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2015 TOURIST GUIDE

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IT’S DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN WHATsets 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 fi nd elsewhere in their travels. It’s hard to put a fi nger 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 entertain-ment of the city. Visit the dozens of art galler-ies around the city for funk, fi ne and folk art treasures. Come for the city’s annual Sidewalk

Film Festival, chosen one of TIME’s Top 10 “Film Festivals for the Rest of Us.” That means we don’t have to go to Cannes anymore! Op-era, 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 fi rms and luxury condos. Also look downtown for many of the city’s best fes-tivals and arts events. Spring brings the Magic City Art Connection, a juried contemporary art show that is widely respected in the festival community. Summer fi nds crowds downtown for

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6 Information

8 Lodging

26 Attractions

42 Shopping

46 Antiques

50 Art Galleries

54 Entertainment

64 Pork Ribs and Politics

66 Dining

82 Craft Breweries

88 After Dark

94 Outdoors

104 Golf

110 Events

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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 tour-ists alike fall in love with this weekly farmers market, where they fi nd fresh fruits and veg-etables, 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 rea-son golfers come here from around the world. The other reason is the lure of handsome and challenging public golf courses. With the de-velopment 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 fi nest selection of an-tique 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 fi rst season in 2013, add-ing to the Birmingham vibe. And speaking of memorable, you will not fi nd 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 benefi ts from the gifts of many backgrounds. The infl u-ences are all around us and beautifully melded into the diversity of our Southern culture.

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Tourist InformationDOWNTOWN TOURIST CENTER/THE BIRMINGHAM SHOP: 2200 9th Avenue North, 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085

AIRPORT TOURIST CENTER LOWER LEVEL: 205-595-1052

VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM TOURIST CENTER: 1701 Valley View Drive, 205-458-8000

Helpful InformationAREA CODE: 205

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

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

CHURCHES: More than 1,300, all major denominations

BIRMINGHAM SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 205-595-0533

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: 205-558-2222

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

RADIO STATIONS: 14 AM stations and 18 FM stations. Also, 1 Spanish station.

NEWSPAPERS: Weeklies and monthlies.

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

BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS ALLIANCE: 205-324-2100

POPULATION: Metro – just over one million

LIBRARY: 205-226-3600

TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY: 205-322-5426

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

CAP (CITY ACTION PARTNERS): Got a flat? Lock your keys in the car? Mon-Fri, 7 am to midnight; Sat 11 am to 7 pm. 205-251-0111 (downtown only)

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

EMERGENCIES: For emergencies call or text 911

Rental Car AgenciesALAMO 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 TransportationBUZZ-A-BUS: 205-879-3438

CLASTRAN: 205-325-8787

FRESH AIR: 205-744-7475

Information Central


ST. VINCENT’S EAST:205-838-3000, 50 Medical Park East Dr., 35235

THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA:205-939-9100, 1600 7th Ave. S., 35233

TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER:205-592-1000, 800 Montclair Rd., 35213

UAB MEDICAL CENTER WEST:205-481-7000, 995 9th Ave. S.W., 35022

UAB UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL:205-934-4011, 1802 6th Ave. S., 35233

Veterinary Emergency HospitalsALABAMA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS:205-481-1001, 3783 Pine Lane SE Professional Building 200, Bessemer, 35022

EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER:205-967-7389 or 205-251-5696, 2864 Acton Rd., Birmingham, 35243

PET VET ANIMAL HOSPITAL:205-824-2077, 2021 Kentucky Ave., Birmingham, 35216

J&B PASSENGER SERVICE: 205-781-5702

MAX VIP: 205-521-0101

SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION: 205-821-3736

Ground TransportationACTON LIMOUSINE COACH: 205-408-7723 www.actonlimo.com

AFFORDABLE LIMOUSINE, LLC : 205-251-5466

AMBASSADOR LIMOUSINE: 205-987-5466

AMERICAN CAB CO.: 205-322-2222

APEX VALET: 205-991-0532www.apexvalet.com

BIRMINGHAM DOOR TO DOOR: 205-205-4503

BIRMINGHAM LIMOUSINE: 205-822-8600 www.birminghamlimousine.com

BURKES BROTHERS CLASSIC LIMOUSINE SERVICE: 205-324-9677www.burkesbrotherslimousine.com

CAREY LIMOUSINE: 205-591-5959 or 322-8810

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

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

LEGACY LIMOS: 205-655-4321www.legacy-limousines.com

MAGIC CITY LIMOUSINE: 877-886-5728

R. C. PLATINUM TAXI: 205-960-1114

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

ROYAL TRANSPORTATION & BOOKING AGENCY:205-929-3904

STS, INC.: 205-324-4024 www.sts-transportation.com

BIRMINGHAM YELLOW CAB: 205-222-2222

Hospitalswith Emergency Rooms BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER:205-933-8101, 700 19th St. S., 35233

BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER:205-877-1000, 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., 35209

CALLAHAN EYE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL:205-325-8100, 1720 University Blvd., 35233

COOPER GREEN MERCY HOSPITAL: 205-930-3200, 1515 6th Ave. S., 35205

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WHERE TO STAYA GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM LODGING

The Birmingham area has an excellent selection of accommodations in more than 15,000 guest rooms. For a special weekend getaway, make

reservations at a resort or a charming historic inn. Shoppers will fi nd 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.


1. Aloft Birmingham Soho Square1903 29th Avenue S, Homewood 35209205-874-8055 / FAX 205-870-5707www.aloftbirminghamsohosquare.com, 111 rooms� AMENITIES: 24-Hour Business Center, Bus Parking, Cable TV, Concierge Service, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Meeting/Banquet Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV with premium channels, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

2. America’s Best Inn Birmingham/Homewood251 Summit Pkwy, Birmingham 35209-4731205-945-5550 / FAX 205-945-8823, 102 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, FAX/Copy Service, Free High-speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Local Calls, Interior Corridors, Pets Allowed, Suite

3. America’s Best Inn Birmingham Parkway East9225 Roebuck Parkway East, Birmingham 35206-1510, 205-836-5400 / FAX 205-833-4561www.americasbestinnbirminghamparkwayeast.com,89 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool

4. America’s Best Inns & Suites - Birmingham Airport5101 Airport Highway, Birmingham 35212-3046205-592-6110 / FAX 205-591-5623www.americasbestinnbirminghamairport.com,143 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Meeting Space, Pool, Suite

5. America’s Best Inn & Suites6400 Kelco Place, Fairfi eld 35064-1828205-780-5155 / FAX 205-780-2855Fairfi eld.americasbestinn.com, 80 rooms� AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail, Bus Parking

6. America’s Best Value Inn - Irondale1813 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210-2031205-956-3650 / FAX 205-951-5892www.bestvalueinn.com, 86 rooms� AMENITIES: Pool

7. America’s Best Value Inn - Leeds1093 Higrove Parkway, Leeds 35094-1700205-702-2700 / FAX 205-702 2700www.americasbestvalueinn.com, 42 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free Local Phone Calls, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail

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CALL A CAPUh-oh. Now you’ve done it. And just when you were on your way to McWane your brain at McWane Science Center. There are those keys just dangling from the ignition. Be thankful that CAP is downtown and to the rescue. Those handsome young men in uniform riding bicycles or in trucks with green lights all over town are useful as well as cool. They are the City Action Partnership (CAP) patrol.

CAP service area is downtown from 11th Avenue North to 5th Avenue South and from 22nd Street to 16th Street North, more or less.

To summons free assistance or for helpful information, call CAP headquarters at 205-251-0111 (unless you locked your cell phone in the car, too), or visit their website at www.capisdowntown.com


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8. America’s Best Value Inn & Suites – Birmingham/Homewood260 Oxmoor Rd, 205-942-2041www.americasbestvalueinn.com

9. American Interstate Motel5921 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212-1607205-595-4609, 29 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

10. Anchor Motel4121 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham 35222-1918, 205-595-6157, 24 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

11. Anchor Motel Eastlake8420 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35206-2704, 205-833-3414, 28 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

12. Apex Motel1900 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham 35207-3338, 205-328-0080, 28 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

13. Bama Motel6712 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35206-5016, 205-833-7141, 20 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

14. Baymont Inn & Suites Birmingham/Vestavia1466 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham 35216-3607, 1-877-229-6668 / FAX 205-822-9421 www.baymontinns.com, 123 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-

Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Pool, Voice Mail

15. Best Western Plus Bessemer Hotel & Suites5041 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250205-481-1950 / FAX 205-481-2597, 70 rooms� AMENITIES: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Hot Breakfast Buffet, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators, Spa, Suites, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

16. Best Western Carlton Suites Hotel140 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209-7186, 205-940-9990 / FAX 205-940-9930www.carltonsuiteshotel.com, 102 rooms� AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Manager’s Reception, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pool, Suite, Voice Mail

17. Best Western Plus/Gardendale842 Thompson Street, Gardendale 35071-4602205-631-1181 / FAX 205-631-1066www.book.bestwestern.com, 59 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Interior Corridors

18. Birmingham Garden Inn & Suites7901 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210-2611205-951-0700 / FAX 205-313-3701, 102 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Laundry, Pool

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19. Birmingham Marriott3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham 35243-1946, 205-968-3775 / FAX 205-968-4517www.birminghammarriott.com, 295 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Newspapers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Suite, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

20. Birmingham Motor Court1625 Third Avenue West, Birmingham 35208-4205205-786-4397, 19 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

21. Budget Motel1548 Bankhead Hwy W, Birmingham 35214-4847205-798-8444, 30 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

22. Budget Motel Bessemer3010 9th Avenue N, Bessemer 35020-3546205-428-9888, 35 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

23. Candlewood Suites Birmingham/Homewood400 Commons Dr., Birmingham 35209205-769-9777, www.ichotelsgroup.com, 81 rooms

24. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center5216 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham 35212-3033 205-591-7900 / FAX 205-591-6004www.clarionhotel.com, 197 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal/Gazebo, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Suites

25. Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast1309 19th Street S, Birmingham 35205-4801 205-918-9090, www.cobblanebandb.com, 8 rooms

26. Comfort Inn & Suites Colonnade4400 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-3365205-968-3700 / FAX 205-968-0997www.choicehotels.com, 67 rooms� AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Manager’s Reception, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites, Voice Mail

27. Comfort Inn & Suites Trussville4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville 35173-2634205-661-3636 / FAX 205-661-3646www.comfortinn.com, 66 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Inter-net Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Refrigerators, Suites, Voice Mail

28. Comfort Inn Airport4965 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 35210-2418205-957-0084 / FAX 205-314-2400www.comfortinn.com, 83 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Con-tinental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room

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A time to rememberEnjoy our comforting community centered in the Uptown Entertainment District at the BJCC, with upscale amenities and guestrooms furnished with the plush Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed.

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29. Comfort Inn Bessemer5051 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250205-428-3999 / FAX 205-428-8053www.comfortinn.com/hotel-bessemer-alabama,59 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Interior Corridors

30. Comfort Inn Homewood226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209-4732205-916-0464 / FAX 205-916-0298www.choicehotels.com/hotel/AL339, 115 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free USA Today Newspaper, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Suite

31. Comfort Suites Fultondale1325 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale 35068-1659205-259-2160 / FAX 205-259-2170www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al222, 70 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pool, Voice Mail

32. Country Inn & Suites Bessemer4985 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022-5250205-481-0007 / FAX 205-481-0070www.countryinns.com/hotels/albessem, 66 rooms� AMENITIES: Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Whirlpool

33. Country Inn & Suites Homewood485 Wildwood North Circle, Homewood 35209205-451-4000, www.countryinns.com/hotels/al-homewd, 70 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Com-plimentary Newspapers, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool

34. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown/UAB1820 5th Avenue South, Birmingham 35233-1809205-254-0004 / FAX 205-254-8001www.marriott.com/bhmdw, 122 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Suites, Voice Mail

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35. Courtyard by Marriott Colonnade4300 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-2399205-967-4466 / FAX 205-967-2499www.marriott.com/bhmsc, 122 rooms� AMENITIES: Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool, Restaurant, Suites

36. Courtyard by Marriott Homewood500 Shades Creek Parkway, Homewood 35209-4418205-879-0400 / FAX 205-879-6324, 140 roomswww.marriott.com/bhmhw� AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Restaurant, Suites

37. Courtyard by Marriott Hoover1824 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 35244-1208205-988-5000 / FAX 205-988-4659www.marriott.com/bhmho, 153 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Restaurant, Whirlpool

38. Courtyard by Marriott Trussville3665 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 35235205-661-2280 / FAX 205-661-2281www.marriott.com/bhmtv, 84 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Newspapers, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Parking, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Voice Mail

39. Days Inn Birmingham/West905 11th Court West, Birmingham 35204-1806205-324-4510 / FAX 205-326-4360www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 106 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite

40. Days Inn Birmingham/Summit Mall4627 US Highway 280 S, Birmingham 35064-1828205-991-9977/FAX 205-995-0570, 102 rooms www.daysinn.com� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax And Copy Center, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Meeting Space, Outdoor Seasonal Pool, Pets Allowed.

41. Days Inn Birmingham/Vestavia1485 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia 35216-3633205.823.4300/FAX 205.823.6535� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, FAX/Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal.

42. Days Inn Galleria1800 Riverchase Drive, Hoover 35244-1008205-985-7500 / FAX 205-733-8122www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 138 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

43. Days Inn Fultondale616 Decatur Highway, Fultondale205-849-0111, www.daysinn.com � AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed

44. DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham808 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2795205-933-9000 / FAX 205-933-0920www.birmingham.doubletree.com, 298 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by

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45. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-1929205-967-2450 / FAX 205-967-6455www.druryhotels.com/properties/birmingham.cfm, 151 rooms� AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Free Local Phone Calls, Fax And Copy Service, Dry Cleaning, Suites, Laundry, Voice Mail, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Complimentary 5:30 Kickback, Free Wireless Internet, Free One Hour Long Distance Call, Free Wireless Internet, Indoor/Outdoor Pool With Whirlpool

46. Drury Inn & Suites Southwest160 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209-7186205-940-9500 / FAX 205-940-9500www.druryhotels.com/properties/birminghamsw.cfm, 139 rooms� AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Free Local Phone Calls, Fax And Copy Service, Dry Cleaning, Suites, Laundry, Voice Mail, Complimentary Breakfast, Pool, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Complimentary 5:30 Kickback, Free Wireless Internet, Free One Hour Long Distance Call, Free Wireless Internet, Indoor/Outdoor Pool With Whirlpool

47. Econo Lodge1535 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 35216205-822-6030/fax 205-979-5834, www.econolodge.com,34 rooms� AMENITIES: Free local phone calls, Pool, Restaurant, Lounge, Suites

48. Econo Lodge Oxmoor195 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 35209-5956205-941-0990 / FAX 205-941-1527www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al114, 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 and Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Suites, Voice Mail

49. Economy Inn1113 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer 35022-4529205-424-9690 / FAX 205-425-5955, 122 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed, Pool

50. Embassy Suites Birmingham2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209-1304205-879-7400 / FAX 205-870-4523www.birmingham.embassysuites.com, 242 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle

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51. Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover2960 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244205-985-9994, www.birminghamhoover.embassysuites.com, 208 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Kitchenette, Laundry, Lounge, Manager’s Reception, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Pool, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

52. Extended Stay America Birmingham Perimeter Park South12 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham 35243-2326205-967-3800 / FAX 205-967-0025

www.homesteadhotels.com, 137 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Free Local Phone Calls, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pets Allowed

53. Extended Stay America Birmingham Wildwood40 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179205-290-0102 / FAX 205-912-2092www.studioplus.com, 72 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pool, Suite

54. Fairfi eld Inn & Suites Birmingham Fultondale/I-651795 Morris Avenue, Fultondale 35068205-849-8484 / FAX 205-849-7373www.marriott.com/bhmbf, 75 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Gift Shop, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Whirlpool

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55. Fairfi eld Inn & Suites Birmingham/Bessemer4980 Academy Court, Bessemer 35022-5471205-277-1700 / FAX 205-277-1701www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmbb-fairfi eld-inn-and-suites-birmingham-bessemer, 76 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, No Pets Allowed

56. Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook(Opening mid 2015) 2655 Lane Park Road, MountainBrook, 888-472-6312, www.kesslercollection.com

57. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-East I-203910 Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210205-933-0444 / FAX 205-933-0777www.hamptoninn.hilton.com, 99 rooms� AMENITIES: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Gourmet Coffee, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Meeting/Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Satellite TV w/premium channels, Suites, Voice Mail, Wireless Internet (Public)

58. Hampton Inn & Suites Hoover-Galleria4520 Galleria Blvd, Birmingham 35244-5304205-380-3300 / FAX 205-989-8524www.birminghamriverchasesuites.hamptoninn.com, 102 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Gift Shop, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Meeting/Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Spa, Suites, Whirlpool

59. Hampton Inn Bessemer4910 Civic Lane, Bessemer 35022-7820205-425-2010 / FAX 205-425-1630www.bessemer.hamptoninn.com, 84 rooms� AMENITIES: Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool

60. Hampton Inn Colonnade3400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-2355205-967-0002 / FAX 205-969-0901www.birminghamcolonnade.hamptoninn.com, 133 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Pool

61. Hampton Inn Fultondale1716 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669205-439-6700 / FAX 205-439-6701www.fultondale.hamptoninn.com, 65 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool

62. Hampton Inn I-65/Lakeshore Drive30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209205-313-2060 / FAX 205-313-2070, www.birmingham-lakeshoredrive.hamptoninn.com, 97 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Voice Mail

63. Hampton Inn Leeds310 Rex Lake Road, Leeds 35094, 205-702-4141www.birminghamleeds.hamptoninn.com, 105 rooms� AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Concierge Service, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail


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64. Hampton Inn Mountain Brook2731 Hwy 280 South, Mountain Brook 35223-2405205-870-7822 / FAX 205-871-7610www.birminghammountainbrook.hamptoninn.com,130 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Manager’s Reception, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Voice Mail

65. Hampton Inn Trussville1940 Edwards Lake Road, Birmingham 35235 35235-3716, 205-655-9777 / FAX 205-655-0181www.birminghamtrussville.hamptoninn.com, 78 rooms� AMENITIES: Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool

66. Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed & Breakfast Built in 1898 by William Hassinger, president of the Southern Iron and Steel Company2028 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 35205205-930-5800, www.hassingerdanielsbb.com, 10 rooms

67. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243-2326

205-967-2700 / FAX 205-972-8603www.birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com 205 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary

Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services,

Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee

Makers, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by Request

(Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board,

Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, No Pets

Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites, Two

Line Phone, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail

68. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Lakeshore520 Wildwood Circle North, Birmingham 35209-7199205-314-0274 / FAX 205-314-0275www.birminghamlakeshoredrive.gardeninn.com,95 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Pool, Restaurant, Suites, Voice Mail

69. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Trussville 3230 Edwards Lake Parkway, Birmingham 35235205-655-5222, www.birminghamtrussville.hgi.com,104 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Concierge Service, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee


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70. Hilton Garden Inn Liberty Park2090 Urban Center Pkwy., Vestavia Hills 35242205-503-5220 / FAX 205-503-5221www.birminghamselibertypark.stayhgi.com, 130 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Restaurant, Suites, Whirlpool

71. Hiway Host Motel4301 Bessemer Super Hwy, Bessemer, 35020-2494205-425-4352, 35 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

72. Holiday Inn Airport5000 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham 35212-1497, 205-591-6900 / FAX 205-591-2093www.holidayinn.com/bhm-airport, 220 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Seasonal/Gazebo, Pool, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom. Suites, Voice Mail

