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The Birmingham Vibe IT’S DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN WHAT sets Birmingham apart from her Southern sisters---almost impossible really. People who visit Birmingham, as well as those who live here, swear they sense a vibe to this city that they don’t find elsewhere in their travels. It’s hard to put a finger on the particulars of it, but it’s there. Outdoor entertainment and the arts are a dominant part of Birmingham’s character. Take a quilt and a picnic to Railroad Park in the heart of downtown and listen to Alabama music. Live music is the signature entertainment of the city. Visit the dozens of art galleries around the city for funk, fine and folk art treasures. Come for the city’s annual Sidewalk Film Festival, chosen one of TIME’s Top 10 “Film Festivals for the Rest of Us.” That means we don’t have to go to Cannes anymore! Opera, ballet and live theatre add to Birmingham’s cultural wealth. For visitors interested in architecture, the city’s downtown buildings are a collection of 2 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
Cinderella stories. Many early skyscrapers are now refurbished, dressed up and housing restaurants, law firms and luxury condos. Also look downtown for many of the city’s best festivals and arts events. Spring brings the Magic City Art Connection, a juried contemporary art show that is widely respected in the festival community. Summer finds crowds downtown for top-notch independent cinema at the Sidewalk Film Festival. The city’s popular Pepper Place Saturday Market begins its run in April. Locals and tourists alike fall in love with this weekly farmers market, where they find fresh fruits and vegetables, live music, cooking demonstrations, all manner of crafts and home baked breads and cookies. As you can see, Birmingham is an outdoorsy sort of place to spend time. The weather is generously comfortable, which is one smart reason golfers come here from around the world. The other reason is the lure of handsome
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and challenging public golf courses. With the development of the state’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Alabama became the Godfather of Great Golf. Birmingham has two of the courses along the trail, one of which is the third longest course in the world. So pack your sticks. Birmingham is center ring for Alabama’s attractions and entertainment as well. From Broadway shows, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and other cultural events to outlet mall shopping and the finest selection of antique stores in the region, Birmingham knows how to entertain company. Major attractions including Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and the Birmingham Museum of Art increase the inventory of memorable things to see and do here. Regions Field, voted the best new baseball park in the 4 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
country, opened its first season in 2013, adding to the Birmingham vibe. And speaking of memorable, you will not find a city in the region with better restaurants. Chef-owned dining rooms throughout the area attract visitors from around the Southeast to spend the weekend simply dining. For all its small town charm, Birmingham is a sophisticated, well-heeled international community. With a rich history of Italian, Lebanese, Greek, Asian, Hispanic and Eastern European immigrants, Birmingham benefits from the gifts of many backgrounds. The influences are all around us and beautifully melded into the diversity of our Southern culture. It’s nice to have you in Birmingham. Enjoy the vibe.
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Known as “The Dinner Table of the South,� Birmingham invites everyone to pull up a chair and dig in. For our cover, Birmingham photographer Liesa Cole caught a crowd at The Essential enjoying each other and an al fresco meal. New to the Birmingham dining scene, The Essential is on historic Morris Avenue in the heart of downtown.
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62 Dining
24 Attractions
78 After Dark
40 Shopping
84 Outdoors
44 Antiques
88 Golf
48 Art Galleries
92 Festivals & Events
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Information Central Tourist Information DOWNTOWN TOURIST CENTER/THE BIRMINGHAM SHOP:
LIBRARY: 205-226-3600
2200 9th Avenue North, 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085 AIRPORT TOURIST CENTER LOWER LEVEL: 205-595-1052
TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY: 205-322-5426
VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM TOURIST CENTER:
CAP (CITY ACTION PARTNERS): Got a flat? Lock your keys in the car? Mon-Fri, 7 am to midnight; Sat 11 am to 7 pm. 205251-0111 (downtown only)
1701 Valley View Drive, 205-458-8000
Helpful Information
PARKS: 205-254-2391 (city), 800-252-7275 (state)
AREA CODE: 205
LAWS TO KNOW: Use safety belts. Turn on headlights during rain. Drinking age 21. Liquor sales at package and grocery stores after noon Sundays.
ALTITUDE: 620 average feet; ranging between 538 and 1,200
EMERGENCIES: For emergencies call or text 911
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: 14 AM stations, 18 FM stations and 1 Spanish station. NEWSPAPERS: The Birmingham News (al.com) thrice weekly, weeklies and monthlies CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU:
Rental Car Agencies ALAMO RENT A CAR: 205-591-4395 AVIS RENT A CAR: 205-592-8901 BUDGET RENT A CAR: 205-322-3596 DOLLAR RENT A CAR: 800-800-4000, www.dollar.com ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR: 205-591-1927, www.enterprise.com HERTZ RENT A CAR: 205-591-6090 NATIONAL CAR RENTAL: 205-592-7259
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation
205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085
BUZZ-A-BUS: 205-879-3438
BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS ALLIANCE: 205-324-2100
CLASTRAN: 205-325-8787
POPULATION: Metro – just over one million
FRESH AIR: 205-744-7475
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J&B PASSENGER SERVICE: 205-781-5702
Hospitals with Emergency Rooms
MAX VIP: 205-521-0101
BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER:
SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION: 205-821-3736
205-933-8101, 700 19th St. S., Birmingham 35233 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER:
Ground Transportation
205-877-1000, 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., Homewood 35209
ACTON LIMOUSINE COACH: 205-408-7723
CALLAHAN EYE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL:
www.actonlimo.com
205-325-8100, 1720 University Blvd., Birmingham 35233
ADVENTURE BUS-CLINE TOURS 205-591-7555
www.adventurebuscharter.com
GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER:
205-971-1000, 3690 Grandview Pkwy., Birmingham 35243
AFFORDABLE LIMOUSINE, LLC : 205-251-5466 AMBASSADOR LIMOUSINE: 205-987-5466
PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER:
205-783-3000, 701 Princeton Avenue SW, Birmingham 35211 ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL:
AMERICAN CAB CO.: 205-322-2222 BIRMINGHAM DOOR TO DOOR: 205-591-5550 BURKES BROTHERS CLASSIC LIMOUSINE SERVICE:
205-324-9677, burkesbrotherslimousine.com
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:
CAMELOT LIMOUSINE BUS CHARTERS & TOURS:
205-525-1721
205-939-9100, 1600 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 35233 UAB MEDICAL CENTER WEST:
ESHUTTLE/SILVER LEAF LUXURY LIMOUSINE:
205-702-4566, eshuttle.net
205-481-7000, 995 9th Ave. S.W., Birmingham 35022 UAB UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL:
205-934-4011, 1802 6th Ave. S., Birmingham 35233
LARRY’S LIMOS:
205-629-6642, larryslimos.com R & B TRANSPORTAION 205-966-7001
Veterinary Emergency Hospitals
R. C. AMERICAN CAB COMPANY: 205-960-1114
ALABAMA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS:
RARE TRANSPORTATION:
205-980-7273, raretransportation.com STS, INC.:
205-324-4024 , sts-transportation.com
205-481-1001, 3783 Pine Lane SE Professional Building 200, Bessemer, 35022 PET VET ANIMAL HOSPITAL:
205-824-2077, 2021 Kentucky Ave., Birmingham, 35216
UBER: uber.com/cities/birmingham-al YELLOW CAB: 205-222-2222
CAP IS HERE TO HELP
For more than 20 years CAP (City Action Partnership) has been providing supplemental services downtown helping with safety issues, motorist assistance, and sanitation services. Our guys in red shirts patrol downtown on bicycle and in trucks looking for ways to lend a hand. Common services include jump starts, unlocking vehicles, providing a gallon of gas when you’re completely out, and fixing or changing flat tires. All services are provided FREE of charge, but only in the CAP district. The CAP service area stretches from 11th Avenue North to 5th Avenue South and from 18th Street to 22nd Street on the south side and 16th to 22nd Street on the north side. If you need help, give us a call at (205) 251-0111 for service. Visit us online at CAPisDowntown.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram using the handle CAPisDowntown. 8 0 0. 4 5 8 . 8 0 8 5 | I N B I R M I N G H A M . CO M | 7
A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM LODGING
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 affordable prices is a Birmingham trademark.
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LODGING
1. Aloft Birmingham Soho Square 1903 29th Ave S, Homewood 35209 205-874-8055, aloftbirminghamsohosquare.com 111 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee Makers, Concierge Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant
7. Anchor Motel Eastlake 8420 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35206 205-833-3414, 28 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay
2. American Interstate Motel 5921 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212 205-595-4609, 29 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay
9. Bama Motel 6712 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35206 205-833-7141, 20 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay
3. America’s Best Inn Birmingham Airport
5101 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham 35212 205-592-6110, redlion.com/birmingham, 143 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High Speed Internet Access, Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Local Phone Calls, Meeting Space, Microwaves/Refrigerators available, Pool, Suites
4. America’s Best Inn Fairfield-Birmingham
6400 Kelco Place, Fairfield 35064 205-780-5155, redlion.com/fairfield-birmingham 80 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator
5. America’s Best Value Inn Birmingham-Homewood
251 Summit Pkwy, Birmingham 35209 205-945-5550 redlion.com/birmingham-homewood, 102 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Pets Allowed, Suites 6. America’s Best Value Inn - Leeds 1093 Higrove Pkwy, Leeds 35094 205-702-2700, americasbestvalueinn.com, 42 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Pets Allowed
8. Apex Motel 1900 33rd Ave N, Birmingham 35207 205-328-0080, 28 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay
10. Best Western Plus Bessemer Hotel & Suites
5041 Academy Ln, Bessemer 35022 205-481-1950, bestwesternalabama.com/hotels/bestwestern-plus-bessemer-hotel-and-suites, 70 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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 11. Best Western Carlton Suites Hotel 140 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham 35209 205-940-9990, bestwesternalabama.com/hotels/bestwestern-plus-carlton-suites, 102 rooms ★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Coffee 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 12. Best Western Plus Gardendale 842 Thompson St, Gardendale 35071 205-631-1181, book.bestwestern.com, 59 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space 13. Birmingham Garden Inn & Suites 7901 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210 205-951-0700, hotelsone.com/birmingham-hotels-us/ birmingham-garden-inn.html, 102 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal
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14. Birmingham Inn 1625 3rd Ave W, Birmingham 35208 205-786-4397, 19 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 15. Birmingham Marriott 3590 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-968-3775, birminghammarriott.com, 295 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Coffee Makers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor, Restaurant, Suites 16. Budget Motel 1548 Bankhead Hwy W, Birmingham 35214 205-798-8444, 30 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 17. Budget Motel Bessemer 3010 9th Ave N, Bessemer 35020 205-428-9888, 35 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 18. 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 19. Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast 1309 19th St S, Birmingham 35205 205-918-9090, cobblanebandb.com, 8 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bed & Breakfast, Meeting Space 20. 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, Coffee 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
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21. Comfort Inn & Suites -
CrossPlex 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 Coffee Makers, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space 22. Comfort Inn & Suites Trussville 4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville 35173, 1-800-4-choice comfortinn.com/hotel-trussville-alabama-AL181 66 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Suites 23. Comfort Inn Airport 4965 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 35210 205-957-0084, comfortinn.com, 83 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 24. 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 25. Comfort Inn Homewood 226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209 205-916-0464, choicehotels.com/hotel/AL339 115 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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 26. Comfort Suites Fultondale 1325 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale 35068 205-259-2160 , choicehotels.com/hotel/al222 70 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator
Room to breathe.
TRAVEL B R I L L I A NTLY. Marriott Birmingham 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243 205.968.4553 www.birminghammarriott.com Operated by PYRAMID HOTEL GROUP under license from Marriott International, Inc. or one of its affiliates.
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27. Country 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 28. Country Inn & Suites Birmingham-Hoover
33. Courtyard by Marriott
Colonnade at Grandview
4300 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-967-4466, marriott.com/bhmsc, 122 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Whirlpool 34. Courtyard by Marriott
4400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-968-3700, countryinns.com/birmingham-hotelal-35243/usabhal, 61 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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
1820 5th Ave S, Birmingham 35233 205-254-0004, marriott.com/bhmdw, 122 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pantry or Cupboard, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites
29. Country Inn & Suites Homewood 485 Wildwood N Cir, Homewood 35209 205-451-4000, countryinns.com, 70 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Coffee Makers, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Laundry, Meeting Space , Pool Outdoor Seasonal
35. Days Inn Birmingham/Summit Mall 4627 US Hwy 280 S, Birmingham 35064 205-991-9977, daysinn.com, 102 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Suites
30. 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 31. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham-Hoover
1824 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 35244 205-988-5000, marriott.com/bhmho, 153 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Whirlpool 32. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham-Trussville
3665 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 35235 205-661-2280, marriott.com/bhmtv, 84 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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
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Downtown UAB
36. Days Inn Birmingham/Vestavia Hills 1485 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia 35216, daysinn.com, 205.823.4300, 160 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant 37. Days Inn Birmingham/West 905 11th Ct W, Birmingham 35204 205-324-4510, daysinn.com/DaysInn, 106 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Suite 38. Days Inn Fultondale 616 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale 35068 205-849-0111, wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn, 74 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed
LODGING
39. 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 Coffee Makers, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Laundry, Pool 40. 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, Coffee 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. 41. Drury Inn & Suites
Birmingham Grandview
3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-967-2450, druryhotels.com, 151 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Indoor, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Whirlpool
42. 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 High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Indoor, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Suites 43. Econo Lodge Hotel - Fultondale 624 Decatur Highway, Fultondale 35068, 205-874-9689, www.choicehotels.com/alabama/fultondale/econolodge-hotels/al500, 80 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Laundry, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator 44. Econo Lodge Oxmoor 195 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 35209 205-941-0990, choicehotels.com, 153 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Local Phone Calls, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Meeting Space, Microwaves/Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Suites, Voice Mail
BLISSFUL DAYS RELAXING NIGHTS Treat yourself to a refreshing getaway in the heart of the Uptown Entertainment District. Sleep well in a Heavenly Bed® and wake up to great amenities, including the iconic Todd English P.U.B. FOR INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION, VISIT WESTIN.COM/BIRMINGHAM OR CALL 205.307.3600.
©2011–2015 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preferred Guest, SPG, Westin and their logos are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates.
