Ste 110, Hoover, 205-986-6200 daveandbusters.com

GABRIEL’S SPORT CAFÉ

3706 Lorna Rd, Hoover 205-985-0983

ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - GALLERIA

3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203, ontapsportscafe.com

PERFECT NOTE

1851 Montgomery Hwy S, #201, Hoover 205-986-7280, perfectnotelive.com

STARDOME

1818 Data Drive, Hoover 205-444-0008, stardome.com

TWIN PEAKS

4330 Creekside Ave, Hoover 205-203-9461 twinpeaksrestaurant.com

AL'S ON SEVENTH

2627 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-321-2812, alsonseventh.com

BROWNS BAR AT THE VAPE LOFT

720 29th St S, Birmingham 205-520-8885

CARRIGAN'S BEER GARDEN

2910 6th Ave S, Birmingham

205-440-2910, carrigans.com

INNISFREE IRISH PUB

710 29th St S, Birmingham

205-252-4252, innisfreepub.com

LOU’S PUB & PACKAGE STORE

726 29th St S, Birmingham 205-322-7005

MAYAWELL AGAVE SPIRITS & COCKTAILS

2900 4th Ave S, Birmingham 205-957-4485, mayawellbar.com

MOJO PUB & GRILL 2801 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-703-0933, itsatmojo.com

NANA FUNKS

708 29th St S, Birmingham 205-250-8003, nana-funks.com

OASIS

2807 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-5538

SIDEBAR

2929 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-224-4410, lakeviewsidebar.com

THE LUMBAR 212 29th St S, Birmingham lumbarbham.com

THE REFINERY 728 29th St S, Birmingham 205-407-5683, therefinerybham.com

TIN ROOF 2709 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-4356, tinroofbar.com

TRIM TAB BREWING COMPANY 2721 5th Ave S, Birmingham 205-374-8749, trimtabbrewing.com

UPROOT BREWING CO.

2616 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-201-5188, uprootbrews.com

Mountain Brook

BASIL GOURMET PIZZA & BAR 1101 Dunston Ave, Mtn. Brook, 205-224-4465

CARRIGAN'S PUBLIC HOUSE 2400 Montevallo Rd, Mtn. Brook 205-528-2221

OTEY’S TAVERN

224 Country Club Park, Mtn. Brook 205-871-8435, oteystavern.com

SAW’S JUKE JOINT 1115 Dunston Ave, Mtn. Brook 205-745-3920

SOL Y LUNA 920 Lane Parke Ct, Mtn. Brook 205-407.4797, solylunabham

WATKIN'S BRANCH BOURBON & BRASSERIE

2708 Culver Rd, Mtn Brook 205-593-4403, watkinsbranch.com

Lakeview

JIM WINDSOR

Southside

3000 BAR

1100 20th St S, Birmingham

205-933-3222

BLACK MARKET BAR + GRILL

1035 20th St S, Birmingham

205-933-8035

evilbartenders.wix.com/blackmarket

CLUB SOUTH

1102 10th St S, Birmingham

205-251-0512

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

2201 7th Ave S, Birmingham continentaldriftbham.com

DAVE’S PUB

1128 20th St S, Birmingham

205-933-4030

DREAD RIVER DISTILLING COMPANY

2400 7th Ave S, Birmingham

205-588-1744, dreadriver.com

FREDDIE'S WINE BAR

2251 Highland Ave, Birmingham

205-335-5511, freddyswinebar.com

GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES

803 9th Court S, Birmingham

205-251-0960

GHOST TRAIN BREWING CO.

3501 1st Ave S, Ste 101B, Birmingham

205-777-5071, ghosttrainbrewing.com

HI-WIRE BREWING BIRMINGHAM

2901 4th Ave S, Ste 1A, Birmingham 659-223-0990, hiwirebrewing.com

THE GARAGE

2304 10th Terrace S, Birmingham

205-322-3220

THE HIVE

1006 20th Street South, Birmingham

205-313-3682, thehivebham.com

THE LAB BAR & KITCHEN 808 20th St S, Ste A, Birmingham 205-933-9000 thelabbarandkitchen.com

MARTY'S P.M. 1813 10th Ct S, Birmingham 205-939-0045

SLEEK SPORTS BAR

1005 20th St S, Birmingham 205-848-5965

THE NICK

2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-252-3831, thenickrocks.com

THE QUEST 416 24th St S, Birmingham 205-251-4313, quest-club.com

UPSIDE DOWN PLAZA

2012 Magnolia Ave S, Ste R13 Birmingham, 205-930-0333

UNPLUGGED

1024 20th St S, Birmingham 205-957-6367, barunplugged.com

ZYDECO

2001 15th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-1032, zydecobirmingham.com

Trussville, Irondale, Leeds

CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL 5071 Pinnacle Square 205-655-6008, cajunsteamer.com