73. Holiday Inn Birmingham - Homewood492 Wildwood Circle N, Homewood 35209205-942-6070, www.holidayinn.com/homewoodal,110 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Whirlpool

74. Holiday Inn Express Fultondale1733 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669205-439-6300 / FAX 205-439-6301www.hiexpress.com/bhm-fultondale, 67 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pool

75. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bessemer5001 Academy Drive, Bessemer 35022-5250205-424-2600 / FAX 205-428-9972www.hiexpress.com/bessemeral, 63 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool

76. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Inverness156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham 35242 205-776-6370 / FAX 205-776-6389www.hiexpress.com/inverness280, 96 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Manager’s Reception, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Suites, Voice Mail

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77. Holiday Inn Express Irondale811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210-1233205-957-0555 / FAX 205-957-0559www.birminghameasti20suites.hamptoninn.com,100 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Manager’s Reception, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Suite

78. Holiday Inn Express Trussville5911 Valley Road, Trussville 35173-1071205-655-2700 / FAX 205-655-5500www.hiexpress.com/trussvilleal, 64 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators

79. Holiday Inn Hoover/Birmingham 2901 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244205-682-2901/FAX 205-682-2910, www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/hoover/bhmgb/hoteldetail, 112 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool, Laundry facilities, Dry Cleaning

80. Homewood Lodge103 Greensprings Hwy, Birmingham 35209-4903205-942-1263 / FAX 205-942-1219, 48 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Kitchenette, Laundry

81. Homewood Suites(Opening summer 2016) 1016 20th Street South, Birmingham

82. Hospitality Inn2127 7th Avenue South, Birmingham 35233-3105205-322-0692, 50 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

83. Hotel Highland at Five Points South1023 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2622205-933-9555 / FAX 205-933-6918www.thehotelhighland.com, 63 rooms� AMENITIES: 24-Hour Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Suites, Voice Mail

84. Howard Johnson Inn Birmingham275 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209-4705205-942-0919 / FAX 205-942-1679www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=02254, 100 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Local Phone Calls, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal

85. Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham 35244-1087 205-988-8444 / FAX 205-988-8407www.birminghamhoover.place.hyatt.com, 128 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Kitchenette, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites

86. Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244-2399205-705-1234/ FAX 205-988-4597http://wynfrey.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html, 329 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, In-Room Mini Bar, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Restaurant/Bar, Spa, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail, Web TV

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87. InTown Suites Central90 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209-6410205-945-9154 / FAX 205-290-0306www.intownsuites.com/detail_hotel.asp?id=3936,150 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Kitchenette

88. Intown Suites Birmingham North1100 Huffman Road, Birmingham 35215-7502205-856-4929, www.intownsuites.com/detail_hotel.asp?id=3935, 137 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

89. Kings Inn Civic Center/ UAB1313 Third Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-1730205-323-8806 / FAX 205-323-5591www.kingsinnbirmingham.110mb.com, 147 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Kitchenette Laundry, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Satellite TV w/premium channels

90. Knights Inn – Bessemer1121 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer 35022-7802205-424-9780 / FAX 205-267-3556 www.knightsinn.com/hotels/alabama/bessemer 140 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Extended Stay, Fax and

Copy Service, Kitchenette, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite

91. La Quinta Inn & Suites - B’ham/Homewood60 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179205-290-0150 / FAX 205-290-0850www.lq.com/lq/reservations, 129 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Restaurant, Suites

92. La Quinta Inn & Suites Fultondale1207 Boots Blvd, Fultondale 35068205-949-8700 / FAX 205-949-8701www.lq.com/lq/properties, 66 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail

93. La Quinta Inn Birmingham/Cahaba Park South513 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham 35242-5011, 205-995-9990 / FAX 205-995-0563www.lq.com/lq/properties, 99 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental

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94. Microtel Inn & Suites Gardendale850 Odum Road, Gardendale 35071-4618800-771-7171 / FAX 205-631-6450www.microtelinn.com, 81 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Extended Stay, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, In-Room Hair Dryers, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites

95. Microtel Inn & Suites Hoover500 Jackson Dr, Hoover 35244-1031205-444-3033 / FAX 205-444-9091www.hoovermicrotel.com, 59 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Meeting Space

96. Motel 6 Bessemer1000 Shiloh Lane, Bessemer 35022-4596205-426-9646 / FAX 205-426-9305www.motel6.com/reservations, 121 rooms� AMENITIES: Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool

97. Motel 6 Birmingham151 Vulcan Road, Birmingham 35209-4701205-942-9414 / FAX 205-942-9499www.motel6.com/reservations, 96 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed

98. Motel 8 Inn5009 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35212-3101205-595-1991, 40 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

99. Quality Inn & Suites707 Key Drive, Birmingham 35242205-991-1055 / FAX 205-991-2066www.qualityinn.com/hotel-birmingham-alabama-AL488, 63 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron &

Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Voice Mail

100. Quality Inn Bessemer5021 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250205-428-3194 / FAX 205-428-2690www.qualityinn.com/hotel-bessemer-alabama-AL465, 60 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Pool

101. Quality Inn Homewood155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209-4701205-945-9600 / FAX 205-945-5706www.qualityinn.com, 132 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Fax and Copy Service, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal

102. Quality Inn Airport3910 Kilgore Memorial Dr, Irondale 35210-1204205-956-4100 / FAX 205-956-0906www.qualityinn.com, 70 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Washer/Dryer onsite, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal/Gazebo

103. Quality Inn Trussville4730 Norrel Drive, Trussville 35173-2634205-661-9323 / FAX 205-655-9331www.qualityinn.com/hotel-trussville-alabama-AL466, 60 rooms� AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Pool, Suites

104. Relax Inn6101 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35212-1611205-591-5575 / FAX 205-595-1740, 42 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

105. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham 35226-6201205-916-7677 / FAX 205-942-7080www.rossbridgeresort.com, 258 rooms


� AMENITIES: 24-Hour Business Center, Bus Parking, Cable TV, Complimentary Newspapers, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool/Gazebo, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV w/premium channels, Spa, Suites, Two Line Phone, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail, Whirlpool

106. Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown @ UAB821 20th Street S, Birmingham 35205-2713800-331-3131 / FAX 205-731-9596www.marriott.com/bhmri, 129 rooms� AMENITIES: 24-Hour Business Center, All Suites, Compli-mentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fitness Center Free, High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Manager’s Reception, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Studio 1 and 2 Bdrm. Suites, Wireless Internet (Public)

107. Residence Inn Homewood50 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179205-943-0044 / FAX 205-943-0668

www.marriott.com/BHMHM, 120 rooms� AMENITIES: All Suites, Complimentary Continental Break-fast, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool

108. Residence Inn Hoover2725 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244-4004205-733-1655 / FAX 205-733-1656www.residenceinnbirminghamhoover.com, 118 rooms� AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Cable TV, Cable TV w/HBO, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Fully Equipped Kitchens, High Speed Internet Access, Hot Breakfast Buffet, In-Room Hair Dryers, Kitchen, Laundry, Manager’s Reception, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Refrigerators

109. Rime Garden Inn & Suites5320 Beacon Drive, Birmingham 35210-2820205-951-1200 / FAX 205-951-1692www.rimehotel.com, 127 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Complimentary Shuttle - EWTN, Extended Stay, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Fully Equipped Kitchens, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers,

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110. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203-1101, 205-324-5000 / FAX 205-307-3045 www.sheraton.com/birmingham, 770 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pay Self Parking Facilities, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Suites, Voice Mail, Whirlpool

111. Siesta Motel2510 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham 35210-2094205-956-1400, 99 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Pool, Suite

112. Sky Inn6000 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35212-1610205-592-0153, 30 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

113. Sleep Inn Bessemer1259 Greenmor Drive, Bessemer 35022-6437205-424-0000 / FAX 205-424-1971, www.sleepinn.

com/hotel-bessemer-alabama-AL445, 73 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool

114. Southern Comfort Motel725 Third Avenue West, Birmingham 35204-4018205-785-9823 / FAX 205-785-9823 ext 214, 25 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

115. Springhill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB2024 4th Avenue S, Birmingham 35205, 205-322-8600www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmsd,147 rooms� AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Meeting Space

116. Springhill Suites by Marriott3950 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243205-969-8099 / FAX 205-969-8098www.marriott.com/BHMCO, 120 rooms� AMENITIES: Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Kitchen,

Laundry, Manager’s Reception, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Refrigerators, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

117. StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios - Birmingham Inverness101 Cahaba Park Cir., Birmingham 35242205-408-0107 / FAX 205-408-6072www.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 Bdrm. Suites, Voice Mail

118. Sun Inn1573 Bessemer Road, Birmingham 35208-4094205-925-7868, 33 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

119. Sun Suites of Birmingham424 Commons Dr, Homewood 35209-6963205-942-1155 / FAX 205-942-1685www.sunsuites.com, 135 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Kitchenette, Laundry, No Pets Allowed

120. Super 8 Homewood Birmingham Area140 Vulcan Road, Birmingham 35209-4702205-945-9888 / FAX 205-945-9928www.super8.com, 95 rooms � AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Park-ing, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed, Suite, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail

121. The Redmont Hotel2101 5th Avenue North, Birmingham205-324-2101, www.theredmonthotel.com

122. The Westin Birmingham 2221 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, 35203, 205-307-3600www.starwoodhotels.com/westin, 294 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Outdoor Pool, Wireless High Speed Internet Access in Public Areas; Fitness Center; Meet-ing Space; Restaurant

123. Tourway Inn1101 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-1503205-252-3921 / FAX 205-252-3921, 70 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

124. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Homewood500 Wildwood Circle North, Homewood 35209-7199205-943-0114 / FAX 205-943-0115www.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 Bdrm. Suites

125. Travelers Rest Motel1066 Forestdale Blvd., Forestdale, 35214-3856205.798.3831/FAX 205.987.2233 ext. 311, 33 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

126. Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203-2717205-322-2100 / FAX 205-325-1183www.thetutwilerhotel.com, 149 rooms� AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Breakfast, Fax and Copy Services, Fitness Center, Free local phone calls, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Suites, Valet Services, Voice Mail

127. USA Economy Lodge Homewood400 Beacon Parkway W, Birmingham, 35209-3106205-942-2031, www.usaeconomyhotels.com, 190 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

128. USA Economy Lodge Irondale7941 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 35210-2697205-956-8211 / FAX 205-956-1234www.usaeconomyhotels.com, 206 rooms� AMENITIES: Cable TV, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Kitchenette, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal

129. Value Place Hotel5535 Academy Drive, Bessemer 35022205-428-4140 / FAX 205-424-7128www.valueplace.com, 124 rooms� AMENITIES: Extended Stay

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WHAT TO SEEA GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM ATTRACTIONS

Wedgwood to water parks. Zip lines to zebras. Art, science and history museums. Civil War and Civil Rights. Birmingham attractions address all interests and

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1. Alabama Jazz Hall of FameOutside on the sidewalk, visitors can feel the rhythm. From the boogie-woogie beginnings of Clarence “Pinetop” Smith to the velvet croon-ing of Nat King Cole, legendary jazz greats are immortalized in the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, within the historic Carver Theatre. Interac-tive exhibits also recall the contributions of Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Space Arkestra, along with Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. Admission. 1631 4th Avenue North. 205-254-2731. www.jazzhall.com

2. Alabama Museum of Health SciencesLocated 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 Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Lister Hill Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham. 1700 University Blvd. 205-934-4475. www.uab.edu/historical/museum.html

3. Alabama Sports Hall of FameDisplays include memorabilia from the late Uni-versity of Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, a tribute to Olympic great Jesse Owens, and other displays showcasing the careers of Alabama-con-nected sports fi gures such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Joe Louis. Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Admission. 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. 205-323-6665. www.ashof.org

4. Alabama TheatreBuilt in 1927, the Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, featuring fi rst-run and revival fi lms, concerts and other special events. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ still rises from the orchestra pit and is often played to accompany silent fi lms. Tours by appointment. Call for special events schedule. Admission. 1817 3rd Avenue North. 205-252-2262 www.alabamatheatre.com

5. Alabama Veteran’s MemorialAmid 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 fi nd 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, www.alabamaveterans.org

Alabama Wine Trail Wine enthusiasts are delighted to fi nd vine-yards 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. 6. Vizzini Farms Winery 800 Highway 87, Calera (exit 234 o� I-65 S).205-685-0655. www.vizzinifarmswinery.com 7. Ozan Vineyard & Cellars 173 Highway 301, Calera (exit 228 o� I-65 S). 205-668.6926. www.ozanwine.com8. Morgan Creek Vineyards 181 Morgan Creek Lane, Harpersville (26 miles on Hwy. 280 E.) 205-672-2053. www.morgancreekwinery.com

9. Aldridge GardensAldridge Gardens, a 30-acre natural garden with a 5-acre lake, beautiful hydrangeas and

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now features the largest Frank Fleming Col-lection 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 Road, Hoover. 205-682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com

10. American VillageThis Colonial-style village is set on more than 100 rural acres, just south of Birmingham. Cos-tumed interpreters guide visitors on a trip back in time to America’s journey for independence. Bring your imagination and sense of adventure. Tours Monday – Friday at 10am, noon and 2pm. Special programs for groups by appointment. Admission. 3727 Highway 119. 205-665-3535.3 www.americanvillage.org

11. Arlington Antebellum Home and GardensThe 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 Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, 1pm – 4pm (tickets sold until 3pm) Admission. 331 Cotton Avenue SW. 205-780-5656.www.informationbirmingham.com/arlington

12. Barber Vintage Motorsports MuseumHome to the world’s best motorcycle collec-tion, 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 collection is the largest of its kind in the world. Approximately 600 of the 1200 motorcycles in the collection are on display at any given time. These bikes range from 1902 to current-year production. Common street bikes are represented, as well as rare Gran Prix race machinery. 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 Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, noon – 5pm. Admission. 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy. 205-699-7275. www.barbermuseum.org

13. Birmingham Botanical GardensThe 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 diërent plants in 25 themed areas. The gardens also have more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of walking paths. The Bir-mingham Botanical Gardens also has the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conserva-tories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens and Japanese Gardens with a traditionally crafted tea house. The gift shop is a special treat. Open sunrise to sunset daily. 2612 Lane Park Road. 205-414-3900. www.bbgardens.org

14. Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage TrailThe 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 oc-curred on the very streets that are a part of this trail. Beginning at Kelly Ingram Park, corner of 6th Avenue North and 16th Street. Follow maps on signs.

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

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series of galleries tells the stories of daily life for African-Americans in the state and the nation and how dramatically di ̈ erent it was from the lives white people of that era took for granted. The powerful Movement Gallery presents the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1963. Here a picture emerges of the bad old days of “Bombingham,” a reference to the relentless violence that rocked the city in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. In the fi nal exhibits, the Proces-sional Gallery uses life-size fi gures representing all ages and races to portray the “walk to free-dom.” Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Admission. 520 16th Street North. 205-328-9696. www.bcri.org

16. Birmingham Museum of ArtThe Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the fi nest 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 fi nest and most com-prehensive in the Southeast, and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the fi nest in the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renais-

sance 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 exam-ples of English ceramics and French furniture; and the museum’s world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England. Excellent café. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, noon – 5pm. Donations welcome. 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd., 205-254-2565. www.artsbma.org

17. Birmingham Public LibraryThe 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 re-sources. Open Monday – Tuesday, 9am – 8pm; Wednesday – Saturday, 9am – 6pm; Sunday, 2pm – 6pm. 2100 Park Place. 205-226-3600. www.bplonline.org

18. Birmingham Race CourseA spacious pari-mutuel racing facility, the Birmingham Race Course is open year-round.

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Patrons enjoy live greyhound racing and simul-cast events from the country’s top thorough-bred and greyhound racetracks. With more than 200 simulcast races on Saturday alone, the Birmingham Race Course gives the ardent handicapper the chance to hit the big one. Must be 19 or older to play. Open daily 11am – 1 am. 1000 John Rogers Drive. 205-838-7500. www.birminghamracecourse.com

19. Birmingham ZooOne 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 Giraë 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 threat-ened elephants. Trails of Africa is a mixed-spe-cies exhibit that includes a bull elephant herd, red river hogs, giraës, wildebeest, zebras and more. Concessions and dining on site. Open daily 9am – 5pm. Extended hours for special events. Admission. 2630 Cahaba Road. 205-879-0409. www.birminghamzoo.com

20. Eternal Word Television Network – EWTN One of the best known religious sites in Birming-ham 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 suëred 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. www.ewtn.com

21. Heart of Dixie Railroad MuseumAlabama’s o¯cial railroad museum, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum has operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains and two restored depots housing a good collection

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THE STORYTELLER IS A SOUTHSIDE LANDMARK

Before the 1990s, the fountain in historic Five Points South was pretty unremark-able. Oh sure, there was the stunning backdrop of Highlands United Methodist Church, but the fountain itself wasn’t much to look at. All that changed in 1991 when a fantasyland of beautiful bronze animal characters entered the fountain.

The creation, called “The Storyteller,” is the charming scene of a ram man tell-ing stories to woodland animals. Rabbits, frogs, deer and dogs listen with rapt at-tention to the teller’s tale. The fountain sculpture was designed by nationally renowned Birmingham artist Frank Flem-ming. Visitors to the city are enchanted by this peaceful scene of love and shar-ing. It’s a favorite backdrop for tourists taking souvenir photographs. 20th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues South

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of railroad artifacts. Also on the grounds is a collection of railway cars, locomotives and ca-booses. Train rides available—call for dates and times. Museum open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm. Donations welcome. 1919 9th Street, Calera. 205-668-3435. www.hodrrm.org

22. Kelly Ingram ParkCalled a “Place of Revolution and Reconcilia-tion,” 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 fi re 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 overturn-ing 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.

23. McWane Science CenterFour fl oors 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 daring ride on the High Cycle. Pet the sharks and stingrays in the Shark & Ray

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Touch Tank, and check out the Zoetrope for visual illusions of motion from still pictures. Open September – May, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm; Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, noon – 6pm. June – August, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, noon – 6pm. Admission. 200 19th Street North. 205-714-8300. www.mcwane.org

24. Mercedes-Benz US International Visitors Center Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) in nearby Vance, builds the M-Class, the R-Class and the GL-Class vehicles. The visitors center, the first one of its kind outside Germany, displays the star studded history of Daimler-Benz. This architectural showcase brings to life the company’s long-held vision of producing the most excellent automobiles in the world. Much more than a museum, the visitors center moves people along a multimedia path through the past, present and future of automotive technology. Visitors Center open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Admission for factory tours (available by reservation only) 11 Mercedes Drive, Vance, Alabama. 205-507-2252. www.mbusi.com

25. Oak Mountain State ParkMore outdoor adventure can be found at Ala-bama’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, 7am – 5pm. Admission. 200 Terrace Drive. 205-620-2520. www.dcnr.state.al.us

26. Peanut DepotThat tantalizing aroma wafting down historic Morris Avenue comes from peanuts toasting in antique roasters at the Peanut Depot. This is a must-see stop for visitors, if only to admire the magnificent old machinery while the children feed pigeons along the cobblestone streets. Open Monday – Friday, 8am – 5:30pm;

SMALL GEM IS A BIG TREAT

When planning your Birmingham itinerary, be sure to include time to visit Aldridge Gardens in the suburb of Hoover.

This 30-acre botanical spread is widely known for its hydrangeas and its col-lection of art. The signature flower of the gardens is the Snowflake Hydrangea, developed and propagated by noted hor-ticulturalist Eddie Aldridge. (Yes, this is his garden.) Camellias and other native Ala-bama plants landscape this lush wooded hideaway.

In 2012, the gardens acquired the larg-est collection of Frank Fleming sculptures available for public viewing. A local collector donated 19 of the renowned Alabama sculptor’s unusual and playful bronze pieces.

