IN Birmingham Travel Guide Spring/Summer 2018

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Live Music IN Birmingham

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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 4 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E

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 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

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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 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 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.

On the Cover

Birmingham’s live music scene is recognized nationally by music writers around the country. Visitors discover a wide range of musical entertainment in the city’s many nightclubs and performance venues.

For more information, see the listing on page 60.

Cover photography by Larry O. Gay

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Information

50 Entertainment

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Lodging

62 Dining

24 Attractions 38 Shopping 42 Antiques 46 Art Galleries

78 After Dark 84 Outdoors 88 Golf 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

Helpful Information

LAWS TO KNOW: Use safety belts. Turn on headlights

1701 Valley View Drive, 205-458-8000

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

in the car? Mon-Fri, 7 am to midnight; Sat 11 am to 7 pm.

205-251-0111 (downtown only)

AREA CODE: 205

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

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

BIRMINGHAM DOOR TO DOOR: 205-591-5550 BURKES BROTHERS CLASSIC LIMOUSINE SERVICE:

205-324-9677, burkesbrotherslimousine.com

CAMELOT LIMOUSINE BUS CHARTERS & TOURS:

205-525-1721

ST. VINCENT’S EAST:

205-838-3000, 50 Medical Park East Dr., Birmingham 35235 THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA:

205-939-9100, 1600 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 35233 UAB MEDICAL CENTER WEST:

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.:

205-481-1001, 3783 Pine Lane SE Professional Building 200, Bessemer, 35022 EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER:

205-324-4024 , sts-transportation.com

205-967-7389 or 205-251-5696 2864 Acton Rd., Birmingham, 35243

UBER: uber.com/cities/birmingham-al

PET VET ANIMAL HOSPITAL:

YELLOW CAB: 205-222-2222

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

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.

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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 2. American Interstate Motel 5921 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212 205-595-4609, 29 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 Hotel Fairfield-Birmingham

7. Anchor Motel Eastlake 8420 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35206 205-833-3414, 28 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 8. Apex Motel 1900 33rd Ave N, Birmingham 35207 205-328-0080, 28 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 9. Bama Motel 6712 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35206 205-833-7141, 20 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 10. Baymont Inn & Suites Fultondale 1733 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068 205-439-6300, wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/ fultondale-alabama/baymont-inn-and-suitesfultondale/overview, 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

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

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

5. America’s Best Value Inn Birmingham-Homewood

12. Best Western Plus Bessemer

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

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

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13. 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 14. 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

21. Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex

Village (opening August 2018)

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

15. Birmingham Inn 1625 3rd Ave W, Birmingham 35208 205-786-4397, 19 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

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

16. 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

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

17. Budget Motel 1548 Bankhead Hwy W, Birmingham 35214 205-798-8444, 30 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

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

18. Budget Motel Bessemer 3010 9th Ave N, Bessemer 35020 205-428-9888, 35 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 19. 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 20. Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast 1309 19th St S, Birmingham 35205 205-918-9090, cobblanebandb.com, 8 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bed & Breakfast, Meeting Space

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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

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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 HighSpeed 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

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Birmingham 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

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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 Hotel Birmingham 808 20th St S, Birmingham 35205 205-933-9000, doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ alabama/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-birminghamBHMDTDT/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 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 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 44. 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

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. Economy Inn 1113 9th Ave SW, Bessemer 35022 205-424-9690, economyinnbessemer.com, 120 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed 46. 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 47. 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

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48. 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 49. Extended Stay America

Birmingham Inverness

101 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham 35242 205-408-0107, studioplus.com, 77 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Free Local Phone Calls, 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 50. 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 51. Extended Stay America Birmingham Wildwood

40 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 35209 205-290-0102, extendedstayamerica.com, 72 rooms

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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 53. 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 54. 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

55. 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 56. 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: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Suites

57. 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

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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 58. Hampton Inn by Hilton Bessemer 4910 Civic Ln, Bessemer 35022 205-425-2010, bessemer.hamptoninn.com, 84 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 59. Hampton Inn by Hilton Birmingham

Mountain Brook

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

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60. 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 61. Hampton Inn 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 62. Hampton Inn I-65/Lakeshore Drive 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

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63. 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 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 65. Hassinger Daniels Mansion

Bed & Breakfast

2028 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 35205 205-930-5800, hassingerdanielsbb.com, 10 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bed & Breakfast 66. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park 8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243 205-967-2700 birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com, 204 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites 67. 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 High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites, Whirlpool 68. 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 69. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 250 18th St S, Birmingham 35233, 205-322-7937, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/ hilton-garden-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 70. 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 71. Hiway Host Motel 4301 Bessemer Super Hwy, Bessemer, 35020 205-425-4352, 35 rooms, ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 72. 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 73. 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

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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 75. 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 76. 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 1 8 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E

77. Holiday Inn Express 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 78. 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 79. 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

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80. 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 81. Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown 250 18th Street South, Birmingham 35233, 205-3227933, home2suites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/ home2-suites-by-hilton-birmingham-downtownBHMDOHT/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 82. Homewood Lodge 103 Greensprings Hwy, Birmingham 35209 205-942-1263, 48 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Laundry 83. 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 84. 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 85. 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 86. Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Wynfrey Hotel

1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244 205-705-1234, hyattregencywynfrey.com, 329 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Coffee Makers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites 87. InTown Suites Birmingham Central 90 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham 35209 205-945-9154, intownsuites.com, 150 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 88. Intown Suites/Birmingham North 1100 Huffman Rd, Birmingham 35215 205-856-4929, intownsuites.com, 137 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 89. InTown Suites Vestavia Hills 424 Commons Dr, Homewood 35209, 205-942-1155 intownsuites.com, 135 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Extended Stay, Full Kitchen, Laundry

90. 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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91. La Quinta Inn Birmingham

94. Microtel Inn & Suites Gardendale

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

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

92. La Quinta Inn & Suites

95. 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

Cahaba Park South

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 93. 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

by Wyndham

96. 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 97. Motel 6 Birmingham 151 Vulcan Rd, Birmingham 35209, 205-942-9414, motel6.com, 96 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed 98. Motel 8 Inn 5009 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212, 205-595-1991, 40 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

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99. 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

Coffee Makers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Suites

100. Quality Inn Bessemer 5021 Academy Ln, Bessemer 35022, 205-428-3194, qualityinn.com/hotel-bessemer-alabama-AL465 60 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal

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

101. Quality Inn Fultondale 624 Decatur Highway, Fultondale 35068, 205-874-9689, choicehotels.com/alabama/fultondale/quality-innhotels/al500, 80 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Laundry, Microwave, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator 102. Quality Inn Homewood 155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209, 205-945-9600, qualityinn.com, 132 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Meeting Space, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 103. 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 104. 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 HighSpeed Internet Access, Laundry, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 105. Ramada Birmingham Airport 5216 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham 35212 205-591-6004, ramada.com/hotels/alabama/ birmingham/ramada-birmingham-airportbirmingham/hotel-overview, 197 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center,

106. Red Roof Inn Birmingham East -

Irondale

107. 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 HighSpeed Internet Access, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal 108. Relax Inn 6101 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212 205-591-5575, hotels.com, 38 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 109. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham 35226 205-916-7677, rossbridgeresort.com, 258 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, 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

110. Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown at UAB

821 20th St S, Birmingham 35205, 800-331-3131, marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmri-residence-innbirmingham-downtown-at-uab, 129 rooms ★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Full Kitchen, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator, Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

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111. 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 112. Residence Inn Hoover 2725 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 3524, 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 Access, Full Kitchen, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwave, Pantry or Cupboard, Pets Allowed, Pool Outdoor Seasonal, Refrigerator 113. Rodeway Inn 9225 Parkway E., Birmingham, AL 35206, 205-836-5400 ★ AMENITIES: 100% Smoke-Free, Complimentary Breakfast, Free WiFi, Afternoon Tea, Guest Laundry Facilities 114. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203, 205-324-5000, sheraton.com/birmingham, 757 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Airport Shuttle Service, Business Center, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Coffee Makers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool Indoor, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Room Service, Suites, Whirlpool 115. Siesta Motel 2510 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210 205-956-1400, 99 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 116. 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 117. Southern Comfort Motel 725 3rd Ave W, Birmingham 35204 205-785-9823, 25 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay

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118. 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 119. Springhill Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown 2024 4th Ave S, Birmingham 35205, 205-322-8600 marriott.com/hotels/travel/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 120. Sun Inn 1573 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham 35208-4094 205-925-7868, 33 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 121. 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 122. The John Hand Club & Hotel 17 20th Stree North, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203, 205-671-8235, johnhandclub.com, 6 rooms and suites ★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, LCD TV, Wi-Fi 123. 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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124. The Westin Birmingham 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, 35203, 205-307-3600, westinbirmingham.com, 294 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Outdoor Pool, Wireless High Speed Internet Access in Public Areas; Fitness Center; Meeting Space; Restaurant 125. Tourway Inn 1101 6th Ave N, Birmingham 35203 205-252-3921, hotels.com, 70 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 126. TownePlace Suites by Marriott 500 Wildwood Cir N, Homewood 35209 205-943-0114, marriott.com/bhmth, 128 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool, Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites

128. Travelers Rest Motel 1066 Forestdale Blvd., Forestdale, 35214 205.798.3831, 33 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 129. USA Economy Lodge Homewood 400 Beacon Pkwy W, Birmingham, 35209 205-942-2031, usaeconomyhotels.com, 190 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay 130. 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 131. WoodSpring Suites Birmingham-Bessemer

5535 Academy Drive, Bessemer, 35022 205-428-4140, woodspring.com, 124 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Extended Stay,

127. 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

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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM ATTRACTIONS

WHAT TO SEE

Wedgwood to water parks. Zip lines to zebras. Art, science and history museums.