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45. Econo Lodge Vestavia 1535 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 35216 205-822-6030, econolodge.com, 34 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV w/HBO, Express Check In, Free In Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, High Speed Internet Access, In Room Hair Dryers, In Room Iron & Ironing Board, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Restaurant/ Bar, Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites 46. Economy Inn 1113 9th Ave SW, Bessemer 35022 205-424-9690, economyinnbessemer.com, 120 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed 47. Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection
by Marriott
1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35203-4008, 205-731-3600, marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmak-elyton-hotelautograph-collection, 117 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Concierge, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service, Suites 48. Embassy Suites Birmingham 2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209 205-879-7400, embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ alabama/embassy-suites-birmingham-BHMWCES/index. html, 242 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, All Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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 49. 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 50. Extended Stay America
Birmingham Inverness
101 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham 35242 205-408-0107, studioplus.com, 77 rooms
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★ AMENITIES: Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Kitchen, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites, Voice Mail, Extended stay 51. Extended Stay America Birmingham Perimeter Park South
12 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243 800-EXT-STAY, homesteadhotels.com, 137 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Laundry, Pets Allowed 52. 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 53. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham
Fultondale/I-65
1795 Morris Ave, Fultondale 35068 205-849-8484, marriott.com/bhmbf, 75 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bilingual/Multilingual Staff, Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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 54. Fairfield Inn & Suites
Birmingham/Bessemer
4980 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022 205-277-1700, marriott.com/bhmbb, 76 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Coffee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor 55. 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 High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator
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56. Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown (opening May 2019) 1918 1st Avenue N, Birmingham 35203, 120 rooms 57. Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook 2655 Lane Park Rd, Mountain Brook, 35223, 100 rooms 888-472-6312, grandbohemianmountainbrook.com ★ AMENITIES: Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant 58. Hamilton Inn Bessemer 4910 Civic Ln, Bessemer 35022-7820 205-425-2010, hamiltoninnbessemer.com, 84 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Complimentary Breakfast, Coffee Makers, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 59. 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, Coffee 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
60. 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/index.html, 149 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Suites
61. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Hoover-Galleria
4520 Galleria Blvd, Birmingham 35244 205-380-3300, birminghamriverchasesuites.hamptoninn.com, 102 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Bilingual/Multilingual Staff, Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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
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62. Hampton Inn by Hilton Birmingham Mountain Brook
65. Hampton Inn by Hilton
I-65/Lakeshore Drive
2731 Hwy 280 S, Mountain Brook 35223 205-870-7822, hamptoninn.com, 130 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee 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
30 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham 35209 205-313-2060, birmingham-lakeshoredrive.hamptoninn.com, 97 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal
63. Hampton Inn by Hilton Colonnade 3400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-967-0002, birminghamcolonnade.hamptoninn.com, 133 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal
66. Hampton Inn by Hilton Leeds 310 Rex Lake Rd, Leeds 35094, 205-702-4141 birminghamleeds.hamptoninn.com, 105 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Concierge Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Outdoor Seasonal
64. Hampton Inn by Hilton Fultondale 1716 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068 205-439-6700, fultondale.hamptoninn.com, 65 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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 1 6 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
67. Hampton Inn by Hilton Trussville 1940 Edwards Lake Rd, Birmingham 35235, 205-655-977 birminghamtrussville.hamptoninn.com, 78 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal
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68. Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed & Breakfast
2028 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 35205 205-930-5800, hassingerdanielsbb.com, 10 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bed & Breakfast 69. Hilton Birmingham at UAB 808 20th St S, Birmingham 35205 205-933-9000, www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/ hilton-birmingham-at-uab-BHMHHHH/index.html, 298 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Room Service
70. 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, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites, Whirlpool
71. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham-Lakeshore
520 Wildwood Cir N, Birmingham 35209 205-314-0274 birminghamlakeshoredrive.gardeninn.com, 95 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites 72. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 250 18th St S, Birmingham 35233, 205-322-7937, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/hiltongarden-inn-downtown-birmingham-BHMDWGI/index. html, 104 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee 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
73. Hilton Garden Inn Trussville 3230 Edwards Lake Pkwy, Birmingham 35235 205-655-5222, birminghamtrussville.hgi.com, 104 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee 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 74. Hiway Host Motel 4301 Bessemer Super Hwy, Bessemer, 35020 205-425-4352, 35 rooms, ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 75. Holiday Inn Airport 5000 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham 35212 205-909-1999, holidayinn.com/bhm-airport 220 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee 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 76. Holiday Inn Express & Suites -
Fultondale
1701 Main St., Fultondale 35068, 205-849-0047 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/fultondale/ bhmfd/hoteldetail, 100 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Suites 77. Holiday Inn Express
Birmingham NE/ Trussville
5911 Valley Rd, Trussville 35173 205-655-2700, hiexpress.com/trussvilleal, 64 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bilingual/Multilingual Staff, Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites
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78. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Bessemer
5001 Academy Dr, Bessemer 35022 205-424-2600, hiexpress.com/bessemeral, 63 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Coffee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor 79. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Inverness 156 Resource Center Pkwy, Birmingham 35242 205-776-6370, hiexpress.com/inverness280, 96 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Suites 80. Holiday Inn Express Irondale 811 Old Grants Mill Rd, Irondale 35210 205-957-0555; hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/ birmingham/iroal/hoteldetail, 100 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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
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81. Holiday Inn Homewood 492 Wildwood Cir N, Homewood 35209 205-942-6070, holidayinn.com, 110 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Whirlpool 82. 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 83. Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Colonnade 3920 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243, 205-9697631, home2suites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/ home2-suites-birmingham-colonnade-BHMHTHT/index. html, 107 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary hot breakfast, In Room Coffee 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
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84. Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown 250 18th Street South, Birmingham 35233, 205-322-7933, home2suites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/home2suites-by-hilton-birmingham-downtown-BHMDOHT/ index.html, 106 rooms ★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Coffee 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
89. 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. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fultondale
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244 205-705-1234, hyattregencywynfrey.com, 329 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Coffee Makers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites
(opening May 2019)
3289 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale 35068; 205-407-4985, home2suites.com, 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 86. Homewood Lodge 103 Greensprings Hwy, Birmingham 35209 205-942-1263, 48 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Laundry 87. Homewood Suites by Hilton
Birmingham/Downtown
1016 20th Street S, Birmingham 35205 205-703-9920, 105 rooms birminghamdowntownnearuab.homewoodsuites.com ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, All Suites, Bilingual/ Multilingual Staff, Business Center, Coffee 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 88. Hotel Indigo Hotel Highland
Downtown
1023 20th St S, Birmingham 35205 205-933-9555, thehotelhighland.com, 63 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Refrigerator, Suites
90. Hyatt Regency Birmingham,
The Wynfrey Hotel
91. InTown Suites Birmingham Central 90 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham 35209 205-945-9154, intownsuites.com, 150 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 92. Intown Suites/Birmingham North 1100 Huffman Rd, Birmingham 35215 205-856-4929, intownsuites.com, 137 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 93. InTown Suites Vestavia Hills 424 Commons Dr, Homewood 35209, 205-942-1155 intownsuites.com, 135 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Extended Stay, Full Kitchen, Laundry 94. Kings Inn/Civic Center/UAB 1313 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 35203, 205-323-8806, booking.com/hotel/us/birmingham-1313-3rd-avenuenorth.html, 147 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Laundry, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator
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95. La Quinta Inn & Suites Birmingham/Homewood
60 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 35209 205-290-0150, lq.com, 129 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites 96. La Quinta Inn & Suites Fultondale 1207 Boots Blvd, Fultondale 35068 205-949-8700, lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile. do?ident=LQ6037&propId=6037, 66 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator
97. La Quinta Inn Birmingham Cahaba Park South
513 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham 35242 205-995-9990, lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile. do?ident=LQ1008&propId=1008, 99 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Pets Allowed
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98. 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 99. 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 100. Motel 6 Bessemer 1000 Shiloh Ln, Bessemer 35022, 205-426-9646, motel6.com/en/motels.al.bessemer.4928.html, 121 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 101. Motel 6 Birmingham 151 Vulcan Rd, Birmingham 35209, 205-942-9414, motel6.com, 96 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed
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102. Motel 8 Inn 5009 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212, 205-595-1991, 40 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 103. Quality Inn & Suites Inverness 707 Key Dr, Birmingham 35242, 205-991-1055, qualityinn.com/hotel-birmingham-alabama-AL488, 63 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Coffee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free Parking, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator 104. 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 105. Quality Inn Homewood 155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209, 205-945-9600, qualityinn.com, 132 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 106. 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 107. 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, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 108. Ramada Birmingham Airport 5216 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham 35212 205-591-6004, ramada.com/hotels/alabama/ birmingham/ramada-birmingham-airport-birmingham/ hotel-overview, 197 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites
109. Red Roof Inn Birmingham South 1466 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham 35216 877-229-6668, redroof.com/property/Birmingham/ AL/35216/-/RRI404/, 123 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Coffee Makers, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 110. Red Roof Plus
Birmingham East - Irondale/Airport
1813 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210 205-956-3650, redroof.com/property/Irondale/ AL/352102031/-/RRI361/, 86 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bilingual/Multilingual Staff, Bus Parking, Coffee Makers, Free Parking, Microwave, Pets Allowed, Refrigerator 111. Relax Inn 6101 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212 205-591-5575, hotels.com, 38 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay
112. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham 35226 205-916-7677, rossbridgeresort.com, 258 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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
113. Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown at UAB
821 20th St S, Birmingham 35205, 800-331-3131, marriott. com/hotels/travel/bhmri-residence-inn-birminghamdowntown-at-uab, 129 rooms ★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Full Kitchen, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites
114. Residence Inn Homewood 50 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 35209 205-943-0044, marriott.com/BHMHM, 120 rooms ★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Full Kitchen, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal
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115. 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, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet, Full Kitchen, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator
121. Springhill Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
116. Rodeway Inn 9225 Parkway E., Birmingham, AL 35206, 205-836-5400 ★ AMENITIES: Coffee Makers, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, 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
117. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203, 205324-5000, sheraton.com/birmingham, 757 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Coffee Makers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service, Suites, Whirlpool 118. 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 119. Southern Comfort Motel 725 3rd Ave W, Birmingham 35204 205-785-9823, 25 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 120. 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, Coffee Makers, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Suites
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2024 4th Ave S, Birmingham 35205, 205-322-8600 marriott.com/BHMSD, 150 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, All Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Coffee 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
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, Coffee 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, AL 35203, 205-671-8235, johnhandclub.com, 6 rooms and suites ★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, LCD TV, Wi-Fi 126. The Redmont, Hilton Curio Brand 2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-324-2101, theredmonthotel.com, 120 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Fitness Center, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Room Service
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127. 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
132. USA Economy Lodge Irondale 7941 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 35210 205-956-8211, usaeconomyhotels.com, 206 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Laundry, Pool Outdoor Seasonal
128. Tourway Inn 1101 6th Ave N, Birmingham 35203 205-252-3921, hotels.com, 70 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay
133. WoodSpring Suites Birmingham-Bessemer
129. 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
5535 Academy Drive, Bessemer, 35022 205-428-4140, woodspring.com/extended-stay-hotels/ locations/alabama/birmingham/woodspring-suitesbirmingham-bessemer/, 124 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay,
130. Travelers Rest Motel 1066 Forestdale Blvd., Forestdale, 35214 205.798.3831, 33 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 131. USA Economy Lodge Homewood 400 Beacon Pkwy W, Birmingham, 35209 205-942-2031, usaeconomyhotels.com, 190 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay
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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM ATTRACTIONS
WHAT TO SEE
LIESA COLE
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ATTRACTIONS
TED TUCKER
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1. Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
*Closed for renovations Outside on the sidewalk, visitors can feel the rhythm. 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. Interactive exhibits also recall the contributions of Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Space Arkestra, along with Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins. Open Tues – Sat, 10 am – 5 pm. Admission. 1701-B 4th Ave N. 205-327-9424 . jazzhall.com
2. Alabama Museum of Health Sciences
Located on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the museum is noted for its collection of small ivory 16th and 17th century anatomical models, a collection of wax moulage and an antique iron lung. The museum also houses a collection of rare and important medical books and manuscripts dating to the Middle Ages. Open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm. Third Floor Lister Hill Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham. 1700 University Blvd. 205-934-4475. uab.edu/historical/museum.html *Closed for renovations
3. Alabama Peanut Co.
Peanut roasting is a Birmingham tradition on historic Morris Avenue. Stop in for roasted and boiled peanuts. Open Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. 2016 Morris Ave 205-538-7422. alabamapeanut.com
4. Alabama Splash Adventure Waterpark
Seasonal Alabama Splash Adventure is a combination waterpark and amusement park offering 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, the park has Splashdown where you plunge 50-feet in an enclosed tube into a giant bowl where you'll spin round and round until you fall out the bottom and for extreme dare devils, Acapulco Drop is 9-story vertical drop speed slide. In 2015, The Rampage wooden roller coaster reopened along with five new rides. 4599 Alabama Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer. Located off Exit 110 at I-459 & I-20. 205-481-4750. alabamasplash.com
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5. 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
6. 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 films. Tours by appointment. Call for special events schedule. Admission. 1817 3rd Ave N. 205-252-2262. alabamatheatre.com
7. Alabama Veteran’s Memorial
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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.
