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f diversity were a place, it could very well be Birmingham. People who visit here get a taste of that variety--in entertainment, cuisine, the arts, fun places, good times---that brings them back time and again. Bouillabaisse and barbeque. Fried okra and foie gras. Sushi, sweet tea and seven layer salad. Slab of ribs and rack of lamb. Tapas and turnip greens. Martinis and meatand-three. None of these necessarily in combination of course. Just a wide wonderful range of dining decisions in a city where food writers from around the world congregate because of its word-of-mouth reputation. Diversity, of course, goes beyond cooking and cuisine. So we have water recreation and Wedgwood collections. Science centers and skate parks. Mountain biking (the best) and museums by the dozen. The zoo and botanical gardens too. And diverse music? With strong
local roots, music is plentiful. Jazz, blues, gospel, alternative, rock, country, bluegrass and reggae---all live, all the time---rock our world. By nature, what diversity first brings to mind is the diversity of our people. Birmingham has long been known as the city that changed the world through civil right conflict and reconciliation. The community has matured to acknowledge and embrace the impact of our past, both negative and positive, on race relations. With a rich history of Italian, Lebanese, Hispanic, Greek and Asian immigrants, Birmingham benefits from the gifts of many cultures. Today’s social scene is a picture of diversity as well, with folks of all ethnic backgrounds enjoying and learning from one another, arguing issues of the day, sharing professional and social time together. The influences are all around us and beautifully melded into the diversity of Southern culture‌ in Birmingham. BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 1
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CALL A CAP Uh-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 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 Web site at www.capisdowntown.com 4 BBVACO M PASS B OWL .COM
STAY THREE AND GOLF FOR FREE. Enjoy a complimentary round of golf or Signature spa treatment when staying at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa for three nights. Support your team in the BBVA Compass Bowl and stay in Birmingham’s only AAA Four-Diamond hotel. Take advantage of the special room rate of $159 per night and play the world’s third longest golf course or indulge in the 12,000-square-foot full-service spa.
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GAME DAY INFORMATION 8TH ANNUAL BBVA COMPASS BOWL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, NOON CST Ticket Office The Legion Field ticket office and Will Call opens at 8 a.m. on game day. The ticket office and general Will Call is located outside the south end zone near Gate 7. Fans picking up tickets from a participating school’s will call should contact the school directly for location and times. Parking Information In order to accommodate as many fans as possible in the Legion Field parking lots, parking attendants have been instructed to park vehicles as close as possible in an orderly and safe manner. In addition, parking attendants are required to keep a fire lane between parking rows. GENERAL PARKING: General parking is $10. All public lots at Legion Field will open at 7 a.m. on Game Day. Fans wishing to park prior to 7 a.m. on Game Day should enter Lot M. RV PARKING: RV parking is $20/ day plus an additional $10 if towing an automobile. Lot M will open for RVs at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 3rd. All RVs should enter through Lot M. 6 BBVACO M PASS B OW L .COM
RV parking is also available at the Hoover RV Park. Located just 20 minutes from Legion Field, the Hoover RV Park features numerous amenities, sewer and sanitation connections, and cable television hook up. Free shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the game for guests of the Hoover RV Park. For more information about the Hoover RV Park call 866-466-8378 or visit hooveralabama.gov BUS PARKING: Bus parking is $25 (cash only). Buses should enter the “Bus Lot” on 6th Avenue West located on the east side of Legion Field. ACCESSIBLE PARKING: Legion Field has several lots available for patrons with disabilities including a large number of spaces in Lot F. For more information please contact Legion Field at (205) 254-2391. Tailgating Information • Tailgating is allowed around your vehicle. If you wish to tailgate in a surrounding parking space, you will be required to purchase one or more additional parking spaces depending on the amount of space needed to accommodate your needs.
• The charge for additional tailgating space, tents, etc. is $10 per space. If you wish to take up additional space please notify the parking cashier (the person at the gate where you enter the Legion Field parking lot) upon entering the Legion Field parking lot. The parking cashier will provide you additional parking tickets to show how many spaces you have paid for. • DO NOT PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANTS, notify and pay the parking cashier. • When you are directed to the parking area, show the parking attendants your additional parking tickets so the proper amount of space will be allocated to you. • Due to heightened security measures, tailgating on the tarmac surrounding the stadium is prohibited. • For large groups in need of special accommodations, please contact the Legion Field office prior to January 4, 2013. • Please direct all parking and tailgating questions to the Legion Field office during normal business hours. Parking is limited on game day, fans are encouraged to carpool. Complimentary shuttles will be provided from several locations. Log onto www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information. PHOTO: DAVID DEVORE
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LEGION FIELD
Fame Bowl (1977-85), and the All-American Bowl (1986-90). Home to numerous University of Alabama football games over the years, Legion Field hosted the first-ever nationally televised game in prime time when the Crimson Tide took on Archie Manning and Ole Miss in 1969. Log on to www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information on Legion Field and the BBVA Compass Bowl.
400 GRAYMONT AVENUE WEST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204, PHONE: (205) 254-2391
Built in 1926, historic Legion Field currently seats approximately 71,594. Best known for college football, Legion Field has also hosted Olympic Soccer in 1996, a World Cup qualifier in 2005 and numerous concerts including the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and U2.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS LEGION FIELD-DRIVING DIRECTIONS Legion Field is located at 400 Graymont Avenue West and public parking can be accessed from both 8th Avenue and Graymont Avenue via I-65 and I-20/59. Below are suggested driving directions, however several alternative routes exist:
FROM I-20 W /59 SOUTH • Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road • Turn left on US-78/ Arkadelphia Road • Turn left on 8th Avenue
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• Take Exit 260B (3rd Avenue North) • Stay straight merging onto 11th Street North • Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
FROM HIGHWAY 280 W • Merge onto Highway 31 N/ Elton B Stephens Expressway • Merge onto I-20 W/59 S • Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road • Turn left on US-78/Arkadelphia Road • Turn left on Graymont Avenue
FROM I-65 SOUTH • Merge onto I-20 W/I-59 via Exit 261B • Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road • Turn Left onto US-78/Arkadelphia Road • Turn left onto 8th Avenue
Parking is limited on game day, fans are encouraged to carpool. Complementary shuttles will be provided from several locations. Log onto www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information.
SHUTTLE BUS TRANSPORTATION The BBVA Compass Bowl will provide complimentary roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the Sheraton Hotel and the Hyatt Regency to Legion Field on Saturday, January 4th for the 8th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to the Historic Five Points South entertainment district beginning on Wednesday, January 1st and will run through Saturday, January 4th. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby. THE HYATT REGENCY 205-987-1600 SHERATON HOTEL 205-324-5000
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The BBVA Compass Bowl will provide complimentary roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the Marriott Birmingham and the Hilton Perimeter Park to Legion Field on Saturday, January 4th for the 8th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to the Historic Five Points South entertainment district and the Summit shopping center beginning on Friday, January 3rd and will run through Saturday, January 4th. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby. THE MARRIOTT BIRMINGHAM 205-968-3775 HILTON PERIMETER PARK 205-967-2700
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, January 3
Saturday, January 4
Monday Morning Quarterback Club Team Luncheon presented by Sheraton Birmingham
BBVA Compass Street Fest and Pep Rally
BBVA Compass Bowl Fan Zone
TIME: 12 p.m. LOCATION: Sheraton Hotel
TIME: 2-8 p.m. LOCATION: Historic Five Points
South, Birmingham, AL
TIME: 8:30-11:45 a.m. LOCATION: Legion Field,
MILLER LITE STAGE:
ADMISSION: Free and open
Ballroom, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard N. ADMISSION: Ticket required. For more information contact Michelle Banks in the Monday Morning Quarterback Club office at 205-251-8423 or michelle@mmqbc.org KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Herm Edwards, former NFL player and head coach and current ESPN NFL Analyst.
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2-4:30 p.m. Live Music 4:45 p.m. Dreamland BBQ Rib Eating Contest 5-6 p.m. Pep Rally 6-8 p.m. Live Music ADMISSION: Free and open to the public. For more information visit our Web site at www.bbvacompassbowl.com
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8th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl TIME: Noon. LOCATION: Legion Field ADMISSION: Ticket required.
Legion Field ticket office will open at 8 a.m. on game day. For more information visit our web site at www.bbvacompass. com or call the BBVA Compass Bowl ticket office at 877-464-9529. PHOTO: PADRAIC MAJOR
A record crowd of 55,099 was on-hand for the 2013 BBVA Compass Bowl photograph by Padraic Major
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2012 Keynote Speaker Vince Papale
Right: Pittsburgh Head Coach Paul Chryst
MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK CLUB TEAM LUNCHEON PRESENTED BY THE SHERATON BIRMINGHAM Friday, January 3rd noon • sHeraton HoteL BaLLroom Don’t miss this year’s Monday Morning Quarterback Club Team Luncheon presented by the Sheraton Birmingham. Join us as we honor this year’s Golden Flake Legend of Birmingham, Former NFL 16 BBVACO M PASS BOWL .COM
Great Tony Nathan and hear from another outstanding keynote speaker, ESPN’s Herm Edwards. Both participating teams will be in attendance for what is always a great event. Last year
more than 1,000 guests were on hand. Seating is limited. For tickets and more information please contact Michelle Banks at 205-251-8423 or michelle@mmqbc.org
Your goals. Our solutions. Together, we’re a winning team. At BBVA Compass, we’ll help you reach your financial goals by teaming up with you to build a winning game plan. Whether you’re looking for checking or savings accounts that fit your finances, loans tailored to your needs, or Online and Mobile Banking that truly keeps you connected to your money, we have you covered. That’s banking built for you. 1-800-COMPASS • bbvacompass.com
All loans, checking and savings accounts subject to approval, which may include credit approval. Please refer to the Terms & Conditions (account disclosure) for each product or service for complete details. BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank, a member of the BBVA Group. Compass Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
BBVA COMPASS BOWL HISTORY 2006
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FRED SINGTON MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD 2006
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS
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BEN MAUK
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MIKE TEEL
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BBVA COMPASS BOWL FAN ZONE SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 8:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. LEGION FIELD-EAST PARKING LOT The Fan Zone is the place to be prior to the 8th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. The pregame event is free and features corporate displays, interactive games, live music, food and beverages for all ages, the BBVA Compass Kids Zone and much more. 20 BBVACO M PASS B OW L .COM
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BBVA COMPASS STREET FEST & PEP RALLY
Friday, January 3rd • 2:00-8:00 p.m. • Historic Five points soutH ESPN and BBVA Compass welcome football fans to Birmingham and invite you to join us for the BBVA Compass Street Fest and Pep Rally in historic Five Points South. The Street Fest and Pep Rally features live music on the Miller Lite stage, corporate displays, interactive games, shopping, the BBVA Compass Kids Zone and food and beverages for all ages.
