Birmingham Tourist Guide Spring/Summer 2012

2012 Tourist Guide

2012

Celebrating the Year of Alabama Food

Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau www.inbirmingham.com

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Open for lunch and dinner daily

2300 Woodcrest Place (at the Embassy Suites) 205.879.9995 | ruthschris.com

WELCOME

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Welcome to Birmingham

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 meat-andthree. 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 2 Birmingham Tourist Guide

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.

Photograph: (Top Left) jeffery Greenberg

WELCOME

Contents 4 Information

50 Entertainment

6 Lodging

58 Dining

24 Attractions

74 After Dark

38 Shopping

80 Outdoors

42 Antiques

88 Golf

46 Art Galleries Published by CityVision, Inc. 205.595.0809 www.cityvision.tv This Tourist Guide is printed on 20% recycled (10% Post-consumer waste) paper using only soy-based inks.Our printer meets or exceeds all Federal Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Standards and is a certified member of the Forest Stewardship Council.

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INFORMATION

Tourist Information

Helpful Information

Downtown tourist Center The Birmingham Shop

Area code: 205

2200 9th Avenue North, 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085 Airport tourist Center Lower Level 205-458-8002

Altitude: 620 average feet; ranging between 538 and 1,200 Area: 3,358 square miles –

Metropolitan Statistical Area – Jefferson, Blount, St. Clair, Shelby and Walker Counties

Vulcan Park and Museum tourist Center

Churches: More than 1,300, all major

1701 Valley View Drive, 205-458-8000

Birmingham shuttlesworth International Airport:

denominations

Travelers Aid Society:

205-322-5426

Parks: 205-254-2391 (city),

800-252-7275 (state)

CAP (City Action Partners) Got a flat? Lock your keys in the car? Mon-Fri, 7 am to midnight; Sat 11 am to 7 pm.

205-251-0111 (downtown only)

205-558-2222

Television Stations: 7 commercial, 3

Emergencies— for emergencies call 911

Radio Stations: 14 AM stations and 18

Rental Car Agencies

Better Business Bureau:

independents and 1 public educational station, several cable stations.

FM stations. Also, 1 Spanish station.

Newspapers: One daily (The

Alamo Rent A Car

205-591-4395

Birmingham News, morning) plus weeklies and monthlies.

Avis Rent A Car

Convention and Visitors Bureau:

Budget Rent A Car

Birmingham business alliance:

Dollar Rent A Car

205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085 205-324-2100

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Library: 205-226-3600

Laws to know: Use safety belts. Turn on headlights during rain. Drinking age 21. Liquor sales at package and grocery stores after noon Sundays.

205-595-0533

For more information Scan Here to go to www.inbirmingham.com

Population: Metro – just over one

million

205-592-8901 205-322-3596

800-800-4000, www.dollar.com

INFORMATION Enterprise Rent A Car

Larry’s Limos

Hertz Rent A Car

Magic City Limousine

National Car Rental

Murry’s Charter & Tour

205-591-1927, www.enterprise.com 205-591-6090 205-592-7259

205-999-4201, www.larryslimos.com 205-916-0799

205-980-5994

R. C. American Cab

Wheelchair Accessible Transportation Clastran

Royal Transportation & Booking Agency

205-325-8787

205-929-3904

Fresh Air

STS, Inc.

J&B Passenger Service

205-781-5702 Max Vip

205-521-0101 Special Needs Transportation

205-821-3736

Acton Limousine Coach

205-408-7723, www.actonlimo.com Affordable Limousine, LLC

205-251-5466

Yellow Cab

205-252-1131

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms 205-933-8101, 700 19th St. S., 35233 Brookwood Medical Center

205-877-1000, 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., 35209 Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital

Airport Express

205-325-8100, 1720 University Blvd., 35233

Ambassador Limousine

205-930-3200, 1515 6th Ave. S., 35205

205-591-7770

205-987-5466

American Cab Co.

205-322-2222 Apex Valet

205-991-0532, www.apexvalet.com Birmingham Door To Door

205-591-5550

Birmingham Limousine

Cooper Green Mercy Hospital St. Vincent’s Hospital

205-939-7000, 2800 8th Ave. S., 35205 St. Vincent’s East

205-838-3000, 50 Medical Park East Dr., 35235 The Children’s Hospital of Alabama

205-939-9100, 1600 7th Ave. S., 35233

205-822-8600, www.birminghamlimousine.com

Trinity Medical Center

Burkes Brothers Classic Limousine Service

UAB Medical Center West

205-324-9677 www.burkesbrotherslimousine.com Calloway Tours

205-592-1000, 800 Montclair Road, 35213 205-481-7000, 995 9th Ave. S.W., 35022 UAB University Hospital

205-934-4011, 1802 6th Ave. S., 35233

205-323-7377

Carey Limousine

205-591-5959 or 322-8810 Crow Charters

205-956-2333

King and Son Bus Charter & Tour

205-780-4973

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

205-324-4024 www.sts-transportation.com

Birmingham VA Medical Center

Ground Transportation

Pet Vet Animal Hospital

Rare Transportation

205-980-7273 www.raretransportation.com

205-744-7475

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

205-960-1114

Buzz-A-Bus

205-879-3438

Emergency and Specialty Animal Medical Center

Veterinary Emergency Hospitals Alabama Veterinary Specialists

205-481-1001, 3783 Pine Lane SE, Professional Building 200, Bessemer, 35022

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

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LODGING

Where to Stay

LODGING

For locations see fold out map in back of guide

1. Aloft Birmingham Soho Square 1903 29th Avenue S, Homewood 35209 205-874-8055 / FAX 205-870-5707 www.aloftbirminghamsohosquare.com, 111 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Business Center, Bus Parking, Business Center, Cable TV, Concierge Service, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Meeting/Banquet Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV with premium channels, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

2. America’s Best Inn Birmingham/Homewood 251 Summit Pkwy, Birmingham 35209-4731 205.945.5550 / FAX 205.945.8823 ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, FAX/Copy Service, Free High-speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Local Calls, Interior Corridors, Pets Allowed, Suite

3. America’s Best Inn Birmingham Parkway East 9225 Roebuck Parkway East, Birmingham 35206-1510, 205-836-5400 / FAX 205-833-4561 www.americasbestinnbirminghamparkwayeast.com, 89 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool

4. America’s Best Inns & Suites Birmingham Airport 5101 Airport Highway, Birmingham 35212-3046 205-592-6110 / FAX 205-591-5623 www.americasbestinnbirminghamairport.com, 143 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Meeting Space, Pool, Suite

5. America’s Best Value Inn - Bessemer/ Birmingham 1121 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer 35022-7802 205-424-9780 / FAX 205-982-5227 www.americasbestvalueinn.com, 140 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Kitchenette, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite

6. America’s Best Value Inn - Irondale 1813 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210-2031

205-956-3650 / FAX 205-951-5892 www.bestvalueinn.com, 86 rooms ★ amenities: Pool

7. America’s Best Value Inn - Leeds 1093 Higrove Parkway, Leeds 35094-1700 205-702 2700 / FAX 205-702 2700 www.americasbestvalueinn.com, 42 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free Local Phone Calls, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail

8. American Interstate Motel 5921 1st Ave N, Birmingham 35212-1607 205-595-4609, 29 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

9. Anchor Motel 4121 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham 35222-1918, 205-595-6157, 24 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

10. Anchor Motel Eastlake 8420 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35206-2704, 205-833-3414, 28 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

11. Apex Motel 1900 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham 35207-3338, 205-328-0080, 28 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

12. Bama Motel 6712 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35206-5016, 205-833-7141, 20 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

13. Baymont Inn & Suites Birmingham/Vestavia 1466 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham 35216-3607, 1-877-229-6668 / FAX 205-822-9421 www.baymontinns.com, 123 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Pool, Voice Mail

14. Best Western Plus Bessemer Hotel & Suites 5041 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-481-1950 / FAX 205-481-2597, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Business 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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LODGING 17. Birmingham Garden Inn & Suites 7901 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210-2611 205-951-0700 / FAX 205-313-3701, 102 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Laundry, Pool

18. Birmingham Marriott 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham 35243-1946, 205-968-3775 / FAX 205-968-4517 www.birminghammarriott.com, 295 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Newspapers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Suite, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Hot Breakfast Buffet, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators, Spa, Suites, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

15. Best Western Carlton Suites Hotel 140 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209-7186, 205-940-9990 / FAX 205-940-9930 www.carltonsuiteshotel.com, 102 rooms ★ amenities: All Suites, Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Manager’s Reception, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pool, Suite, Voice Mail

16. Best Western Plus/Gardendale 842 Thompson Street, Gardendale 35071-4602 205-631-1181 / FAX 205-631-1066 www.book.bestwestern.com, 59 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Interior Corridors 8 Birmingham Tourist Guide

19. Birmingham Motor Court 1625 Third Avenue West, Birmingham 35208-4205 205-786-4397, 19 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

20. Birmingham’s Rodeway Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center 260 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 35209-4793 205-942-2041, www.rodewayinn.com, 193 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Data ports, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Gourmet Coffee, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Free Parking, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Meeting/Banquet Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

21. Budget Motel 1548 Bankhead Hwy W, Birmingham 35214-4847 205-798-8444, 30 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

22. Budget Motel Bessemer 3010 9th Avenue N, Bessemer 35020-3546 205-428-9888, 35 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

23. Candlewood Suites Birmingham/ Homewood (Opening Spring 2012) 400 Commons Dr., Birmingham 35209 205-769-9777, www.ichotelsgroup.com, 81 rooms Photograph: Amber fredericksen

LODGING

GOLF WORTHY OF THE PROS. PAMPERING DESIGNED FOR A DIVA. At Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, serious play meets exceptional service, creating an unrivalled escape. Enjoy stunning views as you play the world’s third longest course. Afterward, the spa awaits, ready to immerse you in an indulgent experience. Then dine on our sophisticated Southern cuisine. Sink into luxury with the savvy service that has earned our AAA Four-Diamond rating.

For more information or to make reservations, call 800 593 6419.

RENAISSANCE BIRMINGHAM ROSS BRIDGE GOLF RESORT & SPA 4000 Grand Avenue Birmingham, AL 35226 t: 205 916 7677 rossbridgeresort.com A part of the Resort Collection on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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FOr LOcatIONs see FOLD Out map IN back OF GuIDe

Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Refrigerators, Suites, Voice Mail

28. Comfort Inn Airport

24. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 5216 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham 35212-3033 205-591-7900 / FAX 205-591-6004 www.clarionhotel.com, 197 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal/ Gazebo, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Suites

25. Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast 1309 19th Street S, Birmingham 35205-4801 205-918-9090, www.cobblanebandb.com, 8 rooms

26. Comfort Inn & Suites Colonnade 4400 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-3365 205-968-3700 / FAX 205-968-0997 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, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Manager’s Reception, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites, Voice Mail

27. Comfort Inn & Suites Trussville 4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-3636 / FAX 205-661-3646 www.comfortinn.com, 66 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet 10 Birmingham TourisT Guide

4965 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 35210-2418 205-957-0084 / FAX 205-314-2400 www.comfortinn.com, 83 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Kitchenette, Laundry, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Voice Mail

29. Comfort Inn Bessemer 5051 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3999 / FAX 205-428-8053 www.comfortinn.com/hotel-bessemer-alabama, 59 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Interior Corridors

30. Comfort Inn Fairfield 6400 Kelco Place, Fairfield 35064-1828 205-780-5155 / FAX 205-780-2855 www.comfortinn.com/hotel-fairfield-alabama-AL275, 80 rooms ★ amenities: Bus Parking, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail

31. Comfort Inn Homewood 226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209-4732 205-916-0464 / FAX 205-916-0298 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/AL339, 115 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free USA Today Newspaper, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Suite

32. Comfort Suites Fultondale 1325 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale 35068-1659 205-259-2160 / FAX 205-259-2170 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al222, 70 rooms