Civil War and Civil Rights. Birmingham attractions address all interests and encompass an assortment of activities.

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1. Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame

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.

1631 4th Ave N. 205-254-2731. jazzhall.com *Closed for renovations

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.

Lister Hill Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham. 1700 University Blvd.

205-934-4475. uab.edu/historical/museum.html *Closed for renovations

3. Alabama Splash Adventure Waterpark

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

4. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

Displays include memorabilia from the late University of Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, a tribute to Olympic great Jesse Owens, and other displays showcasing the careers of Alabama-connected sports figures such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Joe Louis.

Open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm. Admission.

2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.

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5. Alabama Theatre

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

Admission. 1817 3rd Ave N. 205-252-2262. alabamatheatre.com

6. Alabama Veteran’s Memorial

Amid peaceful Alabama woodlands, you can peruse the names of Alabamians lost to war.

A time line in the Memorial walkway outlines historic events of the 20th and 21st centuries, visitors will find descriptions of Alabama’s 23 Medal of Honor recipients of the 20th century, and in the courtyard, Medal of Honor stories appear on columns with artwork and letters.

I-459, exit Liberty Park. 205-985-9488. 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.

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7. Vizzini Farms Winery

800 Hwy 87, Calera (exit 234 off I-65 S).

205-685-0655. vizzinifarmswinery.com

8. Ozan Vineyard & Cellars

173 Hwy 301, Calera (exit 228 off I-65 S).

205-668.6926. ozanwine.com

9. Morgan Creek Vineyards

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

10. Aldridge Gardens

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

205-682-8019 or aldridgegardens.com

11. American Village

This Colonial-style village is set on more than 100 rural acres, just south of Birmingham.

Costumed interpreters guide visitors on a trip back in time to America’s journey for independence. 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

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12. Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens

The city’s only antebellum home, the mansion is fully restored and contains a fine collection of antiques and decorative arts including 19th century furniture, textiles, silver and paintings.

During the Civil War, Arlington Antebellum home was spared from destruction when Union troops used the home as headquarters. Open Tues – Sat, 10 am – 4p m; Sun, 1 pm – 4 pm (tickets sold until 3pm) Admission.

331 Cotton Ave SW. 205-780-5656. informationbirmingham.com/arlington

13. 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

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14. Bethel Baptist Church

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

15. Birmingham Botanical Gardens

The glory of nature in the heart of the city— that’s the promise of the 67-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum with more than 10,000 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

ATTRACTIONS the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens and Japanese Gardens with a traditionally crafted tea house. Open sunrise to sunset daily.

2612 Lane Park Rd. 205-414-3900. bbgardens.org

16. Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail The Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail winds through downtown, marking significant locations along Civil Rights march routes.

Designed as a self-guided tour, the route includes signs marking actual civil rights events that occurred on the very streets that are a part of this trail. Beginning at Kelly Ingram Park, corner of 6th Ave N and 16th St. Follow maps on signs.

17. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Richly detailed exhibits in the Civil Rights Institute reveal slices of black and white life in Alabama from the late 1800s to the present.

A series of galleries tells the stories of daily life for African-Americans in the state and the nation and how dramatically 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, 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

18. 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

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MUSEUM MON–SUN 10AM–6PM OBSERVATION TOWER MON–SUN 10AM–10PM

visitvulcan.com 205.933.1409

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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 brand 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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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. bhamholocausteducation.org

19. 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.

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

20. 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

21. 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

ATTRACTIONS 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

22. 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 special events.

Admission. 2630 Cahaba Rd. 205-879-0409. birminghamzoo.com

23. Eternal Word Television Network – EWTN

One of the best known religious sites in Birmingham is EWTN, the Eternal Word Television

Network, founded by Mother Mary Angelica, broadcasting daily from the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. Mother Angelica hosted “Mother Angelica Live!” on EWTN until she 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

24. 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

25. 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

ATTRACTIONS 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

26. Kelly Ingram Park

September – May, Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm; Sat, 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

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.

29. Mercedes-Benz US International Visitors Center

27. “Letter From Birmingham Jail” Historic Marker

30. Negro Southern League Museum

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.

28. 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 3 2 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E

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 This interactive facility tells the story of the Birmingham Black Barons and other baseball greats who played at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field, the oldest ballpark in the country.

Displays include the oldest Negro League trophy, along with uniforms and artifacts.

Located at Regions Field on the corner of 1st Ave S and 16th St S 469-951-8156, birminghamnslm.org

31. 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. dcnr.state.al.us

ATTRACTIONS 32. 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

33. Peanut Place

Peanut roasting is a Birmingham tradition on historic Morris Avenue. Stop in for roasted or Cajun-style peanuts and a visit with the friendly owner. Open Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm.

2016 Morris Avenue, 205-837-4781

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

ATTRACTIONS celebrate baseball history. The authenticity of Rickwood is being carefully preserved by the Friends of Rickwood Field. Open Mon – Fri, 8 am – 5 pm. Check events schedule for expanded hours. 1137 2nd Ave W. 205-458-8161. rickwood.com

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. 205-324-1911. slossfurnaces.com

38. Southern Museum of Flight

The Southern Museum of Flight is dedicated to investigating, preserving and promoting

ATTRACTIONS the rich stories of Southern aviation. Among the top exhibits are the Korean War jets, the Tuskegee Airmen diorama, the Lake Murray B-25, and the Vietnam War helicopters. Ship models and full-size aircraft carriers also are in the collection. Open Tues – Sat, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Admission. 4343 73rd St N. 205-833-8226. southernmuseumofflight.org

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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.

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T HE B I R MI N G HAM C I VI L R I G HTS D I ST R I C T

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 6 | 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

WHERE TO SHOP

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Birmingham is the unrivaled retail giant of Alabama. From outlet malls to upscale boutiques, shopping opportunities are near endless.

Devoted shoppers know that in Birmingham the buying spree can go on for days, fueled by the huge selection of places to purchase.

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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.

Move on to downtown 20th Street to the historic Bon Ton Hatters, where you can get your hat steam cleaned while you get the best shoeshine in town. 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 McNolia’s Cards and Gifts for funky stuff and The Golden Temple, where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birkenstocks®. alabama.travel/road-trips/birmingham-taking-itto-the-streets-downtown

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 0 | 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, Brookstone and Claire’s, just to start with the ABCs of stores in this twostory 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, bebe 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.

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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM ANTIQUES

WHERE TO ANTIQUE

Good taste and distinctive style have attracted much attention from retailers, as well as from prominent national antique and lifestyle magazines. From Weller pottery to Baccarat chandeliers, antique shops in the Birmingham area are noted for their varied selections at reasonable prices.

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ANTIQUES

1. 5TH AVE ANTIQUES

8. CIRCA INTERIORS & ANTIQUES

15. HOOVER ANTIQUE GALLERY

2. ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

9. FOUR SEASONS ANTIQUES, ART AND BOTANICALS

16. INTERIORS AT PEPPER PLACE

2410 5th Ave S, Birmingham 205-320-0500 5thaveantiques.com

2831 Culver Rd, Birmingham 205-868-9199

200 28th St S, Birmingham 205-322-3538 architecturalheritage.com

2910 18th St, S, Homewood 205-803-4059 4seasonsantiquesandart.com

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10. GARDENDALE FLEA MALL & ANTIQUE CENTER

2949 18th St S, Homewood 205-871-4221 4. BAMA FLEA MARKET AND ANTIQUES

1605 Ashville Rd, Leeds 205-699-2499, bamafleamall.com 5. CHARM

2329 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-322-9023, charmonsecond.com 6. CHRISTOPHER GLENN, INC.