CORBEAU WINE BAR 160 Morrow Ave, Ste 112, Trussville corbeaubar.com

FERUS ARTISAN ALES 201 Morrow Ave, Trussville 205-508-3978, ferusales.com

STEELE HALL BREWING CO. 227 Main Street, Trussville steelehallbrewingco.com ❖

ART MERIPOL

WHERE TO CELEBRATE

For more information, visit our website at inbirmingham.com

January

TICKETSMARTER BIRMINGHAM BOWL TBD; birminghambowl.com

BIRMINGHAM BOAT SHOW

Jan 18-21, 2024

birminghamboatshow.com

BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT WEEK

Jan 26-Feb 4

bhamrestaurantweek.com

February

WORLD OF WHEELS

Feb 3-5

worldofwheels.net/birmingham

March

19TH ANNUAL MORTGAGEBANC CHILI COOK-OFF

March 4; exceptionalfoundation.org

ALABAMA BOAT SHOW & EXPO

March 3-5; alabamaboatshow.net

BOTANICIAL GARDENS: NATIVE PLANT CONFERENCE

March 10-11; bbgardens.org

BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART 12TH ANNUAL HOLI: A FESTIVAL OF COLOR

March 11; artsbma.org

15TH ANNUAL RUMPSHAKER 5K

March 25; rumpshaker5k.com

FIVE POINTS SOUTH ST. PATRICK’SDAY PARADE

March 18

BIRMINGHAM LEGION SOCCER KICKOFF

bhmlegion.com

April

GARDENDALE MAGNOLIA FESTIVAL

April 21-22; magnoliafestival.org

MIMOSA FESTIVAL

April 22

freshtix.com/events/magic-citymimosa-festival-

GEICO 500

April 23; talladegasuperspeedway.com

ST. ELIAS FOOD & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

April 21-22; stelias.org/festival/

CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA INDY GRAN PRIX POWERED BY AMFIRST

April 28-30; indyalabama.com

MAGIC CITY ART CONNECTION

April 28-30; magiccityart.com

CORKS & CHEFS

April 29-30; magiccityart.com

BOB SYKES BBQ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

April 29

bobsykes.com/blues-festival

GUMBO GALA

April 29

episcopalplace.org/gumbogala

May

BHAM TACO FEST

May 7, bhamtacofest.com

REGIONS TRADITION SENIOR PGA

May 10-14; regionstradition.com

MOTOAMERICA SUPERBIKES

AT BARBER

May 19-21

motoamerica.com/alabama

DO DA DAY

May 20; dodahday.org

MAGIC CITY WINE FEST

May 13; magiccitywinefest.com

SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

May 24-29

secsports.com/bracket/baseball

CAHABA LILY FESTIVAL

May 20 cahabalilyfestival.com

BIRMINGHAM BARONS BASEBALL

April 7; www.milb.com

June

BARBER SMALL BORE

June 9-11

barbermuseum.org/barber-smallbore/

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

June 19; bcri.org

LAKEVIEW HULLABALOO lakeviewhullabaloo.com

HOMESTEAD HOLLOW ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

June 17; homesteadhollow.com

July

THUNDER ON THE MOUNTAIN

July 4; visitvulcan.com

BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT WEEK

July 20-29 bhamrestaurantweek.com

August

SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL

August 21-27; sidewalkfest.com

TASTE OF HOOVER aldridgegardens.com

September

FIESTA 2023 fiestabham.com

FURNACE FEST

Sept 22-24; furnacefest.us

HOMESTEAD HOLLOW ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Sep 22-24; homesteadhollow.com

BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS 60TH COMMEMORATION

Inbirmingham.com

October

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL

Oct 5-7; birminghamgreekfestival.net

BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL

October 6-8 barbermuseum.org/barber-vintagefestival/

BLUFF PARK ART FESTIVAL Oct 7; blu parkartassociation.org

FOOD + CULTURE FESTIVAL

Oct 12-15; bhamfoodplus.com

BUTTERBEAN FESTIVAL bamabutterbeanfestival.com

BIRMINGHAM LEGION FC bhamlegion.com

November

ALABAMA DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL

Nov 2 @ Historic Sloss Furnaces bhamdayofthedead.com

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE christmasvillagefestival.com

MOSS ROCK FESTIVAL Nov 4-5; mossrockfestival.com

HOMESTEAD HOLLOW ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Nov 10-12; homesteadhollow.com

VETERAN’S DAY PARADE

Nov 11; nationalveteransday.org

December

RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE Mainstage Season begins in December and runs through August. Classes, camps, and smaller performances year-round. redmountaintheatre.org

ALABAMA THEATRE CHRISTMAS MOVIES alabamatheatre.com

RED MOUNTAIN THEATER HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR redmountaintheatre.org

CHRISTMAS AT ARLINGTON ANTEBELLUM HOUSE

Dec 2

arllingtonantebellumhomeandgardens.com ❖