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For locations see fold out map in back of guide

Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, InRoom Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool

35. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown/UAB 1820 5th Avenue South, Birmingham 35233-1809 205-254-0004 / FAX 205-254-8001 www.marriott.com/bhmdw, 122 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Suites, Voice Mail

36. Courtyard by Marriott Colonnade 4300 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-2399 205-967-4466 / FAX 205-967-2499 www.marriott.com/bhmsc, 122 rooms ★ amenities: Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Pool, Restaurant, Suites

37. Courtyard by Marriott Homewood 500 Shades Creek Parkway, Homewood 35209-4418 205-879-0400 / FAX 205-879-6324 www.marriott.com/bhmhw ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Restaurant, Suites ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pool, Voice Mail

33. Country Inn & Suites Bessemer 4985 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-481-0007 / FAX 205-481-0070 www.countryinns.com/hotels/albessem, 66 rooms ★ amenities: Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Whirlpool

34. Country Inn & Suites Homewood 485 Wildwood North Circle, Homewood 35209 205-451-4000, www.countryinns.com/hotels/alhomewd, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed 12 Birmingham Tourist Guide

38. Courtyard by Marriott Hoover 1824 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 35244-1208 205-988-5000 / FAX 205-988-4659 www.marriott.com/bhmho, 153 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Restaurant, Whirlpool

39. Courtyard by Marriott Trussville 3665 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 35235 205-661-2280 / FAX 205-661-2281 www.marriott.com/bhmtv, 84 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Newspapers, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Parking, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Voice Mail

40. Days Inn 280 4627 US Hwy 280 S, Birmingham 35242-5039 205-991-9977 / FAX 205-995-0570 www.daysinn.com, 102 rooms

LODGING

★ amenities: Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Meeting Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed

41. Days Inn Birmingham 905 11th Court West, Birmingham 35204-1806 205-324-4510 / FAX 205-326-4360 www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 106 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite

Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Laundry, Pool

44. Delux Inn & Suites (Closed for Renovations) 7905 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham 35210-2698 205-956-4440, 77 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Kitchenette, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool, Suite

45. DoubleTree Hotel Birmingham

1485 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia 35216-3633 205.823.4300/FAX 205.823.6535 ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, FAX/ Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal.

808 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2795 205-933-9000 / FAX 205-933-0920 www.birmingham.doubletree.com, 298 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Restaurant, Voice Mail

43. Days Inn Galleria

46. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast

1800 Riverchase Drive, Hoover 35244-1008 205-985-7500 / FAX 205-733-8122 www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 138 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Fitness Center, Free High-

3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-1929 205-967-2450 / FAX 205-967-6455 www.druryhotels.com/properties/birmingham.cfm, 151 rooms

42. Days Inn Birmingham/Vestavia

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For locations see fold out map in back of guide

51. Embassy Suites Birmingham 2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209-1304 205-879-7400 / FAX 205-870-4523 www.birmingham.embassysuites.com, 242 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Kitchenette, Laundry, Lounge, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Suites, Two Line Phone, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail

52. Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover

★ amenities: Fitness Center, Free Local Phone Calls, Fax and copy service, Dry cleaning, Suites, Laundry, Voice mail, Complimentary breakfast, Pool, Meeting space, Pets allowed

47. Drury Inn & Suites Southwest 160 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209-7186 205-940-9500 / FAX 205-940-9500 www.druryhotels.com/properties/birminghamsw.cfm, 139 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Free Local Phone Calls, Fax and copy service, Dry cleaning, Suites, Laundry, Voice mail, Complimentary breakfast, Pool, Meeting space, Pets allowed

48. Econo Lodge 1535 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 35216 205-822-3327/fax 205-979-3987, www.econolodge.com, 34 rooms ★ amenities: Free local phone calls, Pool, Restaurant, Lounge, Suites

49. Econolodge Oxmoor 195 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 35209-5956 205-941-0990 / FAX 205-941-1527 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al114, 153 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Local Phone Calls, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Suites, Voice Mail

50. Economy Inn 1011 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer 35022-4529 205-424-9690 / FAX 205-425-5955, 122 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed, Pool 14 Birmingham Tourist Guide

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, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Kitchenette, Laundry, Lounge, Managers Reception, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Pool, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

53. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham Fultondale/I-65 1795 Morris Avenue, Fultondale 35068 205-849-8484 / FAX 205-849-7373 www.marriott.com/bhmbf, 75 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Gift Shop, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Whirlpool

54. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham/Bessemer 4980 Academy Court, Bessemer 35022-5471 205-277-1700 / FAX 205-277-1701 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmbb-fairfield-innand-suites-birmingham-bessemer, 76 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, No Pets Allowed

55. Fairfield Inn Birmingham Inverness 707 Key Drive, Birmingham 35242 205-991-1055 / FAX 205-991-2066

LODGING www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmfi-fairfield-innbirmingham-inverness, 63 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Voice Mail

56. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-East I-20 3910 Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210 205-933-0444 / FAX 205-933-0777 www.hamptoninn.hilton.com, 99 rooms ★ amenities: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Gourmet Coffee, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, InRoom Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Meeting/Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Satellite TV w/premium channells, Suites, Voice Mail, Wireless Internet (Public)

57. Hampton Inn & Suites Hoover-Galleria 4520 Galleria Blvd, Birmingham 35244-5304 205-380-3300 / FAX 205-989-8524 www.birminghamriverchasesuites.hamptoninn.com, 102 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Gift Shop, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Meeting/Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Spa, Suites, Whirlpool

Calls, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Pool

60. Hampton Inn Fultondale 1716 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669 205-439-6700 / FAX 205-439-6701 www.fultondale.hamptoninn.com, 65 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool

61. Hampton Inn I-65/Lakeshore Drive 30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209 205-313-2060 / FAX 205-313-2070, www.birminghamlakeshoredrive.hamptoninn.com, 97 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Voice Mail

62. Hampton Inn Leeds 310 Rex Lake Road, Leeds 35094, 205-702-4141 WYN11CVBTourGuideQ:Layout 1 1/31/11 www.birminghamleeds.hamptoninn.com, 105 rooms

58. Hampton Inn Bessemer 4910 Civic Lane, Bessemer 35022-7820 205-425-2010 / FAX 205-425-1630 www.bessemer.hamptoninn.com, 84 rooms ★ amenities: Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pool

59. Hampton Inn Colonnade 3400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-2355 205-967-0002 / FAX 205-969-0901 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 Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone

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800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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★ amenities: Bus Parking, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Concierge Service, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, InRoom Iron & Ironing Board, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail

Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool

63. Hampton Inn Mountain Brook

66. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park

65. Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed & Breakfast 2028 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 35205 205-918-9090, info@cobblanebandb.com, 6 rooms

2731 Hwy 280 South, Mountain Brook 35223-2405 205-870-7822 / FAX 205-871-7610 www.birminghammountainbrook.hamptoninn.com, 130 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Voice Mail

8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-2700 / FAX 205-972-8603 www.birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com, 205 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites, Two Line Phone, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail

64. Hampton Inn Trussville

520 Wildwood Circle North, Birmingham 35209-7199 205-314-0274 / FAX 205-314-0275 www.birminghamlakeshoredrive.gardeninn.com, 95 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed

1940 Edwards Lake Road, Birmingham 35235 35235-3716, 205-655-9777 / FAX 205-655-0181 www.birminghamtrussville.hamptoninn.com, 78 rooms ★ amenities: Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room 16 Birmingham Tourist Guide

67. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Lakeshore

LODGING Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Pool, Restaurant, Suites, Voice Mail

68. 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, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Gift Shop High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Laundry, Lounge, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Room Service, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

69. Hilton Garden Inn Liberty Park 2090 Urban Center Pkwy., Vestavia Hills 35242 205-503-5220 / FAX 205-503-5221 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, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Restaurant, Suites, Whirlpool

70. Hiway Host Motel

★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Whirlpool

73. Holiday Inn Express Fultondale 1733 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669 205-439-6300 / FAX 205-439-6301 www.hiexpress.com/bhm-fultondale, 67 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pool

74. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bessemer 5001 Academy Drive, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-424-2600 / FAX 205-428-9972 www.hiexpress.com/bessemeral, 63 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool

75. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Inverness 156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham 35242 205-776-6370 / FAX 205-776-6389 www.hiexpress.com/inverness280, 96 rooms

4301 Bessemer Super Hwy, Bessemer, 35020-2494 205-425-4352, 35 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

71. Holiday Inn Airport 5000 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham 35212-1497, 205-591-6900 / FAX 205-591-2093 www.holidayinn.com/bhm-airport, 220 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Outdoor Pool Seasonal/ Gazebo, Pool, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Studio 1and 2 Bdrm. Suites, Voice Mail

72. Holiday Inn Birmingham - Homewood 492 Wildwood Circle N, Homewood 35209 205-942-6070, www.holidayinn.com/homewoodal, 110 rooms 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Suites, Voice Mail

80. Homewood Lodge

76. Holiday Inn Express Irondale

1023 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2622 205-933-9555 / FAX 205-933-6918 www.thehotelhighland.com, 63 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Suites, Voice Mail

811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210-1233 205-957-0555 / FAX 205-957-0559 www.birminghameasti20suites.hamptoninn.com, 100 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Managers Reception Meeting Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Suite

77. Holiday Inn Express Trussville 5911 Valley Road, Trussville 35173-1071 205-655-2700 / FAX 205-655-5500 www.hiexpress.com/trussvilleal, 64 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators

78. Holiday Inn Hoover/Birmingham 2901 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 205-682-2901/FAX 205-682-2910, www.holidayinn.com/ hotels/us/en/hoover/bhmgb/hoteldetail, 112 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Fitness Center, Pool, Laundry facilities, Dry Cleaning

79. Homestead Studio Suites 12 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-3800 / FAX 205-967-0025 www.homesteadhotels.com, 137 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Free Local Phone Calls, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pets Allowed 18 Birmingham Tourist Guide

103 Greensprings Hwy, Birmingham 35209-4903 205-942-1263 / FAX 205-942-1219, 48 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Kitchenette, Laundry

81. Hospitality Inn 2127 7th Avenue South, Birmingham 35233-3105 205-322-0691, 50 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

82. Hotel Highland at Five Points South

83. Howard Johnson Inn Birmingham 275 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209-4705 205-942-0919 / FAX 205-942-1679 www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/Booking/ property_info?propertyId=02254, 100 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Local Phone Calls, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal

84. Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover 2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham 35244-1087 205-988-8444 / FAX 205-988-8407 www.birminghamhoover.place.hyatt.com, 128 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Kitchenette, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites

85. InTown Suites Central 90 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209-6410 205-945-9154 / FAX 205-290-0306 www.intownsuites.com/detail_hotel.asp?id=3936, 150 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Kitchenette

86. Intown Suites Birmingham North 1100 Huffman Road, Birmingham 35215-7502 205-856-4929, www.intownsuites.com/detail_hotel. asp?id=3935, 137 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

LODGING

87. Jameson Inn Bessemer

91. La Quinta Inn & Suites Fultondale

5021 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3194 / FAX 205-428-2690 www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Pool

1207 Boots Blvd, Fultondale 35068 205-949-8700 / FAX 205-949-8701 www.lq.com/lq/properties, 66 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail

88. Jameson Inn Trussville 4730 Norrel Drive, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-9323 / FAX 205-655-9331 www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Pool, Suites

89. Kings Inn Civic Center/ UAB 1313 Third Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-1730 205-323-8806 / FAX 205-323-5591 www.kingsinnbirmingham.110mb.com, 147 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free Parking, Kitchenette Laundry, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Satellite TV w/premium channels

90. La Quinta Inn & Suites - B’ham/Homewood 60 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-290-0150 / FAX 205-290-0850 www.lq.com/lq/reservations, 129 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pets Allowed, Pool, Restaurant, Suites