Opened in 2002, the young gardens also have a six-acre lake with a walking trail, along with an event venue and out-door pavilion. In addition to plant sales, concerts and bird walks, Aldridge Gardens also hosts Plein Air painting exhibitions that attract a range of artists and viewers.

It is the blending of art and nature that makes this a gem of an attraction to complement your visit in Birmingham.

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Saturday, 9am – 1pm. 2016 Morris Ave. 205-251-3314. www.peanutdepot.com

27. Pepper Place Saturday Market (seasonal) April – DecemberThe 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 com-munity and market patrons for entertainment and cooking demonstrations. A former Dr. Pep-per bottling plant, Pepper Place is also known for its shops that have made it a premier design center. 2829 2nd Avenue South. 205-802-2100. www.pepperplacemarket.com

28. Rickwood FieldBuilt in 1910, Rickwood Field is America’s old-

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Nestled in the heart of Hoover, Alabama, Aldridge Gardens is a 30-acre premier nature and art garden in the Southeast. A six-acre lake is embraced by a walking trail adorned with many varieties of hydrangeas, camellias and other native Alabama plants. � at natural beauty provides a perfect backdrop for weddings and special events. � roughout the year, visitors also enjoy the art gallery, classes, plant sales, summer camps, concerts, a gift shop and more.

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est baseball park. During its heyday, Rickwood hosted baseball greats such as Jackie Robin-son, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lorenzo “Piper” Davis, Willie Mays and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. Friends and fans eagerly await the annual Rickwood Classic, a game that pits the AA Birmingham Barons against a regular Southern League rival. Team members dress in vintage uniforms, and people come from around the country to celebrate baseball history. The authenticity of Rickwood is being carefully preserved by the Friends of Rickwood Field, a non-profit organization devoted to the restora-tion and upkeep of the historic ball field. Open Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Check events schedule for expanded hours. 1137 2nd Avenue West. 205-458-8161. www.rickwood.com

29. Sixteenth Street Baptist Church National Historic Landmark The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is Bir-mingham’s most famous Civil Rights landmark. On a September Sunday morning in 1963, four African-American schoolgirls were in the base-ment 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 capac-ity for love and forgiveness. The sanctuary of the church contains a massive stained glass window

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Birmingham is a very good place for those who like to learn a city on foot. Along this downtown walking tour, people discover historic churches and theaters, wonderful shops selling everything from vintage clothing to hot roasted peanuts, and interesting arts and architecture in between. Go to www.birmingham.travel, click on Walking Tours, and off you go! (Tour copy courtesy of Grey Brennan, Alabama Tourism Department)

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of Christ, given in memoriam from the people of Wales following the bombing. Tours by appoint-ment. Donations welcome. 1530 6th Avenue North. 205-251-9402. www.16thstreetbaptist.org

30. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark 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 col-lection of machinery, buildings and industrial structures. These artifacts typify the first 100 years of Birmingham’s history and the technol-ogy 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. Additional interest at Sloss is the speculation that the furnaces are haunted by a former foundryman. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, noon – 4pm. Donations welcome. 20 32nd Street North. 205-324-1911. www.slossfurnaces.com

31. Splash Adventure WaterparkAlabama’s greatest water adventure! Create water fun your way, whether it’s relaxing by the wave pool and enjoying the lazy river or amping up the excitement with monster slides, water-

based obstacle course, water maze, Zip Line and more! Experience special events through-out the season, such as dive-in movies! Great for the family or a larger group outing. 4599 Alabama Adventure Pkwy. Located o� Exit 110 at I-459 & I-20. 205-481-4750. www.SplashAdventureWaterpark.com

32. Southern Museum of FlightThe Southern Museum of Flight is dedicated to investigating, preserving and promoting the rich stories of Southern aviation. Among the top exhibits are the Korean War jets, the Tuske-gee 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 Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Admission. 4343 73rd Street North. 205-833-8226. www.southernmuseumo�ight.org

33. 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

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Birmingham loves its inventory of superlatives. Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue. Rickwood is the country’s oldest baseball park. And now we have brand new bragging rights. Birmingham is home to the world’s largest motorcycle museum. Guinness World Records recently declared that Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum holds that title. Birmingham businessman and longtime motorcycle enthusiast George Barber started the museum in a smallish warehouse on the city’s southside. When he outgrew that space, he decided to do something splendid for the Birmingham area. He built a five-story, glass-fronted museum and invited the public to see his col-lection. And come they have. Last year alone, the museum drew more than 270,000 visitors from around the world to see nearly 1,400 vehicles on display. And we won’t even get into what Mr. Bar-ber has done for Birmingham with the adjacent Barber Motorsports Park. www.barbermuseum.org

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 black-smithing, 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, jew-elry, knives, furniture and other treasures. Open daily 7am – sunset. Admission. 12632 Confeder-ate Pkwy. 205-477-5711. www.tannehill.org

34. Vulcan Park and MuseumVulcan is the largest cast iron statue in the world and Birmingham’s city symbol. Standing high

atop Red Mountain, the 56-foot-high statue has an observation balcony on its pedestal for a panoramic view of the city. Vulcan is patterned after the mythical Roman god of the forge, a nod to the city’s powerful position in the iron and steel industry in the first part of the 20th century. The statue was created as Birmingham’s exhibit in the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and won the exposition’s grand prize. The museum at Vulcan has interactive exhibits and displays that portray the region’s history and progress. Museum open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, 1pm – 6pm. Observation balcony open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 10pm; Sunday, 1pm – 10pm. Admission. 1701 Valley View Drive. 205-933-1409. www.visitvulcan.com

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Just across the street is Birmingham’s most famous civil rights landmark, the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Though Sixteenth Street Baptist was the church that drew world-wide attention, it was Birmingham’s Bethel Baptist Church and the Reverend Fred Shut-tlesworth that are credited with shaping the Civil Rights Movement here.

Sixteenth Street Baptist Church National Historic Landmark became the focus of the

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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS DISTRICT

A Must-See for VisitorsTHOUGH THE EVENTS OF THE 1960Ssteal the spotlight, the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham and Alabama evolved from a complex history of race relations in the American South. Exhibits in the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute reveal slices of black and white life from the late 1800s to the present. The Institute documents the rise of the movement and the succession of events it bore around the nation.

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world on a September Sunday morning in 1963 when four African-American schoolgirls died in a dynamite blast. The 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.

Facing the Civil Rights Institute, Kelly Ingram 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 po-lice. Sculptures and a park cell phone tour tell the story of activities that took place there.

Also nearby in the district is the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and historic Carver The-

ater for the Performing Arts. The museum honors jazz greats with ties to the state of Alabama. The Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park, just down the block, honors Birming-ham native and Temptations lead singer Eddie Kendrick.

The Fourth Avenue Business District re-mains active with restaurants and barber-shops. This cluster of black-owned businesses was the core of African-American social and commercial life in the early 1900s and later when white-owned shops and stores refused to serve black customers. Many minority-owned businesses still operate in the district today, serving a steady stream of customers of all races.

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WHERE TO SHOPA GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM SHOPPING

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


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Brookwood VillageDiscover the Village…Brookwood Village, where you will fi nd some of Birmingham’s most popular shops and restaurants. Shop in a beautiful climate-controlled mall featuring Macy’s, Belk, Books-A-Million, Z Gallerie, Banana Republic, Victoria’s Secret and many other exciting stores. Dine al fresco at Brio Tuscan Grille, Cocina Superior and more. Also, enjoy power shopping at DSW, Target and The Fresh Market! Covered parking and valet service are available. Located o� Shades Creek Parkway (Alabama 149) between U.S. 280 and U.S. 31.

Downtown BirminghamInvestigating downtown shopping is an adventure in itself. Start out at BB’s China & Glassware (2427 1st Ave. North) where you’ll fi nd an enticing assortment of dishes and glassware, some bearing the logos of defunct hotels from around the country, along with Fiesta ware and seconds at good discounts. Walk over one block to 2nd Avenue North where you’ll fi nd 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. Then head up the street about half a block to What’s on Second (2306 2nd Ave. No.) for an eye-feast of vintage, antique and unusual items.

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 o� 20th on Third Avenue North is a treasure trove of memories at Reed Books (see Arts and Antiques section). Back over to 20th Street and south a few blocks is the Peanut Depot. Stop in for treats or just to see the beautiful old roasters that are still in use. 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 stu� and The Golden Temple,


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fashion shops with special emphasis on children’s clothing. www.welcometomountainbrook.com

Patton CreekCombines a “main street” element with parking and sidewalks in front of an eclectic mix of quaint, unique shops and restaurants, with larger retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Rave Motion Pictures. In the Birmingham suburb of Hoover between I-459, the Riverchase Galleria and Alabama 150. www. pattoncreek.com

Pepper PlaceFor a di�erent sort of shopping experience and a clear departure from the mall scene, Pepper Place is your destination. Pepper Place, an old Dr. Pepper syrup plant, houses an eclectic mix of home furnishing shops, antiques 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.

where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birkenstocks®. www.downtownbirmingham.org

Downtown HomewoodOld-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. The new Soho Square includes an interesting mix of boutiques and restaurants at sidewalk level below residential lofts. 18th Street (and beyond), Homewood. www.homewoodchamber.org

English Village, Mountain Brook Village and Crestline VillageIn the heart of the suburb of Mountain Brook, these three distinct shopping areas are linked by tree lined sidewalks. English Village has restaurants, co�ee houses and garden shops. Mountain Brook Village has funky art shops, high end boutiques and home furnishing stores. (Don’t miss a stroll through Smith’s Variety for a variety of toys and candy bins.) Crestline Village has a nice mix of restaurants and high

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Riverchase GalleriaHoused beneath the world’s longest skylight are more than 200 shops, a dozen restaurants and a colorful carousel. Look for American Eagle, Banana Republic, Godiva Chocolatier, Abercrombie & Finch and BumperNets, just a few samples of stores in this two-story city under glass. The complex also includes the Wynfrey Hotel. U.S. 31 and Alabama 150 at I-459. www.riverchasegalleria.com

The Shops of Grand River Set against the picturesque landscape of the Cahaba River Valley, The Shops of Grand River is a brand new shopping destination. A sampling of the distinctive outlet and specialty stores are Brooks Brothers, Gap Outlet, Jones New York Outlet, Bose, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Carters Babies & Kids, and more. www.shopsofgrandriver.com

The SummitWhether you’re looking for a new outfit, the perfect accessory, or an outstanding dining experience, The Summit o�ers a unique opportunity to find what truly suits you with

over 100 stores and restaurants. Its outdoor design and beautiful architectural detail play host to a number of shops that fit your taste and your lifestyle. You may feel like just browsing or like wining and dining- but we know that during a visit to The Summit you will shop in style. At I-459 and U.S. 280. www.thesummitonline.com

Trussville ShoppingThe booming suburb of Trussville includes three large shopping areas. Target, Books-a-Million, and Old Navy 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. www. colonialprop.com/property-info/?cid=1267

Dozens of other shopping centers are in the Birmingham area. For a complete listing, visit www.birmingham.travel.

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WHERE TO ANTIQUE

A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM ANTIQUES

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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.

1. 5TH AVENUE ANTIQUES2410 5th Ave. S., Birmingham205-320-0500www.5thavenueantiques.com

2. ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE200 28th St. S., Birmingham205-322-3538www.architecturalheritage.com

3. ARGENT2949 18th St. S., Homewood205-871-4221

4. BAMA FLEA MARKET AND ANTIQUES1605 Ashville Rd., Leeds205-699-2499www.bamafl eamall.com

5. CHARLOTTE WOODSON ANTIQUES2410 Canterbury Rd., Birmingham205-871-3314www.charlottewoodson.com

6. CHARM2329 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham205-322-9023, www.charmonsecond.com

7. CHRISTOPHER GLENN, INC.2713 19th St. S., Homewood205-870-1236www.christopherglenninc.com

8. CHRISTOPHER HOUSE ANTIQUES3205 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham205-581-0202

9. CIRCA INTERIORS & ANTIQUES2831 Culver Rd., Birmingham205-868-9199

10. CLARK ANTIQUES GALLERY2717 2nd Avenue, S., Birmingham205-325-1999 www.clarkantiquesgallery.com

11. FOUR SEASONS ANTIQUES, ART AND BOTANICALS2910 18th St. S., Birmingham205-803-4059 www.4seasonsantiquesandart.com

12. FULL CIRCLE3908 Clairmont Avenue South, Birmingham205-202-5907, shopfullcircle.com

13. GARDENDALE FLEA MALL & ANTIQUE CENTER2405 Decatur Highway, Gardendale205-631-7451www.gardendalefl eamall.com

14. GREYSTONE ANTIQUES 5475 Hwy. 280, Inverness205-995-4773

15. HANNA ANTIQUES/BOOKS! BY GEORGE2424 7th Ave. S., Birmingham205-323-6036

16. HENHOUSE ANTIQUES1900 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham205-918-0505www.shophenhouseantiques.com

17. HOMEWOOD ANTIQUES930 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood205-414-9945www.homewoodantiques.com

18. HOOVER ANTIQUE GALLERY3411 Old Columbia Rd., Hoover204-822-9500

19. INTERIORS AT PEPPER PLACE2817 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham205-323-2817

20. LAMB’S EARS, LTD70 Church Street, Mountain Brook205-802-5700www.lambsearsltd.com

21. LEVY’S FINE JEWELRY2116 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham205-251-3381, levysfi nejewelry.com

22. MARTHA LAUREN ANTIQUE LINENS & ACCESSORIES2417 Canterbury Rd., Birmingham205-871-2283

23. MULBERRY HEIGHTS ANTIQUES2419 Canterbury Rd., Mountain Brook205-870-1300

24. NOORDERMEER ANTIEKS731 Broadway, Homewood205-870-1161www.noordermeerantieks.com

25. ON-A-SHOESTRING601 Shades Crest Rd., Hoover205-822-8741


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26. PAINTED SHOVEL MERCANTILE400 41st Street S, Birmingham205-593-2083www.paintedshovel.com

27. REED BOOKS, THE MUSEUM OF FOND MEMORIES2021 Third Ave. N., Birmingham205-326-4460www.jimreedbooks.com

28. SOHO RETRO2805 18th Street S., Homewood205.870.7655www.shopsohoretro.com

29. THE KING’S HOUSE2807 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham205-320-2535www.kingshouseantiques.com

30. THE ROYAL STANDARD2808 18th St. S., Homewood205-871-6644www.theroyalstandard.com

31. TRICIA’S TREASURES2700 19th Place S., Homewood205-871-9779

32. TRUSSVILLE ANTIQUE MALL/THE MALL CAFE147 North Chalkville Rd., Trussville205-661-9805

33. VILLAGE FIREFLY2816 Culver Rd., Birmingham205-870-4560

34. WHAT’S ON SECOND2306 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham205-322-2688, www.whatsonsecond.org

35. ZOE’S IN FOREST PARK3900 Clairmont Ave S., Birmingham205-595-9049, www.zoeshop.com

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A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM GALLERIES

Folk to fi ne to funk art, and it’s game on in galleries throughout the city. Handmade jewelry, blown glass vases and quirky sculpture fi ll shops

alongside galleries of fi ne paintings of every medium.

1. ANDREA LUCAS STUDIOS1910 1st Ave N., Irondale205-276-1120www.andrealucasstudios.com

2. A’MANO2707 Culver Rd., Birmingham205-871-9093www.amanogifts.com

3. ARCENEAUX GALLERY1830 29th Ave S., Homewood205-802-5800

4. ART ALLEY109 Broadway, Homewood205-879-1105, artalley.net

5. ARTISTS INCORPORATED3365 Morgan Dr., Vestavia Hills205-979-8990www.artistsincorporated.com

6. ATCHISON GALLERY & VILLAGE FRAMERS2847 Culver Rd., Birmingham205-871-6221

7. BETA PICTORIS GALLERY2411 Second Ave N., Birmingham205-413-2999www.betapictorisgallery.com

8. BEVERLY MCNEIL ART GALLERY605 South 28th Street, Birmingham205-328-1761www.beverlymcneilgallery.com

9. BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, 205-254-2565 or 254-2566www.artsbma.org

10. BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY2100 Park Place, Birmingham205-226-3600, bplonline.org

11. DANIEL DAY GALLERY & MELODYMADEIT INC.3025 6th Avenue SBirmingham, 205-731-9420www.dreammeccastudio.com

12. DS ART STUDIO GALLERY2805 Crescent Ave., Ste. E., Homewood205-802-4700www.dsart.com

13. DURBIN GALLERY/AZAR ART STUDIOS900 Arkadelphia Rd., Birmingham205-226-4925, www.bsc.edu/academics/art/durbin.htm

14. FOUR CORNERS GALLERY4700 Hwy. 280, Ste. B, Birmingham205-980-2600 www.fourcornersgalleryonline.com

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15. FOUR SEASONS ANTIQUES, ART AND BOTANICALS 2910 18th St. S., Birmingham 205-803-4059 www.4seasonsantiquesandart.com

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

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

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

19. LITTLEHOUSE GALLERIES2915 Linden Ave., Homewood 205-879-7022

20. NAKED ART GALLERY 3831 Clairmont Ave S., Birmingham 205-595-3553, www.nakedartusa.com

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

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

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

24. SOON-BOK LEE SELLERS ART GALLERY – ARTISTS ON THE BLUFF 571 Park Avenue, Hoover, 205-637-5946, www.artistsonthebluff.com

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

26. UAB VISUAL ARTS GALLERY—ABROMS-ENGEL INSTITUTE FOR THE VISUAL ARTS 1221 10th Ave S., Birmingham 205-975-6436 www.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 www.inbirmingham.com.

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WHERE TO PLAYA GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM ENTERTAINMENT

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 fi ll 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.


ALABAMA BALLETAlabama Ballet seeks to promote and foster the development of classical and contempo-rary 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 Avenue South, 322-4300. For tickets and details, visit www.alabamaballet.org or call 205-975-2787.

ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAThe 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 fi nest international guest artists. The symphony’s 54 talented musicians bring to life some of the world’s most treasured musical masterpieces. 3621 6th Avenue South, 205-251-7727. www.alabamasymphony.org

ALABAMA THEATRE Built in the 1920s, The Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie pal-

aces, featuring fi rst-run and revival fi lms, concerts and other special events. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ still rises from the orchestra pit and is often played to accompany silent fi lms. Attending an event or movie at the Ala-bama is one of the most highly recommended activities for visitors to the city. Business Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM – 4 PM, later dur-ing special events. Admission charged: varies by event,1817 Third Avenue North, 205-252-2262, www.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 Street, N., Suite 145, 205-264-9910, www.aldridgerep.org.

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It is also home to the Porsche Driving Experi-ence. 6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy., 205-298-9040, www.barbermotorsports.com

BIRMINGHAM BALLETBirmingham Ballet o�ers dance training for aspiring talent as well as presenting professional performances. Performances are held at the Birmingham-Je�erson Convention Complex. 2198 Columbiana Road, Suite 100, 205-979-9492, www.birminghamballet.com

BIRMINGHAM BARONSThe 2013 season marks a new era for the Birmingham Barons when they begin playing their games at Birmingham’s new Regions Field, located near the heart of the city. The city’s AA baseball team, farm team for the Chicago White Sox, plays its season from April through September. 205-988-3200, www.barons.com

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S THEATREBirmingham Children’s Theatre was founded

Center’s trademark is diversity – diverse perfor-mances 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 re-nowned performing artists take the stage at this concert hall and theater space on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. 1200 10th Avenue South, 205-975-2787. www.alysstephens.org

BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARKNot only is this road course second to none, it is set within a perfectly manicured and sculptured landscape. Visitors can watch auto and motor-cycle road racing while relaxing in wooded sur-roundings. 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.