70 Church St, Mountain Brook 205-802-5700 lambsearsltd.com 18. LEVY’S FINE JEWELRY

2116 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-251-3381, levysfinejewelry.com

11. GREYSTONE ANTIQUES

5475 Hwy 280, Inverness 205-995-4773

19. MULBERRY HEIGHTS ANTIQUES

2419 Canterbury Rd, Mountain Brook 205-870-1300

12. HANNA ANTIQUES/ BOOKS! BY GEORGE

2424 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-6036

20. NOORDERMEER ANTIEKS

731 Broadway, Homewood 205-870-1161 noordermeerantieks.com

13. HENHOUSE ANTIQUES

1900 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham 205-918-0505 shophenhouseantiques.com

7. CHRISTOPHER HOUSE ANTIQUES

14. HOMEWOOD ANTIQUES

2817 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-2817 17. LAMB’S EARS, LTD

2405 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale 205-631-7451 gardendalefleamall.com

2713 19th St S, Homewood 205-870-1236 christopherglenninc.com

3205 2nd Ave S, Birmingham 205-581-0202

3411 Old Columbia Rd, Hoover 204-822-9500

21. ON-A-SHOESTRING

601 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover 205-822-8741

930 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-414-9945, homewoodantiques.com

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2021 3rd Ave N, Birmingham 205-326-4460 jimreedbooks.com 23. SOHO RETRO

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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22. REED BOOKS, THE MUSEUM OF FOND MEMORIES

26. TRICIA’S TREASURES

30. WHAT’S ON SECOND

2700 19th Place S, Homewood 205-871-9779

2323 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-322-2688, whatsonsecond.org

27. TRUSSVILLE ANTIQUE MALL/ THE MALL CAFE

31. ZOE’S IN FOREST PARK

147 North Chalkville Rd, Trussville 205-661-9805 28. URBAN SUBURBAN

5514 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-592-0777 urbansuburbanantiques.com 29. VILLAGE FIREFLY

2816 Culver Rd, Birmingham 205-870-4560

3900 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-9049 zoeshop.com

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WHERE TO FIND ART

Folk to fine to funk art, and it’s game on in galleries throughout the city.

Handmade jewelry, blown glass vases and quirky sculpture fill shops alongside galleries of fine paintings of every medium.

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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, artalley.net 5. ARTISTS INCORPORATED

3365 Morgan Dr, Vestavia Hills 205-979-8990 artistsincorporated.com 6. ATCHISON GALLERY & VILLAGE FRAMERS

2847 Culver Rd, Birmingham 205-871-6221 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 dreammeccastudio.com 13. DK2 GALLERY

1825 29th Street S Homewood, 205-900-8889 dk2gallery.us

14. DS ART STUDIO GALLERY

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 16. FOUR CORNERS GALLERY

4700 Hwy 280, Ste. B, Birmingham 205-980-2600 fourcornersgalleryonline.com

17. FOUR SEASONS ANTIQUES, ART AND BOTANICALS

2910 18th St S, Birmingham 205-803-4059 4seasonsantiquesandart.com

18. FRIENDS GALLERY—HOOVER PUBLIC LIBRAY

200 Municipal Dr, Hoover 205-444-7820 hoover.lib.al.us/gallery 19. GALLERY 1930

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

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20. LAMB’S EARS, LTD.

70 Church St, Mountain Brook 205-802-5700, lambsearsltd.com

24. ODESSA WOOLFOLK GALLERY AT THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE

21. LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

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

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

27. SPACE ONE ELEVEN

2409 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-0553, spaceoneeleven.org 28. UAB VISUAL ARTS GALLERY— ABROMS-ENGEL INSTITUTE FOR THE VISUAL ARTS

1221 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-975-6436 uab.edu/cas/aeiva/contact For a detailed brochure on Arts and Antique Galleries in Birmingham, call 800-458-8085 or download the information at inbirmingham.com

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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM ENTERTAINMENT

WHERE TO PLAY

Entertainment of all sorts gets underway in Birmingham after dark.

Good, some even great music is regularly going down in small out-of-the-way clubs throughout the area. Nationally-known musical acts fill the schedule all year in larger music halls. And evening ballet, live theatre and orchestral performances entertain visitors to the city when the sun goes down.

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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, aldridgerep.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 1

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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 5 2 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E

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.

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

World-class sporting events with southern hospitality.

HONDA INDY GRAND PRIX OF ALABAMA World-class drivers such as Marco Andretti, Graham Rahal, Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden and many more return to defend the title. Tickets start as low as $15 and children 15 & under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Visit www.barberracingevents.com for more information.

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REGIONS TRADITION The Regions Tradition returns to Greystone May 16-20.

World-Golf Hall of Famers such as Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Mark O’Meara, Vijay Singh and many more are scheduled to compete. Tickets start at only $20 and children 18 & under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.

For more information visit www.regionstradition.com.

MAY 14-20 | GREYSTONE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT The SEC Baseball Tournament features premier college baseball as the top twelve teams compete for the championship. Don’t miss your chance to see championship baseball right in your own backyard.

Visit www.secsports.com for more information.

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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

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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 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.

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EVER WONDER where in Birmingham you can see and hear classical, pop, jazz and world music to dance, theater and family entertainment? Come experience the arts at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center, where something is always happening.

AlysStephens.org

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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. 205-253-9604. 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 Birmingham has entertained and informed audiences in the region for over 50 years.

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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

ENTERTAINMENT 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 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 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

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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

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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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UAB’s Alys Stephens Center: A Powerhouse for Arts and Education Since opening its doors in 1996, the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center has nourished the artistic soul of the Birmingham community. Located on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the center has presented an impressive schedule of performers and performances over the past two decades. Patrons have enjoyed everyone from Mavis Staples to Jay Leno, along with dance, orchestral, and acrobatic performances

and educational presentations.

Named for one of Birmingham’s most admired patrons of the arts, the Alys Stephens Center hosts more than 100,000 people annually in its four intimate venues. It is home to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and UAB’s Departments of Music and Theater.

For a full schedule of upcoming activities at the center, go to alysstephens.org.

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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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A GUIDE TOKICKER BIRMINGHAM TEXT DINING

WHERE TO DINE HEADLINE Often it is dining at a local independent restaurant that is among the highlights of a travel experience. Since the increased visibility of the Birmingham Originals, the city’s menu of restaurants is more vibrant than ever. We highly recommend brunch, lunch or dinner at one of our many chef-owned dining rooms.

Read all about them at birminghamoriginals.org.

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DINING 280 Corridor ABHI EATERY & BAR - THE SUMMIT

300 Summit Blvd Ste 104, Birmingham 205-222-3207 BIG BAD BREAKFAST 5361 Hwy 280 205-490-7568, bigbadbreakfast.com 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 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 FISH MARKET RESTAURANT

Airport

MISS MYRA’S PIT BARBECUE

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

BAMA HOTDOGS

MUDTOWN

3144 Green Valley Rd, Birmingham 205-967-3300, mudtownalabama.com PERRY'S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE

4 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 205-968-1597, perryssteakhouse.com P. F. CHANG’S

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

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

8500 1st Ave n, Ste B, 205-836-9797

SAMMY'S SANDWICH SHOP

THE RIDGE EAT & DRINK

SOL'S HOT DOGS

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

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

RIVER CITY GRILLE

Avondale, Crestwood

4921 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham 205-591-1462

Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, 205-968-3775 ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL

BECKY’S DELI

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

241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-298-7998, macaronigrill.com

CRESTWOOD COFFEE COMPANY

SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT

5512 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-595-0300, crestwoodcafe.com

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

EL CAZADOR MEXICAN GRILL

SEASONS 52 RESTAURANT

1540 Montclair Rd, Birmingham 205-951-1205, elcazadoralabama.com

STEEL CITY POPS - THE SUMMIT

416 41st St S, Birmingham 205-790-7951, fancyson5th.com

245 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-968-5152, seasons52.com

FANCY'S ON 5TH

329 Summit Blvd, Birmingham steelcitypops.com

HOT DIGGITY DOGS

430 41st St S, Birmingham

TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE – COLONNADE

JOHNNY RAY’S BAR-B-QUE

GREEN ACRES CAFE EASTLAKE

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

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR

220 Summit Blvd, Ste. 140, Birmingham 205-968-2000, flipburgerboutique.com

1001 Cedar Street, Birmingham 205-841-1001

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

SURIN 280

FLIP MODERN BURGER BOUTIQUE

CEDAR HOUSE CAFETERIA

PACIFIC SEAFOOD

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

5407 Hwy 280, Birmingham 205-980-8600 fishmarketrestaurant.com

103 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-262-9463, flemingssteakhouse.com

1613 Pinson Valley Pkwy, 205-849-2244

16 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 205-968-8161

JOE & DEB'S WINGS & RINGS

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

LITTLE SAVANNAH RESTAURANT & BAR

URBAN COOKHOUSE AT THE SUMMIT

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

101 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-970-1640, villagetavern.com ZOE'S KITCHEN - SUMMIT

323 Summit Blvd 205-967-5800, zoeskitchen.com

301 Oporto-Madrid Blvd. S, Birmingham, 205-836-9394

3811 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-591-1119, littlesavannah.com MELT RESTAURANT

4105 4th Ave S, Birmingham 205-790-7951, meltbham.com MILO'S HAMBURUGERS - EASTWOOD

1530 Montclair Rd, Birmingham 205-951-2889, miloshamburgers.com

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DINING PARKSIDE CAFE

4036 5th Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-0920, facebook.com/parksidecafe POST OFFICE PIES

