Birmingham, AL

Photo courtesy of Art Meripol

Reunions were practically invented in the South. Southerners hold their personal histories and connections in high regard. We value a sense of knowing who we are and where we came from.

“We welcome reunions of all varieties-- -family, school, military---to gather here in Birmingham,” says Sara B. Hamlin, Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau vice president of tourism. “People like being here. This is a generous city, blessed with geographical good fortune and a stock of year-round entertainment.”

With a metropolitan population of nearly a million people, this is also a big city. Birmingham, however, embodies that Southern trait of counting family and friends more important than population statistics. Ten Reasons To Love Birmingham Easy Access. Birmingham sits in the heart of the Southeast. Travel is easy via Amtrak, major interstates and the BirminghamShuttlesworth International Airport. Affordable Digs. The group can save some green with Birmingham’s great rates in a vast selection of lodging. Good Eats. People in Birmingham love to cook and love to eat. Known as the “Dinner Table of the South,” the city has a national reputation for exceptional dining. Places to Play. Public parks are abundant in Birmingham and welcome reunions for picnics and play. Here in Birmingham, we have everything you’d want from a large city, packaged in a city of about a million people Serious Shopping. High-end boutiques and outlet malls invite visitors to get their shopping spree on. World-Class Golf. With Birmingham’s moderate weather, it’s tee time practically year-round. Public golf includes two courses along the state’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Educational Entertainment. At outstanding attractions, learn about Birmingham’s beginnings in the iron and steel industry and the city’s pivotal role in America’s Civil Rights Movement. We Love the Nightlife. Live music is Birmingham’s signature entertainment. Find it every night of the week at clubs and music venues. Fun and Games. It’s fun to be a kid in Birmingham. From The Birmingham Zoo and Alabama Splash Adventure to Birmingham Barons Baseball, it’s all good. Free Brochures. Everybody likes free, and these brochures will guide you and your reunion buddies to some of the best places in the city.

CONTACT: Sara B. Hamlin, Tourism Vice President 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085 shamlin@inbirmingham.com inbirmingham.com The city's parks welcome reunions. Birmingham's historic Civil Rights District Photo courtesy of Liesa Cole