The Alabama Theatre is a fabulous place to see everything from classic fi lms to a Tom Waits concert. It is one of the grand architectural accomplishments saved from the wrecking-ball fate so many others of that era suffered.

Built in 1927, the Alabama was designed by a Chicago fi rm that specialized in the extravagant movie palaces of the 1920s. The new motion picture house opened on Christmas Day. Silent movies still were the fare of the day, and the fi lms were dramatized through music on the “Mighty Wurlitzer.” The massive pipe organ boasted a sound capacity of a 70-piece orchestra. That same wonderful Wurlitzer still magically rises from under-ground to accompany classic fi lms or for special performances.

Exploring the theatre is entertain-ment in itself. The building is designed like a Spanish palace with a hodge-podge of motifs from many periods.

Heavy Moorish details with spiraling terra cotta columns greet visitors. Marble columns, bright gold leaf ornamentation and ornate chandeliers decorate the grand lobby. Inside the 3,000-seat auditorium, rich stained glass arches and complex, gilded, plaster ornament ice the walls. The interior is crowned with an elliptical dome of recessed panels. And by all means, make a special trip to the lavish lounges in the theatre. For entertainment schedules, visit www.alabamatheatre.com.

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formers, the BJCC has a full schedule of events. The expansive exhibition hall at the complex is often in use for boat shows, bridal fairs and hunting and fishing expos. The 19,000-seat Legacy Arena at the BJCC hosts world class musical entertainers, along with special events such as Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus and is known for its crisp acoustics. The more intimate 2,800-seat concert hall is the performance venue for limited seating perfor-mances. And the 1,000-seat theater is an ideal setting for theatrical performances where every seat in the house is a good one. 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. No. 205-458-8400, www.bjcc.org

BUMPERNETSFounded in 1999, America’s first table tennis store and billiard pro shop is home to one of the most premier, exciting and top-notch fun environments in the Birmingham area. All of the table games and arcades are available for play or purchase. Owned by one of the most renowned table tennis players in North

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

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

BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON CONVENTION COMPLEX/LEGACY ARENA AT THE BJCCAlabama’s largest convention facility is also the state’s premier venue for entertainment. From touring Broadway shows to big-name music per-


America, BumperNets is home to over 110 unique ways to have fun. Whether you are a family of fi ve looking to spend some qual-ity time together or just friendly co-worker competition, BumperNets has it all! 2000 Riverchase Galleria Hoover, AL 35244, 205-987-2222, www.bumpernets.com See our ad page 3.

EXTEMPORANEOUS THEATRE COMPANYExtemporaneous Theatre Company performs live, improvised entertainment. BIRMINGHAM magazine voted Extempo-raneous “Best On-the-Spot Theatre”. 1901-1/2 11th Ave. S., www.extemporaneoustheatre.com

HISTORIC FIVE POINTS SOUTH ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTFounded in 1893, Five Points South is a walkable neighborhood with James Beard Foundation Award-winning restaurants and historically signifi cant 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 de-signed by Birmingham artist Frank Fleming and conveys the deep Southern tradition of storytell-ing. The fountain is a favorite backdrop for tour-

ists taking photographs in the area. Five Points is a popular shopping and dining destination, infl uenced 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. www.fivepointsbham.com

Birmingham CrossplexFor track and fi eld events, the Crossplex has an indoor 200-meter, hydraulically banked Mondotrack SX that is one of only six in the U.S. and eight in the world. Eight 60-meter lanes for dashes and hurdles are located within the infi eld area of the track with dual horizontal runways for pole vault, long jump and triple jump. The pool in the natatorium has ten 50-meter lanes, ten 25-meter lanes and twenty 25-yard lanes. The grandstands around the pool hold 1,100 spectators. Two 1-meter and two 3-meter springboards are mounted on concrete pedestals for diving competitions. The facility also includes a me-dia room, meeting hall, VIP suites and much more.2337 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, 205-279-8900


HOOVER METROPOLITAN STADIUMHome of the SEC Baseball Tournament and other sporting events. Located south of town near the Riverchase Galleria. 100 Ben Chapman Drive, 205-444-7732, www.hooveral.org

MAGIC CITY ACTORS THEATREMagic 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 Street, S., 205-251-1228.

OPERA BIRMINGHAMNorthern and Central Alabama’s only profes-sional, regional opera company, Opera Birming-ham has entertained and informed audiences in

HISTORIC LAKEVIEW ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTDeveloped 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 reflect-ing the Campania region of Italy. Next door is the popular watering hole, Cantina, and also in the area are co�ee 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 and Slice Pizza & Brew, a hip pizza place.

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the region for over 50 years. From its humble be-ginnings in 1955 to its 50th anniversary in 2005 and beyond, Opera Birmingham has produced world-class operatic productions and concerts that have been hailed by critics and loved by audiences. 3601 6th Avenue South, 205-322-6737

REGIONS FIELDThe Birmingham Baron’s new home is located near the heart of the city. Between 14th and 16th and First and Third Avenue S. 205-988-3200.

UPTOWN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTAdjacent to the Birmingham-Je�erson Con-vention Center, Uptown is an entertainment district with a nice mix of bars, hotels, co�ee 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 o�er 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. www.uptownbham.com

VERIZON WIRELESS MUSIC CENTEREach year between April and October, some of the world’s top musicians perform in the beautiful outdoor arena. Fee: Varies with each performance. Highway 119 exit off I-65, 1000 Amphitheatre Road, 205-985-4900. www.verizonwirelessmusiccenter.net

RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE COMPANYRed Mountain Theatre Company is a non-profit professional theatre organization with an emphasis on musical theatre. RMTC

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provides unique educational, training and performing opportunities for aspiring and cul-turally diverse artists, while growing new and existing audiences through quality theatrical experiences. For almost 30 years, Red Moun-tain 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 incred-ible local talent to the Birmingham stage. Red Mountain Theatre Company, 2900 1st Ave. South, 205-324-2424, www.redmountaintheatre.org

TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAYTalladega Superspeedway is the biggest, fast-est, most competitive motorsports facility in the world. Records for both speed and compe-tition 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 Boulevard, 256-362-2261, www.talladegasuperspeedway.com

TERRIFIC NEW THEATREOne of Birmingham’s favorite live performance theatres for the unexpected, Terrific New The-atre turns 26 this year. 2821 2nd Avenue South, 205-328-0868, www.terrificnewtheatre.com

VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATREThe 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 accom-modate 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 Street South, 205-251-1228, www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org


Live music is the signature entertainment of the city, with bands performing every imaginable genre. It is impossible to travel very far in the greater Birmingham area without fi nding some very good live music. It is also impossible to provide a list of every performance venue in the region in the limited space of this guide. Here a just a few of the dozens of places you’ll fi nd live music:

IRON CITY – Birmingham’s newest full service bar, grill and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown. 513 22nd Street South, Birming-ham, 205-202-5483, www.ironcitybhamcom

WORKPLAY – Recently voted one of Paste magazine’s best music venues in the country. 500 23 Street South, Birmingham, 205-879-4773, www.workplay.com

THE BOTTLETREE CAFÉ – Called “Southern Eclectic on a Shoestring,” this is both vegan café and live indie rock venue. 3719 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, 205-533-6288, www.thebottletree.com

ONA’S MUSIC ROOM – You might fi nd jazz. You might fi nd blues. On a good night, you might even fi nd Ona playing. 2801 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, 205-320-7006, www.onasmusicroom.com

THE NICK – For decades, Birmingham’s “dirty little secret” has hosted alternative bands on the verge. 2514 10th Avenue South, Birming-ham, 205-252-3831, www.thenickrocks.com

ZYDECO – A younger crowd favorite with local and national acts. 2001 15th Avenue South, Birmingham, 205-933-1032, www.zydecobirmingham.com

BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON CONVENTION COMPLEX/LEGACY ARENA – Hosting some of music’s biggest names…not every night, but often enough to check on. 2100 Richard Ar-rington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham205-458-8400, www.bjcc.org

AVONDALE BREWING CO. – Live music and local brew. 201 41st Street North, Birmingham, 205-777-5456, www.avondalebrewing.com

GARAGE CAFÉ – Live music usually weekends only, but who needs music when you’re surrounded by the castoffs of Antiques Road-show? 2304 10th Terrace South, Birmingham, 205-322-3220, www.garagecafe.us

GIP’S PLACE – Mr. Henry Gipson’s been having a backyard party since 1952 here at the last juke joint in Alabama. 3101 Avenue C, Bessemer, 205-913-2941, www.reverbnation.com/venue/gipsplace

Live Music in Birmingham

For information on other current live music events, visitwww.birmingham365.org or www.localbham.com


YEA R OF ALABAMA BBQ

(This following information was generously provided by the Alabama Tourism Department and the Southern Foodways Alliance. Find the enlightening history of Alabama barbecue at albbqhistory.org. Then plan your road trip at www.alabamabbq.com)

A FTER THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND THE WAR OF 1812, barbecue spread westward from the eastern

seaboard. Settlers migrated to the Deep South and along the Gulf Coast, bringing barbecue with them to places such as Alabama. In the fi rst half of the 19th century, Alabamians fell in love with politics and barbecue in equal measure.

According to people who know about such things, politics became a major pastime and means of entertainment in the state.

In small Alabama towns, folks would gather from miles around to enjoy political “feats and fl ights of oratory.” In the earliest years of statehood, the volunteers of Alabama’s numerous local militias mustered together once a year for a day of drilling and fanfare, and “barbecue was often the temptation to make a full muster.” Politicians appeared at these events and similar occasions. Between the political speeches a band would play while

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refreshments were provided by a monster barbecue. Mutton, beef, pork, poultry—all went into the barbecue pits.

This fascinating website of pit history goes on the talk about barbecue revolts and racial divides—even the role of barbecue in the Civil Rights Movement of the South. It also goes in depth with the beginnings of regionally famous Alabama barbecue restaurants such as Jim ‘N Nick’s. Nick Pihakis and his father, Jim Pihakis, of Greek ancestry, founded the Birmingham-based restaurant in 1985. Over the last three decades, Jim ‘N Nick’s has expanded to more than 30 locations in seven states.

Folks in Birmingham don’t argue much about which barbecue restaurant is their favorite. We’re too busy making plans for where we’re going to eat it next. Extra napkins, please….

In the fi rst half of the 19th century, Alabamians fell in love with politics and

barbecue in equal measure.



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WHERE TO DINEA GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM DINING

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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 www.birminghamoriginals.org.


HEADLINEDINING

Southside and Downtown

261210 20th St. S., Birmingham205-918-0726, www.twentysix26.com

808 SOUTH - A BISTRO808 20th St. S., Birmingham, 205-933-9000

AL’S DELI & GRILL1629 10th Ave S., Birmingham205-939-4278, www.alsdeliandgrill.com

ATRIUM CAFÉ IN SHERATON HOTEL2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, 205-307-3005

AVERY’S CAFE1901 6th Ave. N., Birmingham205-250-9907

BECKY’S DELI4101 3rd Avenue S., Birmingham205-592-0966

BETTOLA2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 150, Birmingham205-731-6499 www.bettolarestaurant.com

BISTRO 218218 20th St. N., Birmingham205-983-7999, www.bistro218.com

BOGUE’S3120 Clairmont Ave, Suite 110, Birmingham, 205-254-9780

BOTTEGA RESTAURANT AND CAFE2240 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-939-1000www.bottegarestaurant.com

BOTTLETREE CAFE3719 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham 205-533-6288, www.thebottletree.com

BRICK & TIN RESTAURANT214 20th St. N., Birmingham205-297-8636, www.brickandtin.com

THE CAFÉ AT INNOVATION DEPOT1500 First Ave. N., Birmingham205-314-3456, www.culinardcafe.com

CAFE DUPONT113 20th St. N., Birmingham205- 322-1282, www.cafedupont.net

CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110, Birmingham, 205-323-6980, www.cantinatortillagrill.com

CARRIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE2430 Morris Avenue, Birmingham205-440-2430, www.carringanspub.com

CARLILE’S BARBECUE3511 6th Ave. S., Birmingham205-254-9266, www.carlilesbbq.com

CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, 205-307-3050

CENTURY RESTAURANT AND BAR2021 Park Place, Birmingham205-458-9611, www.centurybirmingham.com

CHAN LEE’S1901 6th Avenue N, Suite 256 Birmingham, 205-252-2426

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR815 24th Street N, Birmingham205-324-2425

CHEZ FONFON2007 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-939-3221, www.fonfonbham.com

CHINA MOON3312 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham205-324-2332

CHLOE’S CAFÉ & CATERING723 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, 205.328.0680

CHRIS Z’S2808 University Blvd., Birmingham205-458-1007

COSMO’S PIZZA2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Birmingham 205-930-9971www.cosmossouthside.com

COURTYARD OYSTER BAR & GRILL SOUTHSIDE2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-558-4995

CULINARD CAFÉ ATINNOVATION DEPOT1500 First Avenue N., Birmingham 205.314.3456, www.culinardcafe.com

DAWSON’S BURGERS, WINGS & FRIES1617 4th Ave N, Birmingham205-324-3342

DREAMLAND BAR-B-QUE1427 14th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-2133, www.dreamlandbbq.com

EL BARRIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT2211 2nd Avenue N., Birmingham205-868-3737www.elbarriobirmingham.com

FIVE744 29th Street South, Birmingham205-868-3841

FORMAGGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham205-933-7555www.myspace.com/formaggios

FUEGO CANTINA1101 20th St. S., Birmingham205-933-1544www.fuegobirmingham.com

FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - SOUTHSIDE525 25th St. S., Birmingham205-324-1007, www.fullmoonbbq.com

GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES803 9th Court S., Birmingham205-251-0960www.myspace.com/gablesquaresaloon

GABRIELLA’S RESTAURANT317 17th St. N., Birmingham, 205-983-7249

GALLEY AND GARDEN2220 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-939-5551, www.galleyandgarden.com

THE GARAGE2304 10th Terrace S., Birmingham 205-322-3220

GIUSEPPE’S CAFE AND EXPRESSO BAR925 8th St. S., Birmingham205-324-2626, www.giuseppecafe.com

GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE HARBERT PLAZA1901 6th Ave. N. Ste. 263, Birmingham205-801-9600, www.goldenrulebbq.com

GOLDEN TEMPLE GROCERY, CAFE AND YOGA CENTER1901 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-933-6333www.goldentemplehealthfoods.com

GREEN ACRES CAFE1705 4th Ave. N., Birmingham205-251-3875, www.greenacres-cafe.com

GUS’S HOT DOGS1915 4th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-4540

THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT612 22nd St. S., Birmingham205-322-3330, www.thefi shmarket.net


DININGMAKARIOS KABOBS & GRILL940 20th St. S., Birmingham205-731-7414

MARILYN’S DELI & DOGS715 18th St N, Birmingham205-324-3354

MATTHEW’S BAR & GRILL2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham205-862-6261

MELLOW MUSHROOM1200 20th St. S., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-212-9420www.mellowmushroom.com

MELT RESTAURANT4105 4th Avenue South, Birmingham205-790-7951, meltbham.com

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - DOWNTOWN HARBERT PLAZA1901 6th Ave. N., Ste. 270, Birmingham205-326-6456, miloshamburgers.com

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - SOUTHSIDE401 19th St. S., Ste. 130, Birmingham205-322-6456www.miloshamburgers.com

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ731 29th St. S., Birmingham205-252-5888, www.moesoriginalbbq.com

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – UAB1801 4th Avenue S, Suite 109, Birmingham, 205-250-6355www.moes.com

NELSON BROTHERS CAFE314 17th St. N., Birmingham205-254-9098

NEW CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT1020 20th St. S., Birmingham205-251-2373

NEWK’S EATERY611 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. S., Birmingham, 205-323-0992, newks.com

NIKI’S DOWNTOWN CAFE1101 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham205-251-1972

OCEAN1218 20th St. S., Birmingham205-933-0999www.oceanbirmingham.com

O’HENRY’S COFFEES - REGIONS/HARBERT TOWER1901 6th Ave. N., Ste. 295, Birmingham205-323-1198, www.ohenryscoffee.com

HIGHLANDS BAR & GRILL2011 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-939-1400www.highlandsbarandgrill.com

HOMECOMING COFFEE & GIFT SHOP312 16th Street North, Birmingham205-202-4088

HOT AND HOT FISH CLUB2180 11th Court S., Birmingham 205-933-5474,www.hotandhotfi shclub.com

IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM513 22nd Street South, Birmingham205-202-5483, www.ironcitybham.com

THE J. CLYDE1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com

JOHN’S CITY DINER112 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. N., Birmingham, 205-322-6014www.johnscitydiner.com

JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR B Q - Five Points South1908 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-320-1060, www.jimnnicks.com

KAIROS KAFE & CATERING515 University Blvd., Birmingham 205-919-1934, www.kairoskatering.com

KELLEY’S NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS GRILL720 29th St. S., Birmingham205-323-9786

LITTLE SAVANNAH RESTAURANT AND BAR3811 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham205-591-1119, www.littlesavannah.com

LOS AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT3324 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham205-324-5896www.losamigosmexican.com

LUCY’S COFFEE & TEA2007 University Blvd., Birmingham205-328-2007, lucyscoffeeandtea.com

M & M BARBECUE & CAFETERIA3921 First Ave. N., Birmingham205-592-9941

MAGIC CITY GRILLE2201 3rd Ave. N., Birmingham205-251-6500

MAGIC WOK401 19th St. S., Birmingham205-327-5000

MAGNOLIA BBQ & FISH1709 4th Avenue N, Birmingham205-704-4378

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DINING

ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - LAKEVIEW737 29th St. S., Birmingham205-320-1225, www.ontapsportscafe.com

ORIGINAL GREEN ACRES CAFÉ2724 29th Ave N, Birmingham205-328-8099

ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE1931 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-933-8837

OSCAR’S AT THE MUSEUM2000 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd., Birmingham, 205-254-2755

PIT BAR-B-Q THE NUMBER ONE2820 10th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-1515

PITA LOCO2000 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-252-4899

PITA STOP CAFE BAR & GRILL1106 12th St. S., Birmingham205-328-2749, www.thepitastop.com

PLANET SMOOTHIE - BIRMINGHAM1901 6th Ave. N., Birmingham205-328-4791, www.planetsmoothie.com

POST OFFICE PIES209 41st Street South, Birmingham205-599-9900

PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL1717 10th Ave. S., Birmingham205-933-7555

RANELLI’S DELI & CAFÉ1225 20th St. S. Birmingham205-933-6983, www.ranellisdeli.com

REVELATOR COFFEE1826 3rd Ave. N., Unit 101, Birminghamwww.revelatorcoffee.com

RIB IT UP830 1st Ave. N., Birmingham, 205-328-7427, www.ribitup.com

ROCKY’S PIZZA & SUBS715 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd., Birmingham, 205-252-8282, rockyspizza.net

ROGUE TAVERN2312 2nd Avenue North205-202-4151, www.roguetavern.com

ROJO2921 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-328-4733www.birminghammenus.com/rojo/

SARRIS RESTAURANT600 31st St. N., Birmingham, 205-252-7357

SAW’S SOUL KITCHEN215 41st St. S., Birmingham, 205-591-1409

SINBAD’S AMERICAN AND MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT401 19th St. S., Ste. 100, Birmingham205-714-9991

SILVERTRON CAFÉ3813 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham205-591-3707, www.silvertroncafe.us

SITAR INDIAN RESTAURANT729 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-323-6500, www.sitaruab.com

http://www.newks.com


DINING

THE SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND BAR2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Ste. 1C, 205-224-4839

THE RED ZONE SPORTS BAR & GRILL1108 20th Street South, Birmingham205-983-7522, www.theredzonebham.com