209 41st St S, Birmingham 205-599-9900, postofficepies.com ROADSIDE BAR B Q RIBS & CHICKEN

7303 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-833-9616

SAIGON NOODLE HOUSE - AVONDALE

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, 205781-7837

3719 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-986-8898

GOLDEN WOK

SAW’S SOUL KITCHEN

GUS'S HOT DOGS

215 41st St S, Birmingham, 205-591-1409 sawsbbq.com

224 Brooklane Dr Hueytown 205-491-8565

SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT

HABANERO'S MEXICAN GRILL BESSEMER

4500 Montevallo Rd, Ste B103, Birmingham, 205-951-3168 SILVERTRON CAFÉ

3813 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-591-3707, silvertroncafe.us TACO MORRO LOCO

417 41st St S, Birmingham 205-203-4849 THE FILLING STATION PIZZA CAFE AND BAR

5524 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, 205-592-3455 thefillingstationbham.com THE ROUGAROUX

1421 Forestdale Blvd, 205-798-7288

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

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

JENNIE'S SANDWICH SHOP

WASABI JUAN'S SUSHI BURRITOS

JJ WINGS

4120 3rd Ave S, Ste. B, Birmingham 205-703-8891 wasabijuan.com

900 Milstead Rd, Fairfield, 205-783-8610

Bessemer, West

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - BESSEMER

ALL ORIGINAL PIZZERIA

4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 122, McCalla, 205-477-1123 BOB SYKES BARBEQUE

1724 9th Ave N, 205-426-1400 CHINA WOK

3979 Parkwood Rd, Suite 111, Bessemer 205-428-8801 CLASSIC BURGER

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

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331 4th Avenue N, 205-424-3663

757 Academy Dr., Bessemer 205-426-1650, miloshamburgers.com MILO’S HAMBURGERS - FAIRFIELD

6600 EJ Oliver Blvd, Fairfield 205-788-6456 MORGAN'S CAFE

1205 Lake Dr SE, Ste 111 205-519-5580 MUFFALLETTA’S PIZZA AND PASTA

1810 9th Ave N, Birmingham 205-424-9901

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

SHANGHAI CHINESE RESTAURANT

156 River Square Plaza Hueytown 205-491-4422 THE BRIGHT STAR

304 19th St N, Bessemer 205-426-1861, thebrightstar.com TOP THAT GRILLE II

1371 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham 205-923-2422 UNCLE SAM’S BARBECUE

3043 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-1333 unclesamsbbq.com WINGS PLUS - MIDFIELD

18 Phillips Dr, Ste A, 205-923-8180

Downtown ATRIUM CAFÉ IN SHERATON HOTEL

2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham AVERY’S CAFE

1901 6th Ave N, Birmingham 205-250-9907 BAMBOO ON 2ND

218 20th St N, Birmingham 205-703-0551 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

2301-B Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, N, 205-502-0915, cantinalaredo.com

Experience a SLICE of Birmingham EAT & DRINK LIKE A LOCAL ON LAKEVIEW’S BEST PATIO

Voted Best Pizza Five Years in a Row!

Amazing Appetizers

Farm to Table Fresh Ingredients 725 29th Street South

205.715.9300

Your Favorite Beers on Tap slicebirmingham.com fTP 8 0 0. 4 5 8 . 8 0 8 5 | I N B I R M I N G H A M . CO M | 6 5

DINING CARRIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

GUS'S HOT DOGS

MARILYN'S DELI & DOGS

CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

HARVEST RESTAURANT & BAR

MUGSHOTS GRILL & BAR

DAWSON'S BURGERS WINGS & FRIES

ICHICORO IMOTO – PIZITZ FOOD HALL

NELSON BROTHERS CAFE

2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham 205-440-2430, carringanspub.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

505 20th St N, Birmingham 205-488-9393, edgarsbakery.com EL BARRIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-868-3737, elbarriobirmingham.com ELI’S JERUSALEM GRILL – PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-637-3658

EUGENE’S HOT CHICKEN - UPTOWN

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

212 24th St N, Birmingham 205-920-1862 FERO – PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-582-9250, ferorestaurant.com FRESH OFF THE BUN

113 12th St N, Birmingham, freshoffthebun.com GABRIELLA'S RESTAURANT

317 17th St N, Birmingham 205-983-7249

GHION CULTURAL HALL - PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1915 4th Ave N, Birmingham 205-251-4540 2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-957-6828

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham ichicoroimoto.com IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM

513 22nd St S, Birmingham 205-202-5483, ironcitybham.com JOHN'S CITY DINER

112 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd.

N, Birmingham, 205-322-6014, johnscitydiner.com LICHITA'S POPSICLES & ICE CREAM PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham

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 MCALISTER'S GOURMET DELI

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

2015 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-730-9003, miamifusioncafe.com MILO’S HAMBURGERS - SOUTHSIDE

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

401 19th St S, Ste. 130, Birmingham 205-322-6456, miloshamburgers.com

GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE - HARBERT PLAZA

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ

1901 6th Ave N, Birmingham 205-801-9600, goldenrulebbq.com GREEN ACRES CAFE

1705 4th Ave N, Birmingham 205-251-3875, greenacres-cafe.com

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 MO:MO: - PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-222-3207, momobyabhi.com

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

2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, N, #100 205-933-7575, mugshotsgrillandbar.com 314 17th St N, Birmingham 205-254-9098 NEWK’S EATERY

611 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd S 205-323-0992, newks.com NIKI’S DOWNTOWN CAFE

1101 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-251-1972 O'CARR'S DOWNTOWN

214 18th St N, Birmingham ocarrs.com OCTANE

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 PIES & PINTS

125 20th St S, Birmingham 205-716-1085, piesandpints.com PITA LOCO

2000 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-252-4899 REVEAL KITCHEN – PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 05-413-1750, thepreservorybham.com REVELATOR COFFEE – PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham revelatorcoffee.com

DINING REVELATOR COFFEE

1826 3rd Ave N, Ste 101, Birmingham 205-224-5900, revelatorcoffee.com RIB IT UP

SILVER KATI: INDIAN STREET FOOD – PIZITZ FOOD HALL

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

THE STANDARD – PIZITZ FOOD HALL

1821 2nd Ave N, Ste 188, Birmingham THE SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BAR

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

SOL'S SANDWICH SHOP AND DELI

2 20th St N, Ste. 120, Birmingham 205-244-7657, solsdeli.com

2301 Richard Arrignton Jr Blvd N, Ste 300, Birmingham, 205-278-7270, thesouthernbirmingham.com

ROGUE TAVERN

SWEET TEA RESTAURANT

THE WINE LOFT

2312 2nd Ave N 205-202-4151, roguetavern.com ROOTS & REVELRY

2205 3rd Ave S, Birmingham 205-745-3990, sweettearestaurant.com TED'S RESTAURANT

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

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

SARRIS RESTAURANT

TEXAS DE BRAZIL

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

1500 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-847-1610, serendipitybham.com SHU SHOP

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

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

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

THE PIT BAR-B-Q THE NUMBER ONE

2820 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N 205-328-1515

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 TOPGOLF

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

207A 20th St N, Birmingham 205-202-5612, trattoriacentrale.com

THE PIES & PINTS PROMISE •Products sourced as locally as possible •Simple, fresh, high quality ingredients free of preservatives •In-house, made from scratch dough, sauces, marinades, salad dressings & desserts •Earth conscious take-out packaging that is compostable or 100% recyclable

Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner! www.PIESandPINTS.net

DINING

TUTWILER BAR AND GRILL

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 WOODLAWN CYCLE CAFE

5530 1st AVe S, Birmingham 205-224-4011 YEHMAN CARRIBBEAN CUISINE

1623 4th Ave N, Birmingham 205-323-3120

YO' MAMA'S RESTAURANT & CATERING

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

2311 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd, Birmingham 205-202-5598 ZOE'S KITCHEN

1819 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-252-5200, zoeskitchen.com

Fultondale, Gardendale CHINA ONE

357 Walker Chapel Plaza, Fultondale 205-849-9111 FAYE'S FAMOUS FRANKS

1214 Decatur Hwy, 205-849-8308 FRONTERA GRILL MEXICAN CUISINE

5974 Chalkville Rd, Birmingham 205-661-3318

FULL MOON BBQ - FULTONDALE

1428 Old Walker Chapel Rd, 205-849-4422, fullmoonbbq.com FULTONDALE BAKERY

1214 Decatur Hwy, Ste 112, Fultondale 205-808-4431 JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANTE

325 Walker Chapel Plaza, Fultondale 205-849-2137 JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - GARDENDALE

915 Odum Rd, Gardendale 205-608-3315, jimnnicks.com LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE

3387 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale 205-849-0312, logansroadhouse.com MILO’S HAMBURGERS - FORESTDALE

1120 Forestdale Blvd, Forestdale 205-798-6363, miloshamburgers.com

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MILO’S HAMBURGERS - GARDENDALE

604 Fieldstown Rd, Gardendale 205-608-0050, miloshamburgers.com MING’S GARDEN

1046 Main St, Gardendale, 205-631-7746 NIKI'S WEST

233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham 205-252-5751, nikiswest.com ON TAP SPORTS CAFE