8. Corbin Farms Winery
800 Hwy 87, Calera (exit 234 off I-65 S). 205-685-0655. corbinfarmswinery.com
9. Ozan Vineyard & Cellars
173 Hwy 301, Calera (exit 228 off I-65 S). 205-668.6926. ozanwine.com
10. Morgan Creek Vineyards
181 Morgan Creek Lane, Harpersville (26 miles on Hwy. 280 E.) 205-672-2053. morgancreekwinery.com
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11. 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.” Aldrige Gardens, Nature and Art in Balance. 3530 Lorna Rd, Hoover. 205-682-8019 or aldridgegardens.com
12. 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. Tours Mon – Fri at 10 am, noon and 2 pm. Special programs for groups by appointment. Admission. 3727 Hwy 119. 205-665-3535. americanvillage.org
13. 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 2 8 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
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troops used the home as headquarters. Open Tues – Sat, 10 am – 4p m; Sun, 1 pm – 4 pm (tickets sold until 3pm) Admission. 331 Cotton Ave SW. 205-780-5656. arlingtonantebellumhomeandgardens.com
14. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Home to the world’s best motorcycle collection, the museum now has more than 1200 vintage and modern motorcycles and racecars 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 Grand Prix of Alabama. Open Mon – Sat, 10 am – 5 pm; Sun, noon – 5 pm. Admission. 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy. 205-699-7275. barbermuseum.org
15. 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
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ATTRACTIONS A DOZEN REASONS PEOPLE LOVE THE ‘HAM People like being in Birmingham. It’s hip without the pretense—cool without the exertion. It’s just one of the best places in the South to be these days. Here are a dozen reasons why: 1. The shopping is jaw-dropping. The retail center of the state is brimming with malls, high-end boutiques and outlet shopping. 2. Live music is Birmingham’s signature entertainment. Great music is steadily underway at city parks, music halls and historic venues. 3. We golf year-round. Yep. The weather’s just that good. 4. The food is astounding. And affordable. Birmingham enjoys a rockstar culinary reputation. 5. Size does matter. See the world’s largest collection of vintage motorcycles and the largest cast iron statue in the world. 6. Our ballpark is right downtown. It’s new and has a killer view of the skyline. 7. Our entertainment districts are…well… entertaining. See some colorful characters. Shop for vinyl records. Drink a craft brew. 8. We’re in motion. The great outdoors calls to hikers, boaters, golfers and those of us who just like to ride the zip lines 9. Our festivals are big fun. We’ll celebrate just about anything---art, music, crawfish, animals, butterbeans, independent film, the Fourth of July, the fifth of July.… 10. We specialize in specialty shops. Ever had a gourmet peanut butter popsicle? Or buy earrings at a place called Naked Art? 11. You can see where world history was made. Birmingham’s role in America’s Civil Rights Movement changed the world. 12. You’ll feel the local love. Birmingham likes nothing better than having company.
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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. bethelcollegeville.org
16. 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 different plants in 25 themed areas. The gardens also have more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of walking paths. The 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
17. 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.
18. 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 different 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,
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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; Sun, 1 pm – 5 pm. Admission. 520 16th St N. 205-328-9696. bcri.org
19. Birmingham Holocaust Education Center
Dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust, the BHEC houses a variety of exhibits and resources. On permanent display is the acclaimed “Darkness into Life” exhibit of photography, art and narratives from 20 Holocaust survivors who settled in Alabama. With more than 2,100 volumes available for loan and on-site study, BHEC also has the largest Holocaust Studies Library in the Southeast. 2222 Arlington Ave S. 205-795-4176. bhecinfo.org
20. Birmingham Museum of Art
The Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast. More than 24,000 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 England.
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Excellent café. Open Tues – Sat, 10 am – 5 pm; Sun, noon – 5 pm. Donations welcome. 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd. 205-254-2565. artsbma.org
21. 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. Open Mon – Tues, 9 am – 8 pm; Wed – Sat, 9 am – 6 pm; Sun, 2pm – 6pm. 2100 Park Place. 205-226-3600. bplonline.org
22. Birmingham Race Course
A spacious pari-mutuel racing facility, the Birmingham Race Course is open yearround. Patrons enjoy live greyhound racing and simulcast events from the country’s top thoroughbred and greyhound racetracks. Must be 19 or older to play. Open daily 11 am – 1 am. 1000 John Rogers Dr. 205-838-7500. birminghamracecourse.com
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23. 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 Giraffe Feedings, the Lorikeet Aviary, the Predator Zone and the Sea Lion Splash Show. The zoo is blazing new trails in elephant conservation with the opening of Trails of Africa. The initiative designates the Birmingham Zoo as a national leader in the care and conservation of threatened elephants. Trails of Africa is a mixed-species exhibit that includes a bull elephant herd, red river hogs, giraffes, 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. 205-8790409. birminghamzoo.com
24. 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
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Lady of the Angels Monastery. Mother Angelica hosted “Mother Angelica Live!” on EWTN until she suffered 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. 205-271-2900. ewtn.com
25. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Alabama’s official 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
26. High Point Climbing and Fitness
High Point Birmingham brings world class climbing to Alabama with 25,000 square feet of indoor climbing surface featuring walls up to 52+ feet tall. They also offer a kid
zone, bouldering room, weight and aerobic rooms, and yoga classes! Climbing clubs and teams can be joined at anytime. Day passes available. 4766 Highway 280. 205-981-9190; highpointclimbing.com/birmingham
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 8 0 0. 4 5 8 . 8 0 8 5 | I N B I R M I N G H A M . CO M | 33
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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. 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. Open September – May, Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm; Sat, 3 4 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
10 am – 6 pm; Sun, noon – 6 pm. June – August, Mon – Sat, 10 am – 6 pm; Sun, noon – 6 pm. Admission. 200 19th St N. 205-714-8300. mcwane.org
30. 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 visitors center, the first one of its kind outside Germany, displays the star studded history of DaimlerBenz. 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 open Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Admission for factory tours (available by reservation only). 11 Mercedes Dr, Vance, Alabama. 205-507-2252. mbusi.com
31. 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.
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Displays include the oldest Negro League trophy, along with uniforms and artifacts. 120 16th St S. 205-581-3040, birminghamnslm.org
32. Oak Mountain State Park
More outdoor adventure can be found at Alabama’s largest state park. The 10,000-acre 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. 205620-2520. alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park
33. Peanut Depot
Roasting peanuts since 1907, come visit us at our new location and see our operations first hand—A Birmingham institution. 3009 Messer Airport Hwy., 205-251-3314
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, fresh-baked 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. 205802-2100. 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 8 0 0. 4 5 8 . 8 0 8 5 | I N B I R M I N G H A M . CO M | 3 5
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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. Tours by appointment. Donations welcome. 1530 6th Ave N. 205-251-9402; 16thstreetbaptist.org
37. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Downtown Walking Tour Birmingham’s downtown district is walkable and filled with historic architecture. The Historic Buildings of Downtown Birmingham and Five Points South is available at Tourist Information Centers and guides visitors through some of the most interesting parts of the city—Upper Downtown, Downtown West, Lower Downtown and the Heart of Five Points South. You can also download the guide at inbirmingham.com.
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Sloss is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now a museum of history and industry, the site preserves a collection of machinery, buildings and industrial structures. These artifacts typify the first 100 years of Birmingham’s history and the technology that drove America’s rise to world industrial dominance. Sloss is the only 20th century blast furnace in the country being preserved and interpreted as a museum. Open Tues – Sat, 10 am – 4 pm; Sun, noon – 4 pm. Donations welcome. 20 32nd St N. 205-254-2025. slossfurnaces.com
38. Southern Museum of Flight
The Southern Museum of Flight is dedicated to investigating, preserving and promoting the rich stories of Southern aviation. Among
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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. Admission. 12632 Confederate Pkwy. 205-477-5711. tannehill.org
40. Vulcan Park and Museum
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, 10am – 6pm; Observation balcony open Mon – Sun, 10am – 10pm. Admission. 1701 Valley View Dr., 205-933-1409. visitvulcan.com
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National Monument: 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 non-violence 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 3 8 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
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-yearold 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
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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 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.
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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM SHOPPING
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Brookwood Village
Conveniently located in the suburb of Homewood right off 280 Highway, shoppers find specialty stores as well as larger retailers such as Macy’s and Books-A-Million. Also in the complex are several good restaurants. Garage and courtesy valet parking is available. Shades Creek Parkway (Alabama 149) between U.S. 280 and U.S. 31. shopbrookwoodvillage.com
Downtown Birmingham
Investigating downtown shopping is an adventure in itself. Start out on 2nd Avenue North where you’ll find Charm (2329 2nd Ave. North), a delightful little boutique with new and vintage handmade jewelry, purses, scarves and more. Just across the street is Faith Skate Supply (2328 2nd Ave. No.) for skateboarding enthusiasts. You’ll also find good restaurants and bars in the 2nd Avenue area. Just off 20th on Third Avenue North is a treasure trove of memories at Reed Books (see Arts and Antiques section). Head further south down 20th into historic Five Points
South. A good photo background here is “The Storyteller,” a fountain designed by Birmingham-native sculptor Frank Fleming. While in this district, stop in at Charlemagne Record Exchange, if only for the atmosphere and the personnel. Also check out The Golden Temple, where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birkenstocks®. alabama.travel/ road-trips/birmingham-taking-it-to-the-streetsdowntown
Downtown Homewood
Old-style shopping along main street in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood includes upscale clothing shops, home decorating stores, and nationally acknowledged high-end antique galleries. A stop by Savage’s Bakery, a local landmark, is a necessity. Soho Square has restaurants at sidewalk level below residential lofts. Homewood is also home to The Alabama Booksmith, an independent bookstore selling only signed editions. 18th Street (and beyond), Homewood. homewoodchamber.org
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English Village, Mountain Brook Village and Crestline Village
In the heart of the suburb of Mountain Brook are three distinct shopping areas. English Village has restaurants, coffee 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 high fashion shops with special emphasis on children’s clothing. welcometomountainbrook.com
Patton Creek
The shopping area combines a “main street” element with parking and sidewalks in front of a mix of shops and restaurants, with retailers such as Ulta Salon, World Market and DSW. In the Birmingham suburb of Hoover between I-459, the Riverchase Galleria, and Alabama 150. mallsandoutlets.com 4 2 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
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Pepper Place
For a different 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 alike 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 wildly popular Ovenbird restaurant. pepperplacemarket.com
Riverchase Galleria
Housed beneath the world’s longest skylight are more than 200 shops, a dozen restaurants and a colorful carousel. Look for Abercrombie
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& Fitch, Aeropostale, and Claire’s, just to start with the ABCs of stores in this two-story city under glass. riverchasegalleria.com
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, Fossil, Eddie Bauer H & M and more. Check out the new Coyote Drive-In Theater and the 18-hole mini-golf course, too. 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, Flip Burger and Urban Cookhouse. At I-459 and U.S. 280. thesummitonline.com
Trussville Shopping
The booming suburb of Trussville includes three large shopping areas. Target and Booksa-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. colonialprop.com For detailed shopping itineraries, visit inbirmingham.com. 8 0 0. 4 5 8 . 8 0 8 5 | I N B I R M I N G H A M . CO M | 4 3
A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM ANTIQUES
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ANTIQUES
1. 5TH AVE ANTIQUES
2410 5th Ave S, Birmingham 205-320-0500 facebook.com/5th-AvenueAntiques-107591896632 2. ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
200 28th St S, Birmingham 205-322-3538 architecturalheritage.com
8. CIRCA INTERIORS & ANTIQUES
15. HOOVER ANTIQUE GALLERY
9. FOUR SEASONS GALLERY
16. INTERIORS AT PEPPER PLACE
2831 Culver Rd, Birmingham 205-868-9199 circainteriors.com
2817 18th St, S, Homewood 205-803-4059 4seasonsantiquesandart.com
3411 Old Columbia Rd, Hoover 204-822-9500 hooverantiquegallery.com 2817 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-2817 interiorsatpepperplace.com
3. ARGENT
10. GARDENDALE FLEA MALL & ANTIQUE CENTER
17. LAMB’S EARS, LTD
2405 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale 205-631-7451 gardendalefleamall.com
70 Church St, Mountain Brook 205-802-5700 lambsearsltd.com
4. AVONDALE ANTIQUES
11. GREYSTONE ANTIQUES
18. LEVY’S FINE JEWELRY
5475 Hwy 280, Inverness 205-995-4773 greystonemarketplace280.com
2116 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-251-3381 levysfinejewelry.com
5. BAMA FLEA MARKET AND ANTIQUES
12. HANNA ANTIQUES
19. MULBERRY HEIGHTS ANTIQUES
2424 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-6036 hannaantiquesmall.com
2419 Canterbury Rd, Mountain Brook 205-870-1300 mulberryheightsantiques.com
13. HENHOUSE ANTIQUES
20. NOORDERMEER ANTIEKS
14. HOMEWOOD ANTIQUES AND MARKETPLACE
21. ON-A-SHOESTRING
2949 18th St S, Homewood 205-871-4221 argentantiques.com 4301 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-617-8664 avondaleantiques.com
1605 Ashville Rd, Leeds 205-699-2499 bamafleamall.com 6. CHARM
2329 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-322-9023, charmonsecond.com 7. CHRISTOPHER HOUSE ANTIQUES
3722 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 800-752-3511 christopherhouseinc.com
1900 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham 205-918-0505 shophenhouseantiques.com
930 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-414-9945 homewoodantiques.com
731 Broadway, Homewood 205-870-1161 noordermeerantieks.com
601 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover 205-822-8741 facebook.com/OnAShoestringAntiques
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22. REED BOOKS
26. TRICIA’S TREASURES
30. WHAT’S ON SECOND
23. SOHO RETRO
27. TRUSSVILLE ANTIQUE MALL/ THE MALL CAFE
31. ZOE’S IN FOREST PARK
2021 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 205-326-4460 jimreedbooks.com 2805 18th St S, Homewood 205.870.7655 shopsohoretro.com 24. THE KING’S HOUSE
2807 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 205-320-2535 kingshouseantiques.com 25. THE ROYAL STANDARD
2808 18th St S, Homewood 205-871-6644 theroyalstandard.com
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2700 19th Place S, Homewood 205-871-9779 triciatreasures.us
147 North Chalkville Rd, Trussville 205-661-9805 trussvilleantiquemall.com 28. URBAN SUBURBAN
5514 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-592-0777 urbansuburbanantiques.com 29. VILLAGE FIREFLY
2816 Culver Rd, Birmingham 205-870-4560 thevillagefirefly.com
2323 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-322-2688, facebook.com/ whatsonsecondbirmingham 3900 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-9049 zoeshop.com
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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM GALLERIES
WHERE TO FIND ART
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GALLERIES 1. ANDREA LUCAS STUDIOS
1910 1st Ave N, Irondale 205-276-1120 andrealucasstudios.com 2. A’MANO
2707 Culver Rd, Birmingham 205-871-9093 amanogifts.com 3. ARCENEAUX GALLERY
1830 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-802-5800 4. ART ALLEY
109 Broadway, Homewood 205-879-1105, artalleybham.com 5. ARTISTS INCORPORATED
6200 Grand River Blvd E Ste 114, Leeds 205-979-8990 artistsincorporated.com 6. ATCHISON GALLERY & VILLAGE FRAMERS
2847 Culver Rd, Birmingham 205-871-6221, theatchisongallery.com 7. BETA PICTORIS GALLERY
2411 Second Ave N, Birmingham 205-413-2999 betapictorisgallery.com 8. BEVERLY MCNEIL ART GALLERY
605 South 28th St, Birmingham 205-328-1761 beverlymcneilgallery.com
9. BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, 205-254-2565 or 254-2566 artsbma.org 10. BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
2100 Park Place, Birmingham 205-226-3600, bplonline.org 11. CANARY GALLERY
2201 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-224-5300 canarygalleryllc.com 12.DANIEL DAY GALLERY/DREAM MECCA STUDIO
3025 6th Ave S Birmingham, 205-731-9420 facebook.com/DANIELDAYGALLERYDREAM-MECCASTUDIO-12705838733328