MILLER LITE STAGE: 2-4:30 p.m. Live Music 4:45 p.m. Dreamland BBQ Rib Eating Contest 5-6 p.m. Pep Rally 6-8 p.m. Live Music
The event is free and open to the public. A parking deck is available at 2012 Magnolia Avenue. Shuttle Buses are provided from team and band hotels. 22 BBVACO M PASS B OWL .COM
PHOTO: (TOP RIGHT) PADRAIC MAJOR
A record crowd was on-hand at last year’s Pep Rally photograph by Padraic Major
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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 find good accommodations convenient to malls and large shopping districts all around the area. Budget-minded families can expect reasonable rates with lots of amenities. Top-notch lodging at affordable prices is a Birmingham trademark. PREFERRED PARTNERS SHERATON BIRMINGHAM HOTEL 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203-1101, 205-324-5000, www.sheraton.com/ birmingham RENAISSANCE ROSS BRIDGE GOLF RESORT & SPA 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham 35226-6201 205-916-7677, www.rossbridgeresort.com ALOFT BIRMINGHAM SOHO SQUARE 1903 29th Avenue S, Homewood 35209 205-874-8055, www.aloftbirmingham sohosquare.com
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HYATT REGENCY WYNFREY HOTEL 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244-2399 205-987-1600, www.wynfrey.com
HILTON BIRMINGHAM PERIMETER PARK 8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243-2326, 205-967-2700 www.birminghamperimeter park.hilton.com
BIRMINGHAM MARRIOTT 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham 35243-1946 205-968-3775, www.birminghammarriott.com
TUTWILER HOTEL HAMPTON INN & SUITES 2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203-2717, 205-322-2100, www.thetutwilerhotel.com
HOOVER RV PARK 10 Ben Chapman Drive, Hoover 35244-4500, 205-739-7400, www.hooveralabama.gov
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City ofHoover Hooverwelcomes welcomes VA Compass Hoover City of the the BBVA Compass Bowl fans!owl Thefans HooverThe RV Park is conveniently located off of I-459 and to The RV Park is conveniently located off Highway of I-459 150 andadjacent Highway 150Hoover adjacent Met and is available forisgroup or individual reservations. Fullreservations. payment is dueFull to Regions Park and available for group or individual at the timeisreservations made. payment due at the are time reservations are made. AMENITIES: Water and sanitary connections | Cable television hookups 30 & 50 amp electrical service connection at all sites | Garbage pickup | All spaces are pull-through | Minutes away from restaurants and shopping | Additional site space to accommodate canopy e tension and or tow car FOR RESERVATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: Locally: (205) 739-7400 | Toll-free: (866) 466-8378 or (866) HOOVERV
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4. Best Western Carlton Suites Hotel 140 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham, 35209-7186 205-940-9990, www.carltonsuiteshotel.com, 102 rooms ★ AMENITIES: All Suites, Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pool, Suite
Aloft Birmingham Soho Square
1. Aloft Birmingham Soho Square 1903 29th Avenue S, Homewood 35209, 205-874-8055 www.aloftbirminghamsohosquare.com, 111 rooms ★ AMENITIES: 24-Hour Business Center, Bus Parking, Cable TV, Concierge Service, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Meeting/Banquet Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV with premium channels 2. Baymont Inn & Suites Birmingham/ Vestavia
1466 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham 35216-3607, 1-877229-6668, 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 Wireless Internet Access, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool 3. Best Western Plus Bessemer Hotel & Suites 5041 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250, 205-481-1950, 70 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Free Parking, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Hot Breakfast Buffet, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators, Spa, Suites
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5. Best Western Plus/Gardendale 842 Thompson Street, Gardendale 35071-4602 205-631-1181, www.book.bestwestern.com, 59 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, 6. Birmingham Marriott 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, 35243-1946 205-968-3775, www.birminghammarriott.com, 295 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Suite 7. Candlewood Suites Birmingham/
Homewood
400 Commons Dr., Birmingham 35209, 205-769-9777 www.ichotelsgroup.com, 81 rooms 8. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 5216 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham 35212-3033 205-591-7900, www.clarionhotel.com, 197 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Meeting Space, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Suites 9. Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast 1309 19th Street S, Birmingham 35205-4801 205-918-9090, www.cobblanebandb.com, 8 rooms 10. Comfort Inn & Suites Colonnade 4400 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-3365 205-968-3700, www.choicehotels.com, 67 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pool, Suites
11. Comfort Inn & Suites
Trussville
4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville 35173-2634, 205-661-3636 www.comfortinn.com, 66 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Laundry, Meeting Space, Refrigerators, Suites 12. Comfort Inn Airport 4965 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 352102418, 205-957-0084, www.comfortinn. com, 83 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Meeting Space
8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL 35243 205-967-2700 Proudly Serves the BBVA Compass Bowl Bands and Fans
The Birmingham Marriott welcomes the fans of the 2011 BBVA Compass Bowl. 3590 Grandview Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 For reservations call 205-968-3775 or 800-228-9290 www.birminghammarriott.com
13. Comfort Inn Bessemer 5051 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250, 205-428-3999 www.comfortinn.com/hotel-bessemeralabama, 59 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast 14. Comfort Inn Homewood 226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 352094732, 205-916-0464, www.choicehotels. com/hotel/AL339, 115 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Suite
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15. Comfort Suites Fultondale 1325 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale 35068-1659, 205-259-2160 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al222 70 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 27
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Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available 16. Country Inn & Suites Bessemer 4985 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022-5250, 205-481-0007, www.countryinns.com/hotels/albessem, 66 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Microwaves and Refrigerators available 17. Country Inn & Suites Homewood 485 Wildwood North Circle, Homewood 35209, 205-4514000, www.countryinns.com/hotels/alhomewd, 70 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool 18. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham
Downtown/UAB
1820 5th Avenue South, Birmingham 35233-1809, 205-254-0004, www.marriott.com/bhmdw, 122 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Suites 19. Courtyard by Marriott Colonnade 4300 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-2399, 205-967-4466, www.marriott.com/bhmsc, 122 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool, Restaurant, Suites 20. Courtyard by Marriott Homewood 500 Shades Creek Parkway, Homewood 35209-4418, 205-879-0400 www.marriott.com/bhmhw, 140 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Restaurant, Suites 21. Courtyard by Marriott Hoover 1824 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 35244-1208 205-988-5000, www.marriott.com/bhmho, 153 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center,, Laundry, Meeting Space, Restaurant 22. Courtyard by Marriott Trussville 3665 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 35235 205-661-2280, www.marriott.com/bhmtv, 84 rooms
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Sheraton Birmingham Hotel ★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Parking, Pool 23. Days Inn Birmingham 905 11th Court West, Birmingham 35204-1806 205-324-4510, www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 106 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite 24. Days Inn Birmingham/Summit Mall 4627 US Highway 280 S, Birmingham 35064-1828 205-991-9977, www.daysinn.com, 102 rooms ★ 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. 25. Days Inn Birmingham/Vestavia 1485 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia 35216-3633, 205.823.4300 ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, FAX/ Copy Service, Laundry, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool 26. Days Inn Galleria 1800 Riverchase Drive, Hoover 35244-1008 205-985-7500, www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 138 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Laundry, Pool 27. Days Inn Fultondale 616 Decatur Highway, Fultondale 205-849-0111, www.daysinn.com ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed 28. DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham 808 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2795 205-933-9000, www.birmingham.doubletree.com 298 rooms
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★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool, Restaurant 29. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham
Southeast
3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-1929 205-967-2450, www.druryhotels.com/properties/ birmingham.cfm, 151 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Fax And Copy Service, Dry Cleaning, Suites, Laundry, 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 30. Drury Inn & Suites Southwest 160 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209-7186 205-940-9500, www.druryhotels.com/properties/ birminghamsw.cfm, 139 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Fax And Copy Service, Dry Cleaning, Suites, Laundry, 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 31. Embassy Suites Birmingham 2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209-1304 205-879-7400, www.birmingham.embassysuites.com 242 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Kitchenette, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Suites, Video games featured on TV
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Kitchenette, Laundry, Lounge, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Pool 33. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham
Fultondale/I-65
1795 Morris Avenue, Fultondale 35068, 205-849-8484, www.marriott.com/bhmbf, 75 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available 34. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham/
Bessemer
4980 Academy Court, Bessemer 35022-5471 205-277-1700, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmbbfairfield-inn-and-suites-birmingham-bessemer, 76 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Indoor Pool 35. Fairfield Inn Birmingham Inverness 707 Key Drive, Birmingham 35242, 205-991-1055 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmfi-fairfield-innbirmingham-inverness, 63 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Refrigerators 36. Hampton Inn & Suites BirminghamEast I-20 3910 Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210, 205-933-0444 www.hamptoninn.hilton.com, 99 rooms The Westin Birmingham
32. Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover 2960 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 205-985-9994, www.birminghamhoover.embassysuites.com, 208 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, High Speed Internet Access, BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 29
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★ AMENITIES: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Gourmet Coffee, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, Meeting Space, Meeting/ Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Satellite TV w/premium channels, Suites, Wireless Internet (Public) 37. Hampton Inn & Suites Hoover-
Galleria
4520 Galleria Blvd, Birmingham 35244-5304, 205-380-3300 www.birminghamriverchasesuites.hamptoninn.com, 102 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting Space, Meeting/Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Spa, Suites 38. Hampton Inn Bessemer 4910 Civic Lane, Bessemer 35022-7820, 205-425-2010 www.bessemer.hamptoninn.com, 84 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool 39. Hampton Inn Colonnade 3400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-2355 205-967-0002, www.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 Movie Channel, Free Parking, Meeting Space, Pool