1600 Main St, Fultondale, 205-7454888, ontapsportscafe.com ORIGINAL GREEN ACRES CAFE

2724 29th Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-8099

RIVER FISH MARKET'S SEAFOOD SHACK

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

550 Fieldstown Rd, Ste 100, Gardendale 205-694-0280 shrimpbasket.com SMOKEHOUSE STEAK & SEAFOOD

348 Finley Ave W, Birmingham 205-323-6427 STIX

3405 Lowery Okwy, Fultondale, 205-849-9677

DINING WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT

GIANMARCO’S

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q

WINTZELL'S OYSTER HOUSE

GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT

JINSEI SUSHI BAR & LOUNGE

GRILLE 29

JOHNNY'S RESTAURANT

971 Brookwood Village 205-783-1295, grille29.com/birmingham

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

HAMBURGER HEAVEN

JOJO’S ON BROADWAY

9830 Old Hwy 31, Warrior 205-647-8357

3339 Lowery Pkwy, Fultondale 205-453-8585, wintzellsoysterhouse.com

Homewood BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE

591 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-879-9177, brioitalian.com CHICAGO MIKE’S HOT DOGS

2701 18th St S, Homewood 205-868-4728 CHOP SUEY INN

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

587 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-259-1980, thecocinasuperior.com COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE

215 Lakeshore Pkwy, Homewood 205-263-0145

721 Broadway St, Homewood 205-871-9622

220 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-942-3336, jimnnicks.com

706 Valley Avenue, 205-945-1465 greatwallbirmingham.com

903 Broadway St, Homewood 205-877-8058, jojosonbroadway-gastropub.com

180 Oxmoor Blvd, Homewood 205-941-1668 HOLLER AND DASH

LA SABROSITA

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

293 West Valley Ave, Homewood 205-290-0511

HOMEWOOD DINER

LITTLE DONKEY TAQUERIA

162 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-941-9444

2821 Central Ave, Homewood 205-703-7000 thelittledonkey.com

HOMEWOOD GOURMET

1919 28th Ave S, #113, Homewood 205-871-1620, homewoodgourmet.com JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO

1830 29th Ave S, Ste. 125, Homewood 205-802-1440, jinseisushi.com

LOS COMPADRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1831 28th Ave S, Ste. 175, Homewood 205-870-9669

308 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-945-8002

DAVE’S PIZZA

1819 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-871-3283 DEMETRI’S BAR-B-Q

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

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

936 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-874-1999 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

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DINING MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT @ ALOFT HOTEL

1903 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-871-9525 eatatmichaels.com MILO’S HAMBURGERS - HOMEWOOD

208 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 205-945-8008, miloshamburgers.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL

231 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 205-943-7942, moes.com MOMMA GOLDBERG’S DELI

O’HENRY’S COFFEES

SAVAGE’S BAKERY & RESTAURANT

PHO QUE HUONG VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

SAW’S BBQ

RED PEARL RESTAURANT

243 West Valley Ave, 205-945-9558

NAJI’S PITA GOURMET RESTAURANT

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

2821 Central Ave, Ste. 109, Homewood 205-969-8770, steelcitypops.com URBAN COOKHOUSE

2846 18th St, Homewood 205-879-0883, urbancookhouse.com ZOE'S KITCHEN - HOMEWOOD

1830 29th Avenue S, Suite 155 205-870-1100, .zoeskitchen.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE

Hoover, Vestavia

SABOR LATINO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1010 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-871-4000

112 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-942-9480

OAK HILL BAR & GRILL

SALEM’S DINER

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

STEEL CITY POPS

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

1706 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-879-9292, nabeels.com

O’CARR’S DELI

174 Oxmoor Rd,Homewood 205-259-6405, seedscoffee.com

479 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-941-9979

NABEEL’S CAFÉ & MARKET

2835 18th St S, Homewood 205-870-8277

SEEDS COFFEE COMPANY

PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL HOMEWOOD

2829 18th St S, Homewood 205-834-8871 mommagoldbergsdeli.com

NEW YORK PIZZA

1008 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-879-1937

430 Green Springs Hwy, Ste. 15, Homewood, 205-942-5400

REAL & ROSEMARY

166 West Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-6001

2916 18th St S, Homewood 205-871-4901, savagesbakery.net

2831 18th St S, Homewood 205-870-1198, ohenryscoffee.com

AMIGO’S MEXICAN GRILL

3659 Lorna Rd, #133, Hoover 205-682-8090 BAKER’S FAMOUS PIZZA

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

757 Shades Mtn Plaza, Hoover 205-822-4848, bakersfamouspizza.com

SAM’S DELI & GRILL

BAUMHOWER'S WINGS OF PATTON CREEK

932 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-871-0383

4445 Creekside Ave, Suite 161 Hoover 205-403-7474, baumhowers.com BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL

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

521 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 113, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-1505, bistro-v.com BLACKWELL'S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB

3151 Green Valley Rd Vestavia Hills 205-967-3798, blackwellspub.com

BLUE PACIFIC THAI RESTAURANT/ HOOVER FOOD MART

TED TUCKER

3219 Lorna Rd, Hoover 205-978-075

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BLUFF PARK DINER

591 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham 205-824-4320

DINING BONEFISH GRILL

3430 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-985-9545, bonefishgrill.com BROCK’S

4000 Grand Ave, Hoover 205-949-3051 CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL

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

3470 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 205-444-0777 CHARLIE’S TAPHOUSE & CAFE

1845 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 207 205-988-5558 CHINA BEN

790 Hwy 31 S, Ste. 102, Vestavia Hills 205-823-8920 CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

CHUCK E. CHEESE'S

500 Old Town Rd Vestavia Hills 205979-3420, chuckecheese.com CINDY'S CINNAMON ROLLS

2000 Riverchase Galleria, #267 205-987-9006

BRENT BOYD

1759 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-982-4833, chipotle.com

FISH MARKET RESTAURANT

3443 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-978-1603

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

IZ CAFÉ ROCKY RIDGE

COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE CUSTOMS CAFE

FOODBAR

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

J. ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT

1845 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 207 205-987-0176, customscafe.com DALE’S SOUTHERN GRILL

FRONT PORCH

JAKES SOUL FOOD CAFE

FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - HOOVER

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - RIVERCHASE

2000 Patton Chapel Rd, Hoover 205-822-6666

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

GABRIEL’S BAR

JOHNNY BRUSCO’S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA

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

FIREBIRDS ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRILL

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

3320 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-733-9995, jalexanders.com

2301 Grand Ave, Hoover, 205-436-2072, frontporchrossbridge.com

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

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

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

2516 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia 205-637-5270 JUBILEE JOE’S FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT

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

HUNAN GARDEN

1851 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-987-9599 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 1

DINING KLINGLER’S EUROPEAN BAKERY & CAFE

621 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-4560 birminghammenus.com/klinglers 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

ORGANIC HARVEST MARKET & CAFE

STIX

PABLO’S RESTAURANTE & CANTINA

SUMO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

1580 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 12, Hoover, 205-978-0318 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

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

151 Main St, Hoover, 205-444-1515 esumo.com TAQUERIA MEXICO

3724 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-989-5559 TECATE BAR & GRILL

700 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 112 205-978-8910, panerabread.com

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

PAPPAS’ DELICIOUS FOODS

THE PITA CAFE

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

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

1455 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills 205-823-6456 miloshamburgers.com

PARK AVE CAFÉ

TIP TOP GRILL

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ

PERFECT NOTE RESTAURANT LIVE MUSIC AND DINING

TORTUGAS HOMEMADE PIZZA

MANDARIN HOUSE

1550 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. O, Hoover, 205-822-1761 MILO’S HAMBURGERS - VESTAVIA

181 Main St, Ste. 201, 205-985-8841 moesoriginalbbq.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL RIVERCHASE

571 Park Ave, Hoover, 205-719-1717, parkavecafe.wix.com

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

588 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, 205-978-8677 2801 John Hawkins Pkwy Ste. 169R, Hoover, 205-403-9800 TWISTED ROOT BURGER CO

SALVATORE’S PIZZA

3670 Lorna Rd, Hoover 205-937-6163, moes.com

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

2501 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, 205-874-9293 twistedrootburgerco.com

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL VESTAVIA HILLS

SAMURAI JAPAN RESTAURANT

VECCHIA PIZZERIA & MERCATO

716 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 108 205-824-7663, moes.com MOSS ROCK TACORS & TEQUILA

616 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover, 205-783-1130, mossrocktacos.com MR. P’S BUTCHER SHOP & DELI

813 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover 205-823-6136 MUGSHOTS BAR & GRILL

1919 Kentucky Ave, #101, Vestavia Hills, 205-824-9030 mugshotsgrillandbar.com NEWK’S EATERY

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

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700 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 17 205-978-7775, fusionsamuraijapan.com SANPEGGIO’S PIZZA - HOOVER