92. La Quinta Inn Birmingham/Cahaba Park South 513 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham 35242-5011, 205-995-9990 / FAX 205-995-0563 www.lq.com/lq/properties, 99 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail

93. Microtel Inn & Suites Gardendale 850 Odum Road, Gardendale 35071-4618 800-771-7171 / FAX 205-631-6450 www.microtelinn.com, 81 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Extended Stay, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Wireless 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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Internet Access, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, In-Room Hair Dryers, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites

94. Microtel Inn & Suites Hoover

For locations see fold out map in back of guide

97. Motel 8 Inn 5009 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35212-3101 40 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

98. Quality Inn Homewood

500 Jackson Dr, Hoover 35244-1031 205-444-3033 / FAX 205-444-9091 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 Local Phone Calls, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Meeting Space

155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209-4701 205-945-9600 / FAX 205-945-5706 www.qualityinn.com, 132 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Newspapers, Fax and Copy Service, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal

95. Motel 6 Bessemer

99. Quality Inn Irondale

1000 Shiloh Lane, Bessemer 35022-4596 205-426-9646 / FAX 205-426-9305 www.motel6.com/reservations, 121 rooms ★ amenities: Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool

3910 Kilgore Memorial Dr, Irondale 35210-1204 205-956-4100 / FAX 205-956-0906 www.qualityinn.com, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Meeting Space, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Outdoor Pool Seasonal/Gazebo

96. Motel 6 Birmingham 151 Vulcan Road, Birmingham 35209-4701 205-942-9414 / FAX 205-942-9499 www.motel6.com/reservations, 96 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Pets Allowed 20 Birmingham Tourist Guide

LODGING 100. Relax Inn 6101 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35212-1611 205-591-5575 / FAX 205-595-1740, 42 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

205-943-0044 / FAX 205-943-0668 www.marriott.com/BHMHM, 120 rooms ★ amenities: All Suites, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool

101. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

104. Residence Inn Hoover

4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham 35226-6201 205-916-7677 / FAX 205-942-7080 www.rossbridgeresort.com, 258 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Business Center, Bus Parking, Business Center, Cable TV, Complimentary Newspapers, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool/Gazebo, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV w/premium channels, Spa, Suites, Two Line Phone, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail, Whirlpool

102. Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown @ UAB 821 20th Street S, Birmingham 35205-2713 800-331-3131 / FAX 205-731-9596 www.marriott.com/bhmri, 129 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Business Center, All Suites, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fitness Center Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Managers Reception, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Studio 1and 2 Bdrm. Suites, Wireless Internet (Public)

103. Residence Inn Homewood 50 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179

2725 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244-4004 205-733-1655 / FAX 205-733-1656 www.residenceinnbirminghamhoover.com, 118 rooms ★ amenities: All Suites, Business Center, Cable TV, Cable TV w/HBO, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Fully Equipped Kitchens, High Speed Internet Access, Hot Breakfast Buffet, In-Room Hair Dryers, Kitchen, Laundry, Manager’s Reception, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Refrigerators

105. Rime Garden Inn & Suites 5320 Beacon Drive, Birmingham 35210-2820 205-951-1200 / FAX 205-951-1692 www.rimehotel.com, 127 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Complimentary Shuttle - EWTN, Extended Stay, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Fully Equipped Kitchens, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Hair Dryers, InRoom Iron & Ironing Board, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting/Banquet Space, Off-site Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Wireless Internet (Public)

106. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203-1101 205-324-5000 / FAX 205-307-3045

Big Ideas are Better when Shared Sheraton is where people gather. At the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, you don't just stay here - you belong.

Inspire your team with our superior service and amenities.

ask about our great rates and world-class amenities

Sheraton.com/Birmingham, 800 325 3535

©2011 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sheraton and its logo are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates.

800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Meeting Space

112. Springhill Suites by Marriott

www.sheraton.com/birmingham, 770 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Indoor Pool, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Meeting Space, Pay Self Parking Facilities, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Suites, Voice Mail, Whirlpool

107. Siesta Motel 2510 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham 35210-2094 205-956-1400, 99 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Pool, Suite

108. Sky Inn 6000 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35212-1610 205-592-0153, 30 rooms amenities: Extended Stay

109. Sleep Inn Bessemer 1259 Greenmor Drive, Bessemer 35022-6437 205-424-0000 / FAX 205-424-1971, www.sleepinn.com/ hotel-bessemer-alabama-AL445, 73 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Interior Corridors, Meeting Space, Pool

110. Southern Comfort Motel 725 Third Avenue West, Birmingham 35204-4018 205-785-9823 / FAX 205-785-9823 ext 214, 25 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

111. Springhill Suites Birmingham Downtown 2024 4th Avenue S, Birmingham 35205, 205-322-8600 www.birminghamdowntown.place.hyatt.com, 147 rooms 22 Birmingham Tourist Guide

3950 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-969-8099 / FAX 205-969-8098 www.marriott.com/BHMCO, 120 rooms ★ amenities: Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Newspapers, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors Kitchen, Laundry, Managers Reception, Meeting Space Microwaves Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Refrigerators, Two Line Phone, Voice Mail

113. StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios Birmingham Inverness 101 Cahaba Park Cir., Birmingham 35242 205-408-0107 / FAX 205-408-6072 www.studioplus.com, 77 rooms ★ amenities: Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Free Local Phone Calls, High Speed Internet Access, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Kitchen, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Studio 1 and 2 Bdrm. Suites, Voice Mail

114. StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios Birmingham Wildwood 40 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-290-0102 / FAX 205-912-2092 www.studioplus.com, 72 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pool, Suite

115. Sun Inn 1573 Bessemer Road, Birmingham 35208-4094, 33 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

116. Sun Suites of Birmingham 424 Commons Dr, Homewood 35209-6963 205-942-1155 / FAX 205-942-1685 www.sunsuites.com, 135 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Kitchenette, Laundry, No Pets Allowed

117. Super 8 Homewood Birmingham Area 140 Vulcan Road, Birmingham 35209-4702 205-945-9888 / FAX 205-945-9928 www.super8.com, 95 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast,

LODGING Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Local Phone Calls, Free Parking In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed Refrigerators, Suite, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail

118. The Redmont Hotel 2101 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-3305 205-324-2101 / FAX 205-324-0610 www.theredmont.com, 114 rooms ★ amenities: Board Suites, Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Newspapers, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free USA Today Newspaper Gift Shop, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board, Interior Corridors, Lounge, Meeting Space, Restaurant, Suite

119. Tourway Inn 1101 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-1503 205-252-3921 / FAX 205-252-3921, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

120. TownePlace Suites by Marriott -Homewood 500 Wildwood Circle North, Homewood 35209-7199 205-943-0114 / FAX 205-943-0115 www.marriott.com/bhmth, 128 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool, Studio 1 and 2 Bdrm. Suites

121. Travelers Rest Motel

124. USA Economy Lodge Homewood 400 Beacon Parkway W, Birmingham, 35209-3106 205-942-2031, www.usaeconomyhotels.com, 190 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

125. USA Economy Lodge Irondale 7941 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham 35210-2697 205-956-8211 / FAX 205-956-1234 www.usaeconomyhotels.com, 206 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Extended Stay, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Kitchenette, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal

126. Value Place Hotel 5535 Academy Drive, Bessemer 35022 205-428-4140 / FAX 205-424-7128 www.valueplace.com, 124 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

1066 Forestdale Blvd., Forestdale, 35214-3856 205.798.3831/FAX 205.987.2233 ext. 311 ★ amenities: Extended Stay

127. Westin Birmingham

122. Travelodge

128. Wynfrey Hotel

1066 Forestdale Boulevard, Forestdale 35214-3856 205-798-3831 / FAX 205-987-2233, 33 rooms ★ amenities: Extended Stay

123. Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites 2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203-2717 205-322-2100 / FAX 205-325-1183 www.thetutwilerhotel.com, 149 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Breakfast, Fax and Copy Services, Fitness Center Free local phone calls, Interior Corridors, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting Space, No Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Suites, Valet Services, Voice Mail

(opening January 2013) 2200 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., 35203, 205.307.3036

1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244-2399 205-987-1600 / FAX 205-988-4597 www.wynfrey.com, 329 rooms ★ amenities: Business Center, Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, Free Local Phone Calls, Free USA Today Newspaper, Gift Shop High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Hair Dryers, In-Room Iron & Ironing Board In-Room Mini Bar, Interior Corridors, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Restaurant/Bar, Spa, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail, Web TV 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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1. Alabama’s Splash Adventure Waterpark Alabama’s greatest water adventure! Create water fun your way, whether it’s relaxing by the wave pool and enjoying the lazy river or amping up the excitement with monster slides, water-based obstacle course, water maze, Zip Line and more! Experience special events throughout the season, such as dive-in movies!

Great for the family or a larger group outing.

Located off Exit 110 at I-459 & I-20. 205-481-4750. www.SplashAdventureWaterpark.com

2. 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

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

3. Alabama Museum of Health Sciences

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Located on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the museum is noted for its collection of small ivory 16th and 17th century anatomical models, a collection of wax moulage and an antique iron lung. The museum also houses a collection of rare and important medical books and manuscripts dating to the Middle Ages. Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Lister Hill Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham. 1700 University Blvd. 205-934-4475. www.uab.edu/historical/museum.html

Wine enthusiasts are delighted to find vineyards and wineries in the Birmingham area.

Be sure to sample the robust muscadine and delicate peach wines made from local fruit.

Call for information on tours, wine tastings and hours of operation.

6. Vizzini Farms Winery 800 Highway 87, Calera (exit 234 off I-65 S).

205-685-0655. www.vizzinifarmswinery.com 7. Ozan Vineyard & Cellars 173 Highway 301, Calera (exit 228 off I-65 S).

205-668.6926. www.ozanwine.com 8. Morgan Creek Vineyards 181 Morgan Creek Lane, Harpersville (26 miles on Hwy. 280 E.) 205-672-2053. www.morgancreekwinery.com

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

5. Alabama Theatre Built in 1927, the Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, featuring first-run and revival films, concerts and other

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

Costumed interpreters guide visitors on a trip back in time to America’s journey for independence. Bring your imagination and sense of adventure. Tours Monday – Friday at 10am, noon and 2pm. Special programs for groups by appointment. Admission. 3727 Highway 119.

205-665-3535. www.americanvillage.org 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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10. 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

11. 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

For locations see fold out map in back of guide

significant makes. The collection is the largest of its kind in the world. Approximately 600 of the 1200 motorcycles in the collection are on display at any given time. These bikes range from 1902 to current-year production. Common street bikes are represented, as well as rare Gran Prix race machinery. The museum is adjacent to Barber Motorsports Park, a world-class 2.3 mile road course and home to the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama. Open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, noon – 5pm. Admission. 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy. 205-699-7275. www.barbermuseum.org

12. 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

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locations along the 1963 Civil Rights march routes. Designed as a self-guided tour, the route directs visitors along this historic pathway by maps at each location. The trail speaks to the valor of both common people and to the spiritual leaders who spearheaded the fight against segregation and other forms of racism.

Graphic photographs and dramatic cut-outs in the designs of the signs add to the rich experience. Beginning at Kelly Ingram Park, corner of 6th Avenue North and 16th Street. Follow maps on signs.

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

A series of galleries tells the stories of daily life for African-Americans in the state and the nation and how dramatically different it was from the lives white people of that era took for granted. The powerful Movement Gallery presents the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1963. Here a picture emerges of the bad old days of “Bombingham,” a reference to the relentless violence that rocked the city in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. In the final exhibits, the Processional Gallery uses life-size figures representing all ages and races to portray the “walk to freedom.” Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Admission.

520 16th Street North. 205-328-9696. www.bcri.org

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of Birmingham and its people from early settlers to the present. The collection includes information on the city’s founding, the Great Depression and, maybe most interesting, “notorious Birmingham” stories and pictures.

Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 4:30pm. Tours after hours by appointment. 1731 1st Avenue North.

205-202-4146. www.bjhm.org

16. 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 8th Avenue North. 205-254-2565. www.artsbma.org

17. Birmingham Public Library The main library is made up of two stunning buildings, the East Building with its dramatic atrium and the 1927 Linn-Henley Research LiPhotograph: (top left) arik sokol; (top right) barry fikes

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Open Monday – Tuesday, 9am – 8pm; Wednesday – Saturday, 9am – 6pm; Sunday, 2pm – 6pm.

2100 Park Place. 205-226-3600. www.bplonline.org

18. 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 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

19. 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

ATTRACTIONS 20. Eternal Word Television Network – EWTN One of the best known religious sites in Birmingham is EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network, founded by Mother Mary Angelica, broadcasting daily from the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. Mother Angelica hosted “Mother Angelica Live!” on

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EWTN until she suffered a debilitating stroke in 2001. Today daily Mass, music, news and devotionals are broadcast round the clock to more than 53 million homes in 32 countries.

Tours by appointment only. 205-271-2900. www.ewtn.com

21. Five Points South/ 22. Lakeview Entertainment Districts Live music and some of the best dining to be found in the area are in historic Five Points South and Lakeview, two of the city’s top entertainment districts. Dining options range from casual barbeque joints to fine upscale dining. Five Points South attracts a young eclectic crowd, while folks on the other side of young are the primary patrons in Lakeview establishments. Both districts border the downtown area.

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

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

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Alabama’s official railroad museum, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum has operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains and two restored depots housing a good collection of railroad artifacts. Also on the grounds is a collection of railway cars, locomotives and cabooses. Train rides available—call for dates and times. Museum open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm. Donations welcome. 1919 9th Street, Calera. 205-668-3435. www.hodrrm.org

24. Kelly Ingram Park Called a “Place of Revolution and Reconciliation,” Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District is adjacent to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and historic 16th Street Baptist Church. The park served as a staging area for demonstrations in the early 1960s, including the ones in which police dogs and fire hoses were turned on marchers. Images of those attacks haunted Birmingham in the decades that followed, but they were the same images that were instrumental in overturning legal segregation. Sculpture flanking the park’s Freedom Walk vividly depicts the events of the 1960s. Bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North.

25. 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 Photograph: Jeffrey greenberg

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from dinosaurs to space travel. Play tunes with your feet on the Giant Piano, and learn about gravity with a daring ride on the High Cycle.

Pet the sharks and stingrays in the Shark & Ray 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

26. Mercedes-Benz US International Visitors Center Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) in nearby Vance, builds the M-Class, the R-Class and the GL-Class vehicles. The visitors center, the first one of its kind outside Germany, displays the star studded history of Daimler-Benz.

This architectural showcase brings to life the company’s long-held vision of producing the most excellent automobiles in the world. Much more than a museum, the visitors center moves people along a multimedia path through the past, present and future of automotive technology. Visitors Center open Monday – Friday,

Golden Fun for Everyone Long known as the crispiest chips in the South, Golden Flake potato chips have a rich Southern history dating back to humble beginnings in 1923. Potato chips, corn chips, pork skins (a Southern favorite), pretzels, corn puffs and other irresistible snacks roll off the production lines every day at Golden Flake. Guided tours begin with the arrival and storage of raw potatoes and end with the final packaged product. Touring guests get generous samples of all products throughout the tour and can purchase products and merchandise in the company store.

Appointments are requested for individual tours and required for groups of 10 or more.

Children must be five years or older to tour.

Rubber-soled shoes are recommended.

Golden Flake Snack Foods, 1 Golden Flake Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205, 800-239-2447, www.goldenflake.com

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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

27. Moss Rock Preserve This 250-acre nature preserve is filled with rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls and wildlife. Canopies of trees make the preserve an ideal place for hiking, picnicking and other outdoor activities. Moss Rock Preserve’s Boulder Fields is an urban favorite with rock climbers of all skill levels. The annual fall Moss Rock Festival is a popular event with a focus on art, design and the environment.

Preserve Pkwy. 205-444-7866. www.ci.hoover.al.us

28. Oak Mountain State Park More outdoor adventure can be found at Alabama’s largest state park. The 10,000-acre park has a sandy beach area fronting the lake, rental boats and fishing equipment, an 18-hole golf course, and some of the best mountain biking trails in the Southeast. The Wildlife Center and Treetop Nature Trail give visitors up-close views of hawks and owls that cannot be released into the wild. Overnight accommodations also are available within the park.

Open every day, 7am – 5pm. Admission. 200 Terrace Drive. 205-620-2520. www.dcnr.state.al.us

29. Peanut Depot That tantalizing aroma wafting down historic Morris Avenue comes from peanuts toasting in

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antique roasters at the Peanut Depot. This is a must-see stop for visitors, if only to admire the magnificent old machinery while the children feed pigeons along the cobblestone streets.

Open Monday – Friday, 8am – 5:30pm; Saturday, 9am – 1pm. 2016 Morris Ave. 205-251-3314. www.peanutdepot.com

30. Pepper Place Saturday Market (seasonal) April – December The Pepper Place Saturday Market is a muchanticipated weekly event, taking place Saturday mornings from early spring through late fall. The region’s farming families converge on a lot in the Lakeview District to sell fresh vegetables and flowers, fresh-baked breads, cakes and pies, and even fresh honey. Local musicians and Birmingham’s finest chefs join the farming community and market patrons for entertainment and cooking demonstrations. A former Dr. Pepper bottling plant, Pepper Place is also known for its shops that have made it a premier design center. 2829 2nd Avenue South.

205-802-2100. www.pepperplacemarket.com

31. 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

Birmingham has a nice assortment of free or really cheap things for tourist to investigate during their visits. Here are just a few: • One of the Southeast’s finest cultural blessings is the admission-free Birmingham Museum of Art. The museum has a nationally-acclaimed permanent collection of more than 22,000 works representing cultures around the world.

• The glory of nature in the heart of the city—that’s the promise of the admissionfree Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Sixtyseven acres are filled with rhododendron, camellias, wildflowers, roses, sculpture and a Japanese teahouse.

• Outdoor enthusiasts love the 250-acre Moss Rock Preserve, a popular rock climbing site with 10 miles of hiking trails.

• More fun in the great outdoors is at Oak Mountain State Park, the largest state park in Alabama. For a small entrance fee, visitors can golf, mountain bike (said to be among the best in the country), swim, fish, boat and ride horses.

• Back in town, the tantalizing aroma wafting down Morris Avenue is the smell of peanuts roasting the old-fashioned way at the Peanut Depot. Order a dollar bag of peanuts, and admire the magnificent old machinery while the children feed pigeons along the cobblestone street.

• Down 4th Avenue North and 18th Street is Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park, a tribute to Birmingham native and Temptations lead singer Eddie Kendrick, who traveled the world but never forgot his Alabama roots.

Great photo op at the sculpture here.

• Admission-free history about the city can be found at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Sloss is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. It is the only 20th century blast furnace in the country being preserved and interpreted as a museum.

The city’s many other attractions have reasonable admission prices. Check the Attractions section for a complete listing.

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ATTRACTIONS the AA Birmingham Barons against a regular Southern League rival. Team members dress in vintage uniforms, and people come from around the country to celebrate baseball history. The authenticity of Rickwood is being carefully preserved by the Friends of Rickwood Field, a non-profit organization devoted to the 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

32. Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Just ten minutes from downtown, this 1,011acre nature preserve is a quiet getaway for nature lovers. Easy to moderate hiking trails lead through a Southern upland forest with

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its diversity of plant and animal life including resident and migratory birds. Find a spectacular view at Hawk’s View overlook.

Beautiful spring wildflowers and autumn color highlight the seasons. The new Visitors Center offers lessons in nature and the environment and has exhibits including raptors, turtles and other native Alabama wildlife.

The visitor center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Hiking trails also open daily, dawn to dusk. Donations welcome. 1214 81st Street South. 205-833-8264. www.ruffnermountain.org

33. Sixteenth Street Baptist Church National Historic Landmark The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is Birmingham’s most famous Civil Rights landmark.

On a September Sunday morning in 1963, four African-American schoolgirls were in the basement of the church just prior to the worship service. A bomb set by Ku Klux Klansmen ripped through that side of the church, killing 11-year-old Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins, all 14 years old. The bombing was a turning point in the status of race relations locally and nationally. Now a National Historic Landmark, the church is a reminder of man’s inhumanity and his capacity for love and forgiveness. The sanctuary of the church contains a massive stained glass window of Christ, given in memoriam from the people of Wales following the bombing. Tours by appointment. Donations welcome. 1530 6th Avenue North. 205-251-9402. www.16thstreetbaptist.org

34. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

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

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Sloss is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now a museum of history and industry, the site preserves a collection of machinery, buildings and industrial structures. These artifacts typify the first 100 years of Birmingham’s history and the technology that drove America’s rise to world industrial dominance. Sloss is the only 20th century blast furnace in the country being preserved and interpreted as a museum. 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

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35. 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

36. 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 Photograph: (top right) Jeffrey greenberg

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.

205-477-5711. www.tannehill.org

37. 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 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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s most people of a certain age remember, the second American Revolution took place in the streets of Birmingham, Alabama. The city was a battlefield for America’s Civil Rights Movement, a struggle for simple decency and common sense.

Though Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is the most famous civil rights landmark, it was Birmingham’s Bethel Baptist Church that is credited with shaping the Civil Rights Movement here. Civil rights legend, the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, was pastor of Bethel Baptist from 1953 through 1961.

The church often served as a gathering place for civil rights discussions.

Bethel was bombed by angry white supremacists first in 1958 while the church was unoccupied. The bombing cemented Shuttlesworth’s fiery determination to bring Birmingham to the center of the Civil Rights Movement. On Christ-

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mas night in 1956, another bomb exploded under the church parsonage where Shuttlesworth and his family were asleep. It is a miracle that the family walked away unharmed from their destroyed home.

Shuttlesworth remained a central figure in the movement even after he moved to Cincinnati in 1961.

With the opening of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in 1993, the city found a place to tell its own story. The institute documents the rise of the movement and the succession of events it bore around the nation: the 1955 arrest of Rosa Parks on a Montgomery bus for her refusal to give up her seat to a white man; the U.S. Supreme Court’s bus desegregation ruling in 1956; James Meredith’s 1962 admission to the University of Mississippi. www.bcri.org Across the street from the Civil Rights Institute, the 16th Baptist Church was recently designated a National Historic Landmark. In the basement of the church on a September Sunday morning in 1963, four AfricanPhotograph: (top) Jeffrey greenberg

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The church bombing shocked and sickened the city and the world and was a turning point in the status of race relations thereafter. (The story of the Sixteenth Street Church bombing is told with intensity in filmmaker Spike Lee’s documentary Four Little Girls.)

Facing the Civil Rights Institute, Kelly Ingram Park was a regular congregation area for organizing demonstrations in the early 1960s, including the ones in which police dogs and fire hoses were turned on the marchers by Birmingham law enforcement officials.

Images of those attacks still haunt Birmingham, but they are the same images that were instrumental in overturning legal segregation.

The 4th Avenue Business District, also a part of the Civil Rights District, remains alive with restaurants, barbershops and bakeries. This cluster of black-owned businesses was the core of AfricanAmerican social and commercial life in the early 1900s and later when white-owned shops and stores refused to serve black customers. Many minority-owned businesses still operate in the 4th Avenue District today, serving a steady stream of customers of all races.

Down 4th Avenue North at 18th Street is the Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park, a tribute to Birmingham native and Temptations lead singer Eddie Kendrick, who traveled the world but never forgot his Alabama roots. Sculpted by Birmingham artist Ronald Scott McDowell, the Kendrick statue captures for eternity the magic moves of his Motown music. Inlaid in a granite backdrop behind Kendrick, the four other Temptations energize the work with their fine-tuned choreography.