40. Hampton Inn Fultondale 1716 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669, 205-439-6700 www.fultondale.hamptoninn.com, 65 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool 41. Hampton Inn I-65/Lakeshore Drive 30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209, 205-313-2060 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, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available 42. Hampton Inn Leeds 310 Rex Lake Road, Leeds 35094, 205-702-4141 www.birminghamleeds.hamptoninn.com, 105 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Bus Parking, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Concierge Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Pool, Video games featured on TV 43. Hampton Inn Mountain Brook 2731 Hwy 280 South, Mountain Brook 35223-2405 205-870-7822, www.birminghammountainbrook. hamptoninn.com, 130 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Laundry, Meeting Space 44. Hampton Inn Trussville 1940 Edwards Lake Road, Birmingham 35235-3716 205-655-9777, www.birminghamtrussville.hamptoninn.com, 78 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free InRoom Movie Channel, Meeting Space, Pool
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
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45. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park 8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-2700, www.birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com 205 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary
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Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Suites, Video games featured on TV 46. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/
Lakeshore
520 Wildwood Circle North, Birmingham 35209-7199 205-314-0274, www.birminghamlakeshoredrive.gardeninn. com, 95 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Restaurant, Suites 47. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/
Trussville
3230 Edwards Lake Parkway, Birmingham 35235 205-655-5222, www.birminghamtrussville.hgi.com, 104 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Concierge Service, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pool, Room Service 48. Hilton Garden Inn Liberty Park 2090 Urban Center Pkwy., Vestavia Hills 35242 205-503-5220, www.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, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Restaurant, Suites 49. Holiday Inn Airport 5000 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham 35212-1497, 205-591-6900, www.holidayinn.com/bhm-airport 220 rooms
★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom. Suites 50. Holiday Inn Birmingham - Homewood 492 Wildwood Circle N, Homewood 35209, 205-942-6070, www.holidayinn.com/homewoodal,110 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Microwaves, Refrigerators available 51. Holiday Inn Express Fultondale 1733 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669, 205-439-6300, www.hiexpress.com/bhm-fultondale, 67 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pool 52. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bessemer
5001 Academy Drive, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-424-2600, www.hiexpress.com/bessemeral, 63 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Meeting Space, Pool 53. Holiday Inn Express Hotel
& Suites Inverness
156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham 35242 205-776-6370, www.hiexpress.com/inverness280, 96 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Suites 54. Holiday Inn Express Irondale 811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210-1233 205-957-0555, www.birminghameasti20suites.hamptoninn. com,100 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Suite BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 31
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55. Holiday Inn Express Trussville 5911 Valley Road, Trussville 35173-1071, 205-655-2700 www.hiexpress.com/trussvilleal, 64 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Refrigerators 56. Holiday Inn Hoover/Birmingham 2901 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 205-682-2901, www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/hoover/ bhmgb/hoteldetail, 112 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool, Laundry facilities, Dry Cleaning 57. Hotel Highland at Five Points South 1023 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2622 205-933-9555, www.thehotelhighland.com, 63 rooms ★ AMENITIES: 24-Hour Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Lounge, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Suites 58. Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover 2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham 35244-1087 205-988-8444, www.birminghamhoover.place.hyatt.com, 128 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Kitchenette, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites 59. Hyatt Regency Birmingham –
The Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244-2399 205-987-1600, http://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, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Mini Bar, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant/Bar, Spa, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Web TV 32 BBVACO M PASS BOW L .COM
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Homewood
60 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-290-0150, www.lq.com/lq/reservations, 129 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Restaurant, Suites 61. La Quinta Inn & Suites Fultondale 1207 Boots Blvd, Fultondale 35068, 205-949-8700 www.lq.com/lq/properties, 66 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed
62. La Quinta Inn Birmingham/Cahaba Park South
513 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham, 35242-5011 205-995-9990, www.lq.com/lq/properties, 99 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Pets Allowed 63. Microtel Inn & Suites Gardendale 850 Odum Road, Gardendale 35071-4618 800-771-7171, www.microtelinn.com, 81 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Laundry, Meeting Space, Suites 64. Microtel Inn & Suites Hoover 500 Jackson Dr, Hoover 35244-1031, 205-444-3033 www.hoovermicrotel.com, 59 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Meeting Space 65. Quality Inn Bessemer 5021 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3194, www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms
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★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Pool 66. Quality Inn Homewood 155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209-4701 205-945-9600, www.qualityinn.com, 132 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Meeting Space 67. Quality Inn Irondale 3910 Kilgore Memorial Dr, Irondale 35210-1204 205-956-4100, www.qualityinn.com, 70 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Free HighSpeed Wireless Internet Access, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available 68. Quality Inn Trussville 4730 Norrel Drive, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-9323, www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Suites 69. Renaissance Ross Bridge
Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham 35226-6201 205-916-7677, www.rossbridgeresort.com, 258 rooms ★ AMENITIES: 24-Hour Business Center, Bus Parking, Cable TV, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool/Gazebo, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV w/premium channels, Spa, Suites, Video games featured on TV 70. Rime Garden Inn & Suites 5320 Beacon Drive, Birmingham 35210-2820 205-951-1200, www.rimehotel.com, 127 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Fully Equipped Kitchens, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting/Banquet Space, Off-site Fitness Center, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Wireless Internet (Public) 71. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203-1101, 205-324-5000, www.sheraton.com/birmingham, 770 rooms
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2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203-2717 205-322-2100, www.thetutwilerhotel.com, 149 rooms ★ AMENITIES: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Breakfast, Fax and Copy Services, Fitness Center, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Suites, Valet Services BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 33
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PREFERRED PARTNERS VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM
1701 Valley View Drive. Birmingham 35209 205-933-1409, www.visitvulcan.com
MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER
200 19th Street North, 35203 205-714-8300, www.mcwane.org BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE
520 16th Street North, Birmingham 35203-1911 205-328-9696, www.bcri.org
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 encompass an assortment of activities. 1. Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
Outside on the sidewalk, visitors can feel the rhythm. From the boogie-woogie beginnings of Clarence “Pinetop” Smith to the velvet crooning of Nat King Cole, legendary jazz greats are immortalized in the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, within the historic Carver Theatre. Interactive exhibits also recall the contributions of Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Space
Arkestra, along with Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. Admission. 1631 4th Avenue North. 205-254-2731. www.jazzhall.com
2. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Displays include memorabilia from the late University of Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, a tribute to Olympic great Jesse Owens, and
VESTAVIA BOWL
1429 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham 35216 205-979-4420, vestaviabowl.com ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham 35203 205-323-6665 www.ashof.org
McWane Science Center
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other displays showcasing the careers of Alabama-connected sports figures 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
3. Alabama Theatre
Built in 1927, the Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, featuring first-run and revival films, concerts and other special events. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ still rises from the orchestra pit and is often played to accompany silent films. Tours by appointment. Call for special events schedule. Admission. 1817 3rd Avenue North. 205-252-2262 www.alabamatheatre.com
4. Alabama Veteran’s Memorial
Amid peaceful Alabama woodlands, you can peruse the names of Alabamians lost to war. A time line in the Memorial walkway outlines historic events of the 20th and 21st centuries, visitors will find descriptions of Alabama’s 23 Medal of Honor recipients of the 20th century, and in the courtyard, Medal of Honor stories appear on columns with artwork and letters. I-459, exit Liberty Park. 205-985-9488, www.alabamaveterans.org
5. Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens The city’s only antebellum home, the mansion is fully
restored and contains a fine collection of antiques and decorative arts including 19th century furniture, textiles, silver and paintings. During the Civil War, Arlington Antebellum home was spared from destruction when Union troops used the home as headquarters. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, 1pm – 4pm (tickets sold until 3pm) Admission. 331 Cotton Avenue SW. 205-780-5656. www.informationbirmingham. com/arlington
Vulcan Park and Museum
6. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Home to the world’s best motorcycle collection, the museum now has more than 1200 vintage and modern motorcycles and racecars and the largest collection of Lotus cars as well as other significant makes. The 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 currentyear 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
7. Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The glory of nature in the heart of the city—that’s the promise of the 67-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum with more than 10,000 different plants in 25 themed areas. The gardens also have more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of walking paths. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens also has the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens and Japanese Gardens with a traditionally crafted tea house. The gift shop is a special treat. Open sunrise to sunset daily. 2612 Lane Park Road. 205-414-3900. www.bbgardens.org BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 37
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Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
8. Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail
The Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail winds through downtown, marking significant locations along Civil Rights march routes. Designed as a self-guided tour, the route includes signs marking actual civil rights events that occurred on the very streets that are a part of this trail. Beginning at Kelly Ingram Park, corner of 6th Avenue North and 16th Street. Follow maps on signs.
9. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Richly detailed exhibits in the Civil Rights Institute reveal slices of black and white life in Alabama from the late 1800s to the present. A series of galleries tells the stories of daily life for African-Americans in the state and the nation and how dramatically different it was from the lives white people of that era took for granted. The powerful Movement Gallery presents the 38 BBVACO M PASS BOWL .COM
Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1963. Here a picture emerges of the bad old days of “Bombingham,” a reference to the relentless violence that rocked the city in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. In the final exhibits, the Processional Gallery uses life-size figures representing all ages and races to portray the “walk to freedom.” Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Admission. 520 16th Street North. 205-3289696. www.bcri.org
10. Birmingham Museum of Art
The Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast. More than 24,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian and Native American. Highlights include the museum’s collection of Asian art, considered the finest and most comprehensive in
the Southeast, and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the finest in the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s; the collection of 18th century European decorative arts, which includes superior examples of English ceramics and French furniture; and the museum’s world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England. Excellent café. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, noon – 5pm. Donations welcome. 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd., 205-254-2565. www.artsbma.org
11. Birmingham Race Course
A spacious pari-mutuel racing facility, the Birmingham Race Course is open year-round. Patrons enjoy live greyhound racing and simulcast events from the country’s top
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thoroughbred 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
12. Birmingham Zoo
One of the state’s most popular attractions, the Birmingham Zoo is an ever-evolving adventure. Visitors come from around the Southeast to see shows such as the Rhino Encounter, the Giraffe Feedings, the Lorikeet Aviary, the Predator Zone and the Sea Lion Splash Show. The zoo is blazing new trails in elephant conservation with the opening of Trails of Africa. The initiative designates the Birmingham Zoo as a national leader in the care and conservation of threatened elephants. Trails of Africa is a mixed-species exhibit that includes a bull elephant herd, red river hogs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and more. Concessions and dining on site. Open daily 9am – 5pm. Extended hours for special events. Admission. 2630 Cahaba Road. 205-879-0409. www.birminghamzoo.com
cent to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and historic 16th Street Baptist Church. The park served as a staging area for demonstrations in the early 1960s, including the ones in which police dogs and fire hoses were turned on marchers. Images of those attacks haunted Birmingham in the decades that followed, but they were the same images that were instrumental in overturning legal segregation. An audio tour, available via your cell phone, takes you on a journey through the most dramatic days of the Civil Rights
Movement in Birmingham. Bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North.
14. McWane Science Center
Four floors of hands-on exhibits and an IMAX Dome Theatre are all part of the fun of learning at McWane Science Center. Celebrating science and discovery, the exhibits include everything from dinosaurs to space travel. Play tunes with your feet on the Giant Piano, and learn about gravity with a daring ride on the High Cycle. Pet the sharks
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and stingrays in the Shark & Ray 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
15. Mercedes-Benz US International Visitors Center
Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) in nearby Vance, builds the M-Class, the R-Class and the GL-Class vehicles. The visitors center, the first one of its kind outside Germany, displays the star studded history of DaimlerBenz. This architectural showcase brings to life the company’s long-held vision of producing the most excellent automobiles in the world. Much more than a museum, the visitors center moves
people along a multimedia path through the past, present and future of automotive technology. Visitors Center open 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
16. Oak Mountain State Park
More outdoor adventure can be found at Alabama’s largest state park. The 10,000-acre park has a sandy beach area fronting the lake, rental boats and fishing equipment, an 18-hole golf course, and some of the best mountain biking trails in the Southeast. The Wildlife Center and Treetop Nature Trail give visitors upclose 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. 205-6202520. www.dcnr.state.al.us
17. Rickwood Field
Built in 1910, Rickwood Field is America’s oldest baseball park. During its heyday, Rickwood hosted baseball greats such as Jackie Robinson, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lorenzo “Piper” Davis, Willie Mays and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. Friends and fans eagerly await the annual Rickwood Classic, a game that pits the AA Birmingham Barons against a regular Southern League 40 BBVACO M PASS B OWL .COM
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 restoration 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
18. Sixteenth Street Baptist Church National Historic Landmark
The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is Birmingham’s most famous Civil Rights landmark. On a September Sunday morning in 1963, four African-American schoolgirls were in the basement of the church just prior to the worship service. A bomb set by Ku Klux Klansmen ripped through that side of the church, killing 11-year-old Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins, all 14 years old. The bombing was a turning point in the status of race relations locally and nationally. Now a National Historic Landmark, the church is a reminder of man’s inhumanity and his capacity for love and forgiveness. The sanctuary of the church contains a massive stained glass window of Christ, given in memoriam from the people
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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
of Wales following the bombing. Tours by appointment. Donations welcome. 1530 6th Avenue North. 205-251-9402. www.16thstreetbaptist.org
19. 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 collection of machinery, buildings and industrial structures. These artifacts typify the first 100 years of Birmingham’s history and the technology that drove America’s rise to world industrial dominance. Sloss is the only 20th century blast furnace in the country being preserved and interpreted as a museum. 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
20. Southern Museum of Flight
The Southern Museum of Flight is dedicated to investigating, preserving and promoting the rich stories of Southern aviation. Among the top exhibits are the Korean War jets, the Tuskegee Airmen diorama, the Lake Murray B-25, and the Vietnam War helicopters. Ship models and full-size aircraft carriers also are in the collection. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Admission. 4343 73rd Street North. 205-833-8226. www.southernmuseumofflight.org
21. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
With more than 1,500 acres for hiking and camping, Tannehill is well suited for outdoor recreation. The old ironworks and a collection of 19th century buildings give visitors a glimpse into life in Alabama in the 1800s. Steeped in history, Tannehill has a cotton gin, a pioneer farm, a working gristmill and a country store, along with the Iron and Steel Museum with artifacts
from Alabama’s iron industry heritage. From spring through fall, visitors find blacksmithing, milling and many other activities underway in the park. The third weekend of each month, from March through November, shoppers and swappers come from near and far to Trade Days in search of quilts, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. Open daily 7am – sunset. Admission. 12632 Confederate Pkwy. 205477-5711. www.tannehill.org
22. Vulcan Park and Museum
Vulcan is the largest cast iron statue in the world and Birmingham’s city symbol. Standing high atop Red Mountain, the 56-foot-high statue has an observation balcony on its pedestal for a panoramic view of the city. Vulcan is patterned after the mythical Roman god of the forge, a nod to the city’s powerful position in the iron and steel industry in the first part of the 20th century. The statue was created as Birmingham’s exhibit in the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and won the exposition’s grand prize. The museum at Vulcan has interactive exhibits and displays that portray the region’s history and progress. Museum open 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 BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 41
BIRMINGHAM DINING
PREFERRED PARTNERS DREAMLAND BBQ 1427 14th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-2133 www.dreamlandbbq.com RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 205-879-9995, www.ruthschris.com FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE Multiple locations, visit www.fullmoonbbq.com BUFFALO WILD WINGS Multiple locations, visit www.buffalowildwings.com for the one nearest you.
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.
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1210 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-918-0726, www.twentysix26.com 808 SOUTH - A BISTRO
808 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-9000 AL’S DELI & GRILL
1629 10th Ave S., Birmingham 205-939-4278, www.alsdeliandgrill.com ATRIUM CAFÉ IN SHERATON HOTEL
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, 205-307-3005 BETTOLA
2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 150, Birmingham 205-731-6499 www.bettolarestaurant.com BOGUE’S
3120 Clairmont Ave, Suite 110, Birmingham, 205-254-9780 BOTTEGA ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND CAFE’
2240 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-1000 www.bottegarestaurant.com
113 20th St. N., Birmingham 205- 322-1282, www.cafedupont.net CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL
2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110, Birmingham 205-323-6980, cantinatortillagrill.com CARLILE’S BARBECUE
3511 6th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-254-9266, www.carlilesbbq.com CASEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, 205-307-3050 CENTURY RESTAURANT AND BAR AT THE TUTWILER
2021 Park Place N., Birmingham 205-458-9611 CHAN LEE’S
1901 6th Avenue N, Suite 256 Birmingham, 205-252-2426 CHASER’S SPORTS BAR
815 24th Street N, Birmingham 205-324-2425 CHEZ FONFON
2007 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-3221 www.fonfonbham.com
BOTTLETREE CAFE
CHINA MOON
BRICK & TIN RESTAURANT
CHRIS Z’S
3719 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham 205-533-6288, www.thebottletree.com 214 20th St. N., Birmingham 205-297-8636, www.brickandtin.com 42 BBVACO M PASS BOW L .COM