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

700 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills 205-978-7775 SHANE’S RIB SHACK

2673 Valleydale Rd – Hoover 205-874-6888 shanesribshack.com SILVER COIN INDIAN GRILL

3321 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-823-9070 silvercoinusa.com SNAPPER GRABBER'S LAND & SEA

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

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

610 Preserve Pkwy, Ste 100, Hoover 205 637-3036, vecchiabirmingham.com YUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

2760 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 205-402-9888 YOGURT MOUNTAIN - HOOVER

3032 John Hawkins Pkwy 205-733-1433 yogurtmountain.com

ZOE’S KITCHEN - PATTON CREEK

180 Main St, Ste. 140, Hoover 205-989-4020 zoeskitchen.com 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

DINING

BETTOLA

2901 2nd Ave S, Ste. 150, Birmingham 205-731-6499, bettolarestaurant.com BIRD'S BAR & PIZZA

2839 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-0008, birdsbarandpizza.com BOGUE’S

205-324-5896

Mountain Brook

MOE'S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE LAKEVIEW

32 DEGREES, A YOGURT BAR

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

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFÉ

OVENBIRD RESTAURANT

3120 Clairmont Ave, Suite 110, Birmingham, 205-254-9780

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

CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL

THE RED CAT COFFEEHOUSE

2901 2nd Ave S, Ste. 110, Birmingham 205-323-6980, cantinatortillagrill.com

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

CARLILE’S BARBECUE

ROJO

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

2921 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 205-328-4733

CHINA MOON

SKY CASTLE

3312 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-324-2332 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 LOS AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

3324 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham

229 Country Club Park, Ste 229 205-871-7328, 32yogurt.com 2418 Montevallo Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-7849, anotherbrokenegg.com AVO

2721 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-8212, avorestaurant.com BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL

2012 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-879-2238, billysbarandgrill.com

BONGIORNO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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

2808 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-578-6080

CHARBAR NO. 7

SLICE PIZZA & BREWHOUSE

900 Jemison Ln, 205-802-9050

725 29th St S, Birmingham 205-715-9300, slicebirmingham.com

CHEN EXPRESS

TIN ROOF

2709 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205.323.4356, tinroofbars.com

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

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

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DINING

CHURCH ST COFFEE & BOOKS

GUS’S HOT DOGS – CRESTLINE VILLAGE

71 Church St, Mtn Brook 205-871-3938

MISS DOTS FOOD & DRINK

81 Church St, Suite 106-107 205-870-1117, churchstshop.com CONTINENTAL BAKERY

HABITAT FEED & SOCIAL

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – MOUNTAIN BROOK

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

66 Church St Ste. B, Birmingham 205-871-4583, crestlinebagel.com DAVENPORT’S PIZZA PALACE

2837 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-879-8603 DG

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

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2655 Lane Park Rd, Mtn Brook 205-414-0505 grandbohemianmountainbrook.com IZ CAFÉ ENGLISH VILLAGE

2037 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-414-0081, everythingiz.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 MAGIC MUFFINS

3150 Overton Rd, Ste 14 205-969-2113, magicmuffinsonline.com MAKI FRESH

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

MOUNTAIN BROOK CREAMERY

2715 Cahaba Rd, Mtn Brook 205-870-0092 NEWK’S EATERY

2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Mtn Brook, 205-969-5584, newks.com OLEXA’S

2838 Culver Rd, Mtn Brook 205-871-2060 OLLIE IRENE

75 Church St, Mtn Brook 205-769-6034 OTEY’S TAVERN

224 Country Club Park, Mtn Brook 205-871-8435 OVER EASY

358 Hollywood Blvd, Homewood 205-639-1910, eatovereasy.com SAW’S JUKE JOINT

1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham 205-745-3920

DINING

SURIN OF THAILAND

64 Church St, Birmingham 205-871-4531, surinofthailand.com TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE

GOLDEN TEMPLE NATURAL GROCERY AND CAFÉ

808 SOUTH - A BISTRO

808 20th St S, Birmingham 205-933-9000

1901 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-6333 goldentemplehealthfoods.com

AL’S DELI & GRILL

2737 Hwy 280, Suite 121, Mtn. Brook, 205-870-0455

1629 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-939-4278, alsdeliandgrill.com

THE GARDENS CAFE BY KATHY G.

BLACK MARKET BAR & GRILL

2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham 205-871-1000

1035 20th Street S, Birmingham 205-933-8035, evilbartenders.com

THE PANTRY BY STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD

BOTTEGA RESTAURANT AND CAFE

17 Dexter Ave, Mtn. Brook 205-803-3585, thefarmsteadpantry.com URBAN COOKHOUSE

212 Country Club Park, Mtn Brook 205-803-3535 VINO

1930 Cahaba Rd, Mtn. Brook 205-870-8404, vinobirmingham.com ZOE'S KITCHEN - CRESTLINE

225 Country Club Park 205-871-0060, zoeskitchen.com

HIGHLANDS BAR & GRILL

2011 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-939-1400 highlandsbarandgrill.com

2240 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 205-939-1000, bottegarestaurant.com BRAVA ROTISSERIE GRILL

2180 11th Ct S, Birmingham 205-933-5474, hotandhotfishclub.com JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - FIVE POINTS SOUTH

321 20th St N, Birmingham 205-502-7914, bravagrill.com

1908 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-320-1060, jimnnicks.com

DELTA BLUES HOT TAMALES

LUCY'S COFFEE AND TEA

2007 University Blvd, Birmingham 205-328-2007

1318 Cobb Lane S, Birmingham 205-502-7298 delatblueshottamales.com

NEW CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT

1020 20th St S, Birmingham 205-251-2373

DREAMLAND BAR-B-QUE

1427 14th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-2133, dreamlandbbq.com GALLEY AND GARDEN RESTAURANT

Southside

2220 Highland Ave S, 205-939-5551 galleyandgarden.com

5 POINT PUBLIC HOUSE OYSTER BAR

GIUSEPPE’S CAFE AND EXPRESSO BAR

1210 20th St S, Birmingham 205-918-0726, 5pointpublichouse.com

HOT AND HOT FISH CLUB

925 8th St S, Birmingham 205-324-2626, giuseppescafe.com

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

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DINING

ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

TAJ INDIA

COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE

PHO PHO VIETNAMESE & SUSHI BAR

THE GARAGE

2304 10th Terrrace S, Birmingham 205-322-3220, garagecafe.us

COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE

1025 20th St S 205-703-8929, phobirmingham.wix.co PITA STOP CAFE BAR & GRILL

THE J. CLYDE

1312 Cobb Ln S, Birmingham 205-939-1312, jclyde.com

EL CAZADOR MEXICAN GRILL

1106 12th St S, Birmingham 205-328-2749, thepitastop.com PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

FRONTERA GRILL

1931 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-8837

1717 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-7555 RANELLI’S DELI & CAFÉ

1225 20th St S Birmingham 205-933-6983, ranellisdeli.com THE RED CAT AT RAILROAD PARK

1701 1st Ave S, Ste 101, Birmingham 205-518-0779 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 7 6 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E

2226 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 205-939-3805, tajindia.net

1931 11th Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-8837 originalpancakehouse.com

WINGS AROUND THE CLOCK

801 20th Street S, Birmingham 205-581-8088

Trussville, Irondale, Leeds BIG DADDY'S BAR-B-Q

407 Main Street N 205-590-2279, bestinbbq.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

5891 Trussville Crossings Pkwy, Birmingham, 205-655-9779

613 Springville Rd, Birmingham 205-853-9933, costasfamous.com 1930 Edwards Lake Rd, Birmingham 205-661-0904 5974 Chalkville Rd, Trussville 205-661-3318 GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE

2504 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale 205-956-2678, goldenrulebbq.com GREEN ACRES CAFE CENTER POINT

2405 Center Point Pkwy, 205-815-0949 GREEN ACRES CAFE IRONDALE

1819 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, 205-956-4648 GUS’S HOT DOGS

5415 Beacon Dr, Suite 139, Irondale 205-956-6622 GYROS CAFE

5614 Chalkville Rd, Birmingham 205-856-2424

DINING

HAMBURGER HEAVEN

LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE - TRUSSVILLE

HONG KONG RESTAURANT

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - ROEBUCK

1703 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-951-3570 11817 Pinson Valley Pkwy, 205-841-8800 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - IHOP

7748 Crestwood Blvd 205-956-5502, ihop.com

IRONDALE CAFÉ, THE ORIGINAL WHISTLESTOP CAFÉ

1906 1st Ave N, Irondale 205-956-5258, irondalecafe.com

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - TRUSSVILLE

1660 Gadsden Hwy 205-661-3100, jimnnicks.com

5083 Pinnacle Square, 205-655-7520 logansroadhouse.com

209 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham 205-833-6363, miloshamburgers.com MILO’S HAMBURGERS - TRUSSVILLE