The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is only about a block down the street. If you’re lucky, jazz musician and historian Dr. Frank Adams will be on site and might even blow a tune on his clarinet (see attractions). www.jazzhall.com The Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail winds through downtown, marking significant locations along the 1963 Civil Rights march routes.

Designed as a self-guided tour, the route directs visitors along this historic pathway by maps at each location. The trail speaks to the valor of both common people and to the spiritual leaders who spearheaded the fight against segregation and other forms of racism.

About the Birmingham Pledge The Birmingham Pledge is well known regionally, but for people outside the community it may require some explanation. Authored by Birmingham attorney James E. Rotch in 1997, the pledge is a simple document promising personal commitment to eliminate racism in the world, one person at a time. It is a testament to the racial progress the city has made since its historic role in America’s Civil Rights Movement. It reads:

The Birmingham Pledge Sign It - Live It I believe that every person has

worth as an individual.

I believe that every person is entitled to

dignity and respect, regardless of race or color.

I believe that every thought and every

act of racial prejudice is harmful; if it is my thought or act, then it is harmful to me as well as to others.

Therefore, from this day forward I will

strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice from my thoughts and actions.

I will discourage racial prejudice by

others at every opportunity.

I will treat all people with dignity and

respect; and I will strive daily to honor this pledge, knowing that the world will be a better place because of my effort.

Tens of thousands of people around the world have signed the Birmingham Pledge, including former President Bill Clinton and South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

To add your signature to the pledge, go to www.birminghampledge.org.

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Shopping section

Where to Shop

Shopping Without question, Birmingham is the unrivaled retail giant of Alabama. From outlet malls to upscale boutiques, shopping opportunities are near endless. Devoted shoppers know that in Birmingham the buying spree can go on for days, fueled by the huge selection of places to purchase.

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-A-Million. 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 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 Birmingham-native sculptor Frank Fleming. While in this district, stop in at Charlemagne Record Exchange, if

only for the atmosphere and the personnel. Also check out McNolia’s Cards and Gifts for funky stuff and The Golden Temple, where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birkenstocks®. 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 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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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 40 Birmingham Tourist Guide

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 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, Godiva

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Chocolatier, Abercrombie & Finch and the Disney Store, just a few samples of stores in this two-story city under glass. The complex also includes the Wynfrey Hotel. U.S. 31 and Alabama 150 at I-459. www.riverchasegalleria.com

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

The Summit This shopping destination continues to thrive and expand. A recent addition brought shops such as Coldwater Creek, Anthropologie and J Jill to the list which already includes Saks, Old Navy, Restoration Hardware, Williams- Sonoma, Chico’s, the Pottery Barn, a luxury spa and some very good restaurants. 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 Kohl’s anchoring the other. The third cluster of shops is the Pinnacle Shopping Center, located behind Target and anchored by Belk and Best Buy. www. colonialprop.com/ property-info/?cid=1267

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

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antiques

Where to Antique

antiques 1. 5th Avenue Antiques

2410 5th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-320-0500 www.5thavenueantiques.com 2. Architectural Heritage

200 28th St. S., Birmingham 205-322-3538 www.architecturalheritage.com 3. Argent

2949 18th St. S, Homewood 205-871-4221 4. Bama Flea Market and Antiques

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

5. Charlotte Woodson Antiques

2410 Canterbury Rd., Birmingham 205-871-3314 www.charlottewoodson.com 6. Charm

2329 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-322-9023, www.charmonsecond.com 7. Christopher Glenn, Inc.

2713 19th St. S., Homewood 205-870-1236 www.christopherglenninc.com 8. Christopher House Antiques

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

16. Hanna Antiques/ Books! By George

23. Levy’s Fine Jewelry

17. Henhouse Antiques

24. Martha Lauren Antique Linens & Accessories

2424 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-6036 1900 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham 205-918-0505 www.shophenhouseantiques.com 18. Henry Maus Antiques

2734 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham 205-240-0014 www.HenryMausAntiques.com 19. Hidden Treasures

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

2417 Canterbury Rd., Birmingham 205-871-2283 25. Mulberry Heights Antiques

2419 Canterbury Rd., Mountain Brook 205-870-1300 26. Noordermeer Antieks

1624 21st St. S., Birmingham 205-939-0378

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

20. Interiors at Pepper Place

27. On-A-Shoestring

2817 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-2817

601 Shades Crest Rd., Hoover 205-822-8741

21. Jackson Galleries

28. Peck & Hills

22. Lamb’s Ears, Ltd

29. Reed Books, The Museum of Fond Memories

2227 First Ave. S., Birmingham 205-714-9933 www.jacksonantiquegalleries.com 70 Church Street, Mountain Brook 205-802-5700 www.lambsearsltd.com

2720 19th Pl. S., Birmingham 205-871-7233

2021 Third Ave. N., Birmingham 205-326-4460 www.jimreedbooks.com

9. Circa Interiors & Antiques

2831 Culver Rd., Birmingham 205-868-9199

10. Clark Antiques Gallery

2717 2nd Avenue, S., Birmingham 205-325-1999 www.clarkantiquesgallery.com 11. Crestwood Antiques

5514 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-595-0095 12. Four Seasons Antiques, Art and Botanicals

2910 18th St. S., Birmingham 205-803-4059 www.4seasonsantiquesandart.com 13. Garage Cafe & Antiques

2304 10th Terrace S., Birmingham 205-322-3220 14. Gardendale Flea Mall & Antique Center

2405 Decatur Highway, Gardendale 205-631-7451 www.gardendalefleamall.com 15. Greystone Antiques

5475 Hwy. 280, Inverness 205-995-4773

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30. Soho Retro

2805 18th Street S., Homewood 205.870.7655 www.shopsohoretro.com 31. Stray Cats

1717 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-956-5060 32. The Brown House- Elegant Cottage Living- Antiques, Art, Comforts of Life

1809 Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham 205-870-3100 www.elegantcottageliving.com 33. The Commissary

4984 Overton Rd., Birmingham 205-747-0814, www.bhamcommissary.com 44 Birmingham Tourist Guide

34. The King’s House

38. Village Firefly

2807 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham 205-320-2535 www.kingshouseantiques.com

2816 Culver Rd., Birmingham 205-870-4560 39. What’s On Second

35. The Royal Standard

2306 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-567-1466 www.whatsonsecond.org

2808 18th St. S., Homewood 205-871-6644 www.theroyalstandard.com

40. Zan’s

36. Tricia’s Treasures

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

1910 1st Ave. N., Irondale 205-520-4600

37. Trussville Antique Mall/ The Mall Cafe

41. Zoe’s in Forest Park

147 North Chalkville Rd., Trussville 205-661-9805

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

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ART GALLERIES

Where to Find Art

art galleries

1. Amanda Schedler Fine Art

7. Beta Pictoris Gallery

13. DS Art Studio Gallery

2. A’mano

8. Birmingham Museum of Art

14. Durbin Gallery/ Azar Art Studios

2000 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, 205-254-2565 or 254-2566 www.artsbma.org

900 Arkadelphia Rd., Birmingham 205-226-4925 www.bsc.edu/academics/art/durbin.htm

9. Birmingham Public Library

15. Four Corners Gallery

2815-A 18th St. S., Homewood 205-591-9093 www.fineartbirmingham.com 2707 Culver Rd., Birmingham 205-871-9093 www.amanogifts.com 3. Arceneaux Gallery

1830 29th Ave S., Homewood 205-802-5800 4. Art Alley

109 Broadway, Homewood 205-879-1105, artalley.net 5. Artists Incorporated

3365 Morgan Dr., Vestavia Hills 205-979-8990 www.artistsincorporated.com 6. Atchison Gallery & Village Framers

2847 Culver Rd., Birmingham 205-871-6221 Photograph: (top left and right) brent boyd

2411 Second Ave N., Birmingham 205-413-2999 www.betapictorisgallery.com

2100 Park Place, Birmingham 205-226-3600, bplonline.org 10. Clay Scot Artworks

2915 Highland Ave., Birmingham 205-326-2350 11. Cobb Lane Gallery

One Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-0450 www.cobblanegallery.homestead.com 12. Dixon-Ballog Glass and Studio

2040 Old Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-402-2333, dixonglassgallery.com

2805 Crescent Ave., Ste. E., Homewood 205-802-4700, www.dsart.com

4700 Hwy. 280, Ste. B, Birmingham 205-980-2600 www.fourcornersgalleryonline.com 16. Four Seasons Antiques, Art and Botanicals

2910 18th St. S., Birmingham 205-803-4059 www.4seasonsantiquesandart.com 17. Friends Gallery Hoover Public Library

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25. Littlehouse Galleries

33. Space One Eleven

18. Gallerie Alegria

26. Loretta Goodwin Gallery

34. The Commissary

19. Gallery Soleil

27. Matt Jones Gallery

35. Tina Newton Gallery

2915 Linden Ave., Homewood 205-879-7022 600 Olde English Lane, Ste. 128, Birmingham, 205-868-9320 www.galleriealegria.com 109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. Blvd S. 205-218-3596, www.gallerysoleil.com 20. Griffith Art Gallery

109 Hilltop Business Dr., Pelham 205-985-7969 www.griffithartgallery.com 21. Jennifer Harwell Gallery

605 S. 28th St., Birmingham 205-328-1761 www.lorettagoodwingallery.net 2830 Sixth Ave. S., Birmingham 205-521-6656 www.mattjonesgallery.com

28. Monty Stabler Galleries

1811 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-879-9888 www.montystablergalleries.com

Regions Harbert Building, Ste. 197, 1901 Sixth Ave. N., Birmingham, 205-327-9950 www.jenniferharwellart.com

29. Naked Art Gallery

22. Jennifer Hunt Gallery

30. New Life Art, Inc.

23. Lamb’s Ears, Ltd.

31. Odessa Woolfolk Gallery at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Ste. 260 Birmingham, 205-972-3232 www.jenniferhuntgallery.com 70 Church Street, Mountain Brook 205-802-5700 www.lambsearsltd.com 24. Levite Jewish Community Center

3960 Montclair Rd., Birmingham, 205-879-0411, www.bhamjcc.org 48 Birmingham Tourist Guide

3815 Clairmont Ave., Birmingham 205-595-3553, www.nakedartusa.com 3600 Lorna Ridge Dr, Hoover 205-979-2158, www.newlifeart.com

520 16th St. N., Birmingham 205-328-9696, www.bcri.org 32. Red Dot Gallery

1001 Stuart St., Birmingham 205-870-7608, www.reddotgallery.com

2409 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-0553, www.spaceoneeleven.org 4984 Overton Rd., Birmingham 205-747-0814 www.bhamcommissary.com 2717 Second Ave. S Ste. D, Birmingham 205-731-9955 36. UAB Visual Arts Gallery

900 13th St. S., Birmingham 205-934-0815 www.uab.edu/art/vagallery.php 37. What’s On Second

2306 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-567-1466 www.whatsonsecond.org 38. Wright Art Center Art Gallery at Samford University

800 Lakeshore Dr., Birmingham 205-726-2849 www.4.samford.edu/arts/art/index. html

For a detailed brochure on Arts and Antique Galleries in Birmingham, call 800-458-8085 or download the information at www.inbirmingham.com.

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entertainment

Where to Play

entertainment Alabama Ballet Alabama Ballet seeks to promote and foster the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high-quality education and community outreach. Under the direction of Wes Chapman, this company of 41 professional dancers presents four full-length productions annually. 2726 1st Avenue South, 322-4300. For tickets and details, visit www.alabamaballet.org or call 205-975-2787.