CAFE DUPONT
3312 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-324-2332 2808 University Blvd., Birmingham 205-458-1007
COSMO’S 5 PTS PIZZA
2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Ste. R-3, Birmingham, 205-930-9971 www.cosmossouthside.com COURTYARD OYSTER BAR & GRILL SOUTHSIDE
2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-558-4995 CULINARD CAFE AT INNOVATION DEPOT
1500 First Ave. N., Birmingham 205-314-3456, www.culinardcafe.com DAWSON’S BURGERS, WINGS & FRIES
1617 4th Ave N, Birmingham 205-324-3342 DREAMLAND BAR-B-QUE
1427 14th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-2133, www.dreamlandbbq.com EL BARRIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2211 2nd Avenue N., Birmingham 205-868-3737 www.elbarriobirmingham.com FISH MARKET RESTAURANT
612 22nd St. S., Birmingham 205-322-3330, www.thefishmarket.net FIVE
744 29th Street South, Birmingham 205-868-3841 FORMAGGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO
1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-7555 www.myspace.com/formaggios FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - SOUTHSIDE
525 25th St. S., Birmingham 205-324-1007, www.fullmoonbbq.com GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES
803 9th Court S., Birmingham 205-251-0960 www.myspace.com/gablesquaresaloon GABRIELLA’S RESTAURANT
317 17th St. N., Birmingham 205-983-7249 GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE HARBERT PLAZA
1901 6th Ave. N. Ste. 263, Birmingham 205-801-9600, www.goldenrulebbq.com GREEN ACRES CAFE
1705 4th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-3875, www.greenacres-cafe.com
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HIGHLANDS BAR & GRILL
2011 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-1400 www.highlandsbarandgrill.com HOT & HOT FISH CLUB
2180 11th Court S., Birmingham 205-933-5474 www.hotandhotfishclub.com JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR B Q -
Five Points South 1908 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-320-1060, www.jimnnicks.com JOHN’S CITY DINER
LUCY’S COFFEE & TEA
2007 University Blvd., Birmingham 205-328-2007 MAGIC CITY GRILLE
2201 3rd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-6500 MAGIC WOK
401 19th St. S., Birmingham 205-327-5000 MARILYN’S DELI & DOGS
715 18th St N, Birmingham 205-324-3354
112 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. N., Birmingham, 205-322-6014 www.johnscitydiner.com
MATTHEW’S BAR & GRILL
KELLEY’S NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS GRILL
MELLOW MUSHROOM
720 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-323-9786
1200 20th St. S., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-212-9420 www.mellowmushroom.com
LITTLE SAVANNAH
MIX BAKERY & CAFÉ
3811 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-591-1119, www.littlesavannah.net
1820 4th Ave North, Downtown Birmingham, 205-323-4110
LOS AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ
3324 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-324-5896 www.losamigosmexican.com
2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham 205-862-6261
731 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-5888 www.moesoriginalbbq.com BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 43
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PLANET SMOOTHIE - BIRMINGHAM
1901 6th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-4791 www.planetsmoothie.com
PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL SOUTHSIDE
1717 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-7555 RAG’S BAR & GRILL
728 29th Street S, Birmingham 205-327-7247 RANELLI’S DELI & CAFE
1225 20th St. S. Birmingham 205-933-6983, www.ranellisdeli.com REDMONT CAFE
2101 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-2101 RIB IT UP
830 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-7427 ROCKY’S PIZZA & SUBS
715 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd., Birmingham, 205-252-8282 www.rockyspizza.net MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – UAB
ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - LAKEVIEW
NELSON BROTHERS CAFE
ORIGINAL GREEN ACRES CAFÉ
NEW CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE
1801 4th Avenue S, Suite 109, Birmingham, 205-250-6355 www.moes.com 314 17th St. N., Birmingham 205-254-9098 1020 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-251-2373
NEW YORK STYLE DELICATESSEN
121 20th St. N., Birmingham 205-250-7878 NEWK’S EXPRESS CAFE
611 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S., Birmingham, 205-323-0992 www.newkscafe.com NIKI’S DOWNTOWN CAFE
1101 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-1972 OCEAN
1218 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-0999 www.oceanbirmingham.com 44 BBVACO M PASS B OWL .COM
737 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-320-1225 www.ontapsportscafe.com
2724 29th Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-8099 1931 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-8837
PARAMOUNT YOGURT SHOP
200 20th St. N, Birmingham 205-909-0312 paramountbham.com
PIT BAR-B-Q THE NUMBER ONE
2820 10th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-1515 PITA LOCO
2000 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-252-4899 PITA STOP CAFE BAR & GRILL
1106 12th St. S., Birmingham 205-328-2749, www.thepitastop.com
ROGUE TAVERN
2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-202-4151, www.roguetavern.com ROJO
2921 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-328-4733 www.birminghammenus.com/rojo/ SARRIS RESTAURANT
600 31st St. N., Birmingham 205-252-7357 SAW’S SOUL KITCHEN
215 41st St. S., Birmingham 205-591-1409 SILVERTRON CAFE
3813 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-591-3707, www.silvertroncafe.us SLICE PIZZA & BREW
725 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-715-9300 www.slicebirmingham.com SOL Y LUNA
2801 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-322-1186 www.solylunabirmingham.com
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SOL’S SANDWICH SHOP & DELI
2 20th Street N, Suite 120, Birmingham 205-244-7657 SURIN THAI BOWL & SUSHI BAR
2100 Third Ave. N., Ste. 100, Birmingham, 205-297-0996 SURIN WEST
1918 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-324-1928, www.surinwest.com SWEET TEA RESTAURANT
2205 3rd Avenue S, Birmingham 205-745-3990 www.sweettearestaurant.com TAJ INDIA
2226 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-3805, www.tajindia.net TED’S CAFETERIA RESTAURANT
328 12th St. S., Birmingham 205-324-2911, www.tedsbirmingham.com THE J. CLYDE
1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com THE RED CAT COFFEEHOUSE
TIN ROOF
2709 7th Avenue S, Birmingham 205-323-4356, www.tinroof.com/ home/birmingham TODD ENGLISH P.U.B.
2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham, 205-307-3700 www.toddenglishpub.com TRATTORIA CENTRALE
207A 20th St. N., Birmingham 205-202-5612 www.trattoriacentrale.com URBAN STANDARD
2320 Second Ave. N., Birmingham 205-250-8200, www.urbanstandard.net V. RICHARD’S MARKET & CAFE
3916 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-591-7000, www.vrichards.net VERANDA ON HIGHLAND
2220 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-5551 www.verandaonhighland.com VITTORIA
2901 2nd Ave. S. Ste. 159, Birmingham 205-315-4366
2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 120, Birmingham 205-616-8450 www.redcatcoffeehouse.com
YEHMAN CARRIBBEAN CUISINE
THE WINE LOFT
ZEN YOGURT & SMOOTHIES
2200 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-323-8228 www.wineloftbirmingham.com
1623 4th Avenue N, Birmingham 205-323-3120
1801 5th Ave. S., Ste. 115, Birmingham 205-701-1161, www.zen-yogurt.com ZOE’S KITCHEN - DOWNTOWN
1819 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-252-5200, www.zoeskitchen.com Fultondale, Gardendale, Northwest, Trussville CAFE ON MAIN
218 Main St., Ste. 110, Trussville 205-655-0330 www.cafeonmainfood.com CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL
335 Main St., Trussville 205-655-0119
COSTA’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
5891 Trussville Crossings Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-655-9779 EL CAZADOR
1930 Edwards Lake Rd., Birmingham 205-661-0904 FRONTERA GRILL MEXICAN CUISINE
5974 Chalkville Rd., Birmingham 205-661-3318 FULTONDALE BAKERY
1214 Decatur Hwy, Ste 112, Fultondale 205-808-4431 GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE TRUSSVILLE
120 South Chalkville Rd., Trussville 205-655-4849, www.goldenrulebbq.com GYROS CAFÉ
5614 Chalkville Rd, Trussville 205-856-2424 HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILLGARDENDALE
835 Odum Rd., Ste. 115, Gardendale, 205-608-2168 HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL – TRUSSVILLE
1477 Gadsden Hwy, #126, Trussville 205-655-7380 JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANTE
325 Walker Chapel Plaza, Fultondale 205-849-2137 JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - GARDENDALE
915 Odum Rd., Gardendale 205-608-3315, www.jimnnicks.com
JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - TRUSSVILLE
1660 Gadsden Hwy., Birmingham 205-661-3100, www.jimnnicks.com JOEL’S RESTAURANT
312 Main St., Trussville, 205-655-8248
5071 Pinnacle Square, Trussville 205-655-6008, www.cajunsteamer.com
KONOMI
CHINA ONE
LEE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
357 Walker Chapel Plaza, Fultondale 205-849-9111 46 BBVACO M PASS B OWL .COM
CHOCOLATE BISCUIT TEA ROOM
5870 Trussville Crossings Blvd., Birmingham, 205-661-1821 1423 Gadsden Hwy, Ste. 111, Trussville 205-655-1138
DINING
ROADSIDE BAR B Q RIBS & CHICKEN
7303 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-833-9616
SAMMY’S OLD FASHIONED HOT DOGS
7883 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale 205-956-4364 SAMMY’S SANDWICH SHOP
4921 Messer Airport Hwy., Birmingham 205-591-1462 SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT
4500 Montevallo Rd., Ste. B103, Birmingham, 205-951-3168 THREE OAKS DELI
4500 Montevallo Rd., Ste. E105, Birmingham, 205-951-0109 VILLA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
7950 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale 205-956-3607 MING’S GARDEN
1046 Main St., Gardendale, 205-631-7746 MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – TRUSSVILLE
5870 Trussville Crossing Blvd, Ste. 102, Trussville, 205-655-9669, www.moes. com NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS GRILLE
1423 Gadsden Hwy, Ste. 131, Trussville 205-655-1018 www.neighborhoodsportsgrille.com PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT
5899 Trussville Crossing Pkwy, Suite 105, Trussville, 205-661-1668 PORKY’S PRIDE SMOKE HOUSE
2516 Walker Chapel Rd., Fultondale 205-849-5122 RED LANTERN CHINESE RESTAURANT
CRESTWOOD COFFEE COMPANY
5512 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-595-0300 EL CAZADOR MEXICAN GRILL
1540 Montclair Rd., Birmingham 205-951-1205 GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE IRONDALE
2504 Crestwood Blvd., Irondale 205-956-2678, www.goldenrulebbq.com GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE PINSON
4437 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-520-0502, www.goldenrulebbq.com HAMBURGER HEAVEN
1703 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-951-3570 IRONDALE CAFE, THE ORIGINAL WHISTLESTOP CAFE
311 Main St., Trussville, 205-655-0736
1906 1st Ave. N., Irondale 205-956-5258, www.irondalecafe.com