5887 Trussville Crossing Pkwy, 205-661-2100, miloshamburgers.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL

5870 Trussville Crossing Blvd, Ste. 102, 205-655-9669, moes.com MUNOZ MEXICAN GRILL

6662 Hwy 75, Ste. 209, Pinson 205-681-6992

JOEL'S RESTAURANT

OLIVE GARDEND ITALIAN RESTAURANT

312 Main St, Trussville 205-655-8248, eatatjoels.com

7701 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-591-0731, olivegarden.com

KEN’S HICKORY PIT BARBECUE

PALACE CHINEESE RESTAURANT

KONOMI

PANDA HOUSE - CLAY

4817 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham 205-853-6488 5870 Trussville Crossings Blvd, Trussville, 205-661-1821

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 SANPEGGIO'S PIZZA

7270 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville 205-655-3399 RUSTY’S BAR-B-Q

7484 Parkway Dr., Leeds 205-699-4766, rustysbarbeque.com SHERRY’S CAFÉ CATERING CAKES

5800 Valley Rd, Ste. 110, Trussville 205-655-5260 WING IT

1671 Center Point Pkwy, 205-815-3264

5899 Trussville Crossing Pkwy, Ste 105, Trussville, 205-661-1668 6723 Deerfoot Pkwy, Ste 115, Pinson 205-680-8839 RED LANTERN CHINESE RESTAURANT

311 Main St, Trussville, 205-655-0736

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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM KICKER TEXT AFTER DARK

WHERE HEADLINE TO SIP

When the day ends, more fun kicks in with lively choices of entertainment around the city. Catch a live theatrical production from one of a dozen companies in town. Take yourself out to the ballgame with the Birmingham Barons. See an exceptionally good performance by the Alabama Ballet.

And by all means, find some live music….

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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

PARKSIDE

THE HANGAR BAR & GRILL

4036 5th Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-0920

800 Mitchell Field Rd, Bessemer 205-434-2121, thehangarbarandgrill.com

SATURN

HARRY & BILLIE'S LOUNGE

200 41st St S, Birmingham 205-703-9545, saturnbirmingham.com THE MARBLE RING

Avondale, Crestwood

430 41st St S Ste B, Birmingham 205-202-2252 themarblering.com

41ST ST PUB & AIRCRAFT SALES

THE SOUR ROOM

AVONDALE BREWING COMPANY

Bessemer/West

130 41st St S, Ste. 105, Birmingham 205-202-4187, 41stStpub.com 201 41st St S, Birmingham 205-777-5456, avondalebrewing.com BOURBON ST 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

4120 3rd Ave S, Birmingham

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

1203 9th Avenue N, Bessemer 205-424-8305 SPORTSTERS BAR AND GRILL

242 Forest Rd, Hueytown 205-744-6292

Downtown 1ST AND 23RD

2300 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-213-8255, 1stand23rd.com C & G'S OUR PLACE

2115 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-715-0077 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

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A F TE R DARK

ARIK SOKOL

GOOD PEOPLE BREWING COMPANY

PLATINUM OF BIRMINGHAM

THE ROOF AT THE REDMONT

IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM

ROGUE TAVERN

THE WINE LOFT

114 14th St S, Birmingham 205-286-2337, goodpeoplebrewing.com 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

821 2nd Ave N, Birmigham 205-324-0791, platinumofbham.com 2312 2nd Ave N, Birmingham 205-202-4151, roguetavern.com SOUND & PAGE

5529 1st Ave S, Birmingham 205-245-3819, soundandpage.com TAVERN ON 1ST

2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-400-4970

2320 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-201-5005, tavernon1st.com

THE COLLINS BAR

TODD ENGLISH P.U.B.

2125 2nd Ave N, Ste. 100 Birmingham, 205-323-7995 collinsbirmingham.com MOON SHINE

1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-731-3600 moonshinebirmingham.com PALE EDDIE’S POUR HOUSE

2308 2nd Ave North, Birmingham 205-297-0052 paleeddiespourhouse.com

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2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N Birmingham, 205-307-3700 toddenglishpub.com THE ATOMIC BAR & LOUNGE

2113 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-983-7887, theatomiclounge.com THE LOUIS BAR

1821 2nd Ave N, Piztz Food Hall, Birmingham, 205-730-9002

2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham 205-957-6828

2200 1st Ave N, Birmingham 205-323-8228 wineloftbirmingham.com WORKPLAY

500 23rd St S, Birmingham 205-879-4773, workplay.com

Homewood JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO

1831 28th Ave S, Ste. 175, Homewood 205-870-9669 jacksonsbarandbistro.com/Birmingham OAK HILL BAR & GRILL

2835 18th St S, Homewood 205-870-8277 RED HILLS BREWING COMPANY

2821 Central ave, Homewood redhillsbrewing.net

A F T E R DA R K

RED LION

BILLY'S BAR & GRILL

MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN

COURTYARD 280 OYSTER BAR & GRILL

BLACKWELL’S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB

ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - GALLERIA

1926 29th Ave S, Homewood 205-871-8552

4643 Hwy 280, Ste. M, Birmingham 205-980-9891

4520 Overton Rd, Vestavia 205-956-2323, billyssportsgrill.com

585 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham 205-317-4364, musiconthemtn.com

3151 Green Valley Rd, Vestavia 205-967-3798, blackwellspub.com

3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203, ontapsportscafe.com

BUMPERS BILLIARDS

2132 Lorna Ridge LN #100, Hoover 205-823-4006

PERFECT NOTE

730 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-944-0007 THE UPPER DECK SPORTS BAR & GRILL

CHARLIE'S TAPHOUSE & GRILL

TWIN PEAKS

STARZ KARAOKE LOUNGE

449 Valley Ave Homewood 205-942-3289

Hoover, Vestavia

1851 Montgomery Hwy S, #201, Hoover 205-986-7280, perfectnotelive.com 4330 Creekside Ave, Hoover 205-203-9461 twinpeaksrestaurant.com

1845 Montgomery Hwy. Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558 COMEDY CLUB STARDOME

1818 Data Drive, Hoover 205-444-0008, stardome.com

Lakeview

GABRIEL’S SPORT CAFÉ

BAR 31

1485 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia 205-824-3555 BARRISTER'S TAVERN

1535 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-978-6970, barristerstavern.com

AL'S ON SEVENTH

3706 Lorna Rd, Hoover 205-985-0983

THE HUMIDOR ROOM, CIGAR & SCOTCH BAR

2627 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-321-2812, alsonseventh.com BIRD'S BAR AND PIZZA

5511 US-280 #101, Hoover 205-995-4481, humidorroom280.com

2839 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-0008, birdsbarandpizza.com

HOP CITY BEER AND WINE

Take a growler or two back to your hotel With a commitment to carry every single bottle or canned choice available in Alabama, coupled with 60 constantly rotating taps for pints and growlers, Hop City is the goto spot for all things beer. Sprinkle in an informed selection of over 1,000 wines and you have a grown-up version of Willy Wonka’s factory.

With their newly renovated bar and patio area, Hop City is one of the top ten beer retailers in the US, according to both Draft Magazine and Ratebeer.com. In addition, Beer Advocate has awarded their highest ranking for Hop City’s amazing service, knowledge and selection.

Swing by and enjoy a beer at the bar, browse the aisles for a favorite or a rarity, then fill a jug with a draft for that party this

weekend. Ask for a recommendation – the team loves to talk beer and wine! Check the website for an event schedule including free weekly tastings and new beer launches. hopcitybeer.com; 205-279-2337 2924 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 Hours: Mon—Wed: 10a-9p; Thu—Sat: 10a-10p “Like” Hop City on Facebook to stay in the know.

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BROWNS BAR

OASIS

BILLY’S BAR & GRILL

CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL

SIDEBAR

DRAM WHISKEY BAR

2929 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-224-4410, lakeviewsidebar.com

2721 Cahaba Rd, Mtn. Brook 205-871-8055, dramwhiskeybar.com

SPIKE'S LEATHER CLUB

MAFIAOZA’S PIZZERIA AND NEIGHBORHOOD PUB

720 29th St S, Birmingham 205-520-8885 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 MOJO PUB & GRILL

2801 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-703-0933 itsatmojo.com NANA FUNKS

708 29th St S, Birmingham 205-250-8003, nana-funks.com

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2807 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-5538, oasisbar.com

620 27th St S, Birmingham 205-703-9778, spikesleatherclub.com TIN ROOF

2709 7th Ave S, Birmingham 205-323-4356, tinroofbar.com TRIM TAB BREWING COMPANY

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

2721 Fifth Ave S Birmingham, 828-545-4746 trimtabbrewing.com

SATTERFIELD'S RESTAURANT

Mountain Brook

SAW’S JUKE JOINT

BASIL GOURMET PIZZA & BAR

1101 Dunston Ave, Mtn. Brook, 205-224-4465

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

MARTY'S P.M.