Alabama Symphony Orchestra The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has entertained audiences for more than 70 years, playing a variety of classical and popular compositions and hosting performances by some of the finest international guest artists. The symphony’s 54 talented musicians bring to life some of the world’s most treasured musical masterpieces. 3621 6th Avenue South, 205-251-7727. www.alabamasymphony.org

Alabama Theatre Built in the 1920s, The Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, featuring first-run and revival films, concerts and other special events. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ still rises from the orchestra pit and is often played to accompany silent films. Attending an event or movie at the Alabama is one of the most highly recommended activities for visitors to the city. Business Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM – 4 PM, later during special events. Admission charged: varies by event,1817 Third Avenue North, 205-252-2262, www.alabamatheatre.com

Aldridge Repertory Theatre Aldridge Repertory Theatre launched their inaugural season at the historic Carver Theatre with the southern premiere of “No Child” by Nilaja Sun. Over the past 20 years Aldridge Repertory Theatre has produced many shows including the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Fences” and the Broadway hit musical “Purlie.” 209 20th Street, N., Suite 145, 205-264-9910, www.aldridgerep.org.

comedy and family entertainment, the center welcomes the entire community into the magical world of performing arts. Some of the world’s most renowned performing artists take the stage at this concert hall and theater space on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. 1200 10th Avenue South, 205-975-2787. www.alysstephens.org

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

Not only is this road course second to none, it is set within a perfectly manicured and sculptured landscape. Visitors can watch auto and motorcycle road racing while relaxing in wooded surroundings. The course was designed to meet the highest racing standards,

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center’s trademark is diversity – diverse performances and diverse audiences. From classical, pop, jazz and world beat music to dance, Photograph: (opposite page) Kawakahi Amina; (top) Ken Howard

Barber Motorsports Park

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yet also to be spectator-friendly and welcoming to families. The length of the road course is 2.38 miles. It is 45 feet wide and has 16 turns.

The park sits on 740 acres, 225 of which are developed. The Barber Motorsports Park hosts a continuous schedule of upscale, high-profile motorcycle and auto racing events. It is also home to the Porsche Driving Experience.

6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy., 205-298-9040, www.barbermotorsports.com

Birmingham Ballet Birmingham Ballet offers dance training for aspiring talent as well as presenting professional performances. Performances are held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.

2198 Columbiana Road, Suite 100, 205-979-9492, www.birminghamballet.com

Birmingham Barons The 2002 Southern League Champions Birmingham Barons play at the Regions Park Stadium, one of the finest minor league parks in all of baseball. The city’s AA baseball team, farm team for the Chicago White Sox, plays its season from April through September. Regions 52 Birmingham Tourist Guide

Park Stadium, 100 Ben Chapman Dr. Call the Barons ticket office at 988-3200 or Ticket Master at 715-6000. Admission charged. www.barons.com

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

Birmingham Festival Theatre Birmingham Festival Theatre was formed in the spring of 1972. Since that time the theatre has provided both seasonal local performers and new aspiring talent to present shows that can be seen in Birmingham only at this theatre.

Their 2010 season includes “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”, “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” and “Tobacco Road”.1901-1/2 11th Ave., South, 205-933-2383, www.bftonline.org

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Now Playing: The Alabama Theatre

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

Built in 1927, the Alabama was designed by a Chicago firm that specialized in the extravagant movie palaces of the 1920s.

The new motion picture house opened on Christmas Day. Silent movies still were the fare of the day, and the films were dramatized through music on the “Mighty Wurlitzer.� The massive pipe organ boasted a sound capacity of a 70-piece orchestra. That same wonderful Wurlitzer still magically rises from underground to accompany classic films or for special performances.

Exploring the theatre is entertainment in itself. The building is designed like a Spanish palace with a hodgepodge of motifs from many periods.

Photograph: (top left) Jeffrey Greenberg

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

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Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex

Extemporaneous Theatre Company

Alabama’s largest convention facility is also the state’s premier venue for entertainment.

From touring Broadway shows to big-name music performers, the BJCC has a full schedule of events. The expansive exhibition hall at the complex is often in use for boat shows, bridal fairs and hunting and fishing expos.

The 19,000-seat arena hosts world class musical entertainers, along with special events such as Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus and is known for its crisp acoustics.

The more intimate 2,800-seat concert hall is the performance venue for limited seating performances. And the 1,000-seat theater is an ideal setting for theatrical performances where every seat in the house is a good one.

2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. No. 205-458-8400 www.bjcc.org

Extemporaneous Theatre Company performs live, improvised entertainment. BIRMINGHAM magazine voted Extemporaneous “Best On-theSpot Theatre”. 1901-1/2 11th Ave. S., www.extemporaneoustheatre.com

City Equity Theatre City Equity Theatre is a professional union theatre in Birmingham. In 2009 the theatre moved to Virginia Samford Theatre. City equity Theatre, The Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd., 205-251-1206 54 Birmingham Tourist Guide

Five Points South and Lakeview Entertainment Districts You can people-watch, dance to great live music, and enjoy fantastic fine dining in Five Points South and Lakeview, two of the city’s top entertainment districts. Stroll along the historic tree-shaded streets, or stop and admire the artistry of the Frank Fleming fountain sculpture, The Storyteller. Five Points South attracts a young, interesting and eclectic crowd to dine and party. Folks on the other side of young are the primary clientele at wonderful restaurants and bars in Lakeview.

20th St. S. and 11th Ave. S.

Highway 280 Corridor Lined with a huge assortment of clubs and restaurants, the U.S. 280 Corridor is another lively entertainment district. Folks of all ages enjoy

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dining and live entertainment along this stretch of highway just south of town.

Magic City Actors Theatre Magic City Actors Theatre showcases the best of local talent both on stage and behind the scenes. Their shows are energetic and diverse, and chosen to appeal to a wide variety of theatergoers. 205-253-9604. Performances are presented at the Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th Street, S., 205-251-1228.

Opera Birmingham Northern Alabama’s only professional, regional opera company, Opera Birmingham has entertained and informed audiences in the region for over 50 years. From its humble beginnings in 1955 to its 50th anniversary in 2005 and beyond, Opera Birmingham has produced world-class operatic productions and concerts that have been hailed by critics and loved by audiences. 3601 6th Avenue. 205-322-6737

Verizon Wireless Music Center Each year between April and October, some of the world’s top musicians perform in the

beautiful outdoor arena. Fee: Varies with each performance. Highway 119 exit off I-65, 1000 Amphitheatre Road, 205-985-4900. www.verizonwirelessmusiccenter.net

Red Mountain Theatre Company Red Mountain Theatre Company is a nonprofit professional theatre organization with an emphasis on musical theatre. RMTC provides unique educational, training and performing opportunities for aspiring and culturally diverse artists, while growing new and existing audiences through quality theatrical experiences. For almost 30 years, Red Mountain Theatre Company (formerly Summerfest Musical Theatre) has grown to become one of the only year-round professional musical theatre organizations in Alabama. With its own unique Cabaret Theatre located right in the heart of downtown Birmingham’s Theatre District and summer Mainstage productions performed at the Virginia Samford Theatre (formerly Town and Gown), Red Mountain Theatre Company continues to bring both well-known national performers and incredible local talent to 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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Talladega Superspeedway Talladega Superspeedway is the biggest, fastest, most competitive motorsports facility in the world. Records for both speed and competition have been established at Talladega. Two major races during the year draw thousands of fans from across the country for the heart-thumping action on the track. Adjacent to the track is the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum. Admission charged. 3366 Speedway Boulevard, 256-362-2261, www.talladegasuperspeedway.com

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

Entertain Yourself While professional entertainment is a grand spectator sport, Birmingham also is a good place to entertain yourself and get to know the city better. These are some suggestions: • Check out B&B’s China & Glassware on First Avenue North downtown. This unassuming old store has an enticing assortment of dishes and glasses, some bearing the logos of now-defunct hotels and dining rooms. Buy a lot—they’re happy to ship. (2427 First Avenue North, 205-252-2405) • While you’re in that part of town, hop one street over to “What’s On Second.” Allow plenty of time and heed this warning: If you have to have everything that reminds you of your childhood or everything you wanted but never got when you were a child, do not go in this store.

(2306 Second Avenue North, 205-322-2688) • Keep that warning in mind as you move closer into the heart of downtown to Reed Books: The Museum of Fond Memories. This place is a treasure trove of the rare and unusual. In addition to rare books, Reed has packed his space with an-

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tiques, old dolls and other vintage toys, posters, journals, calendars, old Christmas decorations, and our personal favorite, a full Piggly Wiggly costume. (2021 Third Avenue North, 205-326-4460) • Get a shoe shine right in the heart of downtown. At Bon Ton Hatters you can also get your hat re-shaped while you get one of the best and most affordable shoe shines in the world. If nothing else, go in just to smell the richness of the old leather and shoe polish. (219 20th Street North, 205-254-9214) • Move right on along to the Alabama Booksmith, specializing in regional titles and offering almost every work available. Many of America’s best-known authors insist on a tour stop here.

Ask for Jake; he knows everything. (2626 19th Place South-Homewood, 205-870-4242) • Eat lots of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Though we hear the shops have crept across the country all the way to California, Krispy Kreme opened its first locations in the Southeast. No doughnuts are fresher, lighter or have a more delicious glaze, and Birmingham is home to one of the largest locations in the region. (1990 Patton Chapel Road-

entertainment Virginia Samford Theatre The Virginia Samford Theatre is a very special facility for events. The charming historic theater with its park side setting is located on Birmingham’s southside and has a lovely outdoor courtyard. The entire complex can accommodate up to 400 guests. The Board Room can seat 22 people for a small meeting. Catering can be provided by the Theatre’s list of chefs. The Theatre auditorium can seat 323. Their website is a good resource for information and has photos of the facility. 1116 26th Street South, 205-251-1228, www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org

WorkPlay Inspired by the simple formula of work + play, WorkPlay is one of the premier entertainment complexes in the Southeast. Originally intended as a brick and mortar oasis for all things creative, WorkPlay has blossomed into a true multifunctional facility for entertainment, music and productions of all kinds. 500 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-380-4082, www.workplay.com

Hoover, 205-822-8272) • make your own list of the best diners serving real southern cooking. and by the way, if you weren’t raised in the south, bless your heart, there are a few things you should know about grits, cornbread and the southern delicacy known as potlikker. first, know that grits is a singular noun. “this grits is good.” grits never “are.” about cornbread: real southern cornbread does not, under any circumstances, excuses or recipe flaws, contain sugar. if you want something sweet, order cake. and finally, it is imperative that you sample the southern delicacy known as potlikker, the liquid produced when turnip greens cook down. do not hesitate to crumble your cornbread (no sugar) into a cup of potlikker. it is very close to heaven and is not considered a social misstep. start out at niki’s west and move on from there by consulting the dining section of your Birmingham tourist guide.

(Niki’s West, 233 Finley Avenue West, 205-252-5751) there are at least 6000 more ways to entertain yourself during your Birmingham visit. a good source of ideas for self-entertainment is the in guide, available at all three Birmingham

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tourist information Centers. (see information Central in your tourist guide for addresses and phone numbers.)