THE WINE LOFT2200 1st Ave. N., Birmingham205-323-8228www.wineloftbirmingham.com

TED’S RESTAURANT328 12th St. S., Birmingham205-324-2911, www.tedsbirmingham.com

TIN ROOF2709 7th Avenue S, Birmingham205-323-4356, www.tinroof.com/home/birmingham

TODD ENGLISH P.U.B.2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham, 205-307-3700www.toddenglishpub.com

TRATTORIA CENTRALE207A 20th St. N., Birmingham 205-202-5612 www.trattoriacentrale.com

URBAN STANDARD2320 Second Ave. N., Birmingham205-250-8200, www.urbanstandard.net

URBAN TACO @ YMCA – FOOD TRUCK2101 4th Avenue, North, Birmingham

VITTORIA MACELLERIA2901 2nd Avenue South, Ste. 159205-731-6499

YEHMAN CARRIBBEAN CUISINE1623 4th Avenue N, Birmingham205-323-3120

YO’ MAMA’S RESTAURANT & CATERING2328 2nd Avenue N, Birmingham205.626.9860,www.yomamasrestaurant.com

ZOE’S KITCHEN - DOWNTOWN1819 5th Ave. N., Birmingham205-252-5200, www.zoeskitchen.com

Fultondale, Gardendale, Northwest, Trussville

CAFE ON MAIN218 Main St., Ste. 110, Trussville205-655-0330www.cafeonmainfood.com

CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL5071 Pinnacle Square, Trussville205-655-6008, www.cajunsteamer.com

CHINA ONE357 Walker Chapel Plaza, Fultondale205-849-9111

CHOCOLATE BISCUIT TEA ROOM335 Main St., Trussville205-655-0119

COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE5891 Trussville Crossings Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-655-9779

EL CAZADOR1930 Edwards Lake Rd., Birmingham205-661-0904

FRONTERA GRILL MEXICAN CUISINE5974 Chalkville Rd., Birmingham205-661-3318

FULTONDALE BAKERY1214 Decatur Hwy, Ste 112, Fultondale205-808-4431GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE TRUSSVILLE120 South Chalkville Rd., Trussville205-655-4849www.goldenrulebbq.com

SLICE PIZZA & BREW725 29th St. S., Birmingham205-715-9300www.slicebirmingham.com

SOL’S SANDWICH SHOP & DELI2 20th Street N, Suite 120, Birmingham, 205-244-7657, www.solsdeli.com

SUBWAY2105 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, 205-397-7827

SURIN WEST1918 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-324-1928, www.surinwest.com

SWEET TEA RESTAURANT2205 3rd Avenue S, Birmingham205-745-3990www.sweettearestaurant.com

TAJ INDIA2226 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-939-3805, www.tajindia.net

TAQUERIA DOS HERMANOS – FOOD TRUCK1331 1st Avenue North, Birmingham

THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT612 22nd St. S., Birmingham205-322-3330, www.thefi shmarket.ne

THE RED CAT COFFEEHOUSE2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 120, Birmingham205-616-8450www.redcatcoffeehouse.com

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DININGGYROS CAFÉ5614 Chalkville Rd, Trussville205-856-2424

HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL- GARDENDALE835 Odum Rd., Ste. 115, Gardendale,205-608-2168

HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL – TRUSSVILLE1477 Gadsden Hwy, #126, Trussville205-655-7380

JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANTE325 Walker Chapel Plaza, Fultondale205-849-2137

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - GARDENDALE915 Odum Rd., Gardendale205-608-3315, www.jimnnicks.com

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - TRUSSVILLE1660 Gadsden Hwy., Birmingham205-661-3100, www.jimnnicks.com

JOEL’S RESTAURANT312 Main St., Trussville, 205-655-8248, www.joelsrestaurant.net

KONOMI5870 Trussville Crossings Blvd., Birmingham, 205-661-1821

LEE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT1423 Gadsden Hwy, Ste. 111, Trussville205-655-1138

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - FORESTDALE1120 Forestdale Blvd., Forestdale205-798-6363www.miloshamburgers.com

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - GARDENDALE604 Fieldstown Rd., Gardendale205-608-0050www.miloshamburgers.com

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - ROEBUCK209 Gadsden Hwy., Birmingham205-833-6363www.miloshamburgers.com

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - TRUSSVILLE5887 Trussville Crossing Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-661-2100www.miloshamburgers.com

MING’S GARDEN1046 Main St., Gardendale, 205-631-7746

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL –TRUSSVILLE5870 Trussville Crossing Blvd, Ste. 102, Trussville, 205-655-9669www.moes.com

PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT5899 Trussville Crossing Pkwy, Suite 105, Trussville, 205-661-1668

PORKY’S PRIDE SMOKE HOUSE2516 Walker Chapel Rd., Fultondale205-849-5122

RED LANTERN CHINESE RESTAURANT311 Main St., Trussville, 205-655-0736

Slice Stone Pizza & Brew725 29th Street South (205) 715-9300www.slicebirmingham.com

EXPERIENCE A SLICEOF BIRMINGHAMJoin the Slice family for our city’s best pizza and brew.

EAT LOCAL. DRINK LOCAL. BE LOCAL.

http://www.slicebirmingham.com


DINING

ROCK N ROLL SUSHI5078 Pinnacle Square, Ste. 106, Trussville, 205-655-6040www.rockandrollsushibar.com

SHERRY’S CAFÉ CATERING CAKES5800 Valley Rd, Ste. 110, Trussville205-655-5260, FAX 205-655-5259www.sherrysfl oralandcatering.com

SOUTHERN DINER5961 Chalkville Mountain Lane, Birmingham, 205-874-6804www.thesoutherndiner.com

Airport, Center Point, Eastwood, Irondale, Leeds

COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE - HUFFMAN CENTERPOINT613 Springville Rd., Birmingham205-853-9933,www.costasfamous.com

CRESTWOOD COFFEE COMPANY5512 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham205-595-0300www.myspace.com/crestwoodcoffee

EL CAZADOR MEXICAN GRILL1540 Montclair Rd., Birmingham205-951-1205

EL GIRASOL RESTAURANT8506 1st Avenue North, Huffman, 205-836-4038

ERNIE’S THREE OAKS DELI4500 Montevallo Rd., Ste. E105, Birmingham, 205-951-0109

GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE IRONDALE2504 Crestwood Blvd., Irondale205-956-2678, www.goldenrulebbq.com

GUS’S HOT DOGS5415 Beacon Drive, Suite 139, Irondale205-956-6622

HACIENDA MEXICAN GRILL1676 Montclair Rd., Birmingham205-956-2550www.haciendamexicangrill.com

HAMBURGER HEAVEN1703 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham205-951-3570

IRONDALE CAFÉ, THE ORIGINAL WHISTLESTOP CAFÉ1906 1st Ave. N., Irondale, 205-956-5258,www.irondalecafe.com

KEN’S HICKORY PIT BARBECUE4817 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham205-853-6488

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS8601 First Ave. N., Birmingham205-836-3251

MAGNOLIA GRILLE RESTAURANT5320 Beacon Dr, Rime Garden Inn, Irondale, 205-951-1250 or 951-1223

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - EASTWOOD1530 Montclair Rd., Birmingham205-951-2889www.miloshamburgers.com

MUNOZ MEXICAN GRILL6662 Hwy. 75, Ste. 209, Pinson205-681-6992

NEW CHINA BUFFET7307 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham205-599-5558

NEW CHINA WAY RESTAURANT5220 Oporto-Madrid Blvd S, Birmingham, 205-595-5300

OLD SMOKEY BAR-B-Q7323 Pkwy. Dr., Leeds, 205-699-7904

ROADSIDE BAR B Q RIBS & CHICKEN7303 1st Ave. N., Birmingham205-833-9616

RUSTY’S BAR-B-Q7484 Parkway Dr., Leeds205-699-4766rustysbarbeque.com

SAMMY’S OLD FASHIONED HOT DOGS7883 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale205-956-4364

SAMMY’S SANDWICH SHOP4921 Messer Airport Hwy., Birmingham205-591-1462

SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT4500 Montevallo Rd., Ste. B103, Birmingham, 205-951-3168

VILLA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT7950 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale205-956-3607

Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness

32 DEGREES, A YOGURT BAR229 Country Club Pk, Suite 229, Mountain Brook205-871-7328www.facebook.com/32degreesyogurt

ACAPULCO BAR AND GRILL430 Green Springs Hwy., Birmingham205-941-1183

PHOTO: BRENT BOYD

DINING


AMORE RISTORANTE ITALIANO5510 Hwy. 280, Ste. 116, Birmingham205-437-1005, www.letsamore.com

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFÉ2418 Montevallo Rd., Birmingham 205-871-7849www.anotherbrokenegg.com

AUSTIE’S DELI3800 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 120, Birmingham, 205-969-1046

AVO2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook205-871-8212, www.avorestaurant.com

BELLINIS RISTORANTE6801 Cahaba Valley Rd., Hoover205-981-5380, www.ourbellinis.com

BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook205-879-2238, www.billysbarandgrill.com

BLACK PEARL ASIAN CUISINE3419 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-262-9888

BONGIORNO ITALIAN RESTAURANT68 Church St., Ste. A, Birmingham205-879-5947www.bongiornoitalianrestaurant.com

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE591 Brookwood Village, Birmingham205-879-9177, www.brioitalian.com

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL4503 Riverview Pkwy., Birmingham205-980-1016, www.carrabbas.com

CHEN EXPRESS221 Country Club Park, Birmingham205-871-7588

CHEZ LULU1911 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook205-870-7011, www.chezlulu.us

CHICAGO MIKE’S HOT DOGS2701 18th Street S,Homewood, 205-868-4728

CHOP SUEY INN813 Green Springs Hwy., Ste. F, Homewood, 205-942-9782

CHURCH STREET COFFEE & BOOKS81 Church Street, Suite 106-107, Birmingham, 205-870-1117www.churchstreetshop.com

CHUY’S RESTAURANT216 Summit Blvd, Ste. 135, Birmingham205-977-4224, www.chuys.com

COCINA SUPERIOR587 Brookwood Village, Birmingham205-259-1980www.thecocinasuperior.com

CONTINENTAL BAKERY1909 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook205-870-5584, www.continentalbakery.us

COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE - WILDWOOD215 Lakeshore Pkwy., Homewood205-263-0145

COURTYARD 280 OYSTER BAR & GRILL4643 Hwy. 280, Ste. M, Birmingham205-980-9891

mudtownalabama.comOpen Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week

205.967.3300

Open Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week3144 Green Valley Rd in Cahaba Heights

http://www.mudtownalabama.com


DININGCRAPE MYRTLE’S CAFÉ2721 18th St. S., Homewood205-879-7891

CRAZY CAJUNS’ BOILING POT125 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham205-408-0630

CRESTLINE BAGEL CO.66 Church St. Ste. B, Birmingham205-871-4583, www.crestlinebagel.com

DAVENPORT’S PIZZA PALACE2837 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook205-879-8603

DAVE’S PIZZA1819 29th Ave. S., Homewood205-871-3283

DEMETRI’S BAR-B-Q1901 28th Ave. S., Homewood205-871-1581, www.demetrisbbq.com

DEVINCI’S PIZZA2707 18th St. S., Homewood205-879-1455

DG2837 Culver Rd., Mountain Brook205-871-3266,www.danielgeorgerestaurant.com

DISH’N IT OUT1113 Dunston Ave, Birmingham205-871-5444, www.dishnitout.com

DODIYOS1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 110, Homewood205-453-9300, www.dodiyos.com

DON PEPE MEXICAN GRILL230 Doug Baker Blvd, Suite 300, Inverness, 205-408-3880

DYRON’S LOWCOUNTRY121 Oak St., Birmingham205-834-8257www.dyronslowcountry.com

EDGAR’S OLD STYLE BAKERY3407 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham205-968-4031, www.edgarsbakery.com

EDGEWOOD CREAMERY936 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood205-874-1999

EL POBLANO MEXICAN RESTAURANT2499 Rocky Ridge Rd., Cahaba Heights, 205.823.0447, www.elpoblanorestaurant.com

EL SOL CANTINA & TAQUERIA328 Valley Ave, Homewood205-945-4900

FISH MARKET RESTAURANT5407 Hwy. 280, Birmingham205-980-8600www.fi shmarketrestaurant.com

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR103 Summit Blvd., Birmingham205-262-9463www.fl emingssteakhouse.com

FLIP MODERN BURGER BOUTIQUE220 Summit Blvd., Ste. 140, Birmingham205-968-2000www.fl ipburgerboutique.com

FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - HOMEWOOD337 Valley Ave., Homewood205-945-9997, www.fullmoonbbq.com

FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - HWY. 2804635 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham205-991-7328, www.fullmoonbbq.com

THE GARDENS CAFE BY KATHY G.2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham205-871-1000

GEORGE'S LEBANESE & AMERICAN CUISINE44 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood, 205-942-1962www.georgeslebanese.com

GIANMARCO’S721 Broadway St., Homewood205-871-9622

GILCHRIST DRUG COMPANY2805 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham205-871-2181

GINZA SUSHI & KOREAN BBQ5291 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 101, Hoover205-981-1616

GUS’S HOT DOGS – CRESTLINE VILLAGE71 Church Street, Mountain Brook205-871-3938

HAMBURGER HEAVEN5303 Hwy. 280, Birmingham205-981-6402www.hamburgerheavenrestaurant.com

HAMBURGER HEAVEN180 Oxmoor Blvd, Homewood205-941-1668

HOMEWOOD DINER162 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood205-941-9444homewooddiner.blogspot.com

DINING


HOMEWOOD GOURMET1919 28th Ave S, #113, Homewood205-871-1620, www.homewoodgourmet.com

HUNAN CUISINE CHINESE RESTAURANT5510 Hwy. 280 S., Ste. 113-114, Birmingham, 205-437-1000www.hunancuisinebham.com

HUNAN WOK429 Green Springs Hwy., Ste. 121, Homewood, 205-941-9808

IXTAPA MEXICAN RESTAURANT4673 Hwy. 280, Birmingham205-980-8266

IZ CAFÉ ENGLISH VILLAGE2037 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-414-0081, www.everythingiz.com

JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood205-870-9669

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - GREYSTONE2831 Greystone Commercial Blvd., Birmingham, 205-991-1306www.jimnnicks.com

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - HOMEWOOD220 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood205-942-3336, www.jimnnicks.com

JINSEI SUSHI BAR & LOUNGE1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 125, Homewood205-802-1440, www.jinseisushi.com

JOE’S CRAB SHACK20 Meadow View Dr, Inverness205-981-2999, www.joescrabshack.com

JOHNNY RAY’S BAR-B-QUE3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 500, Birmingham, 205-967-0099www.johnnyrays.com

JOJO’S ON BROADWAY 903 Broadway St., Homewood205-877-8058, www.jojosonbroadway-gastropub.com

KATHY G & COMPANY (CATERING)11 West Park Circle, Homewood205-942-4210, www.kathyg.com

KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR3501 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham205-298-0200, www.ekobe.com

KOSHER CAFÉ3960 Montclair Rd., Birmingham205-386-3130

LA PAZ RESTAURANTE99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham205-879-2225, www.lapazbham.com

LA SABROSITA293 West Valley Ave., Homewood205-290-0511

LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE139 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood205-916-0777www.landrysseafoodhouse.com

LITTLE DONKEY TAQUERIA2821 Central Avenue, Homewood205-703-7000www.thelittledonkey.com

LLOYD’S RESTAURANT5301 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham205-991-5530

LOS COMPADRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT308 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood205-945-8002

MAFIAOZA’S PIZZERIA & NEIGHBORHOOD PUB2 Dexter Ave., Birmingham205-414-7878, www.mafi aozas.com

MAKI FRESH2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham205-970-3242, www.makifresh.com

MARTA’S BAKERY3936 Crosshaven Dr, Birmingham205-969-2253

MAX’S DELI3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 400, Birmingham, 205-968-7600www.maxsdelionline.com

MELLOW MUSHROOM – HWY 280920 Inverness Corners, Birmingham205-981-9914www.mellowmushroom.com

MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT @ ALOFT HOTEL1903 29th Ave. S., Homewood205-871-9525, www.eatatmichaels.com

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - HOMEWOOD208 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood205-945-8008www.miloshamburgers.com

MILO’S HAMBURGERS – INVERNESS1210 Inverness Corners, Birmingham205-991-6456www.miloshamburgers.com

MING’S CUISINE514 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham205-991-3803

MISS MYRA’S PIT BARBECUE3278 Cahaba Heights Rd., Birmingham, 205-967-6004

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – MOUNTAIN BROOK2737 Hwy 280, Suite 161205-445-0456, www.moes.com

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – WILDWOOD231 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood205-943-7942, www.moes.com

MOMMA GOLDBERG’S DELI2829 18th St. S., Homewood205-834-8871www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com

MOUNTAIN BROOK CREAMERY2715 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook205-870-0092

MR. WANG’S RESTAURANT217 Lakeshore Pkwy., Homewood205-945-9000www.mrwangsbuffet.com

MUDTOWN3144 Green Valley Rd., Birmingham205-967-3300www.mudtownalabama.com

PHOTO: BRENT BOYD


DINING

After a day of seeing the sights, there’s noth-ing like a good cup of java to give you that extra boost for the evening ahead. Of course, you could go to Starbucks, but we recommend drinking local. Birmingham has some righteously good coffee houses with fl a-vorful brew that attracts an interesting crowd. Here are a few:• CHURCH STREET COFFEE AND BOOKS – A local coffee shop thrives in a space where a Starbucks couldn’t! How’s that for local love? This place became an immediate favorite by offering delicious coffees, an interesting book selection and delicious baked goods. church-streetshop.com• CRESTLINE BAGEL COMPANY – The fresh-brewed coffee here is accompanied by made-from-scratch bagels, pastries and sandwiches. This shop sits in the heart of beautiful subur-ban Mountain Brook. crestlinebagel.com• CRESTWOOD COFFEE – This gathering spot proudly serves organic fair trade coffee from local FinerGrind Roasters, specialty espresso drinks, microbrews and wine. birmingham-menus.com/restaurant/?id=89• LUCY’S COFFEE & TEA – What started in

1993 as a coffee cart has become one of Bir-mingham’s favorite spots. Open weekdays serv-ing homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and a full espresso menu. lucyscoffeeandtea.com• O’HENRY’S COFFEES – O’Henry’s pours coffees from the top one percent of coffee in the world, roasted locally and in small batch-es. Several locations around the city make for convenient sipping. ohenryscoffees.com• THE RED CAT – This cozy spot in historic Pepper Place roasts its fair trade coffee on site and often has live acoustic music or improv at night. They also serve beer, wine and light sandwiches. theredcatcoffeehouse.com• SEEDS COFFEE COMPANY – Seeds, the only nonprofi t coffee roaster in Birmingham, has a diverse selection of fl avors, along with live music and a friendly atmosphere. seedscoffee.com• URBAN STANDARD – This coffee shop brings a European vibe to downtown’s busy Second Avenue. Funky décor and hip patrons make this an interesting place to grab coffee with breakfast, lunch or supper on weekdays. urbanstandard.netIt’s all good to the last drop!