THE UPSIDE DOWN PLAZA

THE BREAK RESTAURANT & BILLIARDS

ZYDECO

1813 10th Ct S, Birmingham 205-939-0045

2012 Magnolia Ave S, Ste R13 Birmingham, 205-930-0333

1001 20th St S, Birmingham 205-252-3779

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 CLUB SOUTH

3630 6th Ave S, Birmingham 205-595-0067

2304 10th Terrace S, Birmingham 205-322-3220 THE J. CLYDE

1102 10th St S, Birmingham 205-251-0512

1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, jclyde.com

DAVE’S PUB

THE NICK

GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES

THE QUEST

1128 20th St S, Birmingham 205-933-4030 803 9th Court S, Birmingham 205-251-0960

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

2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-252-3831, thenickrocks.com 416 24th St S, Birmingham 205-251-4313, quest-club.com

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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM OUTDOORS

WHERE TO COMMUNE With as much or more green space as any urban area in the country, Birmingham is well known for outdoor recreation. Fishing, birding, camping and golfing are all popular activities in the greater Birmingham area. And with dozens of handsome parks around the city, communing with the great outdoors is always just moments away.

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Hiking and Outdoor Enjoyment ALDRIDGE GARDENS Aldridge Gardens, a 30-acre natural garden with a 5-acre lake, beautiful hydrangeas and now features the largest Frank Fleming Collection in the area, an art gallery on site and sculptures throughout the property. Aldridge Gardens is truly Birmingham area’s “best kept secret.” Aldrige 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 EagleTrail 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.

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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.

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 designated fencedin areas, each with ample running space for large, small and special needs dogs. The Kaul 8 6 | B I R M I N G H A M T R AV E L G U I D E

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 Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Hiking trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Donations welcome.

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Canoeing and Kayaking

ruffnermountain.org.

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

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-833-8264 or

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

LOCUST FORK Just a short drive from Birmingham, Locust Fork is on the Black Warrior River. This is an excellent whitewater 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

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With as much or more green space as any urban area in the country, Birmingham is well known for outdoor recreation. Fishing, birding, camping and golfing are all popular activities in the greater Birmingham area.

And with dozens of handsome parks around the city, communing with the great outdoors is always just moments away.

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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WHERE TO CELEBRATE

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Music, Movies, Motorsports and More!

The variety of annual events nourishes the Birmingham vibe. Here are some of the festivals and events on the schedule for 2018.

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ALL YEAR Southern Thunder: The Legacy of Alabama Auto Racing

JUNE 01, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2018 @ VULCAN PARK & MUSEUM

Inspired by The Alabama Gang’s influence on auto racing, The Legacy of Alabama Auto Racing tells hair-raising stories and brings to life the impact that auto racing in Alabama had on the region and national scenes. Join us as we relive this thrilling piece of Alabama history with “driving by the seat of your pants wasn’t a figure of speech” and learn why this legacy is the foundation for auto racing in Alabama today. visitvulcan.com

APRIL Festival of Tulips

APRIL 2-7. @ AMERICAN VILLAGE

Stroll through row after row of colorful blooms, take photos, and picking flowers and bulbs to take home.

St. Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival APRIL 13-14, 2018 @ ST. ELIAS MARONITE CHURCH

Now in its 18th year, the festival serves up the very best Lebanese dishes from baked kibbe to baklava. stelias.org/festival Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

APRIL 20-22, 2018 @ BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK

The only Indy Series event in the Deep South, this motorsports event draws tens of thousands of race fans every year. barbermotorsports.com/indy-indycar-series 16th Annual Gardendale Magnolia Festival APRIL 20-21 @ GARDENDALE CIVIC CENTER

Enjoy a midway carnival, 150 vendor booths, three stages of live entertainment, a pooch parade, a 5K run/fun run and much more.

Gumbo Gala

APRIL 21, 2018 @ SLOSS FURNACES NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

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Magic City Art Connection APRIL 27-29, 2018 @ LINN PARK

The 33rd annual arts show blankets the grounds of downtown Linn Park and features top-notch artists and craftsmen from around the country. magiccityart.com Feast of Saint Mark Italian Festival

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APRIL 28. SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Come join us for a fantastic Italian food experience! Enjoy music, a fireworks extravaganza and a delicious Italian feast.

MAY 45th Annual Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival

MAY 4-6. TANNEHILL IRONWORKS HISTORICAL STATE PARK.

dressed in costume parade the streets of Highland Avenue, winding their way to live music in the parks. dodahday.org Barber Historics

The annual dulcimer festival features dulcimer craftsman and musicians from across the country. The festival features a dulcimer making class and beginning and intermediate dulcimer playing classes in the morning before the official stage festival in the afternoon.

MAY 19-21, 2018 @ BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK

Homestead Hollow Arts & Crafts Festival

Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival

See wood carving, blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, quilting, whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Enjoy great food, music and children’s activities.

Now in its ninth year, the barbecue and blues festival takes place in the heart of downtown Bessemer, just west of Birmingham. bobsykesblues.com

MAY 11-13 IN SPRINGVILLE

Do Dah Day

MAY 19,2018 @ RHODES AND CALDWELL PARKS IN BIRMINGHAM’S SOUTHSIDE

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Historic Motorsports Association brings some of the world’s finest automobiles, ranging from the early days of racing through the 1980s, to compete on the 2.38-mile course. barbermotorsports.com/barber-historics-home APRIL 28, 2018 @ DEBARDELEBEN PARK – BESSEMER

Regions Tradition

MAY 14-20, 2018 GREYSTONE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

The tournament’s final charitable impact for 2017 is still being calculated, but the 2016 tournament generated $1.1 million for over 80

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Slicefest

JUNE 16. @ 29TH ST. SOUTH OUTSIDE SLICE PIZZA AND BREWHOUSE.

his day-long block party features local and regional music artists, craft beers and specialty pizzas. slicefest.com Magic City Brewfest TED TUCKER

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local charities, including Children’s of Alabama, which serves as the primary beneficiary of the Regions Tradition. The tournament has raised more than $16 million for local charities since its inception in 1992. regionstradition.com

JUNE Steel City Jazz Festival JUNE 1-2, 2018 @ LINN PARK

Smooth and rockin’ are the operative words for this cool festival in downtown Birmingham. steelcityjazzfest.org Juneteenth

BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE

The annual Juneteenth celebration, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is presented by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. bcri.org/events_activities/childrens_activities/ Juneteenth

The theme of this event is pretty much selfexplanatory, but you should also know this is the premiere festival for Alabama’s craft beer. magiccitybrewfest.com

JULY Sloss Music & Arts Festival

JULY 14-15, 2018 @ SLOSS FURNACES NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

In its inaugural year, Sloss Fest attracted more than 25,000 music fans to rock to nationallyknown and regional alternative bands on three stages. slossfest.com Sloss Tech

JULY 13 @ SLOSS FURNACES NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

Held in conjunction with Sloss Music and Arts Festival, this is the Southeast’s preeminent technology festival. sloss.tech.com

AUGUST Secret Stages

AUGUST 3-4. IN AVONDALE

Secret Stages is a weekend filled with up-andcoming music from local, regional and national talent. Billed as a “music discovery festival,” 8 0 0. 4 5 8 . 8 0 8 5 | I N B I R M I N G H A M . CO M | 95

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the event takes place on stages throughout the Avondale area.

Hispanic countries and their cultures through art, music food and dance.

Sidewalk Film Festival–

OCTOBER

AUGUST 20-26. DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM THEATRE DISTRICT AND OTHER WALKABLE LOCATIONS.

Greek Food Festival

This showcase for independent film has gained wide notoriety in film and consumer publications for its tight organization, range of subject matter and good ol’ weekend fun.

tival embraces the Greek zest for living through food, music, dance and a market of souvenirs.

SEPTEMBER

Bluff Park Art Show

Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival

the finest artists in the country show at this annual event in the Bluff Park neighborhood of Birmingham.

SEPTEMBER @ ST. GEORGE MELKITE GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH

With homemade Middle Eastern food, live music and dance, the sights and sounds will be reminiscent of a Middle Eastern wedding! Free admission.

OCTOBER 4-6. HOLY TRINITY-HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL. Begun in 1972, this widely popular fes-

OCTOBER 6. BLUFF PARK COMMUNITY CENTER. Some of

NOVEMBER

Fiesta

Birmingham Día de los Muertos Festival Alabama, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018 , STREETS OF PEPPER PLACE. The Birmingham Day of the Dead Festival celebrates the lives of those that came before and those that are still with us through music, memorial roll call, jazz street parade, the Frida Kahlo Ceremony, dance, food vendors, the Corona Beer Garden, art, kids’ activities and most importantly the altars erected to those we have loved. barehandsinc.org/ourfestival/

tion of Hispanic culture is a colorful event in downtown Linn Park. Learn about the many

For full itineraries of things to see and do during your Birmingham visit, go to inbirmingham.com.

Homestead Hollow Arts & Crafts Festival SEPTEMBER 28-30 IN SPRINGVILLE

See wood carving, blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, quilting, whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Enjoy great food, music and children’s activities.

SEPTEMBER 29. LINN PARK. Alabama’s largest celebra-

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The Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LARGEST Motorcycle Museum!

Here, In Birmingham.

6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy. Birmingham, AL 35094 More info at www.barbermuseum.org