13. DK2 GALLERY
16. FOUR CORNERS GALLERY
14. DS ART STUDIO GALLERY
17. FOUR SEASONS ANTIQUES, ART AND BOTANICALS
1825 29th Street S Homewood, 205-900-8889 dk2gallery.us
4700 Hwy 280, Ste. B, Birmingham 205-980-2600 fourcornersgalleryonline.com
2805 Crescent Ave, Ste. E., Homewood 205-802-4700 dsart.com 15. DURBIN GALLERY/ AZAR ART STUDIOS
900 Arkadelphia Rd, Birmingham 205-226-4925, bsc.edu/academics/art/ durbiNhtm
2817 18th St S, Homewood 205-803-4059 4seasonsantiquesandart.com
18. FRIENDS GALLERY—HOOVER PUBLIC LIBRAY
200 Municipal Dr, Hoover 205-444-7820 hoover.lib.al.us/gallery
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19. GALLERY 1930
1930 Cahaba Road, Mtn Brook 205-870-1930, artgallery1930.com
24. ODESSA WOOLFOLK GALLERY AT THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE
28. UAB VISUAL ARTS GALLERY— ABROMS-ENGEL INSTITUTE FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
20. LAMB’S EARS, LTD.
520 16th St N, Birmingham 205-328-9696, bcri.org
1221 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-975-6436 uab.edu/cas/aeiva/contact
70 Church St, Mountain Brook 205-802-5700, lambsearsltd.com 21. LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham 205-879-0411, bhamjcc.org 22. NAKED ART GALLERY
3831 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-3553, nakedartusa.com 23. NEW LIFE ART, INC.
3600 Lorna Ridge Dr, Hoover 205-979-2158, newlifeart.com
25. RED DOT GALLERY
1001 Stuart St, Birmingham 205-870-7608, reddotgallery.com 26. SCENE
2801 2nd Avenue South, Pepper Place, Birmingham, 205-703-8811, scenebirmingham.com
For a detailed brochure on Arts and Antique Galleries in Birmingham, call 800-458-8085 or download the information at inbirmingham.com
27. SPACE ONE ELEVEN
2409 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-0553, spaceoneeleven.org
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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM ENTERTAINMENT
WHERE TO PLAY
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ENTERTAINMENT 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 full-length productions annually. 2726 1st Ave S, 322-4300. For tickets and details, alabamaballet.org or call 205-975-2787. 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. Business Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM – 4 PM, later during special events. Admission charged: varies by event, 1817 Third Ave N, 205-2522262, alabamatheatre.com ALDRIDGE REPERTORY THEATRE Aldridge Repertory Theatre launched their inaugural season at the historic Carver Theatre with the southern premiere of “No Child” by Nilaja Sun. Over the past 20 years Aldridge Repertory Theatre has produced many shows including the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Fences” and the Broadway hit musical “Purlie.” 209 20th St N, Suite 145, 205-264-9910, aldridgetheatre.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 BALLET Birmingham Ballet offers dance training for aspiring talent as well as presenting professional performances. Performances are held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. 2198 Columbiana Rd, Ste 100, 205-979-9492, birminghamballet.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 threetheatre 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 8 0 0. 4 5 8 . 8 0 8 5 | I N B I R M I N G H A M . CO M | 5 3
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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 such as Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus 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. 5 4 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
BIRMINGHAM PEDAL TOURS Birmingham Pedal Tours is the Magic City’s first pedal powered tour company and Alabama’s Largest. Committed to transporting riders to the best bars in Birmingham. Pedal tours are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, wedding, bachelorette, anniversary, team outing, catching up with friends, sundayfunday, pub crawl or something else. Dress up the bike, crank up the music and get ready for a fun filled afternoon or evening while hitting preferred local hot spots. Booking your tour is fast and easy online. 205-304-8687, birminghampedaltours.com CENTRAL ALABAMA THEATER One of Birmingham’s newest non-profit theater companies, 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 EXTEMPORANEOUS THEATRE COMPANY Extemporaneous Theatre Company performs live, improvised entertainment. BIRMINGHAM magazine voted Extemporaneous “Best On-the-Spot Theatre” 1901-1/2 11th Ave S, extemporaneoustheatre.com
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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, with casual upscale fare reflecting 5 6 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
the Campania region of Italy. Next door is the popular watering hole, Cantina, and also in the area are coffee shops and design studios. 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, Sky Castle, a modern diner with upscale cuisine and Slice Pizza & Brew House, a hip pizza place. HOOVER METROPOLITAN STADIUM Home of the SEC Baseball Tournament and other sporting events. Located south of town near the Riverchase Galleria. 100 Ben Chapman Dr, 205-444-7732, hooveral.org MAGIC CITY ACTORS THEATRE Magic City Actors Theatre showcases the best of local talent both on stage and behind the scenes. Their shows are energetic and diverse, and chosen to appeal to a wide variety of theater-goers. Performances are presented at the Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St S, 205-251-1228. OPERA BIRMINGHAM Northern and Central Alabama’s only professional, regional opera company, Opera
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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 nationally-renowned restaurants such as Highlands Bar and Grill, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Bottega and Jim-N-Nick’s Barbeque. It is also home to a carousel carving school and Charlemagne, one of the funkiest record shops on earth. fivepointsbham.com
ENTERTAINMENT Birmingham has entertained and informed audiences in the region for over 50 years. From its humble beginnings in 1955 to its 50th anniversary in 2005 and beyond, 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 RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY Red Mountain Theatre Company is a nonprofit professional theatre organization with an emphasis on musical theatre. RMTC provides unique educational, training and performing opportunities for aspiring and culturally diverse artists, while growing new and existing audiences through quality theatrical experiences. For almost 30 years, Red Mountain Theatre Company (formerly Summerfest Musical Theatre) has grown to become one of the only year-round
professional musical theatre organizations in Alabama. With its own unique Cabaret Theatre located right in the heart of downtown Birmingham’s Theatre District and summer Mainstage productions performed at the Virginia Samford Theatre (formerly Town and Gown), Red Mountain Theatre Company continues to bring both well-known national performers and incredible local talent to the Birmingham stage. Red Mountain Theatre Company, 2900 1st 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. TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY Talladega Superspeedway is the biggest, fastest, most competitive motorsports facility in the world. Records for both speed
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ENTERTAINMENT UAB’S 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, the center welcomes the entire community into the magical world of performing arts. Some of the world’s most 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
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 TERRIFIC NEW THEATRE One of Birmingham’s favorite live performance theatres for the unexpected, Terrific New Theatre turns 26 this year. 2821 2nd Ave S, 205-328-0868, terrificnewtheatre.com THEATRE DOWNTOWN Theatre Downtown is dedicated to exposing Birmingham audiences to the most entertaining, engaging, and innovative shows - both past and present - as well as serving as an outlet for original works and other artistic endeavors. (205) 565-8838, 2410 5th Ave S theatredowntown.org 5 8 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
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. One of the popular dining rooms is the Todd English P.U.B., one of only two restaurants in the country owned by the celebrity chef. 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 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 Road, 205-985-4900. verizonwirelessmusiccenter.net 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. The entire complex can accommodate up to 400 guests. Spaces available for meetings and events. Their website is a good resource for information and has photos of the facility. 1116 26th St S, 205-251-1228, virginiasamfordtheatre.org
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TOPGOLF
Topgolf is a global sports entertainment community creating great times for all. With a worldwide fan base of nearly 100 million, Topgolf prides itself on its special blend of technology, entertainment, food and beverage, and the inherent good that can be accomplished when people from all walks of life come together. The original brand expression of this togetherness is the Topgolf venue. These multi-level complexes feature high-tech golf balls and gaming, climate-controlled hitting bays, a renowned menu, hand-crafted cocktails, corporate and social event spaces, music and more. The 53 U.S. venues, including four international venues, entertain more than 17 million guests annually. Beyond the venues, Topgolf fits seamlessly
into the lives of our engaged community with emerging brands such as Topgolf Swing Suite, a luxury simulator experience; Toptracer, real-time golf ball tracking as seen on TV; Toptracer Range, bringing the tracing technology to driving ranges around the world; and WGT, the world’s largest digital golf audience. As a growing lifestyle brand, Topgolf has also launched new ways to engage and delight our Guests through original content series, pop up social experiences like Topgolf Crush, and through our Nashville concert hall, The Cowan. Topgolf Birmingham is located at 1111 24th Street North in downtown Birmingham. For specials and more information, visit us at Topgolf.com/Birmingham
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Birmingham’s Top Music Venues in Eight Beats Birmingham is well known for its culinary talents and rightly so. From jambalaya to James Beard, we have a lock on the eats and drinks. But another Birmingham signature entertainment is the live music scene. This was brought to mind recently when Iron City was awarded the Nightclub & Bar Award for Live Music Venue of the Year. BEAT #1: IRON CITY. With standing room for about 1,300, this excellent venue has attracted performers from Willie Nelson to the Trey Anastasio Band. Taking in a concert from the mezzanine is guaranteed to be a memorable experience. If you’re hungry after the show, walk around the corner to The Grill at Iron City for artfully crafted sandwiches and cocktails., ironcitybhamcom BEAT #2: WORKPLAY. From the dimpled walls to the metal railings for superb acoustic experience, WorkPlay was built with the audiophile in mind. With room for about 450, the cabaret-style seating makes for an excellent listening venue. Before the show, get your burger on at Farm Burger, within walking distance of WorkPlay workplay.com BEAT #3: OAK MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATER. With seating for 10,500, Oak Mountain Amphitheater is the largest such outdoor venue in Alabama. With three tiers of seating, the amphitheater is the place to take in a show under the stars. Afterwards, head into the city for some top-notch ramen, fried shishito peppers and flights of sake at Shu Shop. theoakmountainamphitheater.com BEAT #4: THE NICK. Billed as “Birmingham’s Dirty Little Secret,” The Nick is music at its rawest. Here you’ll find local, regional and national acts, and everything from blues, rock, punk and emo to hip-hop,
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ENTERTAINMENT rap, country and roots rock. Open ‘til the wee hours, The Nick is close enough to Five Points South where you can bop into the Waffle House or some real restaurants. thenickrocks.com BEAT #5: SATURN. With its retro-mod styling and coffee shop and bar attached, Saturn is one of the coolest venues in the ‘Ham. Located in the popular Avondale neighborhood, Saturn is the destination of choice to get your indie fix. All sorts of restaurants are within walking distance. Try Melt, Hotbox, Hot Diggity Dogs and Post Office Pies. saturnbirmingham.com BEAT #6: PERFECT NOTE. Live music and dining are the hot combo Thursday through Sunday at this supper club in the suburb of Hoover. Dine, drink and enjoy jazz, blues, big band and old school R&B in a very cool setting. The menu is American cuisine with a certain perfect Southern twist. Can you say fried green tomatoes, jumbo crab cakes, and chicken and waffles? perfectnotelive.com BEAT #7: ZYDECO. One of the oldest music venues in Birmingham, Zydeco has a main concert hall for about 600 and a patio and pub for taking a break from the music. Here you’ll find a broad range of music including some of the coolest new vibes to arise. You’re also right up the street from Five Points South, so grab a sandwich at Ranelli’s Deli, a Birmingham tradition. zydecobirmingham.com
(Heavily edited from a nice blog Dan Monroe of Cayenne Creative wrote. See the full piece at inbirmingham.com.)