OUR CAFFEINE IS NOT ROUTINE


DININGNABEEL’S CAFÉ & MARKET1706 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood205-879-9292, www.nabeels.com

NAJI’S PITA GOURMET RESTAURANT166 West Valley Ave, Homewood205-945-6001

NEW YORK PIZZA1010 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood205-871-4000

NEWK’S EATERY2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Mountain Brook, 205-969-5584, www.newks.com

OAK HILL BAR & GRILL2835 18th St. S., Homewood205-870-8277

O’CARR’S DELI2909 18th St. S., Homewood205-879-2196www.birminghammenus.com/ocarrs

O’CARR’S DELI3150 Cahaba Heights Village Rd., Birmingham, 205-967-4173www.ocarrs.com

O’HENRY’S COFFEES - DOWNTOWN HOMEWOOD2831 18th St. S., Homewood205-870-1198, www.ohenryscoffee.com

OLEXA’S Mountain Brook Village, 2838 Culver Rd., Birmingham, 205-871-2060

OLIVE BRANCH3236 Cahaba Heights Rd., Birmingham205-967-4600

ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - INVERNESS810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham205-437-1999www.ontapsportscafe.com

OTEY’S TAVERN224 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-8435

OVER EASY358 Hollywood Blvd, Homewood205-639-1910, www.eatovereasy.com

P. F. CHANG’S233 Summit Blvd., Birmingham205-967-0040, www.pfchangs.com

PABLO’S RESTAURANTE & CANTINA3439 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham205-969-1411

PHO QUE HUONG VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT430 Green Springs Hwy., Ste. 15, Homewood, 205-942-5400

PINKBERRY FROZEN YOGURT216 Summit Blvd, Suite 105, Birmingham205-968-6577

PRIMEAUX CHEESE AND VINO300 Summit Blvd., Birmingham205.623.5593, , www.primeauxcheeseandvino.com

PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL - HOMEWOOD479 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood205-941-9979

RED PEARL RESTAURANT243 West Valley Ave., Homewood 205-945-9558

RIVER CITY GRILLEBirmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-968-3775

ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham205-298-7998www.macaronigrill.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE2300 Woodcrest Place, Homewood205-879-9995, www.ruthschris.com

SABOR LATINO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE112 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood205-942-9480

SALEM’S DINER2913 18th St. S., Homewood205-877-8797, www.salemsdiner.com

SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 160, Homewood205-870-9373, www.salsaritas.com

SAM’S DELI & GRILL932 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood205-871-0383

SAM’S SUPER SANDWICHES2812 18th St. S., Homewood205-871-0046

SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT3161 Cahaba Heights Rd., Ste. 113, Birmingham, 205-969-9690,www.satterfi eldsrestaurant.com

SAVAGE’S BAKERY & RESTAURANT2916 18th St. S., Homewood205-871-4901, www.savagesbakery.net

SAW’S BBQ1008 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood205-879-1937

SAW’S JUKE JOINT1115 Dunston Avenue, Birmingham205-745-3920

SEASONS 52 RESTAURANT245 Summit Blvd., Birmingham205-968-5152, www.seasons52.com

STEEL CITY POPS2821 Central Avenue, Ste. 109, Homewood205-969-8770, steelcitypops.com

STEELE’S8 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham205-972-8602

SUPERIOR GRILL4701 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham205-991-5112www.superiorgrillbirmingham.com/

SURIN 28016 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham205-968-8161

SURIN OF THAILAND64 Church St., Birmingham205-871-4531, www.surinofthailand.com

TAIPEI 101 SUSHI AND ASIAN BISTRO471 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood205-912-7037

TAQUERIA GUZMAN (AKA THE TACO TRUCK)215 W. Valley Ave., Homewood

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DINING

TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE2737 Hwy 280, Suite 121, Mtn. Brook, 205-870-0455

TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE – COLONNADE3439 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 1700, Birmingham, 205-968-6622www.tazikis.net

THE BACK NINE CLUBHOUSE & GRILLE611 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste. 105, Birmingham, 205-981-4588www.myspace.com/loungeguy

THE BASKITS801 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood205-916-0401

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY236 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-262-1800

THE PANTRY BY STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD17 Dexter Ave., Mountain Brook205-803-3585, www.thefarmsteadpantry.com

TIN DRUM ASIA CAFÉ214 Summit Blvd, Ste. 550, Birmingham205-968-8083, www.tindrumcafe.com

TRACY’S75 Church St., Birmingham 205-803-3005

URBAN COOKHOUSE2846 18th Street, Homewood205-879-0883www.urbancookhouse.com

URBAN COOKHOUSE AT THE SUMMIT250 Summit Blvd, Ste. 102, Birmingham205-969-6700www.urbancookhouse.com

VILLAGE TAVERN101 Summit Blvd., Birmingham205-970-1640, www.villagetavern.com

VINO1930 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook205-870-8404 www.vinobirmingham.com

ZOE’S KITCHEN - CRESTLINE225 Country Club Park, Birmingham205-871-0060, www.zoeskitchen.com

ZOE’S KITCHEN - HOMEWOOD1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 155, Homewood205-870-1100, www.zoeskitchen.com

ZOE’S KITCHEN - SUMMIT323 Summit Blvd., Birmingham205-967-5800, www.zoeskitchen.com

Bessemer, West

ALL ORIGINAL PIZZA4760 Eastern Valley Road, Suite 122, McCalla, 205-477-1123

BOB SYKES BARBEQUE1724 9th Avenue North, Bessemer205-426-1400

THE BRIGHT STAR304 19th St. N., Bessemer205-426-1861, www.thebrightstar.com

BRYANT’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT3096 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-5652

CHINA KING CHINESE RESTAURANT4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 102, McCalla, 205-477-8388

CHINA SEA3102 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-7500

CHINA WOK3979 Parkwood Rd, Suite 111, Bessemer205-428-8801

CLASSIC BURGER1732 15th Street North, Bessemer204-424-5742

EAGLES RESTAURANT2610 16 Street North, Birmingham205-320-0099, www.eaglerestaurant

GOLDEN DRAGON I2227 Bessemer Rd., Birmingham205-788-8730

HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL3048 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr., Hueytown, 205-491-9974

HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL4863 Promenade Parkway, Ste. 103,Bessemer, 205-438-1558

HOME PLATE DINER2780 Allison Bonnett Dr, Hueytown205-744-8855

JADE GARDEN760 Academy Drive, Ste. 112, Bessemer205-428-5878

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS96 Weibel Dr., Midfi eld, 205-923-2016

LOS SOMBERO’S5031 Ford Pkwy, Suite 107, Bessemer205-425-8887

MAIN MOON CHINESE RESTAURANT737 9th Avenue North, Bessemer205-425-7277

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - BESSEMER757 Academy Dr., Bessemer205-426-1650www.miloshamburgers.com

MILO’S HAMBURGERS - FAIRFIELD6600 EJ Oliver Blvd., Fairfi eld205-788-6456


DINING

MUFFALLETTA’S PIZZA AND PASTA1810 9th Ave. N., Bessemer205-424-9901

NIKI’S WEST233 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham205-252-5751

PIKE’S HICKORY PIT515 West Town Plaza, Bessemer205-428-1538

RAILROAD CAFE1205 Lake Dr. SE., Ste. 111, Bessemer205-424-1073

SAN ANTONIO GRILL – MCCALLA4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 140, McCalla, 205-477-1110

SMOKEHOUSE STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT348 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham205-323-6427 or 328-2247

TOP THAT GRILLE II1371 Bessemer Rd., Birmingham205-923-2422

UNCLE SAM’S BARBECUE3043 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-1333www.unclesamsbbq.com

Hoover, Vestavia

AMIGO’S MEXICAN GRILL3659 Lorna Rd, #133, Hoover205-682-8090

ASIAN RIM3419 Colonnade Pkwy, Suite 100, Birmingham, 205-490-1444, www.asianrim.com

BAKER’S FAMOUS PIZZA757 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover205-822-4848www.bakersfamouspizza.com

BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL4520 Overton Rd., Suite 104, Birmingham, 205-956-2323www.billysbarandgrill.com

BISTRO V521 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 113, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-1505,www.bistro-v.com

BLUFF PARK DINER591 Shades Crest Rd., Birmingham205-824-4320

BONEFISH GRILL3430 Galleria Circle, Hoover205-985-9545, www.bonefi shgrill.com

BROCK’S4000 Grand Ave., Hoover, 205-949-3051

CAFE LAZIO181 Main St., Ste. 241, Hoover205-403-7480, www.cafelazio.net

CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL180 Main St., Ste. 200, Hoover205-985-7785, www.cajunsteamer.com

CHINA BEN 790 Hwy. 31 S., Ste. 102, Vestavia Hills 205-823-8920

CHINA DOLL 22656 Valleydale Rd., Hoover205-980-7151

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL1759 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover205-982-4833, www.chipotle.com

COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE3443 Lorna Rd., Hoover, 205-978-1603

DALE’S SOUTHERN GRILL1843 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 107, Birmingham, 205-987-4757www.dalessoutherngrills.com

DIPLOMAT DELICATESSEN & SPIRITS1413 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 101, Vestavia Hills, 205-979-1515

EARTHFARE, THE HEALTHY SUPERMARKET3230 Galleria Circle, Hoover205-988-2938, www.earthfare.com

EDGAR’S OLD STYLE BAKERY180 Main St., Ste. 240, Hoover205-987-0790, www.edgarsbakery.com

FIREBIRDS ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRILL191 Main St., Hoover 35244-5060205-733-2002www.fi rebirdsrestaurants.com

FISH MARKET RESTAURANT1681 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover205-823-3474www.fi shmarketrestaurant.com

FOODBAR3156 Heights Village, Vestavia Hills, 205-876-8100, www.foodbarbham.com

FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - HOOVER2000 Patton Chapel Rd., Hoover205-822-6666

GABRIEL’S SPIRITED CAFE3706 Lorna Rd., Hoover205-985-0983, www.gabrielscafe.net

GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE HOOVER1571 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover205-823-7770, www.goldenrulebbq.com

HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL1601 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover205-979-7772

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DINING

HAPPY CHINA CHINESE RESTAURANT4524 Southlake Pkwy, Suite 28, Hoover205-403-6188

HUNAN GARDEN1851 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover205-987-9499

ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE620 Old Towne Rd., Vestavia205-822-4646

IRON HORSE CAFÉ1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599www.ironhorsecafe.net

IZ CAFÉ ROCKY RIDGE2514 Rocky Ridge Road, Hoover205-979-7570, www.everythingiz.com

J. ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT3320 Galleria Circle, Hoover205-733-9995 or 733-9537www.jalexanders.com

JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - RIVERCHASE1810 Montgomery Hwy. S., Hoover205-733-1300, www.jimnnicks.com

JUBILEE JOE’S FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT2341 John Hawkins Pkwy., Ste. 119, Hoover, 205-982-7797www.jubileejoes.com

JOHNNY BRUSCO’S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA2516 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia205-637-5270

KLINGLER’S EUROPEAN BAKERY & CAFE621 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills , 205-823-4560www.birminghammenus.com/klinglers

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS1990 New Patton Chapel Rd., Hoover205-822-8272

LA DOLCE VITA1851 Montgomery Hwy. S., Ste. 107, Birmingham, 205-985-2909

LA FIESTA1941 Hoover Court, Ste. A, Hoover 205-979-7314

MANDARIN HOUSE1550 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. O, Hoover, 205-822-1761

STREET EATS

Don’t want to stop touring Birmingham for a sit-down meal? Then keep on truckin’ with food in hand from one of the city’s diners in motion. There are others, but these are favorites:• MELT – This food truck is a modern twist on classic comfort food, the grilled cheese sandwich. Order it plain or dress it up with onions, bacon or pulled pork.• SPOONFED GRILL – Specializing in Southern soul food, this truck serves up staples such as sweet potatoes and collard greens. Here you’ll also fi nd Latin, French and Japanese world cuisine.• FRESH OFF THE BUN – This mobile cuisine consists of high end Vietnamese sandwiches made with fresh herbs, meats or tofu, and a mix of Vietnamese and Cajun spices for a quick, healthy meal.• TAQUERIA GUZMAN TACO TRUCK – Birmingham’s fi rst meal on wheels is still among its most popular. Usually found on West Valley Avenue in the suburb of Homewood, the taco truck takes cash only. Go prepared.• DREAMCAKES – Don’t be snooty; cupcakes never go out of fashion. Find a delicious dessert variety aboard the Dreamcakes truck.• 80 POPS – These amazing sweet treats were developed with the help of Birmingham rockstar chef Chris Hastings of Hot & Hot Fish Club and Iron Chef America fame. Try scuppernong and sweet corn, but if you want the best, go for the buttermilk popsicle. Some of the above mentioned also have stationary locations. Follow the food trucks daily at roaminghunger.com/bhm.

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DININGMILO’S HAMBURGERS - VESTAVIA1455 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills205-823-6456www.miloshamburgers.com

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ181 Main Street, Ste. 201, 205-985-8841www.moesoriginalbbq.com

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL RIVERCHASE3670 Lorna Road, Hoover205-937-6163, www.moes.com

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL VESTAVIA HILLS716 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 108205-824-7663, www.moes.com

MR. P’S BUTCHER SHOP & DELI813 Shades Crest Rd., Hoover205-823-6136

MUGSHOTS BAR & GRILL 1919 Kentucky Ave, #101,Vestavia Hillswww.mugshotsgrillandbar.com

NEW CHINA2141 Tyler Road, Ste. 7, Hoover205-823-9788

NEWK’S EATERY612 Montgomery Hwy, Ste. 110, Vestavia Hills, 205-777-0442www.newks.com

ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ – GALLERIA3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover205-988-3203www.ontapsportscafe.com

ORGANIC HARVEST MARKET & CAFE1580 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 12, Hoover, 205-978-0318

PABLO’S RESTAURANTE & CANTINA2760 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover205-682-1211

PAPPAS’ DELICIOUS FOODS1066 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills, 205-823-4458

PARK AVENUE CAFÉ571 Park Avenue, Hoover, 205-719-1717, www.parkavecafe.wix.com

PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL1551 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover205-822-7322www.purpleonionofhoover.com

SALVATORE’S PIZZA1594 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 102M, Hoover, 205-823-7206

SANPEGGIO’S PIZZA - HOOVER3435 S. Shades Crest Rd., Ste. 115, Hoover, 205-403-0100

SEKISUI BIRMINGHAM700 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills205-978-7775

SHANE’S RIB SHACK2673 Valleydale Rd – Hoover205-874-6888, www.shanesribshack.com

SHIPLEY’S DO-NUTS2050 Greenvale Lane, Hoover205-822-2142

SHULA’S STEAK HOUSEWynfrey Hotel. 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-444-5750www.donshula.com

SILVER COIN INDIAN GRILL3321 Lorna Rd., Hoover, 205-823-9070www.silvercoinusa.com

SOL AZTECA1360 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 128, Birmingham, 205-979-4902

SOUTHERN LEGACY BBQ & BREW2943 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover205-988-0744, www.legacybbq.com

STIX3250 Galleria Circle, Hoover205-982-3070, www.stixonline.com

SUMO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR151 Main St., Hoover, 205-444-1515www.esumo.com

TAQUERIA MEXICO3724 Lorna Rd., Hoover205-989-5559

TASTE OF THAILAND3321 Lorna Rd., Ste. 3, Hoover205-978-6863

TECATE BAR & GRILL612 Montgomery Hwy, #100,Vestavia Hills, 205-823-2399

THE BOOT AT PRESERVE VILLAGE616 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover205.978.8988, thebootatpreservevilagevpweb.com

THE PITA CAFE2801 Hwy. 150, Ste. 137J, Hoover205-402-7482

TIP TOP GRILL588 Shades Crest Rd., Birmingham205-978-8677

TORTUGAS HOMEMADE PIZZA2801 John Hawkins Pkwy. Ste. 169R, Hoover, 205-403-9800

YUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT2760 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover205-402-9888

ZAPATA MEXICAN RESTAURANT2005 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 3, Hoover205-733-1115

ZOE’S KITCHEN - PATTON CREEK180 Main St., Ste. 140, Hoover205-989-4020www.zoeskitchen.com

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WELCOME TO BEERMINGHAM

Your Insider’s Guide to Birmingham’s Craft Beer and Brewing Community

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BIRMINGHAM HAS A HISTORY OF local breweries spanning 200 years. First, there was the local brew house Birmingham Brewery, in the 1800s. That was followed by Birmingham Brewing Co., which supplied the city from 1992 to 1998. City Brewery replaced Birmingham Brewing Co., but closed in 2000.

Opening and running a successful brewery was no easy task given Alabama’s strict beer laws. And for nearly a decade, there was no beer production in town and certainly no signature brews to o� er outsiders on a thirst-inducing day.

Then something of a revolution happened. In 2004 a group of concerned citizens gathered to discuss Alabama legislation; the topic was one of an e� ervescent nature. Nearly eight years and hours upon hours of volunteer manpower later, the Magic City is now a diamond in the rough where the craft beer scene is concerned, with a thriving community boasting four local breweries and two of our

favorite watering holes where you’ll fi nd one-of-a-kind styles and fl avors. Birmingham is witnessing a new industry form that is changing the face of burgeoning neighborhoods and giving residents something to toast about.

It’s something we’re proud of and we celebrate it as often as possible with annual events, tours and just plain relaxing after work with a pint.

Here, we introduce you to our own family of local breweries and some businesses that support them. Each of the breweries in this section have not only crafted their own unique brews, but they each have a distinct character and personality when you visit their taprooms. However, there are a few themes you will fi nd that they all share: love of their product, love of people and love of their city.

Please visit each of these places and mention that this guide pointed you in their directions and be sure to take home some swag!

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Throughout the year, Good People Brewing Co. o� ers four seasonal beers including Bearded Lady (a wheat beer for summer), Mumbai Rye (a rye IPA for autumn), Fatso (a Russian imperial stout for winter), and Hitchhiker (a West Coast style IPA for spring), along with a handful of small batch o� erings known as the Bearded Reserve. goodpeoplebrewing.com; 205-286-2337; 114 14th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233; Taproom Hours: Mon—Fri: 3p-10p; Sat: 1p-10p; Sun: 1p-6p

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GOOD PEOPLE BREWING CO.

Good Brews, Good Times, Good Stu�

The South hasn’t always experienced the craft beer renaissance it’s enjoying today. After graduating from college, Alabama-natives Jason Malone and Michael Sellers discovered a love of craft beer through overseas travel and dreamed of recreating the complex tastes in the South.

Honing their craft over several years, the beers had humble beginnings—mostly served out of kegs and picnic pumps at tailgates. With friends’ encouragement and support, Jason and Michael emptied their savings and opened Good People Brewing Co. in 2006.

Today, Good People is the oldest and largest brewery operating in the State of Alabama. Good People Brewing Co. is deeply committed to community and the values of the Southern maker and food cultures.

Good People has fi ve year-round o� erings known as the “Ales from the Heart of Dixie.”

http://www.goodpeoplebrewing.com

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CAHABA BREWING COMPANY

Jump In!

Eric Meyer and Andy Gwaltney, friends with more than a common interest for craft beer and home brewing – came together to found a brewery to celebrate life’s passions and provide Birmingham with a broad selection of fl avorful craft beers. With a love of the outdoors they named the brewery after Alabama’s iconic Cahaba River. In the summer of 2011 they devised a plan to build a brewery and thus Cahaba Brewing Company was born.