ROCK N ROLL SUSHI
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS
5078 Pinnacle Square, Ste. 106, Trussville, 205-655-6040 www.rockandrollsushibar.com Airport, Centerpoint, Eastwood, Irondale, Leeds COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE HUFFMAN CENTERPOINT
613 Springville Rd., Birmingham 205-853-9933, www.costasfamous.com
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8601 First Ave. N., Birmingham 205-836-3251 NEW CHINA BUFFET
7307 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-599-5558 NEW CHINA WAY RESTAURANT
5220 Oporto-Madrid Blvd S, Birmingham, 205-595-5300 OLD SMOKEY BAR-B-Q
7323 Pkwy. Dr., Leeds, 205-699-7904
Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness AMORE RISTORANTE ITALIANO
5510 Hwy. 280, Ste. 116, Birmingham 205-437-1005, www.letsamore.com ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE
2418 Montevallo Rd., Birmingham 205-871-7849 www.anotherbrokenegg.com AVO
2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-8212, www.avorestaurant.com BELLINI’S RISTORANTE
6801 Cahaba Valley Rd., Hoover 205-981-5380, www.ourbellinis.com BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL
2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-2238 www.billysbarandgrill.com BLACK PEARL ASIAN CUISINE
3419 Colonnade Pkwy. Ste. 600, Birmingham, 205-262-9888 BONGIORNO ITALIAN RESTAURANT
68 Church St., Ste. A, Birmingham 205-879-5947 www.bongiornoitalianrestaurant.com BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE
591 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-879-9177, www.brioitalian.com BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 47
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DON PEPE MEXICAN GRILL
230 Doug Baker Blvd, Suite 300, Inverness, 205-408-3880 DYRON’S LOWCOUNTRY
121 Oak St., Birmingham 205-834-8257 www.dyronslowcountry.com EDGAR’S OLD STYLE BAKERY
3407 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 205-968-4031, www.edgarsbakery.com FISH MARKET RESTAURANT
5407 Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205-980-8600 www.fishmarketrestaurant.com FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR
103 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-262-9463 www.flemingssteakhouse.com
FLIP MODERN BURGER BOUTIQUE CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL
4503 Riverview Pkwy., Birmingham 205-980-1016, www.carrabbas.com CHEZ LULU/CONTINENTAL BAKERY
1911 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-870-7011, www.continentalbakery andchezlulu.com CHOP SUEY INN
CRAZY CAJUNS’ BOILING POT
125 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham 205-408-0630 CRESTLINE BAGEL AND PIZZA
66 Church St. Ste. B, Birmingham 205-871-4583 DANIEL GEORGE
813 Green Springs Hwy., Ste. F, Homewood, 205-942-9782
2837 Culver Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-3266 www.danielgeorgerestaurant.com
CHOP SUEY INN – INVERNESS
DAVENPORT’S PIZZA PALACE
5511 Highway 280, Suite 113, Birmingham, 205-995-4007 CHUY’S RESTAURANT
2837 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-8603 DAVE’S PIZZA
220 Summit Blvd., Ste. 140, Birmingham 205-968-2000 www.flipburgerboutique.com FRESH MARKET
4740 Hwy. 280, #6, Birmingham 205-991-0294, www.freshmarket.com FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE HOMEWOOD
337 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-945-9997 FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - HWY. 280
4635 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-7328, www.fullmoonbbq.com GEORGES LEBANESE & AMERICAN CUISINE
1819 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-871-3283
44 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood, 205-942-1962 www.georgeslebanese.com
587 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-259-1980 www.thecocinasuperior.com
DEMETRI’S BAR-B-Q
GIANMARCO’S
COSTA’S FAMOUS BAR-B-QUE WILDWOOD
DEVINCI’S PIZZA
GILCHRIST DRUG COMPANY
DODIYOS
GUS’S HOT DOGS – CRESTLINE VILLAGE
216 Summit Blvd, Ste. 135, Birmingham 205-977-4224, www.chuys.com COCINA SUPERIOR
215 Lakeshore Pkwy., Homewood 205-263-0145 COURTYARD 280 OYSTER BAR & GRILL
4643 Hwy. 280, Ste. M, Birmingham 205-980-9891 48 BBVACO M PASS B OWL .COM
1901 28th Ave. S., Homewood 205-871-1581, www.demetrisbbq.com 2707 18th St. S., Homewood 205-879-1455 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 110, Homewood 205-453-9300 www.dodiyos.com
721 Broadway St., Homewood 205-871-9622 2805 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham 205-871-2181
71 Church Street, Mountain Brook 205-871-3938
DINING
HAMBURGER HEAVEN
LITTLE DONKEY TAQUERIA
HAMBURGER HEAVEN
LLOYD’S RESTAURANT
HOGAN’S IRISH PUB & GRILL
LOS COMPADRES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
5303 Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205-981-6402 www.hamburgerheavenrestaurant.com 180 Oxmoor Blvd, Homewood 205-941-1668 507 Cahaba Park Circle, Ste. B, Birmingham, 205-995-0533 HOMEWOOD DINER
162 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-941-9444 http://homewooddiner.blogspot.com HOMEWOOD GOURMET
1919 28th Ave S, #103, Homewood 205-871-1620 JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO
1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood 205-870-9669 JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - GREYSTONE
2831 Greystone Commercial Blvd., Birmingham, 205-991-1306 www.jimnnicks.com
JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - HOMEWOOD
220 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-942-3336, www.jimnnicks.com JINSEI SUSHI BAR & LOUNGE
1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 125, Homewood 205-802-1440, www.jinseisushi.com
2821 Central Avenue, Homewood 205-703-7000 www.thelittledonkey.com 5301 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5530
308 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-945-8002 MAFIAOZA’S PIZZERIA & NEIGHBORHOOD PUB
2 Dexter Ave., Birmingham 205-414-7878, www.mafiaozas.com
MING’S CUISINE
514 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham 205-991-3803 MISS MYRA’S PIT BARBECUE
3278 Cahaba Heights Rd., Birmingham 205-967-6004 MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – MOUNTAIN BROOK
2737 Hwy 280, Suite 161 205-445-0456, www.moes.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL – WILDWOOD
231 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 205-943-7942, www.moes.com MOMMA GOLDBERG’S DELI
MAKI FRESH
2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham 205-970-3242, www.makifresh.com
2829 18th St. S., Homewood 205-834-8871 www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com
MAX’S DELI
MOUNTAIN BROOK CREAMERY
3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 400, Birmingham, 205-968-7600 www.maxsdelionline.com MELLOW MUSHROOM – HWY 280
920 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-981-9914 www.mellowmushroom.com MICHAEL’S RESTAURANT @ ALOFT HOTEL
1903 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-871-9525, www.eatatmichaels.com
2715 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-870-0092 NABEEL’S CAFE & MARKET
1706 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-879-9292, www.nabeels.com NEW YORK PIZZA
1010 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-871-4000 OAK HILL BAR & GRILL
2835 18th St. S., Homewood 205-870-8277
JOE’S CRAB SHACK
20 Meadow View Dr, Inverness 205-981-2999, www.joescrabshack.com JOHNNY RAY’S BAR-B-QUE
3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 500, Birmingham, 205-967-0099 www.johnnyrays.com KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR
3501 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 205-298-0200, www.ekobe.com LA PAZ RESTAURANTE
99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham 205-879-2225, www.lapazbham.com LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE
139 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood 205-916-0777 www.landrysseafoodhouse.com
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O’CARR’S DELI
2909 18th St. S., Homewood 205-879-2196 O’CARR’S DELI
3150 Cahaba Heights Village Rd., Birmingham, 205-967-4173 www.ocarrs.com O’HENRY’S COFFEES - DOWNTOWN HOMEWOOD
2831 18th St. S., Homewood 205-870-1198, www.ohenryscoffee.com OLEXA’S
Mountain Brook Village, 2838 Culver Rd., Birmingham, 205-871-2060
ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - INVERNESS
810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999 www.ontapsportscafe.com OTEY’S TAVERN
224 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-8435 OVER EASY
358 Hollywood Blvd, Homewood 205-639-1910, www.eatovereasy.com P. F. CHANG’S
233 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-967-0040, www.pfchangs.com PHO QUE HUONG VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
430 Green Springs Hwy., Ste. 15, Homewood, 205-942-5400 PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL HOMEWOOD
479 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood 205-941-9979 RIVER CITY GRILLE
Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-968-3775 ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL
241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-298-7998 www.macaronigrill.com RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
2300 Woodcrest Place, Homewood 205-879-9995, www.ruthschris.com SALEM’S DINER
2913 18th St. S., Homewood 205-877-8797, www.salemsdiner.com 50 BBVACO M PASS B OWL .COM
SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA
SURIN 280
SALVATORE’S PIZZA & PASTA – MOUNTAIN BROOK
SURIN OF THAILAND
1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 160, Homewood 205-870-9373, www.salsaritas.com
2031 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 205-871-2423 SAM’S DELI & GRILL
932 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood 205-871-0383 SAM’S SUPER SANDWICHES
2812 18th St. S., Homewood 205-871-0046
SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT
3161 Cahaba Heights Rd., Ste. 113, Birmingham, 205-969-9690 www.satterfieldsrestaurant.com SAVAGE’S BAKERY & RESTAURANT
2916 18th St. S., Homewood 205-871-4901, www.savagesbakery.net
16 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham 205-968-8161 64 Church St., Birmingham 205-871-4531, www.surinofthailand.com TAIPEI 101 SUSHI AND ASIAN BISTRO
471 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-912-7037
TAQUERIA GUZMAN (ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE TACO TRUCK)
215 W. Valley Ave., Homewood TAVERN ON THE SUMMIT
225 Summit Blvd. Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-298-1222 TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE – MOUNTAIN BROOK
2737 Hwy 280, Suite 121, Mtn. Brook, 205-870-0455 TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE – COLONNADE
SAW’S BBQ
1008 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-879-1937
3439 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 1700, Birmingham, 205-968-6622 www.tazikis.net
SAW’S JUKE JOINT
THE BACK NINE CLUBHOUSE & GRILLE
1115 Dunston Avenue, Birmingham 205-745-3920 SEASONS 52 RESTAURANT
245 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-968-5152, www.seasons52.com STEEL CITY POPS
611 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste. 105, Birmingham, 205-981-4588 www.myspace.com/loungeguy THE BASKITS
801 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood 205-916-0401
2821 Central Avenue, Ste. 109, Homewood 205-969-8770, steelcitypops.com
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
SUPERIOR GRILL