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BEAT #8: GIP’S PLACE. No mention of Birmingham music venues is complete without talking about Gip’s Place, one of the South’s last remaining juke joints. Acts from all over the country play here on the makeshift stage in old man Gip’s backyard. You’ll have to get directions to find it, but it’s well worth the effort. Start your evening out with dinner at The Bright Star, a Birmingham institution since 1907. alabama.travel/places-to-go/gips-place
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MARRE & ALLEN BAR & KITCHEN
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
300 Summit Blvd Ste 104, Birmingham 205-222-3207
MISS MYRA’S PIT BARBECUE
THE RIDGE EAT & DRINK
BIG BAD BREAKFAST 5361 Hwy 280 205-490-7568, bigbadbreakfast.com
MUDTOWN
URBAN COOKHOUSE AT THE SUMMIT
ABHI EATERY & BAR - THE SUMMIT
BLACK MARKET BAR 3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste 80 205-967-8787, evilbartenders.com BLACK PEARL ASIAN CUISINE
3419 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, 205-262-9888 CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN - THE SUMMIT
238 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-298-7931, cpk.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 COWFISH SUSHI BURGER
105 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-967-3600, thecowfish.com CRACKER BARREL COLONNADE
3415 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 205-969-1126 crackerbarrel.com EDGAR’S OLD STYLE BAKERY
3407 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 205-968-4031, edgarsbakery.com EL POBLANO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2499 Rocky Ridge Rd, Cahaba Heights, 205.823.0447, elpoblanorestaurant.com
3590 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham Marriott, Birmingham 205-968-3775
236 Summit Blvd. Birmingham 205-262-180 thecheesecakefactory.com
3278 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, 205-967-6004
3325 Rocky Ridge Plaza, Cahaba Heights 205-917-5080, theridgealabama.com
3144 Green Valley Rd, Birmingham 205-967-3300, mudtownalabama.com
250 Summit Blvd, Ste. 102, Birmingham 205-969-6700, urbancookhouse.com
PABLO'S RESTAURANTE & CANTINA
VILLAGE TAVERN
PANERA BREAD SUMMIT BOULEVARD
ZOE'S KITCHEN - SUMMIT
143 Summit Blvd, Ste C-6, Birmingham 205-968-7585, panerabread.com
323 Summit Blvd 205-967-5800, zoeskitchen.com
PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN
Airport
3439 Colonnade Pkwy Ste 1300, 205-969-1411, pablosrestaurant.com
101 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-970-1640, villagetavern.com
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
BAMA HOTDOGS
1613 Pinson Valley Pkwy, 205-849-2244 CEDAR HOUSE CAFETERIA
1001 Cedar Street, Birmingham 205-841-1001
233 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-967-0040, pfchangs.com
GREEN ACRES CAFE EASTLAKE
ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL
PACIFIC SEAFOOD
8500 1st Ave n, Ste B, 205-836-9797
241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-298-7998, macaronigrill.com
6021 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-591-1644
SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT
3161 Cahaba Heights Rd, Ste. 113, Birmingham, 205-969-9690, satterfieldsrestaurant.com
SAMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP
SEASONS 52 RESTAURANT
Avondale, Crestwood
4921 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham 205-591-1462
245 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-968-5152, seasons52.com
AVONDALE COMMON HOUSE
200 Summit Blvd Ste 100, Birmingham, shakeshack.com
4100 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-703.9895, avondalecommonhouse.com
5407 Hwy 280, Birmingham 205-980-8600 fishmarketrestaurant.com
STEEL CITY POPS - THE SUMMIT
BECKY’S DELI
FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR
SURIN 280
CARLILES' BARBECUE
FISH MARKET RESTAURANT
103 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-262-9463, flemingssteakhouse.com JOHNNY RAY’S BAR-B-QUE
3431 Colonnade Pkwy, Ste. 500, Birmingham, 205-967-0099 johnnyrays.com
SHAKE SHACK
4101 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-592-0966
329 Summit Blvd, Birmingham steelcitypops.com
16 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 205-968-8161
3511 6th Ave S, Birmingham 205-254-9266, carlilesbbq.com
TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE – COLONNADE
3439 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 1700, 205-968-6622, tazikis.net
CRESTWOOD COFFEE COMPANY
5512 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-595-0300, crestwoodcafe.com
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DINING EL CAZADOR MEXICAN GRILL
TACO MORRO LOCO
GOLDEN DRAGON I
FANCY'S ON 5TH
THE FILLING STATION PIZZA CAFE AND BAR
GOLDEN WOK
1540 Montclair Rd, Birmingham 205-951-1205, elcazadoralabama.com 416 41st St S, Birmingham 205-790-7951, fancyson5th.com HOT DIGGITY DOGS
430 41st St S, Birmingham JOE & DEB'S WINGS & RINGS
301 Oporto-Madrid Blvd. S, Birmingham, 205-836-9394 LITTLE SAVANNAH RESTAURANT & BAR
3811 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-591-1119, littlesavannah.com LUNA LATIN CUISINE
4120 Second Ave. S., Birmingham lunabham.com MELT RESTAURANT
4105 4th Ave S, Birmingham 205-790-7951, meltbham.com NEW CHINA BUFFET
7307 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-599-5558 PARKSIDE CAFE
4036 5th Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-0920, facebook.com/parksidecafe
417 41st St S, Birmingham 205-203-4849
5524 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, 205-592-3455 thefillingstationbham.com THE ROUGAROUX
817 39th St S, Birmingham 205-518-6677 TROPICALEO PUERTO RICAN KITCHEN
4426 4th Ave S, Birmingham 205-643-5956, tropicaleo.com
WASABI JUAN'S SUSHI BURRITOS
4120 3rd Ave S, Ste. B, Birmingham 205-703-8891 wasabijuan.com WHISTLING TABLE
3916 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham whistlingtable.com WOODLAWN CYCLE CAFE
5530 1st Ave S, Birmingham 205-224-4011, woodlawncyclecafe.com
2227 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham 205-788-8730 1421 Forestdale Blvd, 205-798-7288 GUS'S HOT DOGS
224 Brooklane Dr Hueytown 205-491-8565 HABANERO'S MEXICAN GRILL BESSEMER
4863 Promenade Pkwy, Ste 103, 205-428-1558 HABANERO'S MEXICAN GRILL HUEYTOWN
3048 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, 205-491-9974 HOME PLATE DINER
2780 Allison Bonnett Dr, Hueytown 205-744-8855 JADE GARDEN
760 Academy Dr, Ste. 112, Bessemer 205-428-5878 JAKE'S SOUL FOOD CAFE
Bessemer, West ALL ORIGINAL PIZZERIA
4764 Eastern Valley Rd, Bessemer 205-519-5428 JENNIE'S SANDWICH SHOP
4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 122, McCalla, 205-477-1123
331 4th Avenue N, 205-424-3663
209 41st St S, Birmingham 205-599-9900, postofficepies.com
BOB SYKES BARBEQUE
5000 Bond Blvd, Bessemer 205-481-9588, logansroadhouse.com
ROADSIDE BAR B Q RIBS & CHICKEN
CHINA WOK
LOS SOMBREROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
POST OFFICE PIES
7303 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-833-9616 RODNEY SCOTT'S BBQ
3719 Third Ave South, Birmingham 205-506-2711, rodneyscottsbbq.com SATELLITE COFFEE BAR
200 41st St S, Birmingham 205-703-9545 saturnbirmingham.com/satellite/coffee SAW’S SOUL KITCHEN
215 41st St S, Birmingham, 205-591-1409 sawsbbq.com SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT
4500 Montevallo Rd, Ste B103, Birmingham, 205-951-3168
1724 9th Ave N, 205-426-1400 3979 Parkwood Rd, Suite 111, Bessemer 205-428-8801 CLASSIC BURGER
1732 15th St N, Bessemer, 205-424-5742 CRACKER BARREL BESSEMER
5040 Academy Lane, Bessemer 205-428-7080, crackerbarrel.com DEB'S HOT DOGS
1395 4th Ave SW, 205-424-7600 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 6 4 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE - BESSEMER
5031 Ford Pkwy Ste 107, Bessemer 205-425-8887 MORGAN'S CAFE
1205 Lake Dr SE, Ste 111 205-519-5580 RAGGEDY ANN'S COUNTRY CAFE
1030 4th Ave N, Bessemer, 205-425-8415
SAN ANTONIO GRILL – MCCALLA
4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 140, McCalla, 205-477-1110 SPEEDY'S MEXICAN FOODS
275 Forest Rd, Hueytown 205-744-4659, speedysmex.com
Experience a SLICE of Birmingham EAT & DRINK LIKE A LOCAL ON BIRMINGHAM’S BEST PATIOS
Two Locations in Birmingham! Voted Best Pizza 6 Years!
Farm to Table Fresh Ingredients
Lakeview
725 29th Street South Birmingham, AL 35233
205.55.SLICE
Your Favorite Beers on Tap
Vestavia
3014 Timberland Road Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
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DINING THE BRIGHT STAR
CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM
TOP THAT GRILLE II
DAWSON'S BURGERS WINGS & FRIES
JOHN'S CITY DINER
304 19th St N, Bessemer 205-426-1861, thebrightstar.com 1371 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham 205-923-2422 UNCLE SAM’S BARBECUE
3043 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-1333 unclesamsbbq.com
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, 205-307-3050 1617 4th Ave N, Birmingham, 205-324-3342 EASTWEST KITCHEN & BAR
2306 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-826-5559 eastwestbirmingham.com EDGAR'S OLD STYLE BAKERY
Downtown
505 20th St N, Birmingham 205-488-9393, edgarsbakery.com
ATRIUM CAFÉ IN SHERATON HOTEL
EL BARRIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham
2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-868-3737, elbarriobirmingham.com
AVERY’S CAFE
ELI’S JERUSALEM GRILL – PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1901 6th Ave N, Birmingham 205-250-9907 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 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 205-297-8636, brickandtin.com BUSY CORNER CHEESE & PROVISIONS – PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-1886, busycornercheese.com CAFE DUPONT
113 20th St N, Birmingham 205- 322-1282, cafedupont.net CANTINA LAREDO - UPTOWN
2301-B Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, N, 205-502-0915, cantinalaredo.com CARRIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE
2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham 205-440-2430, carringanspub.com
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1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-637-3658
513 22nd St S, Birmingham 205-202-5483, ironcitybham.com 112 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, 205-322-6014, johnscitydiner.com M & M BARBECUE & CAFETERIA
3921 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-592-9941 MAGIC CITY GRILLE
2201 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 205-251-6500 MAGIC WOK
401 19th St S, Birmingham 205-327-5000 MAGNOLIA BBQ & FISH
1709 4th Ave N, Birmingham 205-704-4378
EUGENE’S HOT CHICKEN - UPTOWN
MARILYN'S DELI & DOGS
FIFE'S RESTAURANT
MCALISTER'S GOURMET DELI
GABRIELLA'S RESTAURANT
MIAMI FUSION CAFE
GHION CULTURAL HALL - PIZITZ FOOD HALL
MO:MO: - PIZITZ FOOD HALL
2270 9th Ave N, 205-322-7555 eugeneshotchicken.com 2321 4th Ave N, Birmingham 205-254-9167 317 17th St N, Birmingham 205-983-7249
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-9177
GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE - HARBERT PLAZA
1901 6th Ave N, Birmingham 205-801-9600, goldenrulebbq.com 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
ICHICORO IMOTO – PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham ichicoroimoto.com
715 18th St N, Birmingham 205-324-3354 1801 4th Ave S, Ste. 111, Birmingham 205-933-2828, mcalistersdeli.com 2015 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-9003, miamifusioncafe.com 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-222-3207, momobyabhi.com MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ
731 29th St S, Birmingham 205-252-5888, moesoriginalbbq.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – UAB
1801 4th Ave S, Suite 109, Birmingham, 205-250-6355, moes.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 NEWK’S EXPRESS CAFE
611 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd S 205-323-0992, newks.com NIKI’S DOWNTOWN CAFE
1101 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-251-1972
DINING O'CARR'S DOWNTOWN
214 18th St N, Birmingham ocarrs.com OCTANE COFFEE SHOP & BAR UPTOWN
2211 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, Birmingham, 205-545-5076
O'HENRY'S COFFEES - REGIONS/ HARBERT TOWER
1901 6th Ave N, Ste. 295, Birmingham 205-323-1198, ohenryscoffee.com ONO POKE - PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-200-2229 OSCAR’S AT THE MUSEUM
2000 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, 205-254-2755 PARAMOUNT BAR & GRILL
200 20th St N, Birmingham 205-320-2824
PHO PHO VIETNAMESE- PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1821 2nd Ave. North, Birmingham 205-703-8929 PIES & PINTS
125 20th St S, Birmingham 205-716-1085, piesandpints.com PIPER AND LEAF TEA CO. - PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 256-990-7389, piperandleaf.com PITA LOCO
REVELATOR COFFEE
1826 3rd Ave N, Ste 101, Birmingham 205-224-5900, revelatorcoffee.com RIB IT UP
830 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-7427, ribitup.com ROGUE TAVERN
2312 2nd Ave N 205-202-4151, roguetavern.com ROOTS & REVELRY
1623 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-1907, roots-revelry.com
2000 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-252-4899
RUTH'S CAFE
REVEAL KITCHEN – PIZITZ FOOD HALL
SARRIS RESTAURANT
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 05-413-1750, thepreservorybham.com REVELATOR COFFEE – PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham revelatorcoffee.com
4012 24th St N, Birmingham, 205-983-7932 600 31st St N, Birmingham, 205-252-7357 SHU SHOP
1820 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 205-291-6660, shushopbhamn.com
QUALITY INGREDIENTS, UNEQUALED EXPERIENCE.
Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner! www.PIESandPINTS.net
DINING
SILVER KATI: INDIAN STREET FOOD – PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-9177
SOL'S SANDWICH SHOP AND DELI
THE PIT BAR-B-Q THE NUMBER ONE
TRATTORIA CENTRALE
THE PIZITZ FOOD HALL
TUTWILER BAR AND GRILL
2820 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N 205-328-1515
2 20th St N, Ste. 120, Birmingham 205-244-7657, solsdeli.com
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-214-9999 thepizitz.com/food-hall
SWEET TEA RESTAURANT
THE RED CAT AT RAILROAD PARK
TED'S RESTAURANT
THE SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BAR
2205 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-745-3990, sweettearestaurant.com 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 ALABAMA BISCUIT COMPANY PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham THE COLLINS BAR
2125 2nd Ave N, Ste 100, Birmingham 205-323-7995, thecollinsbar.com/ THE ESSENTIAL
2018 Morris Ave, Birmingham 205-703-3012, essentialbham.com THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT
612 22nd St S, Birmingham 205-322-3330, thefishmarket.net
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1701 1st Ave S Ste 101, Birmingham 205-518-0779, theredcatcoffeehouse.com 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 WINE LOFT
207A 20th St N, Birmingham 205-202-5612, trattoriacentrale.com 2021 Park Pl N, Birmingham 205-322-2100, thetutwilerbarandgrill.com URBAN STANDARD
2320 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-250-8200, urbanstandard.net WAFFLEWORKS – PIZITZ FOOD HALL
1821 2nd Ave N, Ste 124, Birmingham 205-730-1922, waffleworks.co
WASABI JUAN'S SUSHI BURRITOS- THE BATTERY
2201 2nd Ave. S, Birmingham 205-703-8891, wasabijuan.com
2200 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-323-8228 wineloftbirmingham.com
WOODLAWN CYCLE CAFE
THE YARD
YEHMAN CARRIBBEAN CUISINE
1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-226-9298, theyardbirmingham.com
1623 4th Ave N, Birmingham 205-323-3120
TODD ENGLISH P.U.B.