Crafting excellent beer is their passion. Like the river itself, it is the source of the journey. They didn’t know what was around the bend, but this they did know—sitting on the bank was not an option. Now Eric and Andy are supplying Birmingham bars and restaurants with craft beers such as Liquidambar, American Blonde, Ryezome Stout, Oka Uba IPA and

rotating seasonals. cahababrewing.com; 205-578-2616; 2616 3rd Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35233; Taproom hours: Wed & Thu: 3p-9p; Fri: 3p-10p; Sat: 2p-10p


respect for the brewing craft, and you have unearthed the beginning of what Avondale Brewing Company is all about. A byproduct of the collaboration between brothers Coby and Hunter Lake and brew master Craig Shaw, Avondale Brewing Company is a quaint craft brewery housed in a fully renovated, historic building in the Avondale neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. In just over a year, Avondale Brewing Company launched a complete line-up of 15 unique fl agship and seasonal hand-crafted brews that tell the stories of the area’s rich folklore and neighborhood queen, a beer guzzling circus elephant named Miss Fancy. The brewery and a handful of other local small businesses have helped bring people back to this area to enjoy the benefi ts of a once again thriving community. avondalebrewingcompany.com; 205-777-5456; 201 41st Street S., Birmingham, AL 35222; Taproom Hours: Fri: 3p-12a; Sat: 12p-12a; Sun: 1p-10p; See our Facebook page for tour dates.

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AVONDALE BREWING COMPANY

Put Your Trunks Up!

Combine the charm of a historic town, the passion of several good friends, a rooted

http://www.avondalebrewingcompany.com

http://www.cahababrewing.com

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THE J. CLYDEThe Perfect Place for Pairings

Beers from around the globe populate the 43 taps of The J. Clyde’s front bar, but what really distinguishes The J. Clyde as a local icon is the back bar—17 taps fi lled exclusively with beer from the great state of Alabama! With an expert sta� and a wide variety of glassware, they ensure that every beer is poured properly and served in its appropriate vessel.

The J. Clyde takes pride in supporting the local food community, too. Summer, fall, winter, and spring bring slates of vibrant and fresh local ingredients to craft seasonal culinary treats that pair perfectly with a fl uid rotation of beers, some of which can be found only at The J. Clyde. Quarterly beer dinners showcase many of these pairings and educate neighbors and visitors about the unique nuances and expressions of world-class beer. Cheers!

jclyde.com; 205-939-13121312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham, AL 35205Hours: Mon—Wed: 2p-12p; Thu—Sat: 2p-2a

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TRIMTAB BREWING COMPANY

Where Art Meets Cra�

Birmingham welcomes its newest member to the local craft beer family, TrimTab Brewing Company. A trim tab is the small rudder on the larger rudder of a ship – an unassuming device that requires little e� ort to steer an ocean liner or airplane, no matter the size. Using that metaphor as a namesake, TrimTab Brewing is dedicated to three things: celebrating people that are small sources of large-scale change, crafting balanced beers, and having a lot of fun

while they do it. The brewery launched in 2014 after three

long years of hard work transforming a 14,000 square foot car museum into a production brewery. With the combined e� orts of brewers from some of the most respected breweries across the country, TrimTab Brewing showcases a wide portfolio of unique styles of beer ranging from their fl agships TRIMTAB IPA and Pillar To Post Rye Brown, to seasonal favorites such as Cucumber Saison and Raspberry Berliner Weisse.

Their “Tasting Gallery," part taproom, part art gallery, is dedicated to promoting regional artists whose work is continuously for sale. The space combines industrial and modern elements to create an atmosphere that is light, open and inviting for enjoying their masterfully crafted brews year-round.trimtabbrewing.com2721 5th Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35233Tasting Gallery hours: Tue—Thu: 4-10p; Fri: 4-11p; Sat: 1-11p; Sun: 1-10p

http://www.trimtabbrewing.com

http://www.jclyde.com



RARE TRANSPORTATION

Take The Brewery Tour!

Joel and Joyce Dabbs purchased Rare Transportation in 2008 as an extension of their other company, Apex Valet. Both companies work together to o� er a turnkey solution to parking and transportation needs within the Birmingham metro area. While searching for inventive ways to market their transportation services, Joel and Joyce began o� ering wine tours for local groups as a part of Shelby County Wine Trails. This experience allowed them to easily create a one-stop shop for Brewery Tours in Birmingham as well. The Brewery Tour is a favorite among all the tours they o� er. From Corporate Groups to Private Parties, Brewery Tours are sure to get the

crowd going with a safe ride to and from each brewery and a fantastic way to spend time with family, friends, clients and co-workers. Rare Transportation specializes in group transportation utilizing 15 passenger vans to 32 passenger buses and serves local hotels, weddings, private events, non-profits, corporate groups and our great friends at our local breweries. www.raretransportation.com Call 205-980-7273 to book a tour today!

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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 go-to 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.

Magic City’s version of Hop City opened in September 2012. 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 fi ll 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 35233Hours: Mon—Wed: 10a-9p; Thu—Sat: 10a-10p “Like” Hop City on Facebook to stay in the know.

http://www.hopcitybeer.com

http://www.raretransportation.com

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Vulcan Park and Museum

Highland Park

Downtown Birmingham

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WHERE TO SIPA GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM AFTER DARK


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, fi nd some live music….

Southside andDowntown

3000 BAR1100 20th Street S., Birmingham205-933-3222

41ST STREET PUB & AIRCRAFT SALES130 41st Street South, Suite 105 Birmingham205-202-4187 www..41ststreetpub.com

AQUA LOUNGE & NIGHTCLUB2824 5th Ave. S., Birmingham205-714-8155

AVONDALE BREWING COMPANY201 41st Street S., Birmingham 205-777-5456 www.avondalebrewing.com

BLACK MARKET BAR & GRILL2011 Highland Ave S Birmingham205-933-8035www.evilbartenders.com

BLUE MONKEY LOUNGE1318 Cobb Lane S., Birmingham205-933-9222www.bluemonkeylounge.com

BOTTLETREE CAFÉ3719 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham205-533-6288www.thebottletree.com

CAHABA BREWING COMPANY TASTING2616 3rd Avenue, South, Birmingham205-578-2616www.cahababrewing.com

CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110Birmingham, 205-323-6980www.cantinatortillagrill.com

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR815 24th Street N., Birmingham205-324-2425

CLUB SOUTH1102 10th St. S., Birmingham205-251-0512

CRESCENDO BAR & LOUNGE423 20th Street S, Birmingham205-254-8700

DAVE’S PUB1128 20th St. S., Birmingham, 205-933-4030

FORMAGGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham205-933-7555

FUEGO CANTINA AND SALOON1101 20th St. S., Birmingham205-933-1544, www.fuegobirmingham.com

GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES803 9th Court S., Birmingham205-251-0960, www.myspace.com/gablesquaresaloon

GARAGE CAFÉ & ANTIQUES2304 10th Terrace S., Birmingham 205-322-3220

GOOD PEOPLE BREWING COMPANY114 14th Street S., Birmingham205-286-2337www.goodpeoplebrewing.com

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INNISFREE IRISH PUB710 29th St. S., Birmingham205-252-4252, www.innisfreepub.com

IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM513 22nd St S, 205-202-5483 www.ironcitybham.com

LOU’S PUB & PACKAGE STORE726 29th St. S., Birmingham205-322-7005

MATTHEW’S BAR & GRILL2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham205-862-6261

NANA FUNKS708 29th St. S., Birmingham205-250-8003www.nana-funks.com

OASIS2807 7th Ave. S., Birmingham205-323-5538www.oasisbar.com

OLD CAR HEAVEN3501 1st Avenue SouthBirmingham, 205-326-8902www.oldcarheaven.comClosed Sunday-Tuesday

ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ - LAKEVIEW737 29th St. S., Birmingham205-320-1225www.ontapsportscafe.com

ONA’S MUSIC ROOM2801 Second Ave S, Suite C Birmingham, 205-320-7006www.onasmusicroom.com

OUR PLACE2115 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-715-0077

PALE EDDIE’S POUR HOUSE2308 2nd Ave, North, Birmingham205-297-0052www.paleeddiespourhouse.com

PARKSIDE CAFÉ4036 5th Ave S., Birmingham205-595-0920

PLATINUM CLUB821 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham205-324-0791, www.platinum-bham.com

ROGUE TAVERN2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham205-202-4151 www.roguetavern.com

SKKY NIGHT CLUB1928 11th Ave. S., Birmingham,205-731-2582

STEEL 1ST AND 23RD2300 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0666www.steelurbanlounge.com

STILLWATER PUB2109 7th Ave. S., Birmingham205-202-5625www.stillwaterpub.com

THE BREAK RESTAURANT & BILLIARDS1001 20th St. S., Birmingham205-252-3779

THE COLLINS BAR2125 2nd Ave. N, Suite 100Birmingham, 205-323-7995www.collinsbirmingham.com

THE H MARTINI BAR1023 20th St. S., Birmingham205-933-9555, www.thehotelhighland.com/martini_bar.htm

THE J. CLYDE1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com

AFTER DARK

THE NICK2514 10th Ave. S., Birmingham205-252-3831, www.thenickrocks.com

THE QUEST416 24th St. S., Birmingham205-251-4313, www.quest-club.com

THE RARE MARTINI2839 7th Ave. S., Birmingham205-323-0008, www.theraremartini.com

THE WINE LOFT2200 1st Ave. N., Birmingham205-323-8228www.wineloftbirmingham.com

TIN ROOF2709 7th Ave. S., Birmingham205-323-4356, www.tinroofbars.com/home/birmingham

TODD ENGLISH P.U.B.2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd NBirmingham, 205-307-3700www.toddenglishpub.com

TRIM TAB BREWING COMPANY2721 Fifth Avenue South Birmingham, 828-545-4746trimtabbrewing.com

UPSIDE DOWN PLAZA2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Birmingham205-930-0333

WORKPLAY500 23rd St. S., Birmingham205-879-4773, www.workplay.com

WORLD OF BEER1005 20th Street S, Birmingham205-703-7201, www.wob.com

ZYDECO2001 15th Ave. S., Birmingham205-933-1032www.zydecobirmingham.com

Airport, Centerpoint, Eastwood, Irondale, Leeds

AIRPORT INN TAVERN7502 5th Ave. N., Birmingham205-836-9110

BOURBON ST. BAR & LOUNGE1568 Cooper Hill Rd., Birmingham 205-957-1006

CRESTWOOD TAVERN5500 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-510-0053 www.crestwoodtavern.com

TENAMPA NIGHTCLUB5800 Oporto-Madrid Blvd., Birmingham 205-951-8200

WALKER’S RESTAURANT/THE EMERGENCY ROOM LOUNGE2100 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham205-849-0704

Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness

BILLY’S BAR & GRILL2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook205-879-2238www.billysbarandgrill.com

BLACK MARKET BAR3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800Birmingham, 205-967-8787www.evilbartenders.com

COURTYARD 280 OYSTER BAR & GRILL4643 Highway 280, Ste. M, Birmingham205-980-9891

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DRAM WHISKEY BAR2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook205-871-8055www.dramwhiskeybar.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILL3425 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham205-968-3823www.fhrg.com/FHRG.aspx

JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood205-870-9669jacksonsbarandbistro.com/Birmingham

MAFIAOZA’S PIZZERIA AND NEIGHBORHOOD PUB2 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham205-414-7878, www.mafi aozas.com

OAK HILL BAR & GRILL2835 18th St. S.,Homewood205-870-8277

ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ- INVERNESS810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham205-437-1999www.ontapsportscafe.com

OTEY’S TAVERN224 Country Club Park, Birmingham205-871-8435www.oteystavern.com

SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT3161 Cahaba Heights Rd, #113, Mountain Brook, 205.969-9690www.satterfi eldsrestaurant.com

SAW’S JUKE JOINT1115 Dunston Ave., Birmingham205-745-3920

STARZ KARAOKE LOUNGE730 Valley Ave., Homewood205-944-0007

STIR CRAZY430 Green Springs Highway, Ste. 10 Homewood, 205-941-3343

SUPERIOR GRILL4701 Highway 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5112

THE UPPER DECK SPORTS BAR & GRILL449 Valley Ave., Homewood205-942-3289

Hoover, Vestavia

BAR 311485 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia205-824-3555

BILLY'S BAR & GRILL4520 Overton Rd., Vestavia205-956-2323, www.billyssportsgrill.com

BLACKWELL’S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB3151 Green Valley Road, Vestavia205-967-3798www.blackwellspub.com

BUMPERS BILLIARDS2132 Lorna Ridge Ln. #100, Hoover205-823-4006

CHARLIE'S TAPHOUSE & CAFÉ3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover205-988-3203www.ontapsportscafe.com

COMEDY CLUB STARDOME1818 Data Drive, Hoover205-444-0008, www.stardome.com

GABRIEL’S SPIRITED CAFÉ3706 Lorna Rd, Hoover205-985-0983

IRON HORSE CAFÉ1694 Montgomery Hwy. Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599www.ironhorsecafe.net

MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN585 Shades Crest Rd, Birminghamwww.moonlightonthemtn.com

ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ - RIVERCHASE1845 Montgomery Hwy.Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558www.ontapsportscafe.com

SHELBY'S9340 Helena Rd, Birmingham205-403-4071

WE CAN’T KEEP ANYTHING a secret anymore. Garden & Gun magazine has happened upon one of our most treasured watering holes and now the world knows. In a recent edition, the venerable publication named The Garage Café among the “50 Best Southern Bars.” Quoting now from Garden & Gun: “Walk past the shabby facade and gloomy interior and

you’ll discover one of Birmingham’s treasures, a wisteria-covered courtyard fi lled with concrete tables and an assortment of quirky antiques, the soul of this unassuming Southside haunt. The cash-only bar has no beer on tap, but there’s a generous lineup of bottled brews, plus surprisingly tasty deli sandwiches made to order until 10 p.m.” www.garagecafe.us

THE GARAGE CAFÉ

Hidden Gems

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WHERE TO COMMUNE

A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM OUTDOORS

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 golfi ng 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.


OUTDOORS

Hiking and Outdoor Enjoyment

ALDRIDGE GARDENSAldridge 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 Road, HooverFOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com

AVONDALE PARKRecent 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 fi elds 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 Road.FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205- 254-2391

DORA’S HORSE CREEK TRAILConstructed 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 PRESERVEThis 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 defi ned by continued use. Maps and signs help direct and guide di� culty. 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 www.ci.hoover.al.usGETTING 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 fi eld.

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


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Three suggested hiking loops begin at the North Trailhead. Maggie’s Loop is an easy two-and-a-half-mile walk. North Loop is three-and-a-half miles long; it’s rated easy to moderate because of some ascents. Shackelford Loop is rated moderate to di�cult because of its six-and-a-half-mile length.

Maps for these and other Oak Mountain trails are available at the park o�ce.FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-620-2524 or www.alapark.comGETTING TO THE FRONT GATE: Take exit 246 o¢ I-65. Turn west onto Alabama 119, left at the first light on State Park Road. Follow one mile to stop sign, and turn left onto John Findley Road 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 PARKA 21-acre park in downtown Birmingham gives the city a historically rich green space for recreation, concerts and cultural events. Called the Railroad Park, the area is designed to highlight Birmingham’s development at the crossing of two railroad lines. The park runs

along a railroad corridor at First Avenue South from 14th to 18th Streets and includes a lake, a natural amphitheater and several playgrounds. Ten acres of open lawn provide a strolling garden landscaped to bloom with various perennials throughout the year. The park is an essential piece of a long-term plan that will give Birmingham the greatest amount of green space per capita of anywhere in the country.

RED MOUNTAIN PARKWith 1,200 acres, Red Mountain Park is one of the largest urban parks in America. The park has more than 10 miles of trails and a universal-access zip line canopy tour. The Hugh Kaul Beanstalk Forest is a treetop challenge course with 20 ropes course obstacles, including bridges, tightropes and zip lines. Remy’s Dog Park is designed with three designated fenced-in areas, each with ample running space for large, small and special needs dogs. The Kaul Adventure Tower is an 80-foot-tall climbing tower with eight climbing lanes, two rappelling lanes, a 72-foot climbing wall and a mega zip line 1,300 feet long. The entrance to the park is just o¢ Lakeshore Parkway at the end of Frankfurt Drive. www.redmountainpark.org

B R U N O

The Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama returns to Barber Motorsports Park, April 24 - 26, 2015. TThe stars of the Verizon IndyCar Series including defending champion Ryan Hunter-Reay, Will Power, Scott Dixon and more compete for the title. For tickets please visit www.barbermotorsports.com.

Professional golf returns to Shoal Creek as the Regions Tradition, a major championship, tees off May 13 - 17, 2015. Champions Tour favorites Fred Couples, Fred Funk, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Kenny Perry and many more are scheduled to compete. For more details visit www.regionstradition.com.

The SEC Baseball Tournament is the premier college baseball tournament in the country. The top 12 teams in the SEC will compete for the conference tournament title. The SEC Baseball Tournament draws more than 100,000 fans during the week. The 2015 tournament will be the 18th consecutive year the Alabama Sports FoFoundation has hosted the event. For tickets go to www.secsports.com.

APRIL 24 - 26BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK

For more information about our events, visit www.brunoeventteam.com.

MAY 13 -17SHOAL CREEK

MAY 19 - 24THE HOOVER MET

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RUFFNER MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVEEleven miles of nature trails, ranging from easy to arduous, route visitors through this thousand-acre park. Hawk’s View Overlook is a moderate, three-mile, round-trip hike with a challenging incline. Along the way you’ll reach Cambrian Overlook and proceed with a switchback climb to a stunning vista of downtown Birmingham. The new Visitors Center o¢ers lessons in nature and the environment and has exhibits including raptors, turtles and other native Alabama wildlife. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Hiking trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Donations welcome. 1214 81st Street South. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 205-833-8264 or www.ru¢nermountain.org.GETTING THERE: The center is at 1214 81st St. South in Birmingham’s East Lake area.

STEELE’S HORSE PENS 40Horse 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 www.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 Road. 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


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Fishing License InfoAlabama fresh water and salt water fi sh-ing licenses can be ordered by phone by calling 888-848-6887 or by Internet at www.outdooralabama.com. Licenses also can be purchased at most bait and tackle shops. Short term, annual and lifetime fi shing licenses are available for both fresh water and salt water fi shing in Alabama.

stone of what was once part of the old L&N Birmingham Mineral Railroad.

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

In 2003, a volunteer group of citizens formed “Friends of Vulcan Trail” to work to make the experience of visiting the trail a highlight for all who walk it. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 205-254-2699 or visit www.informationbirmingham.com/parks-recreation.aspx

Fishing

Birmingham was recently voted “Bass Capital of the World” by BASSMASTERS magazine, so you’re in a prime place to have a rod and reel. The state’s lakes o¢ er up everything from largemouth and spotted bass, to saltwater stripes, crappie, catfi sh and bream. Bring your bait and tackle to these close-by lakes and rivers:

ALABAMA LAUNCHES BASS TRAILThe state’s wily bass will want to avoid the “hot spots” since the opening of the Alabama Bass Trail. The statewide tourism initiative includes 11 premier bass-fi shing lakes, several in the great-er Birmingham area, and stretches from North Alabama through the central plains to the Mo-bile Delta. A new website provides details an-glers need to plan their fi shing trips and includes the latest tips from professionals and guides, along with lake maps with hot spots marked and info on what’s biting and where to stay. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.alabamabasstrail.org

CAHABA RIVERThis 191-mile free-fl owing river is an ecological treasure and home to 135 fi sh species, including several which are rare and protected such as the Cahaba shiner and the gold-line darter.

Cahaba River Society is a non-profi t organization working to preserve this treasured waterway. Guided tours are o¢ ered. 205-322-5326 or www.cahabariversociety.org

Bank fi shing or canoe casting are good routes to fi nding fi sh. Here are a couple of

places to rent canoes:ALABAMA OUTDOORS – HOMEWOOD STORE 205-870-1919, Pelham store 205-403-9191.ALABAMA SMALL BOATS – 205-424-3634.LIMESTONE CANOE RENTAL – 205-926-9672.

LAKE PURDYThis 1,050-acre lake is a quick trip from Birmingham. Some anglers consider it to be one of the best crappie-fi shing lakes in the state.