TIN DRUM ASIA CAFÉ
4701 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5112 www.superiorgrillbirmingham.com/
236 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-262-1800 214 Summit Blvd, Ste. 550, Birmingham 205-968-8083 www.tindrumcafe.com
DINING
TRACY’S
ZOE’S KITCHEN - CRESTLINE
CLASSIC BURGER
URBAN COOKHOUSE
ZOE’S KITCHEN - HOMEWOOD
1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 155, Homewood 205-870-1100, www.zoeskitchen.com
EZELL’S CATFISH CABIN
2846 18th Street, Homewood 205-879-0883 URBAN COOKHOUSE AT THE SUMMIT
ZOE’S KITCHEN - SUMMIT
HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL
Bessemer, West
HABANERO’S MEXICAN GRILL
75 Church St., Birmingham 205-803-3005
250 Summit Blvd, Ste. 102, Birmingham 205-969-6700 www.urbancookhouse.com VILLAGE TAVERN
101 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-970-1640, www.villagetavern.com VINO
1930 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 205-870-8404 ZEA ROTISSERIE & GRILL
595 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-380-3118 www.zearestaurants.com
225 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-0060, www.zoeskitchen.com
323 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-967-5800, www.zoeskitchen.com
BOB SYKES BARBEQUE
1724 9th Ave. N., Bessemer 205-426-1400, www.bobsykes.com BRYANT’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
3096 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-5652 CHINA SEA
3102 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-7500
1732 15th Street North, Bessemer 204-424-5742 5060 Academy Lane, Bessemer 205-424-5860 3048 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr., Hueytown, 205-491-9974 4863 Promenade Parkway, Ste. 103, Bessemer, 205-438-1558 HOME PLATE DINER
2780 Allison Bonnett Dr, Hueytown 205-744-8855 JADE GARDEN
760 Academy Drive, Ste. 112, Bessemer 205-428-5878 KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS
96 Weibel Dr., Midfield, 205-923-2016
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BONEFISH GRILL
3430 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-985-9545, www.bonefishgrill.com CAFE LAZIO
181 Main St., Ste. 241, Hoover 205-403-7480, www.cafelazio.net CAJUN STEAMER BAR AND GRILL
180 Main St., Ste. 200, Hoover 205-985-7785, www.cajunsteamer.com CARINO’S ITALIAN GRILL
4330 Creekside Ave., Hoover 205-560-0505, www.carinos.com CHICORY GRILLE
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 205-444-5739, www.wynfrey.com CHINA BEN
790 Hwy. 31 S., Ste. 102, Vestavia Hills 205-823-8920 CHINA DOLL 2
2656 Valleydale Rd., Hoover 205-980-7151 CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
1759 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-982-4833< www.chipotle.com DALE’S SOUTHERN GRILL LENA’S OLE HICKORY RESTAURANT
3103 Ensley Five Points W. Ave., Birmingham, 205-781-7837 LOS SOMBERO’S
TOP THAT GRILLE II
1371 Bessemer Rd., Birmingham 205-923-2422
5031 Ford Pkwy, Suite 107, Bessemer 205-425-8887
Hoover, Vestavia
MUFFALLETTA’S PIZZA AND PASTA
1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 142, Hoover, 205-824-9410
1810 9th Ave. N., Bessemer 205-424-9901 NIKI’S WEST
233 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham 205-252-5751
AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL
AMIGO’S MEXICAN GRILL
3659 Lorna Rd, #133, Hoover 205-682-8090 BAKER’S FAMOUS PIZZA
1843 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 107, Birmingham, 205-987-4757 www.dalessoutherngrills.com DAVE’S DELI
1615 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 124, Hoover, 205-822-8000 DIPLOMAT DELICATESSEN & SPIRITS
1413 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 101, Vestavia Hills, 205-979-1515 DONATOS PIZZA
629 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills 205-824-1112
PIKE’S HICKORY PIT
757 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover 205-822-4848 www.bakersfamouspizza.com
EDGAR’S OLD STYLE BAKERY
SMOKEHOUSE STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
BILLY’S SPORTS GRILL
EL POBLANO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
348 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham 205-323-6427 or 328-2247
4520 Overton Rd., Suite 104, Birmingham, 205-956-2323 www.billysbarandgrill.com
2499 Rocky Ridge Rd., Cahaba Heights 205-823-0447
THE BRIGHT STAR
BISTRO V
191 Main St., Hoover 35244-5060 205-733-2002 www.firebirdsrestaurants.com
515 West Town Plaza, Bessemer 205-428-1538
304 19th St. N., Bessemer 205-424-9444, www.thebrightstar.com 52 BBVACO M PASS BOWL .COM
521 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 113, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-1505
180 Main St., Ste. 240, Hoover 205-987-0790, www.edgarsbakery.com
FIREBIRDS ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRILL
DINING
SANPEGGIO’S PIZZA - HOOVER
3435 S. Shades Crest Rd., Ste. 115, Hoover, 205-403-0100 SEKISUI BIRMINGHAM
700 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills 205-978-7775 FISH MARKET RESTAURANT
1681 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-823-3474 www.fishmarketrestaurant.com FORMAGGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO
1779-A Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-989-7999 FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE - HOOVER
2000 Patton Chapel Rd., Hoover 205-822-6666 GABRIEL’S SPIRITED CAFE
3706 Lorna Rd., Hoover 205-985-0983, www.gabrielscafe.net GOLDEN RULE BARBECUE HOOVER
1571 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-823-7770, www.goldenrulebbq.com ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
620 Old Towne Rd., Vestavia 205-822-4646 IRON HORSE CAFE
MANDARIN HOUSE
SHANE’S RIB SHACK
1550 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. O, Hoover 205-822-1761
2673 Valleydale Rd – Hoover 205-874-6888 www.shanesribshack.com
MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ
SHIPLEY’S DO-NUTS
181 Main Street, Ste. 201, 205-985-8841, www.moesoriginalbbq.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL RIVERCHASE
3670 Lorna Road, Hoover 205-937-6163, www.moes.com MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL VESTAVIA HILLS
716 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 108 205-824-7663, www.moes.com MR. P’S BUTCHER SHOP & DELI
813 Shades Crest Rd., Hoover 205-823-6136 MUGSHOTS BAR & GRILL
1919 Kentucky Ave, #101, Vestavia Hills www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com
1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599 www.ironhorsecafe.net
NEW CHINA
IZ CAFÉ ROCKY RIDGE
ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ – GALLERIA
2141 Tyler Road, Ste. 7, Hoover 205-823-9788
2050 Greenvale Lane, Hoover 205-822-2142 SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE
Wynfrey Hotel. 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-444-5750 www.donshula.com/steakhouse/ birmingham/ SOUTHERN LEGACY BBQ & BREW
2943 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 205-988-0744 www.legacybbq.com STIX
3250 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-982-3070, www.stixonline.com SUMO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
& Sushi Bar 151 Main St., Hoover, 205-444-1515 TAQUERIA MEXICO
3724 Lorna Rd., Hoover, 205-989-5559
3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203 www.ontapsportscafe.com
TASTE OF THAILAND
3320 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-733-9995 or 733-9537 www.jalexanders.com
ORGANIC HARVEST MARKET & CAFE
THE PITA CAFE
1580 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 12, Hoover, 205-978-0318
2801 Hwy. 150, Ste. 137J, Hoover 205-402-7482
JIM N NICK’S BAR B Q - RIVERCHASE
PABLO’S RESTAURANTE & CANTINA
TORTUGAS HOMEMADE PIZZA
2760 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover 205-682-1211
2801 John Hawkins Pkwy. Ste. 169R, Hoover, 205-403-9800
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS
PAPPAS’ DELICIOUS FOODS
YUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
1066 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills 205-823-4458
2760 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover 205-402-9888
LA DOLCE VITA
RAGTIME CAFE
ZAPATA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
LA FIESTA
SALVATORE’S PIZZA
ZOE’S KITCHEN - PATTON CREEK
2514 Rocky Ridge Road, Hoover 205-979-7570, www.cafeiz.com J. ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT
1810 Montgomery Hwy. S., Hoover 205-733-1300, www.jimnnicks.com
1990 New Patton Chapel Rd., Hoover 205-822-8272 1851 Montgomery Hwy. S., Ste. 107, Birmingham, 205-985-2909 1941 Hoover Court, Ste. A, Hoover 205-979-7314
2080 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 4, Birmingham, 205-988-5323 1594 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 102M, Hoover, 205-823-7206
3321 Lorna Rd., Ste. 3, Hoover 205-978-6863
2005 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 3, Hoover 205-733-1115 180 Main St., Ste. 140, Hoover 205-989-4020, www.zoeskitchen.com BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 53
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Southside and Downtown 3000 BAR
1100 20th Street S., Birmingham 205-933-3222 ABOVE
The Historic Redmont Hotel 2101 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-2101, www.theredmont.com AQUA LOUNGE & NIGHTCLUB
2824 5th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-714-8155
BIRMINGHAM NIGHTLIFE When the day ends, more fun kicks in with lively choices of entertainment around the city. Catch a live theatrical production from one of a dozen companies in town. Take yourself out to the ballgame with the Birmingham Barons. See an exceptionally good performance by the Alabama Ballet. And by all means, find some live music…. AVONDALE BREWING COMPANY
201 41st Street S., Birmingham, 205-777-5456, www.avondalebrewing.com BACCHUS DANCE CLUB
1928 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-731-2582 facebook.com/ bacchus5pts BLACK MARKET BAR & GRILL
2011 Highland Ave S, Birmingham 205-933-8035, www.evilbartenders.com BLUE MONKEY LOUNGE
1318 Cobb Lane S., Birmingham 205-933-9222 www.bluemonkeylounge.com
BOTTLETREE CAFE
3719 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham 205-533-6288, www.thebottletree.com C & G’S OUR PLACE
2115 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-715-0077 CANTINA TORTILLA GRILL
2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110, Birmingham 205-323-6980 www.birminghammenus.com/cantina CHASER’S SPORTS BAR
815 24th Street N., Birmingham 205-324-2425 CLUB SOUTH
1102 10th St. S., Birmingham 205-251-0512 COURTYARD OYSTER BAR & GRILL SOUTHSIDE
2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-558-4995 CRESCENDO BAR & LOUNGE
423 20th Street S, Birmingham 205-254-8700 DAVE’S PUB
1128 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-4030 FORMAGGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO
1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-7555
GABLE SQUARE SALOON & GAMES
803 9th Court S., Birmingham 205-251-0960, www.myspace.com/ gablesquaresaloon 54 BBVACO M PASS B OW L .COM
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GARAGE CAFE & ANTIQUES
OASIS
PARKSIDE CAFE
GOOD PEOPLE BREWING COMPANY
OLD CAR HEAVEN
PLATINUM CLUB
2304 10th Terrace S., Birmingham 205-322-3220 114 14th Street S., Birmingham 205-286-2337 www.goodpeoplebrewing.com INNISFREE IRISH PUB
710 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-4252, www.innisfreepub.com IRON CITY BIRMINGHAM
513 22nd St S 205-202-5483, www.ironcitybham.com JAZZ UNDERGROUND