YO' MAMA'S RESTAURANT & CATERING
2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, 205-307-3700, toddenglishpub.com TOPGOLF
111 24th St S, Birmingham 205-847-5757, topgolf.com
5530 1st AVe S, Birmingham 205-224-4011
2328 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-626-9860, yomamasresaurant.com YOUR PIE - UPTOWN
2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, Birmingham 205-202-5598
DINING ZOE'S KITCHEN
JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANTE
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - GARDENDALE
PASQUALE'S PIZZA & PASTA
LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE
RIVER FISH MARKET'S SEAFOOD SHACK
3387 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale 205-849-0312, logansroadhouse.com
1928 Vanderbilt R, Birmingham 205-251-5094, riverfishmarket.com
1428 Old Walker Chapel Rd, 205-849-4422, fullmoonbbq.com
MING’S GARDEN
SHRIMP BASKET
FULTONDALE BAKERY
NIKI'S WEST
325 Walker Chapel Plaza, Fultondale 205-849-2137
1819 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-252-5200, zoeskitchen.com
Fultondale, Gardendale FAYE'S FAMOUS FRANKS
1214 Decatur Hwy, 205-849-8308 FULL MOON BBQ - FULTONDALE
1214 Decatur Hwy, Ste 112, Fultondale 205-808-4431
1046 Main St, Gardendale, 205-631-7746
ORIGINAL GREEN ACRES CAFE
2259 Mount Olive Rd, Mount Olive 205-608-2092, eatatjacks.com
2724 29th Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-8099
550 Fieldstown Rd, Ste 100, Gardendale 205-694-0280 shrimpbasket.com 348 Finley Ave W, Birmingham 205-323-6427
1600 Main St, Fultondale, 205-745-4888, ontapsportscafe.com
835 Odum Rd Ste 115, Gardendale 205-608-2168
215 Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale 205-631-9006
SMOKEHOUSE STEAK & SEAFOOD
233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham 205-252-5751, nikiswest.com ON TAP SPORTS CAFE
HABANERO'S MEXICAN GRILL
JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
915 Odum Rd, Gardendale 205-608-3315, jimnnicks.com
1725 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 205-849-0155, outbacksteakhouse.com
STIX
3405 Lowery Okwy, Fultondale, 205-849-9677 WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT
9830 Old Hwy 31, Warrior 205-647-8357
BACK FORTY BEER COMPANY Restaurant & Beer Garden
Come check out one of Birmingham's newest craft breweries located at Sloss Docks, with dramatic views of historic Sloss Furnaces and a lively railroad scene from the tap room, porch and vast beer garden. Master Brewer, Tosh Brown, freshly brews popular core Back Forty beers (Naked Pig, Truck Stop Honey) as well as a steady rotation of new experimental beers (Hike Out Hefe, Crow Point NEIPA, Hop Tosh West Coast IPA, High Hazard DIPA) available only in the local market. Grab a pint and enjoy a delicious meal from Executive Chef, Russ Bodner, who offers a creative menu sourced primarily through local growers.
Social Media: @BACK40BHAM
The fun brewery atmosphere has lots of family-friendly activities, including sports on TVs, Cornhole, Ping Pong, Foosball, Woofday Wednesdays for pups in the garden, yoga on the porch, Thursday Trivia and great music. Check social media for an updated calendar of events, menu and beers on tap, and come be a part of one of Birmingham's hottest venues. Please go to our website, www.backfortybeer.com/birmingham for the latest information.
3201 1st Ave. N Birmingham, AL 35222 (32nd st. & 1st Ave N.)
205.407.8025
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DINING WINTZELL'S OYSTER HOUSE
3339 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale 205-453-8585, wintzellsoysterhouse.com
Homewood ACAPULCO BAR AND GRILL
430 Green Springs Hwy Ste 1, Birmingham 205-941-1183 ASH
705 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood, ashhomewood.com BIG BAD BREAKFAST HOMEWOOD
1926 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-666-7099, bigbadbreakfast.com BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE
591 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-879-9177, brioitalian.com CAKEFFECT, THE LITTLE CAKE SHOP WITH A GRAND EFFECT
1723 27th Ter S, Homewood 205-803-5669
CHARLEY’S PHILLY STEAKS BROOKWOOD VILLAGE
EDGEWOOD CREAMERY
936 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-874-1999 EL SOL CANTINA & TAQUERIA
328 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-4900
FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES HOMEWOOD
585 Brookwood Village, Homewood 205-414-8459, fiveguys.com FRESH MARKET
549 Brookwood Vlg 205-414-0017, thefreshmarket.com FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - HOMEWOOD
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 GRILLE 29
744 Brookwood Village Ste 239, Homewood, 205-414-9744, charleys.com
971 Brookwood Village 205-783-1295, grille29.com/birmingham
CHOP SUEY INN
180 Oxmoor Blvd, Homewood 205-941-1668
813 Green Springs Hwy, Ste. F, Homewood, 205-942-9782 COCINA SUPERIOR
587 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-259-1980, thecocinasuperior.com
HAMBURGER HEAVEN
HOLLER AND DASH
2801 18th Street South Homewood 205-414-0999, holleranddash.com HOMEWOOD GOURMET
COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE
215 Lakeshore Pkwy, Homewood 205-263-0145
1919 28th Ave S, #113, Homewood 205-871-1620, homewoodgourmet.com
DAVE’S PIZZA
JASON'S DELI HOMEWOOD
1819 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-871-3283
583 Brookwood Village, Homewood 205- 877-8477, jasonsdeli.com
DEMETRI’S BAR-B-Q
JIM N NICK’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
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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
JOJO’S ON BROADWAY
903 Broadway St, Homewood 205-877-8058, jojosonbroadway-gastropub.com KALE ME CRAZY
1831 28th Ave S Ste 106, Birmingham 205-593-4707, kalemecrazy.net LA SABROSITA
293 West Valley Ave, Homewood 205-290-0511 LITTLE DONKEY TAQUERIA
2821 Central Ave, Homewood 205-703-7000 thelittledonkey.com LUCKY CAT ROLLED CREAMS
2908 18th St S, Homewood 205-983-7932 luckycatrolledcreams.com
MAYA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
308 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-783-5873 MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT @ ALOFT HOTEL
1903 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-871-9525, eatatmichaels.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL
231 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 205-943-7942, moes.com 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 NABEEL’S CAFÉ & MARKET
1706 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-879-9292, nabeels.com NAJI’S PITA GOURMET RESTAURANT
166 West Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-6001 NEW YORK PIZZA
1010 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-871-4000 OAK HILL BAR & GRILL
2835 18th St S, Homewood 205-870-8277
DINING O’CARR’S DELI
2909 18th St S, Homewood 205-879-2196 birminghammenus.com/ocarrs O’HENRY’S COFFEES
2831 18th St S, Homewood 205-870-1198, ohenryscoffee.com PHO QUE HUONG VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
430 Green Springs Hwy, Ste. 15, Homewood, 205-942-5400 PIZZERIA GM
600 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood 205-905-3266, pizzeriagm.com PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL HOMEWOOD
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 RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
2300 Woodcrest Place, Homewood 205-879-9995, ruthschris.net SABOR LATINO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
STEEL CITY POPS
2821 Central Ave, Ste. 109, Homewood 205-969-8770, steelcitypops.com
706 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-1465 greatwallbirmingham.com
SALEM’S DINER
UPPER DECK SPORTS BAR & GRILL
2913 18th St S, Homewood 205-877-8797, salemsdiner.com SAM’S DELI & GRILL
932 Oxmoor Rd, 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, seedscoffee.com
BAKER’S FAMOUS PIZZA
757 Shades Mtn Plaza, Hoover 205-822-4848, bakersfamouspizza.com
449 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-942-3289 URBAN COOKHOUSE
BAUMHOWER'S WINGS
4445 Creekside Ave, Suite 161 Hoover 205-403-7474, baumhowers.com
2846 18th St, Homewood 205-879-0883, urbancookhouse.com WE HAVE DOUGHNUTS
2916 18th St S, Homewood, wehavedoughnuts.com ZOE'S KITCHEN - HOMEWOOD
1830 29th Avenue S, Suite 155 205-870-1100, .zoeskitchen.com
AMIGO’S MEXICAN GRILL
3659 Lorna Rd, #133, Hoover 205-682-8090
THE GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT
112 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-942-9480
Hoover, Vestavia
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 BLACKWELL'S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB
3151 Green Valley Rd Vestavia Hills 205-967-3798, blackwellspub.com
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DINING 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 | MARRIOT
4000 Grand Ave, Hoover 205-949-3051 BUFFALO WILD WINGS
2772 John Hawkins Pkwy Ste 100, Hoover, 205-983-9464, buffalowildwings.com CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL
180 Main St, Ste. 200, Hoover 205-985-7785, cajunsteamer.com CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
1759 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-982-4833, chipotle.com CHUCK E. CHEESE'S
500 Old Town Rd Vestavia Hills 205979-3420, chuckecheese.com COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
3443 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-978-1603 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
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FIREBIRDS ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRILL
191 Main St, Hoover 35244-5060 205-733-2002, firebirdsrestaurants.com FOODBAR
3156 Heights Village, Vestavia Hills, 205-876-8100, foodbarbham.com FRESCO MEXICANA MODERNA
3144 Heights Village, Birmingham 205-970-2300 FRONT PORCH
2301 Grand Ave, Hoover, 205-436-2072, 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 GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE HOOVER
1571 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-823-7770, goldenrulebbq.com GREEN VALLEY DRUG CO
1915 Hoover Ct Hoover , 205-822-1151 HUNAN GARDEN
1851 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-987-9599 IZ CAFÉ ROCKY RIDGE
2514 Rocky Ridge Rd, Hoover 205-979-7570, everythingiz.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 MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ
181 Main St, Ste. 201, 205-985-8841 moesoriginalbbq.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL RIVERCHASE
3670 Lorna Rd, Hoover 205-937-6163, moes.com
MOE'S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE - VESTAVIA
2520 Rocky Ridge Rd, Birmingham 205-822-2773, moesoriginalbbq.com
MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL RIVERCHASE
3670 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-937-6163 moes.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL VESTAVIA HILLS
716 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 108 205-824-7663, moes.com MOSS ROCK TACORS & TEQUILA
616 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover, 205-783-1130, mossrocktacos.com
JAKES SOUL FOOD CAFE
MR. CHEN'S AUTHENTIC CHINESE COOKING
JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - RIVERCHASE
MR. P’S BUTCHER SHOP & DELI
3075 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244, 205-438-6340 1810 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 205-733-1300, jimnnicks.com
1917 Hoover Court, Hoover 205-824-8283
813 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover 205-823-6136
JOHNNY BRUSCO’S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA
MUGSHOTS BAR & GRILL
JUBILEE JOE’S FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT
NEWK’S EATERY
2516 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia 205-637-5270
2341 John Hawkins Pkwy, Ste. 119, Hoover, 205-982-7797 jubileejoes.com KLINGLER’S EUROPEAN BAKERY & CAFE
621 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-4560 birminghammenus.com/klinglers
1919 Kentucky Ave, #101, Vestavia Hills, 205-824-9030 mugshotsgrillandbar.com 612 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 110, Vestavia Hills, 205-777-0442 newks.com ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ – GALLERIA
3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203 ontapsportscafe.com
DINING
ORGANIC HARVEST MARKET & CAFE
SALVATORE’S PIZZA
TECATE BAR & GRILL
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
SAMURAI JAPAN RESTAURANT
THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT
1580 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 12, Hoover, 205-978-0318 3440 Galleria Cir, Hoover 205-979-7585, outbacksteakhouse.com PABLO’S RESTAURANTE & CANTINA
2760 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 205-682-1211 PANERA BREAD - PATTON CREEK SHOPPING CENTER
161 Main St, Ste 111, Hoover 205-402-0023, panerabread.com PANERA BREAD VESTAVIA
700 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 112 205-978-8910, panerabread.com PAPPAS’ DELICIOUS FOODS
1066 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-4458 PERFECT NOTE RESTAURANT LIVE MUSIC AND DINING
1845 Montgomery Hwy S, Ste 201 205-986-7280, perfectnotelive.com RED LOBSTER RESTAURANT
1030 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia 205-822-7240, redlobster.com REDLANDS GRILL BY J.ALEXANDER'S
3320 Galleria Cir, Hoover, 205-733-9995 jalexandersholdings.com/JAlexanders
1594 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 102M, Hoover, 205-823-7206
612 Montgomery Hwy, #100, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-2399
700 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 17 205-978-7775, fusionsamuraijapan.com
1681 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-823-3474, fishmarketrestaurant.com THE PITA CAFE
SANPEGGIO’S PIZZA - HOOVER
3435 S Shades Crest Rd, Ste. 115, Hoover, 205-403-0100
2801 Hwy 150, Ste. 137J, Hoover 205-402-7482
SILVER COIN INDIAN GRILL
TIP TOP GRILL
3321 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-823-9070 silvercoinusa.com
588 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, 205-978-8677
SNAPPER GRABBER'S LAND & SEA
TORTUGAS HOMEMADE PIZZA
521 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 101, Vestavia Hills, 205-637-3031
2801 John Hawkins Pkwy Ste. 169R, Hoover, 205-403-9800
SOL AZTECA
TWISTED ROOT BURGER CO
2501 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, 205-874-9293 twistedrootburgerco.com
1360 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 128, Birmingham, 205-979-4902 STIX
VECCHIA PIZZERIA & MERCATO
3250 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-982-3070, stixonline.com
610 Preserve Pkwy, Ste 100, Hoover 205 637-3036, vecchiabirmingham.com
SUMO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR
YUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
151 Main St, Hoover, 205-444-1515 esumo.com
2760 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 205-402-9888
TAQUERIA MEXICO
ZOE’S KITCHEN - PATTON CREEK
3724 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-989-5559
180 Main St, Ste. 140, Hoover 205-989-4020 zoeskitchen.com
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DINING SLICE PIZZA & BREWHOUSE
725 29th St S, Birmingham 205-715-9300, slicebirmingham.com THE RED CAT COFFEEHOUSE
2901 2nd Ave S, Ste. 120, Birmingham 205-616-8450, redcatcoffeehouse.com THE REFINERY
728 29th St S, Birmingham TIN ROOF
2709 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205.323.4356, tinroofbars.com
Mountain Brook ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFÉ
2418 Montevallo Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-7849, anotherbrokenegg.com BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL ZOE'S KITCHEN - VESTAVIA
700 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 190 205-822-5922, zoeskitchen.com
Lakeview BABALU TACOS & TAPAS
2808 7th Ave S, Ste. 117, Birmingham 205-297-0200, babalutacos.com BETTOLA
2901 2nd Ave S, Ste. 150, Birmingham 205-731-6499, bettolarestaurant.com BLUEPRINT ON 3RD
3000 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-479-3000, blueprinton3rd.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 HATTIE B'S HOT CHICKEN
2808 7th Ave S, Ste. 101, Birmingham 205-578-6018, hattieb.com JACK BROWN'S BEER & BURGER JOINT
2811 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-203-4512, jackbrownsjoint.com
BOGUE’S
LOS AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
BRÄT BROT BIERGARTEN
MOE'S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE LAKEVIEW
3120 Clairmont Ave, Suite 110, Birmingham, 205-254-9780 2910 6th Ave S, Birmingham 205-847-4888, bratbrot.com CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL
2901 2nd Ave S, Ste. 110, Birmingham 205-323-6980, cantinatortillagrill.com CARLILE’S BARBECUE
3511 6th Ave S, Birmingham 205-254-9266, carlilesbbq.com CHINA MOON
3312 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-324-2332
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3324 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-324-5896
731 29th St S, Birmingham 205-252-5888, moesoriginalbbq.com
2012 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-879-2238, billysbarandgrill.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 CHARBAR NO. 7
900 Jemison Ln, 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.com CHURCH ST COFFEE & BOOKS
81 Church St, Suite 106-107 205-870-1117, churchstshop.com CONTINENTAL BAKERY
1909 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-870-5584, continentalbakery.us
OVENBIRD RESTAURANT
CRESTLINE BAGEL CO.