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Where to Dine

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Downtown Dining

Few cities can claim a better cluster of top-notch dining rooms than in downtown Birmingham where they are all practically within walking distance of each other. Here are just a few: Highlands Bar & Grill – Probably the best known dining establishment in the state---if not the Southeast---Highlands sets the standard for many of the best restaurants in the region. To know Highlands, you first must know about owner and Chef Frank Stitt, III. Stitt’s love of cooking with fresh southern ingredients comes from his rural raising in Cullman, Alabama. An avid traveler, Stitt’s trips through the French countryside in Provence and Burgundy led him to the unusual blending of Southern favorites with French sauces and braises, creating elegant balance with superb flavor. Sample Entree: Grilled Venison with Muscadines, Grilled Grits and Bourbon Chez Fonfon – This casual French Bistro, just next door to Highlands, is also owned by Chef Stitt. The bustling café focuses on provincial food and wine. The country pâté and moules are musts for those wanting a true taste of French dining. Just off the rustic patio, patrons so inclined can play boules. Sample La Petite Cuisine: Country Pâté with Pork, Ham, Foie Gras and Pistachios Bottega Café – The third in Stitt’s trio of restaurants, Bottega is a casual trattoria just about four blocks from Highlands and Chez Fonfon. The seasonal menu at Bottega includes naturally-raised meats and fresh organic vegetables. The café’s wood-fired oven turns out perfect pizzas and flatbreads. Bottega’s patio is one of the most popular places in town to dine. Sample Entree: Roast Pork Loin with Polenta, Tomato Chutney Aioli and Venetian Spinach Hot & Hot Fish Club – Though the notoriety may not be as great as Highlands, the food is. Chef Chris Hastings specializes in and excels at memorable dining. Diners along the sweeping limestone chef’s counter have front row seats to the energetic, detailed preparation of the cuisine. Located in the intimate setting of a historic Southside building, Hot & Hot also adheres to the philosophy of using fresh ingredients from local providers. Sample Appetizer: Heirloom Cauliflower Gratin with Local Chestnuts, Bread Crumbs and Truffle Oil Photo: (opposite page) bigswedefood.net

Veranda on Highland – Just across the narrow

street is Veranda, where love of food is apparent in every detail. Inventive combinations here are paired with gracious service for an experience to savor. Talented chefs combine traditional Southern food with flavors of New Orleans and the Caribbean. Sunday brunch here is a local favorite. Sample Brunch Entrée: House-made Boudin with Poached Eggs, Bacon Braised Onions and Andouille Tomato Country Gravy Café Dupont – Part of the charm of this café is its setting in an 1870s renovated store in the heart of downtown. The dining room’s exposed brick, high ceilings and original floors reflect the building’s history. Chef/Owner Chris Dupont, like others, relies on locally grown produce for preparing top quality cuisine. Signature Dishes: Fried Oysters & Okra with Cayenne Butter Sauce, Seared Sea Scallops with Goat Cheese Soufflé, and Classic Beignets with Homegrown Strawberry Preserves.

John’s City Diner – This downtown landmark attracts a crowd of patrons from surrounding offices for the noon meal. While the restaurant maintains much of its historic charm, a new menu reflects the growing sophistication of a food savvy community. Recommended menu items: Home-style Meatloaf, Not-Your-Mama’s Macaroni and Cheese, Fire-roasted Corn Grits, John’s Slaw Café de Paris – The historic Lakeview District adjoins downtown, and in it visitors will find 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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several very good restaurants. Among the very good is Café de Paris. Owners/Chefs Serge Pambo and Jean Evens Estinfort have extensive restaurant experience from years of studying and operating restaurants in France. Authentic French cuisine at a reasonable price is a trademark of this dining room. Sample Dinner Entrée: Café de Paris Veal Scaloppini with Mushroom Sauce The Fish Market – A must-visit for the avid seafood diner, The Fish Market is abustle with patrons who enjoy the busy atmosphere as well the Greek-influenced fresh seafood.

Sample Dinner Menu: Athenian Snapper, Greek Salad with Feta, Homemade Hush Puppies, Beer or Wine Ocean – Sea scallops, halibut, grouper, tuna, salmon, sushi, lobster, fresh oysters on the half shell---all the very best and freshest of seafood is what Ocean offers diners at this casually sophisticated establishment. The restaurant is particularly well known for its extensive selection of fresh oysters and for its unusually good sushi. Sample Sushi Selection: Spicy Hawai60 Birmingham Tourist Guide

ian Tuna, Red Pepper, Sambal, Cucumber, Macadamia Nut, Toasted Coconut 26 (Twenty-Six) – Next door to Ocean is its sassy little sister, 26. With an industrial chic décor, this bustling bistro is fronted by garage doors that roll up to open the entire face of the restaurant. 26 is another favorite with the young business crowd at lunch and also is a popular spot for a late night dining. Sample Dinner Entrée: Wood-oven Seared Grouper, Jalapeno White Cheddar Grit Cake, Corn Maque Choux, Sautéed Spinach, Tasso Ham Roasted Garlic Cream Brick & Tin – This new establishment in the heart of downtown is an independently owned and operated sandwich shop that brings the artistry of fine dining to an informal setting. Sample menu items: Brisket on Fresh Baked Bread; Homemade Chicken Soup; Field Peas, Sweet Corn, and Cucumber Salad These dining rooms are just a handful of the many excellent restaurants in the downtown area. Check the corner nearest you; you’ll likely find another….

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Birmingham Area Dining Listings Southside and Downtown 26

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 Atrium Café in Sheraton Hotel

2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, 205-307-3005 Avery’s Cafe

1901 6th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-250-9907 Base Camp Martini Bar & Lounge

1024 20th Street S, Birmingham 205-731-6099 Bayou Deli

323 20th St N, Birmingham, 205-327-2300 Becky’s Deli

4101 3rd Avenue S, Birmingham 205-592-0966 Bettola

2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 150, Birmingham 205-731-6499 Bogue’s

Cantina Tortilla Grill

2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110, Birmingham 205-323-6980 www.birminghammenus.com/cantina Carlile’s Barbecue

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

3328 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham 205-453-9237 Formaggio’s Italian Bistro

Century Restaurant and Bar at the Tutwiler

Fuego Cantina

2021 Park Place N., Birmingham 205-458-9611

1101 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-1544 Full Moon Bar-B-Que - Southside

Chan Lee’s

401 19th St. S., Birmingham, 205-327-5000

525 25th St. S., Birmingham 205-324-1007

Chaser’s Sports Bar

Ga Briella’s Restaurant

815 24th Street N, Birmingham 205-324-2425

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

Chez FonFon

Gable Square Saloon & Games

2007 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-3221 China Moon

3312 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-324-2332 Chris Z’s

2808 University Blvd., Birmingham 205-458-1007 Cosmo’s 5 Pts Pizza

Bottega Italian Restaurant and Cafe’

Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill Southside

3719 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham 205-533-6288, www.thebottletree.com

Forest Perk Coffee

1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-7555 www.myspace.com/formaggios

2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, 205-307-3050

2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Ste. R-3, Birmingham, 205-930-9971 www.cosmossouthside.com

BottleTree Cafe

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

Casey’s Sports Bar & Grill

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

2240 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-1000 www.bottegarestaurant.com

Fish Market Restaurant

2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-558-4995 Culinard Cafe at Innovation Depot

1500 First Ave. N., Birmingham 205-271-8220, www.culinardcafe.com

803 9th Court S., Birmingham 205-251-0960 www.myspace.com/gablesquaresaloon Garage Cafe & Antiques

2304 10th Terrace S., Birmingham 205-322-3220 Giuseppe’s Cafe and Expresso Bar

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

Golden Rule Barbecue Harbert Plaza

1901 6th Ave. N. Ste. 263, Birmingham 205-801-9600, www.goldenrulebbq.com Golden Temple Grocery, Cafe and Yoga Center

1901 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-6333 Green Acres Cafe

1705 4th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-3875 Gus’s Hot Dogs

Brick & Tin Restaurant

Dawson’s Burgers, Wings & Fries

Cafe de Paris

Dreamland Bar-B-Que

1427 14th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-2133, www.dreamlandbbq.com

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

Cafe Dupont

El Barrio Mexican Restaurant

Homecoming Coffee & Gift Shop

214 20th St N, Birmingham 205-297-8636, www.brickandtin.com 2801 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-202-4024, www.cafedeparis.us 113 20th St. N., Birmingham 205- 322-1282, www.cafedupont.net

1617 4th Ave N, Birmingham 205-324-3342

2211 2nd Avenue N, Birmingham 205-868-3737

1915 4th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-4540 Highlands Bar & Grill

312 16th Street North, Birmingham 205-202-4088

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1200 20th St. S., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-212-9420 www.mellowmushroom.com MetropriMe steakHouse

1035 20th Street S., Birmingham 205-623-5288, metroprimesteak.com or opentable.com Milo’s HaMBurgers - downtown HarBert plaza

1901 6th Ave. N., Ste. 270, Birmingham 205-326-6456 www.miloshamburgers.com Milo’s HaMBurgers - soutHside

401 19th St. S., Ste. 130, Birmingham 205-322-6456 www.miloshamburgers.com Mix Bakery & CaFé

1820 4th Ave North, Downtown Birmingham, 205-323-4110 Moe’s original BBQ

731 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-5888, www.moesoriginalbbq.com Moe’s original BBQ & Blues reVue

2025 3rd Ave. N., Ste. 104, Birmingham 205-250-6333 www.moesoriginalbbq.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

112 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. N., Birmingham, 205-322-6014 www.johnscitydiner.com kaBoB & Curry

220 Greensprings Ave. S., Ste A, Birmingham, 205-322-7242 kairos kaFe & Catering

515 University Blvd., Birmingham 205-919-1934, www.kairoskatering.com kelley’s neigHBorHood sports grill

720 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-323-9786 la CoCina

2111 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-252-7626 little saVannaH

3811 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-591-1119, www.littlesavannah.net 62 Birmingham TourisT Guide

los aMigos MexiCan restaurant

3324 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-324-5896 www.losamigosmexican.com luCy’s CoFFee & tea

2007 University Blvd., Birmingham 205-328-2007 lyriC Hot dogs & grill

1808 3rd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-9952 M & M BarBeCue & CaFeteria

3921 First Ave. N., Birmingham 205-592-9941 MagiC City grille

2201 3rd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-6500 MagiC wok

401 19th St S, Birmingham 205-327-5000 Makarios kaBoBs & grill

940 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-731-7414 Marilyn’s deli & dogs

715 18th St N, Birmingham 205-324-3354 MattHew’s Bar & grill

2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham 205-862-6261

Moe’s soutHwest grill – uaB

1801 4th Avenue S, Suite 109, Birmingham 205-250-6355, www.moes.com nelson BrotHers CaFe

314 17th St. N., Birmingham 205-254-9098 new CHina town restaurant

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 o’Henry’s CoFFees - regions/ HarBert tower

1901 6th Ave. N., Ste. 295, Birmingham 205-323-1198, www.ohenryscoffee.com Photo: (toP) bigswedefood.net

Dining on tap sports CaFe - lakeView

737 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-320-1225 www.ontapsportscafe.com

original green aCres CaFé

2724 29th Ave N, Birmingham 205-328-8099 original panCake House

1931 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-8837 osCar’s at tHe MuseuM

2000 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd., Birmingham, 205-254-2755

pita stop CaFe Bar & grill

riB it up

planet sMootHie - BirMingHaM

roCky’s pizza & suBs

purple onion deli & grill soutHside

rogue taVern

1106 12th St. S., Birmingham 205-328-2749

1901 6th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-4791 www.planetsmoothie.com

1717 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-7555

830 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-7427 715 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd., Birmingham, 205-252-8282 www.rockyspizza.net 2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-202-4151, www.roguetavern.com roJo

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

2921 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-328-4733 www.birminghammenus.com/rojo/

200 20th St. N, Birmingham 205-909-0312 paramountbham.com

ranelli’s deli & CaFe

sarris restaurant

pit Bar-B-Q tHe nuMBer one

razzleBerry’s on 20tH

sekisui paCiFiC riM

pita loCo

redMont CaFe

silVertron CaFe

paraMount yogurt sHop

2820 10th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-1515 2000 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-252-4899

Q & s soul Food restaurant

1225 20th St. S. Birmingham 205-933-6983, www.ranellisdeli.com 321 20th St. N. Birmingham 205-320-6888 2101 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-2101

600 31st St. N., Birmingham 205-252-7357 1025 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-1025 3813 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-591-3707, www.silvertroncafe.us

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Sinbad’s American and Mediterranean Restaurant

401 19th St. S., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-714-9991 Sitar Indian Restaurant

705 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-323-6500 Slice Pizza Restaurant

724 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-715-9300 www.slicebirmingham.com Sol y Luna

Thai House Restaurant

V. Richard’s Market & Cafe

The Market Café

Veranda on Highland

2801 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-322-1186 www.birminghammenus.com/solyluna/