2012 Magnolia Ave, Suite R1, Birmingham, 205-874-5759 www.jazzunderground5points.com KELLEY’S NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS GRILL
2807 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-5538, www.oasisbar.com 115 35th St. S., Birmingham 205-326-8902 www.oldcarheaven.com ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - LAKEVIEW
737 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-320-1225 www.ontapsportscafe.com
4036 5th Ave S., Birmingham 205-595-0920 821 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0791 www.platinum-bham.com RAG’S BAR & GRILL
728 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-327-7247
ONA’S MUSIC ROOM
ROGUE TAVERN
2801 Second Ave S, Suite C, Birmingham, 205-320-7006 www.onasmusicroom.com
2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-202-4151 www.roguetavern.com
PALE EDDIE’S POUR HOUSE
STEEL URBAN LOUNGE
2308 2nd Ave, North, Birmingham 205-297-0052 www.paleeddiespourhouse.com
2300 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0666 www.steelurbanlounge.com
720 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-323-9786
LOU’S PUB & PACKAGE STORE
726 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-322-7005 MARTY’S
1813 10th Court S., Birmingham 205-939-0045, www.martysbar.com MATTHEW’S BAR & GRILL
2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham 205-862-6261 NANA FUNKS
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3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800, Birmingham 205.967.8787 WWW.EVILBARTENDERS.COM
708 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-250-8003, www.nana-funks.com BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 55
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WORLD OF BEER
1005 20th Street S, Birmingham 205-703-7201 ZYDECO
2001 15th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-1032 www.zydecobirmingham.com Fultondale, Gardendale, Northwest, Trussville NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS GRILLE
1423 Gadsden Hwy, #131, Trussville 205-655-1018 www.neighborhoodsportsgrille.com Airport, Centerpoint, Eastwood, Irondale, Leeds STILLWATER PUB
THE WINE LOFT
THE BREAK RESTAURANT & BILLIARDS
TIN ROOF
2109 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-202-5625, www.stillwaterpub.com
1001 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-3779 THE H MARTINI BAR
1023 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-9555, www.thehotelhighland. com/martini_bar.htm THE J. CLYDE
1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com THE METRO BAR
2125 2nd Ave. N., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-323-7995 www.magiccitymetro.com
2200 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-323-8228 www.wineloftbirmingham.com 2709 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-4356, www.tinroofbars.com/ home/birmingham TODD ENGLISH P.U.B.
2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, 205-307-3700 www.toddenglishpub.com UPSIDE DOWN PLAZA
2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Birmingham 205-930-0333 WORKPLAY
500 23rd St. S., Birmingham 205-879-4773, www.workplay.com
AIRPORT INN TAVERN
7502 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-836-9110 BOURBON ST. BAR & LOUNGE
1568 Cooper Hill Rd., Birmingham 205-957-1006 CRESTWOOD TAVERN
5500 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-510-0053 www.crestwoodtavern.com TENAMPA NIGHTCLUB
5800 Oporto-Madrid Blvd., Birmingham, 205-951-8200 WALKER’S RESTAURANT/THE EMERGENCY ROOM LOUNGE
2100 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-849-0704
THE NICK
Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness
THE QUEST
BILLY’S BAR & GRILL
416 24th St. S., Birmingham 205-251-4313 www.quest-club.com
2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-2238 www.billysbarandgrill.com
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BLACK MARKET BAR
2514 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-252-3831, www.thenickrocks.com
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3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800, Birmingham, 205-967-8787 www.evilbartenders.com
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5 POINTS DISTRICT Visit Five Points South, one of Birmingham’s oldest entertainment and dining districts. Located in the heart of the city, live music and some of the best dining to be found in the area are in historic Five Points. From casual to fine dining to low key bars to late night dancing spots, Five Points is not to be missed!
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STIR CRAZY
430 Green Springs Highway, Ste. 10, Homewood, 205-941-3343 SUPERIOR GRILL
4701 Highway 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5112 THE UPPER DECK SPORTS BAR & GRILL
449 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-942-3289 Hoover, Vestavia BLACKWELL’S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB CAFE FIRENZE
110 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham 205-980-1315 www.myspace.com/cafefirenze COURTYARD 280 OYSTER BAR & GRILL
4643 Highway 280, Ste. M, Birmingham 205-980-9891 DRAM WHISKEY BAR
2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-8055 www.dramwhiskeybar.com FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILL
ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - INVERNESS
810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999 www.ontapsportscafe.com
BUMPERS BILLIARDS
OTEY’S TAVERN
COMEDY CLUB STARDOME
224 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-8435 www.oteystavern.com SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT
3161 Cahaba Heights Rd, #113, Mountain Brook, 205.969-9690 www.satterfieldsrestaurant.com
3425 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham 205-968-3823 www.fhrg.com/FHRG.aspx
SAW’S JUKE JOINT
HOGAN’S IRISH PUB & GRILL
STARZ KARAOKE LOUNGE
507 Cahaba Park Circle, Ste. B, Birmingham, 205-995-0533 www.hogansirishpubandgrill.com JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO
1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood 205-870-9669 jacksonsbarandbistro.com/Birmingham LUCKY’S PUB & PACKAGE
704 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-945-1657 MAFIAOZA’S PIZZERIA AND NEIGHBORHOOD PUB
2 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham 205.414-7878 www.mafiaozas.com OAK HILL BAR & GRILL
2835 18th St. S.,Homewood 205-870-8277 58 BBVACO M PASS B OW L .COM
3151 Green Valley Road, Vestavia 205.967.3798, www.blackwellspub.com
1115 Dunston Ave., Birmingham 205-745-3920 730 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-944-0007
2132 Lorna Ridge Ln. #100, Hoover 205-823-4006 1818 Data Drive, Hoover 205-444-0008, www.stardome.com GABRIEL’S SPIRITED CAFÉ
3706 Lorna Rd, Hoover 205-985-0983 IRON HORSE CAFÉ
1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599, www.ironhorsecafe.net MARTINI’S FINE FOOD & CLUB ULTRA
2132 Lorna Ridge Lane, Hoover 205-823-7300 MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN
585 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham www.moonlightonthemtn.com
ON TAP SPORTS CAFE - GALLERIA
3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203 www.ontapsportscafe.com ON TAP SPORTS CAFE RIVERCHASE
1845 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558 www.ontapsportscafe.com REDLINE BAR & GRILL
1615 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, 205-823-1488 www.facebook.com/redlinerbar
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LAKEVIEW DISTRICT The Lakeview District is one of the top entertainment areas in town. Centered around 7th Avenue South and 29th Street; this region of the city packs in the crowds every night. With live music, martini bars, dance clubs and restaurants, the Lakeview District is the place to be any night of the week.
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The Summit
BIRMINGHAM SHOPPING Birmingham is the unrivaled retail giant of Alabama. From outlet malls to upscale boutiques, shopping opportunities are near endless. Colonial Brookwood Village Conveniently located in Homewood right off 280 Highway, shoppers find specialty stores as well as larger retailers such as Macy’s, Belk and Books-AMillion. Also houses several particularly good restaurants. Garage and courtesy valet parking is available. Shades Creek Parkway (Alabama 149) between U.S. 280 and U.S. 31. www.shopbrookwoodvillage.com
Downtown Birmingham
Investigating downtown shopping is an adventure in itself. Start out at BB’s China & Glassware (2427 1st Ave. North) where you’ll find 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 find Charm (2329 2nd Ave. North), a delightful little boutique with new and vintage handmade jewelry, purses, scarves and more. Just across the street is Faith Skate Supply (2328 2nd Ave. No.) for 60 BBVACO M PASS BOW L .COM
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 off 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 Birminghamnative sculptor Frank Fleming. While in this district, stop in at Charlemagne Record Exchange, if only for the atmosphere and the personnel. Also check out McNolia’s Cards and Gifts for funky stuff and The Golden Temple, where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birkenstocks®. www.downtownbirmingham.org
Downtown Homewood
Old-style shopping along main street in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood includes upscale clothing shops, home decorating stores, and nationally acknowledged high
end antique galleries. A stop by Savage’s Bakery, a local landmark, is a necessity. 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 Village
In the heart of the suburb of Mountain Brook, these three distinct shopping
areas are linked by tree lined sidewalks. English Village has restaurants, coffee 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 fashion shops with special emphasis on children’s clothing. www.mtnbrookchamber. com/ membership_directory.asp BBVACOM PASSBOWL .COM 61
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English Village
Patton Creek
Combines 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.
Pepper Place
Colonial Brookwood Village
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For a different sort of shopping experience and a clear departure from the mall scene, Pepper Place is your destination. Pepper Place, an old Dr. Pepper syrup plant houses an eclectic mix of home furnishing shops, 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. www. pattoncreek.com
Riverchase Galleria
Housed beneath the world’s longest skylight are more than 200 shops, a dozen restaurants and a colorful carousel. Look for American Eagle, Banana Republic,
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Godiva Chocolatier, Abercrombie & Finch and the Disney Store, just a few samples of stores in this twostory 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 64 BBVACO M PASS B OWL .COM
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Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a new outfit, the perfect accessory, or an outstanding dining experience, The Summit offers 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 Shopping
The booming suburb of
Trussville includes two large shopping areas with a third scheduled to open in October. Target, Books-aMillion, 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 Kohlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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