ROJO
DAVENPORT’S PIZZA PALACE
2810 3rd Ave S 205-957-6686, ovenbirdrestaurant.com 2921 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 205-328-4733 SKY CASTLE
2808 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-578-6080
66 Church St Ste. B, Birmingham 205-871-4583, crestlinebagel.com 2837 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-879-8603
DINING DG RESTAURANT
2837 Culver Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-3266 danielgeorgerestaurant.com DISH’N IT OUT
1113 Dunston Ave, Birmingham 205-871-5444, dishnitout.com DRAM WHISKEY BAR
2721 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-8212, dramwhiskeybar.com DYRON’S LOWCOUNTRY
121 Oak St, Mtn Brook 205-834-8257, dyronslowcountry.com GILCHRIST DRUG COMPANY
2805 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-2181
GUS’S HOT DOGS – CRESTLINE VILLAGE
71 Church St, Mtn Brook 205-871-3938 HABITAT FEED & SOCIAL
2655 Lane Park Rd, Mtn Brook 205-414-0505 grandbohemianmountainbrook.com KOSHER CAFÉ
3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham 205-386-3130 LA PAZ RESTAURANTE
99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham 205-879-2225 lapazbham.com MAFIAOZA’S PIZZERIA & NEIGHBORHOOD PUB
2 Dexter Ave, Mtn Brook 205-414-7878, mafiaozas.com
NEWK’S EATERY
URBAN COOKHOUSE
OLEXA’S
VINO
2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Mtn Brook, 205-969-5584, newks.com
212 Country Club Park, Mtn Brook 205-803-3535 1930 Cahaba Rd, Mtn. Brook 205-870-8404, vinobirmingham.com
2838 Culver Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-2060
ZOE'S KITCHEN - CRESTLINE
OLLIE IRENE
225 Country Club Park 205-871-0060, zoeskitchen.com
75 Church St, Mtn Brook 205-769-6034
Southside
OTEY’S TAVERN
224 Country Club Park, Mtn Brook 205-871-8435
5 POINT PUBLIC HOUSE OYSTER BAR
OVER EASY
1210 20th St S, Birmingham 205-918-0726, 5pointpublichouse.com
358 Hollywood Blvd, Homewood 205-639-1910, eatovereasy.com
808 SOUTH - A BISTRO
808 20th St S, Birmingham 205-933-9000
MAGIC MUFFINS
SAW’S JUKE JOINT
MAKI FRESH
SURIN OF THAILAND
MISS DOTS FOOD & DRINK
TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL
THE GARDENS CAFE BY KATHY G.
2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham 205-871-1000
2408 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-7517 birminghambreadworks.com
MOUNTAIN BROOK CREAMERY
THE PANTRY BY STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD
BLACK MARKET BAR & GRILL
3150 Overton Rd, Ste 14 205-969-2113, magicmuffinsonline.com 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham 205-970-3242, makifresh.com 49 Church St, Mtn Brook 05-739-2232 lovemissdots.com 2737 Hwy 280, Suite 161 205-445-0456, moes.com
2715 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-870-0092
1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham 205-745-3920
AL’S DELI & GRILL
1629 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-939-4278, alsdeliandgrill.com
64 Church St, Birmingham 205-871-4531, surinofthailand.com
AUTOMATIC SEAFOOD AND OYSTERS
2737 Hwy 280, Suite 121, Mtn. Brook, 205-870-0455
17 Dexter Ave, Mtn. Brook 205-803-3585, thefarmsteadpantry.com
2824 5th Ave S, Birmingham 205-580-1600, automaticseafood.com BIRMINGHAM BREADWORKS
1035 20th Street S, Birmingham 205-933-8035, evilbartenders.com
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DINING OCEAN
1218 20th St S, Birmingham 205-933-0999, oceanbirmingham.com O'HENRY'S COFFEES - HIGHLAND PARK
2915 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 205-250-1195, ohenryscoffees.com
PHO PHO VIETNAMESE & SUSHI BAR
1025 20th St S 205-703-8929, phobirmingham.wix.co PITA STOP CAFE BAR & GRILL
1106 12th St S, Birmingham 205-328-2749, thepitastop.com PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL
1717 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-7555 RANELLI’S DELI & CAFÉ
1225 20th St S Birmingham 205-933-6983, ranellisdeli.com BOTTEGA RESTAURANT AND CAFE
2240 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 205-939-1000, bottegarestaurant.com BRENNAN'S IRISH PUB
HIGHLANDS BAR & GRILL
2011 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-939-1400 highlandsbarandgrill.com
1108 20th St S, Birmingham 205-777-3089 brennansirishpubbham.com
HOT AND HOT FISH CLUB
CHEZ FONFON
IKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
2007 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-939-3221, fonfonbham.com DELTA BLUES HOT TAMALES
1318 Cobb Lane S, Birmingham 205-502-7298 delatblueshottamales.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, filtercoffeeparlor.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
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2180 11th Ct S, Birmingham 205-933-5474, hotandhotfishclub.com 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 LUCY'S COFFEE AND TEA
2007 University Blvd, Birmingham 205-328-2007 MAKARIOS KABOBS & GRILL
940 20th St S, Birmingham 205-731-7414
ROJO
2921 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 205-328-4733, rojobirmingham.com SITAR INDIAN RESTAURANT
729 20th St S, Birmingham 205-323-6500, sitaruab.com SURIN WEST
1918 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-324-1928, surinwest.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 J. CLYDE
1312 Cobb Ln S, Birmingham 205-939-1312, jclyde.com THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE
MELLOW MUSHROOM
1200 20th St S Ste 100, Birmingham 205-212-9420, mellowmushroom.com
1931 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-8837 originalpancakehouse.com
MILE END DELICATESSEN
THE PITA STOP
LIV Parkside, 1701, 1st Ave S Suite 135, Birmingham, 205-558-8011 mileenddeli.com NEW CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT
1020 20th St S, Birmingham 205-251-2373
1106 12th St S, Birmingham 205-328-2749, thepitastop.com THE RED CAT AT RAILROAD PARK
1701 1st Ave S, Ste 101, Birmingham 205-518-0779 WINGS AROUND THE CLOCK
801 20th Street S, Birmingham 205-581-8088
DINING Trussville, Irondale, Leeds BUFFALO WILD WINGS - TRUSSVILLE
5915 Trussville Crossings Pkwy Ste 101B, Birmingham, 205-655-2521 buffalowildwings.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 FRONTERA GRILL
5974 Chalkville Rd, Trussville 205-661-3318 GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE
2504 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale 205-956-2678, goldenrulebbq.com GREEN ACRES CAFE CENTER POINT
IRONDALE CAFÉ, THE ORIGINAL WHISTLESTOP CAFÉ
5614 Chalkville Rd, Birmingham 205-856-2424 HAMBURGER HEAVEN
1703 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-951-3570 HONG KONG RESTAURANT
11817 Pinson Valley Pkwy, 205-841-8800 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - IHOP
7748 Crestwood Blvd 205-956-5502, ihop.com
RED LANTERN CHINESE RESTAURANT
JOEL'S RESTAURANT
KEN’S HICKORY PIT BARBECUE
GYROS CAFE
6723 Deerfoot Pkwy, Ste 115, Pinson 205-680-8839
1660 Gadsden Hwy 205-661-3100, jimnnicks.com
GREEN ACRES CAFE IRONDALE
5415 Beacon Dr, Suite 139, Irondale 205-956-6622
PANDA HOUSE - CLAY
JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - TRUSSVILLE
2405 Center Point Pkwy, 205-815-0949
GUS’S HOT DOGS
5899 Trussville Crossing Pkwy, Ste 105, Trussville, 205-661-1668
1906 1st Ave N, Irondale 205-956-5258, irondalecafe.com
312 Main St, Trussville 205-655-8248, eatatjoels.com
1819 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, 205-956-4648
PALACE CHINEESE RESTAURANT
311 Main St, Trussville, 205-655-0736 RED LOBSTER RESTAURANT
4817 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham 205-853-6488 KONOMI
5870 Trussville Crossings Blvd, Trussville, 205-661-1821 LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE - TRUSSVILLE
5083 Pinnacle Square, 205-655-7520 logansroadhouse.com
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
MARTY'S GM
7484 Parkway Dr., Leeds 205-699-4766, rustysbarbeque.com
5415 Beacon Dr Ste 145, Irondale 205-777-3852
SANPEGGIO'S PIZZA
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL
5870 Trussville Crossing Blvd, Ste. 102, 205-655-9669, moes.com MUNOZ MEXICAN GRILL
7270 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville 205-655-3399 SHERRY’S CAFÉ CATERING CAKES
5800 Valley Rd, Ste. 110, Trussville 205-655-5260
6662 Hwy 75, Ste. 209, Pinson 205-681-6992 OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
7701 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-591-0731, olivegarden.com
3525 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 205-661-1899, redlobster.com
WING IT
1671 Center Point Pkwy, 205-815-3264
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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM KICKER TEXT AFTER DARK
WHERE HEADLINE TO SIP
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A F T E R DA R K
280 Corridor BLACK MARKET BAR
3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800 Birmingham, 205-967-8787 evilbartenders.wix/com/blackmarket SUPERIOR GRILL
4701 Hwy 280 S, Birmingham 205-991-5112
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
PARKSIDE
SPORTSTERS BAR AND GRILL
4036 5th Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-0920
242 Forest Rd, Hueytown 205-744-6292
SATURN
THE HANGAR BAR & GRILL
200 41st St S, Birmingham 205-703-9545, saturnbirmingham.com THE MARBLE RING
800 Mitchell Field Rd, Bessemer 205-434-2121, thehangarbarandgrill.com
430 41st St S Ste B, Birmingham 205-202-2252 themarblering.com
Downtown
THE SOUR ROOM
4120 3rd Ave S, Birmingham
2300 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-213-8255, 1stand23rd.com
Bessemer/West
BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT BREWING COMPANY - THE BATTERY
BIRMINGHAM DAIQUIRIS
324 9th St N, Birmingham 205-226-6790 birminghamdaiquiris.com FORD'S SPORTS BAR
1205 Lake Dr SE, Bessemer 205-424-6611, fordssports.bar GIP'S PLACE
3101 Ave C, Bessemer, 205-919-8142 HARRY & BILLIE'S LOUNGE
1203 9th Avenue N, Bessemer 205-424-8305
1ST AND 23RD
2201 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 205-202-5779 birminghamdistrictbrewing.com CARRIGAN'S PUBLIC HOUSE
2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham 205-440-2430, carriganspub.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
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ARIK SOKOL
HAVANA ON FIRST
2312 1st Ave N, Birmingham, 205-703-9260, havanaon1st.com IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM
513 22nd St S, 205-202-5483 ironcitybham.com JAZZI'S ON 3RD
1725 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 205-321-6233, jazzison3rd.com JAZZY'S ON 1ST
2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-400-4970 MOON SHINE
1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-731-3600 moonshinebirmingham.com OUR PLACE
2115 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-715-0077 PALE EDDIE’S POUR HOUSE
2308 2nd Ave North, Birmingham 205-297-0052 paleeddiespourhouse.com
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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 QUEEN'S PARK
112 24th Street North, Birmingham queensparkbham.com ROGUE TAVERN
2312 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-202-4151, roguetavern.com ROOFTOP AT THE REDMONT
2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-957-6828
THE ATOMIC BAR & LOUNGE
2113 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-983-7887, theatomiclounge.com THE COLLINS BAR
2125 2nd Ave N, Ste. 100 Birmingham, 205-323-7995 collinsbirmingham.com THE FURNACE
309 28th Street N, Birmingham 205-251-5551 thefurnacebham.com THE LOUIS BAR AT PIZITZ
1821 2nd Ave N, Piztz Food Hall, Birmingham, 205-730-9002 THE WINE LOFT
2200 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-323-8228 wineloftbirmingham.com TODD ENGLISH P.U.B.