The Lake Purdy Fishing Marina is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., except on Christmas and Thanksgiving, and sells bait, tackle, drinks and snacks, and rents fl at-bottom johnboats, canoes and pontoon boats, with life jackets and paddles.


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OFF ROAD: Some writers who ride go so far as to compare Oak Mountain State Park with Whistler and Moab. We admit that may be a stretch, but it has become a riding destination that’s growing in reputation among serious mountain bikers. The park is about 20 miles south of Birmingham and covers more than 10,000 acres. www.alapark.com/oakmoun-tain/mountainbiketrails, 205-620-2520

Red Mountain Park recently opened more than 10 miles of trails in what is one of the largest urban parks in America. With seven visitor destinations, this is also one of the most ambitious and historically important new park projects in the country. Take a break from biking and glide through the treetops on the Red Ore Zip Tour Zip Line. www.redmountainpark.org, 205-202-6043

At Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, bikers fi nd another historical treasure in their surroundings. The ironworks here gave birth to the iron and steel industry in Birmingham during its early days. Park trails, many of them following the original routes of ore miners and furnace workers, cut through some of the most scenic areas of the Tannehill reserve. www.tannehill.org, 205-477-5711PAVED TRAILS: The Shades Creek Greenway Trail runs alongside Shades Creek in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood. The six-mile trail is primarily level and recom-mended for beginning bikers. Bike riders

share the trail with pedestrian traffi c. www.homewoodchamber.org/page/81557/greenway-walking-trail 205-871-5631

Railroad Park is the award-winning, 19-acre downtown green space that invites beginning bikers, walkers, runners, dog owners and skateboarders to share the great outdoors. www.railroadpark.org, 205-521-9933

Though downtown Birmingham is surrounded by the foothills of the Appala-chians, the streets are relatively level for leisurely biking. Bike riding is one of the best ways to learn about the city and to tour the historic neighborhoods. For more challenging biking, take a detour up Red Mountain and ride up to Vulcan Park and Museum, overlooking the city. For more trail and route suggestions, contact the Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers (BUMP) at www.bump.org, 800-960-9457.

Singletracks and Switchbacks

“Some of the three most beautiful words that describe trails are ‘open all season.’ Throughout Alabama, many trails can be ridden as easily in December as July. What many say is the best of all these trails is at Oak Mountain State Park…. Get ready for 17 miles of sweet singletrack, sharp switchbacks and some killer technical sections. But the coolest thing about this trail is its culverts. You can catch some serious air on these concrete and fl agstone culverts…. Be sure to fi nd the culvert called ‘Number 3.’ A team of bike � iendly engineers must have designed the culvert to perfectly hurl bikes through the Alabama sky.”

—MOUNTAIN BIKE MAGAZINE

PHOTO: JEFFREY GREENBERG

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GETTING THERE: From U.S. 280 east, turn left on Alabama 119. Travel four miles and turn left on Boat Launch Road. Follow to the Lake Purdy Fishing Marine.

LAY LAKEThis 12,000-acre lake, a short drive south of Birmingham, sports lots of open water and slews where you can cast a line. And fi shing below Logan Martin Dam at the upper end of the lake often yields a good catch. Check www.adph.org for Lay Lake fi sh consumptions advisories.GETTING THERE: Take U.S. 280 East to Harpersville and turn right at the tra� c light onto Alabama 25. Follow to Columbiana and ask for directions.

LOGAN MARTIN LAKEThis 15,000-plus-acre lake east of Birmingham in the Coosa River chain o¢ ers up an abundance of fi sh along the banks, in the open water, and in the headwaters below Neely Henry Dam, especially when the turbines are running. Check www.adph.org for Logan Martin Lake fi sh consumptions advisories.

GETTING THERE: Logan Martin measures almost 50 miles long and winds between St. Clair and Talladega Counties about 30 miles east of Birmingham o¢ I-20 East. There’s a marina and boat launch at the Riverside/Pell City Exit 162.

OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARKTwo 85-acre stocked lakes are fertilized and open year-round, and the park rents johnboats and fl at-bottom fi shing boats with paddles and life preservers. Anglers with their own boats

PHOTO: (TOP) ARIK SOKOL; (BOTTOM) F. LEUNG


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can use the park’s launches and their own electric trolling motors.

The Fishing Center Store just inside the back gate and the Campground Country Store sell bait, tackle, drinks and snacks.FOR MORE INFORMATION: Fishing Center Store 205- 620-2528 or Campground Store 205-620-2527.

Canoeing and Kayaking

CAHABA RIVERAlabama’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.

Because shallower waters mark the Cahaba’s steep banks and rocky shoals, it’s best to go canoeing after a heavy rain.

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

LOCUST FORKJust a short drive from Birmingham, Locust Fork is on the Black Warrior River. This is an excellent whitewater run with some very di�cult rapids known as Double Trouble and House Rock. Beginners will do best to avoid these rapids. Beautiful limestone blu¢s accent the rapids. The National Park Service places Locust Fork in the top two percent of rivers in the country for its recreational value, among other assets. GETTING THERE: Take I-59 North to Tallapoosa Street Exit (Tarrant). Take Alabama Hwy. 79 North through Cleveland (about 40 minutes). Follow signs to Blountsville and cross the bridge over the Locust Fork River. Just past the bridge on the right is King’s Bend. Turn into King’s Bend and follow the gravel road through the gate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.flfr.org (Friends of Locust Fork River)

PHOTO: ARIK SOKOL


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RUFFNER MOUNTAIN – This huge urban park covers more than 1,000 acres and is just minutes from downtown Birmingham. Interest-ing breeding birds along the hiking trails in the summer include Kentucky and Hooded Warblers, Red-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireos, Summer Tanagers, Wood Thrushes, Red-headed, Hairy and Pileated Woodpeckers. Winter months bring Juncos, Winter Wrens and Sapsuckers. Spring through fall, look for Indigo Buntings, White-eyed Vireos and Common Yellowthroats. And that’s only scratching the surface.

EAST LAKE PARK – This 45-acre lake attracts waterfowl from late November through Feb-ruary. Wood Ducks, Night Herons and Great Blue Herons are present year-round. Winter brings feeding fl ocks led by Yellow-rumped Warblers, Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers. Migrant songbirds appear in the spring and fall.

BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS AND BIRMINGHAM ZOO – Located just across the street from one another, the gardens and the zoo are two of the most visited sites for songbirds in the Birmingham area. In the gardens, concentrate on the more natural northern end of the park, especially the Bog Garden and the Fern Glade.

LAKE PURDY – Birmingham’s source of drinking water, this lake is one of those rare birding destinations that can present any of several different habitats depending on water levels and seasons.

TANNEHILL IRONWORKS HISTORICAL STATE PARK – Hiking and birding are major activities at the birthplace of Birmingham’s iron and steel industry. Though summer months can be crowded and active, at quieter times look for woodland songbirds, Louisiana Waterthrushes and Brown-headed Nuthatches.


Located just across the street from one another, the gardens and the zoo are two of the most visited sites for songbirds in the Birmingham area. In the gardens, concentrate on the more natural northern end of the park, especially the Bog Garden and the Fern Glade.

LAKE PURDY – Birmingham’s source of drinking water, this lake is one of those rare birding destinations that can present any of several different habitats depending on water levels

TANNEHILL IRONWORKS HISTORICAL STATE Hiking and birding are major activities

at the birthplace of Birmingham’s iron and steel industry. Though summer months can be crowded and active, at quieter times look for woodland songbirds, Louisiana Waterthrushes and Brown-headed Nuthatches.

Who Let the Birds Out?In the Birmingham area, birding’s a big deal.

TURKEY CREEK NATURE PRESERVE – Abundant water and vegetation make this an excellent site for songbirds and raptors. The park teems with fl ycatchers of all sorts, warblers, vireos, tanagers and more. A special note of interest: Turkey Creek is home to the endangered Rush and Vermilion Darter species of fi sh, which live nowhere else in the world.

THE UPPER CAHABA RIVER REGION – In this birding-rich region, some birds can be found throughout the year while others are migra-tory. Each visit is a new experience in fi nding Barred Owls, Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Buntings and Orchard Orioles. Also spotted in the area are Swainson’s Warblers, Red-shouldered Hawks, Wild Turkeys and Wood Ducks. Bird-ers fl ock to the area to see Worm-eating Warblers, Belted Kingfi shers, Green Herons, Eastern Bluebirds and American Goldfi nches.

To learn more about birding in the greater Birmingham area, visit the Alabama Birding Trails website at www.alabamabirdingtrails.com/counties/jefferson, or request a Birds of the Upper Cahaba brochure at www.birmingham.travel or call 800-458-8085.


WHERE TO TEE OFF

A GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM GOLF

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 golfi ng 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.


Alpine Bay Golf9855 Ren� oe Road, Alpine, AL 35014; 256-268-2920Located within the forests adjacent to Lake Logan Martin, this course features a contemporary clubhouse, lodge and restaurant as well as stunning scenery. NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,518RATING/SLOPE: 69.9/126, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Ballantrae Golf Club1300 Ballantrae Club Drive, Pelham, AL 35124; 205-620-4653Because not everybody can travel to Scotland to play golf, now there is Ballantrae.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,310RATING/SLOPE: 74.5/130, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Bent Brook Golf Course7900 Dickey Springs Road, Bessemer, AL 35022; 205-424-2368 or www.bentbrook.comOnce 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

Capstone Club of Alabama16000 Capstone Blvd., Brookwood, AL 35444; 205-462-0590 Located in Brookwood, Capstone is in between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. Ranked third in the State of Alabama by Golfweek magazine, Capstone Club is a must play.NO. OF HOLES: 18

Castle Pines Country Club, LLC1600 Quail Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL 35071; 205-631-3140Located in Gardendale, approximately 10 miles north of downtown Birmingham.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,439RATING/SLOPE: 70.6/124, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Cedar Creek Golf Course900 Cedar Creek Drive, Bessemer, AL 35023; 205-424-8450An 18-hole course with large Bermuda greens located only 20 minutes from Birmingham. Tee times required for weekends only. Visa and

PHOTO: TED TUCKER


MasterCard are welcome.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,004RATING/SLOPE: 67.9/114, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Cumberland Lake Golf & Country Club2150 Cumberland Lake Drive, Pinson, AL 35126; 205-680-4653 or 680-4650This is a scenic course with lake and mountain views. It receives high marks for course variety.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,655/6,422RATING/SLOPE: 70.7/126, 69.1/123, 70.7/117PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Don A. Hawkins/Roebuck Municipal Golf Course8920 Roebuck Blvd., Roebuck, AL 35206; 205-836-7318This 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

Eagle Point Golf Club4500 Eagle Point Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242; 205-991-9070 or www.eaglepointgolfclub.comThis course, created by architect Earl Stone, is

located 15 miles from downtown Birmingham. Tee times can be made five days in advance.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 71, YARDAGE: 6,493, RATING/SLOPE: 70.1/119, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

FarmLinks Golf Club2200 FarmLinks Blvd., Sylacauga, AL 35150; 205-403-4653 or www.farmlinksgolfclub.comFarmLinks is the world’s first research and demonstration course. The Hurdzan-Fry design o�ers a diverse layout with dramatic elevation changes and striking views of the mountains and lakes. Now you can Stay and Play in the Lodges at FarmLinks. Golfweek named FarmLinks in the top five public-access courses in Alabama. Tee times may be made up to 30 days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Groups and outings welcome. Ask about our new Lodges and Stay and Play rates. Managed by Honours Golf.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,444RATING/SLOPE: 73/134, PRACTICE RANGE: yesOVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS: yes

Frank House Municipal Golf Course801 Golf Course Road, Bessemer, AL 35022; 205-424-9540An economical course located 15 miles from


downtown Birmingham. All major credit cards are accepted.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,346-4,926RATING/SLOPE: 60/119, PRACTICE RANGE: no

Highland Park Golf Course3300 Highland Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35205; 205-322-1902 or www.highlandparkgolf.comKnown as the oldest course in Alabama, High-land Park still sparkles from the 1998 restora-tion by renowned architect, Bob Cupp. It o�ers 18 enticing holes with uphill approach shots, heavily bunkered greens, lakes and beautiful vistas of the Birmingham skyline. Practice Range on-site. Tee times may be made up to five days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Groups and outings welcome. Managed by Honours Golf.NO. OF HOLES: 18, Par: 70, YARDAGE: 5,801 RATING/SLOPE: 68.1/128, 66.1/123, 63.8/114PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Horse Creek Golf Course1745 Highway 78, Dora, AL 35062; 205-648-1499A 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

Limestone Springs Golf Course3000 Colonial Drive, Oneonta, AL 35121; 205-274-4653Located northeast of Birmingham in Oneonta, this Jerry Pate design stretches almost 7,000 yards throughout the Appalachian Mountains with strategically placed bunkers and numerous lakes. Rated number 64 in “America’s Greatest Public Golf Courses” by Golf Digest, it o�ers some of the most dramatic elevations and picturesque views in Alabama. Tee times may be made up to 7 days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Groups and outings welcome. Golf cottage sleeps 8, and is available for rental. Managed by Honours Golf.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,987RATING/SLOPE: 74/139, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Magnolia Meadows Golf Course315 Hwy 47 South, Columbiana, AL 35051; 205-670-0031 or www.magnoliameadows.comMagnolia 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.

Marcum Country Club9621 Bagley Road, Empire, AL 35063; 205-647-3377The very picture of serenity, this older, country-side course–located 25 miles from downtown Birmingham—incorporates several bodies of water in its design to provide a challenging, yet relaxing, game of golf. No tee times required. Visa and MasterCard are welcome.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 71, YARDAGE: 5,800RATING/SLOPE: 70/113, PRACTICE RANGE: no

The Meadows Golf Course#1 Plantation Drive, Harpersville, AL 35078; 205-672-7529Open course featuring Bermuda greens and fairways about 25 miles from downtown Birmingham.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 6,823RATING/SLOPE: 71.6/122, PRACTICE RANGE: yes

Mountain View Golf Course3200 Mountain View DriveGraysville, AL 35073; 205-674-8362This 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: 5,946RATING/SLOPE: 67.5/111, 68.4/114, 69.3/114PRACTICE RANGE: no

Oak Mountain Golf CourseOak Mountain State Park Road Pelham, AL 35137; 205-620-2522Located 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 & Spa4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35226; 205-949-3085, 800-949-4444 or www.rtjgolf.com A big, muscle-bound course, its 18 holes sprawling over 330 acres and stretching almost 8,200 yards from the back tees, Ross Bridge is big and brawny, yet inviting to golfers of all skill levels. Perfect for everyone from the casual golfer to the tournament player, it promises to be the premier course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, opened in August 2005, is home to an incredible 12,000-square-foot full-service spa and salon.


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

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Oxmoor Valley 100 Sunbelt Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211; 205-942-1177 or 800-949-4444www.rtjgolf.com/courses/oxmoor_valley/One of nine state-spanning courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, the Oxmoor Valley course o�ers three sets of links to challenge the golfer on the go, as well as the putter with time on his hands.ROBERT TRENT JONES – OXMOOR VALLEY - SHORT COURSENO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 54, YARDAGE: 3,360, RATING/SLOPE: n/a, PRACTICE RANGE: yesTee time policies and green fees vary throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead. ROBERT TRENT JONES – OXMOOR VALLEY - RIDGE COURSENO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,055-4,974RATING/SLOPE: 72/136, PRACTICE RANGE: yesTee time policies and green fees vary

throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead. ROBERT TRENT JONES – OXMOOR VALLEY - VALLEY COURSENO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 72, YARDAGE: 7,055-4,974RATING/SLOPE: 71/129, PRACTICE RANGE: yesTee time policies and green fees vary throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead.

Timberline Golf Club300 Timberline Trail, Calera, AL 35040; 205-668-7888 or www.timberlinegc.comA 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 Club7905 Roper Road, Trussville, AL 35173; 205.655.2095 or www.trussvillecountryclub.comThis is a beautiful sculpted and challenging Par 71 course surrounded by the Cahaba River.NO. OF HOLES: 18, PAR: 71, YARDAGE: 6,024RATING/SLOPE: 67.9/116, 66.9/113, 70.3/119

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BIRMINGHAM IS FORTUNATE to have a full year-round calendar of major events. Space prohibits the entire list, so here is just a small sample of the event entertainment the city has for visitors:

• BIRMINGHAM ARTWALK – This fall festival transforms blocks of downtown Birmingham into an arts district, featuring the work of more than 100 visual artists, street performers and musicians. birminghamartwalk.org

• DIA DE LOS MUERTOS-ALABAMA – Dress as a skeleton, a sugar skull or for a fi esta at this Day of the Dead festival each November. Join the procession and enjoy the food, music and remembrance. barehandsinc.org

• HONDA INDY GRAND PRIX OF ALABAMA –The annual IndyCar Series in April is run at the beautiful Barber Motorsports Park, a 16-turn, 2.3 mile road course in a venue that accommodates 100,000 spectators. barbermotorsports.com

• MAGIC CITY ART CONNECTION – This an-nual arts weekend is in April and features top-notch artists and craftsmen from around the country. It includes good food, craft beer and an art workshop for children. magiccityart.com

• MAGIC CITY CLASSIC – “The Classic,” as it is known, is a long-standing football rivalry be-tween Alabama A&M and Alabama State uni-versities. Played in October, the full weekend

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SLOSS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

The Sloss Music & Arts Festival (July 18-19, 2015) is a two-day music and lifestyle event taking place at Sloss Fur-naces National Historic Landmark. This event brings more than 32 bands on three stages and highlights the booming local craft beer and specialty cocktail scene. On-site dining spotlights local restaurants and food trucks for a genuine “taste of Birmingham.” slossfest.com The Sloss Music & Arts Festival is produced by Red Mountain Entertainment,

AC Entertainment and Venue Management, Inc.

See a complete calendar of events at inbirmingham.com.

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of events includes a not-to-be-missed parade downtown. themagiccityclassic.com

• MERCEDES-BENZ MARATHON WEEKEND –Headed into its 15th year, the weekend of events culminates with the internationally competitive run and has become a Birmingham tradition. Read the sweet backstory of how the February event came to be at mercedesmarathon.com.

• NATIONAL VETERANS DAY – Birmingham is home of America’s fi rst Veterans Day that began with a parade led by founder Raymond Weeks in 1947. The November celebration still includes a spectacular parade along with other events. nationalveteransday.org

• REGIONS TRADITION PGA TOURNAMENT – Played in May, this Senior PGA event takes place at beautiful Shoal Creek Golf Club. Jack Nicklaus designed the course where a $2.2 million purse is at stake in the 72-hole competition. regionstradition.com

• SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL – USA TODAY calls Sidewalk one of “Ten Great Places for a Fabulous Film Festival.” Since its debut in 1999, the festival has attracted fi lmmakers from around the world to screen their work for en-thusiastic crowds of independent cinema fans. The event takes place in August in Birming-ham’s historic Theater District. sidewalkfest.com

• SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – First held in 1977, this May event takes place at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. It’s a playo£ among 12 of the 14 SEC teams that qualify. The SEC is one of the na-tion’s elite baseball conferences. secsports.go.com

• THUNDER ON THE MOUNTAIN – For de-cades, this Fourth of July tradition has been hailed as one of the largest and most extrava-gant fi reworks celebrations in the region. The show is choreographed at the towering statue of Vulcan on Red Mountain. visitvulcan.com

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BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

At the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, we offer more than 100 daily flights to your favorite destinations—but we believe our job is much more than just the facilitation of travel. It’s about creating an inviting experience along the way. In addition to the modern architecture, you’ll find a host of amenities, from free wi-fi and new charging stations to brand new food and drink options. So no matter where you’re going from here, we hope you enjoy every moment you’re with us.

Welcome to the new BHM.

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