2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N Birmingham, 205-307-3700 toddenglishpub.com
A F T E R DA R K
TOPGOLF
1111 24th St N, Birmingham 205-847-5757 topgolf.com/us/birmingham/ WORKPLAY
UPPER DECK SPORTS BAR & GRILL
BUMPERS BILLIARDS
2132 Lorna Ridge LN #100, Hoover 205-823-4006
449 Valley Ave Homewood 205-942-3289
GABRIEL’S SPORT CAFÉ
3706 Lorna Rd, Hoover 205-985-0983
500 23rd St S, Birmingham 205-879-4773, workplay.com
Hoover, Vestavia
Homewood
1485 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia 205-824-3555
RED LION
BARRISTER'S TAVERN
PERFECT NOTE
1926 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-871-8552
1535 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-978-6970, barristerstavern.com
1851 Montgomery Hwy S, #201, Hoover 205-986-7280, perfectnotelive.com
THE OAK HILL BAR & GRILL
BILLY'S BAR & GRILL
STARDOME
4520 Overton Rd, Vestavia 205-956-2323, billyssportsgrill.com
1818 Data Drive, Hoover 205-444-0008, stardome.com
BLACKWELL’S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB
TWIN PEAKS
2835 18th St S, Homewood 205-870-8277 oakhillbarandgrill.com
ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - GALLERIA
BAR 31
3151 Green Valley Rd, Vestavia 205-967-3798, blackwellspub.com
3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203, ontapsportscafe.com
4330 Creekside Ave, Hoover 205-203-9461 twinpeaksrestaurant.com
HOP CITY BEER AND WINE Better beer for now and later
Hop City is craft beer’s most inclusive home in the Magic City with Alabama’s largest selection of craft beer. With racks of the world’s finest beer and all of Alabama’s in-state brews, Hop City will always have that perfect souvenir for the craft lover in your family. The best part of any visit to Hop City, though, is the expansive 66-tap draft beer wall—the choices rotate, constantly creating a unique experience with every visit. With plenty of seats inside and on the patio, it's the perfect afternoon hangout or pre-dinner destination. More of a wine person? Hop City has your juice! With 1,000’s of wines by the bottle from the world’s best small-production wineries and a great by-the-glass selection, we have fans of the noble grape covered – regardless of your budget. Our team of beer and wine geeks are committed to recommending the perfect beverage for every taste…no matter where you are on your craft journey. We host free tastings almost every day of the week to help you find your favorite.
Hop City is in the center of the Pepper Place Entertainment District—Birmingham’s epicenter for great food and drink. Take your beer or wine with you as you explore the shopping and dining in our neighborhood—it’s an open container area! Whether on business or pleasure, make Hop City a go-to spot in Birmingham for beer—for now and later. Located at 2924 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, hopcitybeer.com; 205-279-2337 Hours: Mon—Wed: 10a-9p; Thu—Sat: 10a-10p “Like” Hop City on Facebook to stay in the know.
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Lakeview AL'S ON SEVENTH
2627 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-321-2812, alsonseventh.com BIRD'S BAR AND PIZZA
2839 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-0008, birdsbarandpizza.com BROWNS BAR AT THE VAPE LOFT
720 29th St S, Birmingham 205-520-8885
CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL
2901 2nd Ave S, Ste. 110 Birmingham, 205-323-6980 cantinatortillagrill.com GHOST TRAIN BREWING
2616 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-201-5817, ghosttrainbrewing.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
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MOJO PUB & GRILL
2801 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-703-0933 itsatmojo.com NANA FUNKS
TRIM TAB BREWING COMPANY
2721 Fifth Ave S Birmingham, 828-545-4746 trimtabbrewing.com
708 29th St S, Birmingham 205-250-8003, nana-funks.com
Mountain Brook
OASIS
BASIL GOURMET PIZZA & BAR
2807 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-5538, oasisbar.com
1101 Dunston Ave, Mtn. Brook, 205-224-4465
SIDEBAR
BILLY’S BAR & GRILL
THE BROWN DERBY BAR & GRILL
MAFIAOZA’S PIZZERIA AND NEIGHBORHOOD PUB
2929 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-224-4410, lakeviewsidebar.com 3630 6th Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-0067
THE CHAPEL BAR & NIGHTCLUB
620 27th St S, Birmingham 205-703-9778 TIN ROOF
2709 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-4356, tinroofbar.com
2012 Cahaba Rd, Mtn. Brook 205-879-2238, billysbarandgrill.com
2 Dexter Ave, Mtn. Brook 205-414-7878, mafiaozas.com OTEY’S TAVERN
224 Country Club Park, Mtn. Brook 205-871-8435, oteystavern.com SAW’S JUKE JOINT
1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham 205-745-3920
A F T E R DA R K
Southside 3000 BAR
1100 20th St S, Birmingham 205-933-3222 BLACK MARKET BAR & GRILL
GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES
THE UPSIDE DOWN PLAZA
MARTY'S P.M.
THE WOOLWORTH
803 9th Court S, Birmingham 205-251-0960 1813 10th Ct S, Birmingham 205-939-0045
1006 20th St S, Birmingham woolworthbham.com
1035 20th St S, Birmingham 205-933-8035 evilbartenders.wix.com/blackmarket
THE BROWN DERBY BAR & GRILL
BLUE MONKEY
THE GARAGE
1318 Cobb Lane S, Birmingham 205-933-9222, bluemonkeylounge.com BRENNAN'S IRISH PUB
1108 20th St S, Birmingham 205-777-3089 brennansirishpubbham.com CLUB SOUTH
1102 10th St S, Birmingham 205-251-0512 DAVE’S PUB
1128 20th St S, Birmingham 205-933-4030
3630 6th Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-0067
2304 10th Terrace S, Birmingham 205-322-3220 THE J. CLYDE
1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, jclyde.com 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
2012 Magnolia Ave S, Ste R13 Birmingham, 205-930-0333
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 PARADISE ON THE PARKWAY
9500 Pkwy E, Trussville 205-240-0427
SLAG HEAP BREWING COMPANY
227 Main Street, Trussville slagheapbrewingcompany.com
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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM OUTDOORS
WHERE TO COMMUNE
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OUTDOORS
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 DORA’S HORSE CREEK TRAIL Constructed along an old railroad bed, this easy three-mile hiking trail runs from T. S. Boyd School to U.S. 78 at the Horse Creek Golf Course. It’s a combination of asphalt with an additional mile of unpaved nature trail. Five rest areas are along the route. GETTING THERE: The school is at 23 Austin Circle. 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. Maps and signs help direct and guide difficulty. 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 offers 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, four-anda-half miles round trip, is moderate to difficult, but it’s still a popular hike because of the payoff: 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 twoand-a-half-mile walk. North Loop is three-anda-half miles long; it’s rated easy to moderate because of some ascents. Shackelford Loop is rated moderate to difficult because of its sixand-a-half-mile length. Maps for these and other Oak Mountain trails are available at the park office. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-620-2524 or alapark.com GETTING TO THE FRONT GATE: Take exit 246 off 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. GETTING TO THE BACK GATE: 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. 8 0 0. 4 5 8 . 8 0 8 5 | I N B I R M I N G H A M . CO M | 8 5
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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 lawn 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 universalaccess 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 8 6 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E
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 72-foot climbing wall and a mega zip line 1,300 feet long. The entrance to the park is just off Lakeshore Parkway at the end of Frankfurt Drive. FOR MORE INFORMATION: redmountainpark.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 offers lessons in nature and the environment and has exhibits including raptors, turtles and other native Alabama wildlife. The Visitor Center is open
OUTDOORS Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Hiking trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Donations welcome. 1214 81st Street South. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-833-8264 or ruffnermountain.org. GETTING THERE: The center is at 1214 81st St. South in Birmingham’s East Lake area. 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 off Richard Arrington, Jr. Boulevard, at the base of Vulcan Park and Museum, the trail offers 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.aspx
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. All 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 difficult rapids known as Double Trouble and House Rock. Beginners will do best to avoid these rapids. Beautiful limestone bluffs 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: flfr.org (Friends of Locust Fork River)
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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM GOLF
WHERE TO TEE OFF
ART MERIPOL
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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
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
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. On-site 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
Frank House Municipal Golf Course
Cumberland Lake Golf & Country Club
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 offers 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
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 offers 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 public-access courses
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: 6,346-4,926 RATING/SLOPE: 60/119, PRACTICE RANGE: no
Highland Park Golf Course
Horse Creek Golf Course
1745 Highway 78, Dora, AL 35062 horsecreekgolf.com, 205-648-1499 A beautiful, newer course whose diverse 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
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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 offers 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 is available for rental. Managed by Honours Golf. NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,987 RATING/SLOPE: 74/139, PRACTICE RANGE: yes
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.
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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: 6,748-5,615, 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
ROBERT TRENT JONES – OXMOOR VALLEY SHORT 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 VALLEY RIDGE COURSE NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,055-
4,974
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 VALLEY VALLEY COURSE NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,055-
4,974
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
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 offers three sets of links to challenge the golfer on the go, as well as the putter with time on his hands.
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
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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM EVENTS
WHERE TO CELEBRATE
KIM GRAHAM SMITH
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S P E CIA L E V E N TS
APRIL Alabama Symphony Orchestra
ALL MONTH. ALABAMASYMPHONY.ORG
Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages THROUGH APRIL 22. BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART ARTSBMA.ORG
Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama APRIL 7. BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK BARBERRACINGEVENTS.COM
Roseanne Cash and Band APRIL 7. ALYS STEPHENS CENTER ALYSSTEPHENS.ORG
Joan Baez: Fare Thee Well Tour APRIL 10. ALYS STEPHENS CENTER ALYSSTEPHENS.ORG
David Sedaris
APRIL 12. ALYS STEPHENS CENTER ALYSSTEPHENS.ORG
Disney’s High School Musical
APRIL 12-28. RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY REDMOUNTAINTHEATRE.ORG
Magic City Art Connection
Corks & Chefs: A Taste of Birmingham APRIL 27-28. DOWNTOWN LINN PARK MAGICCITYART.COM
Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival APRIL 27. DEBARDELEBEN PARK – BESSEMER BOBSYKES.COM/BLUES-FESTIVAL
APRIL 26-28. DOWNTOWN LINN PARK MAGICCITYART.COM
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Jersey Boys
Regions Tradition PGA Tournament
MAY
Magic City Wine Fest
APRIL 30-MAY 1. BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON CONVENTION COMPLEX AMERICANTHEATREGUILD.COM/BIRMINGHAM
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
ALL MONTH. ALABAMASYMPHONY.ORG
The Royale
MAY 2-18. TERRIFIC NEW THEATRE TERRIFICNEWTHEATRE.COM
Carrie Underwood: The Cry Pretty Tour
MAY 3. BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON CONVENTION COMPLEX CARRIEUNDERWOODOFFICIAL.COM
Gumbo Gala
MAY 4. SLOSS FURNACES NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK EPISCOPALPLACE.ORG
MAY 8-12. GREYSTONE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB REGIONSTRADITION.COM
MAY 11. BIRMINGHAM ZOO MAGICCITYWINEFEST.COM
Gladys Knight
MAY 12. ALYS STEPHENS CENTER ALYSSTEPHENS.ORG
Little Shop of Horrors
MAY 17-JUNE 2. RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY REDMOUNTAINTHEATRE.ORG
Do Dah Day Festival
MAY 17-18. RHODES AND CALDWELL PARKS DODAHDAY.ORG
XTERRA Oak Mountain
MAY 18-19. OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK. XTERRAPLANET.COM
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Magic City Caribbean Food & Music Festival JUNE 8. DOWNTOWN LINN PARK
Derek Hough Live! The Tour
JUNE 9. BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON CONVENTION COMPLEX DEREKHOUGH.COM
Always…Patsy Cline
JUNE 13-30. VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE VIRGINIASAMFORDTHEATRE.ORG
TacoFest Alabama Symphony Orchestra: Ode to Joy MAY 31-JUNE 1. ALYS STEPHENS CENTER ALABAMASYMPHONY.ORG
JUNE 22. SLOSS FURNACES NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK BHAMTACOFEST.COM
Juneteenth Celebration
JUNE
BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE BCRI.ORG
8th Annual Slicefest
JULY
JUNE 1. LAKEVIEW ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT SLICEFEST.COM/TICKETS
Vulcan’s 115th Birthday Bash JUNE 2. VULCAN PARK & MUSEUM VISITVULCAN.COM
My Fair Lady
Matilda the Musical
JULY 12-AUGUST 4. RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY REDMOUNTAINTHEATRE.ORG
Mary Poppins Jr.
JULY 25-AUGUST 4. VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE VIRGINIASAMFORDTHEATRE.ORG
JUNE 7-30. RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANY REDMOUNTAINTHEATRE.ORG
AUGUST
Hydrangeas Under the Stars
Secret Stages
JUNE 8. ALDRIDGE GARDENS ALDRIDGEGARDENS.COM
AUGUST 3-4. AVONDALE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT SECRETSTAGES.NET
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10th Annual Cahaba River Fish Fry Competition Sidewalk Film Festival
AUGUST 20-26. BIRMINGHAM THEATRE DISTRICT SIDEWALKFEST.COM
Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival
AUGUST 24. 4TH AVENUE BUSINESS DISTRICT 4THAVENUEJAZZ.ORG
SEPTEMBER Fiesta
SEPTEMBER 28. DOWNTOWN LINN PARK FIESTABHAM.COM
28th Annual Whistle Stop Festival SEPTEMBER 28. LEEDS IRONDALEWHISTIESTOPFESTIVAL.COM
OCTOBER 6. RAILROAD PARK FRYDOWN.COM
47th Annual Greek Festival
TBA. HOLY TRINITY HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL BIRMINGHAMGREEKFESTIVAL.NET
Breakin’ Bread
OCTOBER 20. PEPPER PLACE BIRMINGHAMORIGINALS.ORG
NOVEMBER Dia de los Muertos-Alabama (Day of the DeadAlabama) NOVEMBER 2. PEPPER PLACE BAREHANDSINC.ORG
Moss Rock Festival
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER 2-3. MOSS ROCK PRESERVE MOSSROCKFESTIVAL.COM
15th Annual Barber Vintage Festival
National Veterans Day Parade
Alabama Butterbean Festival
37th Annual St. Nicholas Slavic/Russian Food Festival
OCTOBER 4-6. BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK BARBERRACINGEVENTS.COM
OCTOBER 4-5. PINSON ALABAMABUTTERBEANFESTIVAL.COM
Bluff Park Art Show
OCTOBER 5. BLUFF PARK COMMUNITY CENTER BLUFFPARKASTASSOCIATION.ORG
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NOVEMBER 11. DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM NATIONALVETERANSDAY.ORG
TBA. BROOKSIDE ALABAMA.TRAVEL/PLACES-TO-GO/ST-NICHOLAS-RUSSIANORTHODOX-CHURCH
For full itineraries of things to see and do during your Birmingham visit, go to inbirmingham.com.
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The information in this guide has been published in good faith on the basis of information supplied to the Bureau and its agents. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this guide at the time of publishing, the Bureau and its agents cannot guarantee its accuracy and accepts no responsibility for any error, omission or misrepresentation.
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