2131 Seventh Ave. S., Birmingham 205-822-9019

Subway

2817 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham 205-715-0034

2105 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, 205-397-7827 Surin Thai Bowl & Sushi Bar

2100 Third Ave. N., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-297-0996

The J. Clyde

1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com The Red Cat Coffeehouse

Surin West

1918 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-324-1928, www.surinwest.com

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

Sweet Tea Restaurant

The Wine Loft

2205 3rd Avenue S, Birmingham 205-745-3990 www.sweettearestaurant.com

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

TJ’s on Fourth

Traditions

1801 4th Ave S., Ste. 103, Birmingham 205-320-4995

1909 Park Place, Birmingham 205-327-7999

Taj India

Trattoria Centrale

Ted’s Cafeteria Restaurant

Urban Standard

2226 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-3805, www.tajindia.net 328 12th St. S., Birmingham 205-324-2911, www.tedsbirmingham.com 64 Birmingham Tourist Guide

207A 20th St. N., Birmingham 205-202-5612, www.trattoriacentrale.com 2320 Second Ave. N., Birmingham 205-250-8200, www.urbanstandard.net

3916 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-591-7000, www.vrichards.net 2220 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-5551 www.verandaonhighland.com Yehman Carribbean Cuisine

1623 4th Avenue N, Birmingham 205-323-3120 Zen Yogurt & Smoothies

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

5071 Pinnacle Square, Trussville 205-655-6008, www.cajunsteamer.com

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5887 Trussville Crossing Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-661-2100 www.miloshamburgers.com 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 China One

357 Walker Chapel Plaza, Fultondale 205-849-9111 Chocolate Biscuit Tea Room

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 Ezell’s Catfish Cabin

5961 Chalkville Mountain Lane, Trussville, 205-655-8006 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 Konomi

5870 Trussville Crossings Blvd., Birmingham, 205-661-1821 Lee Garden Chinese Restaurant

1423 Gadsden Hwy, Ste. 111, Trussville 205-655-1138

Milo’s Hamburgers - Forestdale

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

Milo’s Hamburgers - Gardendale

604 Fieldstown Rd., Gardendale 205-608-0050 www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Roebuck

209 Gadsden Hwy., Birmingham 205-833-6363 www.miloshamburgers.com

Red Lantern Chinese Restaurant

311 Main St., Trussville, 205-655-0736

Sal’s Italian Restaurant

256 Gadsden Hwy., Birmingham 205-833-9272 Tomato Pie Pizzeria

5880 Trussville Crossings Blvd., Ste. 100, Birmingham, 205-655-4900 Woody’s Barbeque

8156 Gadsden Hwy., Trussville 205-655-3343

Airport, Centerpoint, Eastwood, Irondale, Leeds Alfredo’s Pizza Café

7001 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale 205-591-1410 Cedar Post Restaurant

1710 Center Point Rd., Birmingham 205-854-7008 Costa’s Famous Bar-B-Que Huffman Centerpoint

613 Springville Rd., Birmingham 205-853-9933, www.costasfamous.com Crestwood Coffee Company

5512 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-595-0300, www.myspace.com/ crestwoodcoffee El Cazador Mexican Grill

1540 Montclair Rd., Birmingham 205-951-1205 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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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 Gus’s Hot Dogs

5415 Beacon Drive, Suite 139, Irondale 205-956-6622 Hacienda Mexican Grill

1676 Montclair Rd., Birmingham 205-956-2550 www.haciendamexicangrill.com Hamburger Heaven

1703 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-951-3570 Irondale Cafe, the original Whistlestop Cafe

1906 1st Ave. N., Irondale 205-956-5258, www.irondalecafe.com Ken’s Hickory Pit Barbecue

4817 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-853-6488 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8601 First Ave. N., Birmingham 205-836-3251 Legends Smokehouse

6633 Old Springville Rd., Pinson 205-681-1122, www.legendssmokehouserestaurant.com Magnolia Grille Restaurant

5320 Beacon Dr, Rime Garden Inn, Irondale, 205-951-1250 or 951-1223

Milo’s Hamburgers - Eastwood

1530 Montclair Rd., Birmingham 205-951-2889 www.miloshamburgers.com Munoz Mexican Grill

6662 Hwy. 75, Ste. 209, Pinson 205-681-6992 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 Roadside Bar B Q Ribs & Chicken

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

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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 Sherry’s Eastgate Cafe

1603 Center Point Pkwy., Birmingham 205-853-0029 Steel City Bar & Grill

5000 10th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-591-6900 Three Oaks Deli

4500 Montevallo Rd., Ste. E105, Birmingham, 205-951-0109 Villa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

7950 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale 205-956-3607 VJ’s Cafe on the Runway

5100 East Lake Blvd., Birmingham 205-808-0582

Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness 32 Degrees, A Yogurt Bar

229 Country Club Pk, Suite 229, Mountain Brook 205-871-7328 www.facebook.com/32degreesyogurt

Acapulco Bar and Grill

430 Green Springs Hwy., Birmingham 205-941-1183 Amore Ristorante Italiano

5510 Hwy. 280, Ste. 116, Birmingham 205-437-1005 Another Broken Egg Cafe

2418 Montevallo Rd., Birmingham 205-871-7849 www.anotherbrokenegg.com Austie’s Deli

3800 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 120, Birmingham, 205-969-1046 Avo

2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-8212, www.avorestaurant.com Billy’s sports Grill

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

Dining Crape Myrtle’s Cafe

2721 18th St. S., Homewood, 205-879-7891 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

2837 Culver Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-3266 www.danielgeorgerestaurant.com Davenport’s Pizza Palace

2837 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-8603 Dave’s Pizza

1819 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-871-3283 Demetri’s Bar-B-Q

1901 28th Ave. S., Homewood 205-871-1581 www.birminghammenus.com/demetris/ DeVinci’s Pizza

2707 18th St. S., Homewood 205-879-1455 Dish’n It Out

1113 Dunston Ave, Birmingham 205-871-5444, www.dishnitout.com Black Jack Grill

2409 Acton Rd, Suite 129, Birmingham 205-824-5208, www.blackjacksteaks.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

Chez Lulu/Continental Bakery

1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 110, Homewood 205-453-9300, www.dodiyos.com

Chop Suey Inn

114 Wildwood Pkwy., Homewood 205-945-8711

813 Green Springs Hwy., Ste. F, Homewood, 205-942-9782 Chop Suey Inn – Inverness

Church Street Coffee & Books

Edgar’s Old Style Bakery

Cantina Tortilla Grill – Inverness

Cocina Superior

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Costa’s Famous Bar-B-Que Wildwood

Chen Express

221 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-7588

Dyron’s Lowcountry

121 Oak St., Birmingham 205-834-8257 www.dyronslowcountry.com

81 Church Street, Suite 106-107, Birmingham, 205-542-6923 www.churchstreetshop.com

4503 Riverview Pkwy., Birmingham 205-980-1016, www.carrabbas.com

Dragon Restaurant

5511 Highway 280, Suite 113, Birmingham 205-995-4007

591 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-879-9177, www.brioitalian.com

6801 Cahaba Valley Rd, Suite 124 Birmingham, 205-408-4110 www.birminghammenus.com/cantina

DoDiYos

1911 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-870-7011 www.continentalbakeryandchezlulu.com

587 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-259-1980 www.thecocinasuperior.com

215 Lakeshore Pkwy., Homewood 205-263-0145 Courtyard 280 Oyster Bar & Grill

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

3499 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham 205-987-0790 www.edgarsbakery.com Edgewood Creamery

936 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-874-1999 El Sol Cantina & Taqueria

328 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-4900

Fish Market Restaurant

5407 Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205-980-8600 www.fishmarketrestaurant.com 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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Dining

Jackson’s Bar & Bistro

1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood 205-870-9669 Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar

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

FLIP Modern Burger Boutique

220 Summit Blvd., Ste. 140, Birmingham 205-968-2000 www.flipburgerboutique.com Food Studio B

5511 Hwy 280, #109, Birmingham 205-965-3682, www.foodstudiob.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 Gardens Cafe

Gilchrist Drug Company

2805 Cahaba Rd., Birmingham 205-871-2181 Hamburger Heaven

5303 Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205-981-6402 www.hamburgerheavenrestaurant.com Hamburger Heaven

180 Oxmoor Blvd, Homewood 205-941-1668 Hogan’s Irish Pub & Grill

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 Hunan Cuisine Chinese Restaurant

330 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-980-8001

Jim N Nick’s Bar B Q - Greystone

2831 Greystone Commerical 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 Johnny Ray’s Bar-B-Que

3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 500, Birmingham, 205-967-0099 www.johnnyrays.com Kabob & Curry

220 Greensprings Ave S, Suite A, Birmingham, 205-322-7242 Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

3501 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 205-298-0200, www.ekobe.com

2612 Lane Park Rd., Birmingham 205-871-1000

5510 Hwy. 280 S., Ste. 113-114, Birmingham, 205-437-1000 www.hunancuisinebham.com

Kosher Cafe

Georges Lebanese & American Cuisine

Hunan Wok

La Dama Pizzeria

44 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood 205-942-1962, www.georgeslebanese.com GianMarco’s

721 Broadway St., Homewood 205-871-9622 68 Birmingham Tourist Guide

429 Green Springs Hwy., Ste. 121, Homewood, 205-941-9808 Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

4673 Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205-980-8266 http://intercoups.com/menu/ixtapa/

3960 Montclair Rd., Birmingham 205-386-3130 8000 Liberty Pkwy., Ste. 102, Vestavia Hills, 205-967-7729 www.ladamapizzeria.com La Paz Restaurante

99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham 205-879-2225, www.lapazbham.com Photo: (top right) brent boyd

Dining La Sabrosita

293 West Valley Ave., Homewood 205-290-0511 Landry’s Seafood House

Milo’s Hamburgers – Inverness

1210 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-99-6456 www.miloshamburgers.com

O’Henry’s Coffees - Downtown Homewood

2831 18th St. S., Homewood 205-870-1198, www.ohenryscoffee.com Olexa’s

139 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood 205-916-0777 www.landrysseafoodhouse.com

Ming’s Cuisine

514 Cahaba Park Cir, Birmingham 205-991-3803

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

Leonardo’s Italian Restaurant

Miss Myra’s Pit Barbecue

On Tap Sports Cafe - Inverness

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

810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999, www.ontapsportscafe.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill – Mountain Brook

Ore

2520 Rocky Ridge Rd., Birmingham 205-979-6996 Lloyd’s Restaurant

5301 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5530 Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant

308 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-945-8002 Lovoy’s Restaurant & Lounge

1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 160, Homewood 205-870-9811, www.lovoys.com MAFIAoZA’s Pizzeria & Neighborhood Pub

2 Dexter Ave., Birmingham 205-414-7878, www.mafiaozas.com Maki Fresh

2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham 205-970-3242, www.makifresh.com Marta’s Bakery

3936 Crosshaven Dr, Birmingham 205-969-2253 Max’s Deli

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 Mexicali Restaurant

5287 Hwy 280, Suite 219, Birmingham 205-991-1836 Michael’s Restaurant @ Aloft Hotel

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

2829 18th St. S., Homewood 205-834-8871 www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com Mountain Brook Creamery

2715 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-870-0092 Mr. Wang’s Restaurant

217 Lakeshore Pkwy., Homewood 205-945-9000 www.mrwangsbuffet.com Mudtown

3144 Green Valley Rd., Birmingham 205-967-3300 Nabeel’s Cafe & Market

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

1115 Dunston Ave., Birmingham 205-745-3920, www.orebham.com Otey’s Tavern

224 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-8435 Out Takes

2902 18th St. S., Ste. B, Homewood 205-871-9995, www.outtakesdeli.com 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 Pablo’s Restaurante & Cantina

3439 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham 205-969-1411 Petruccelli’s Italian Eatery

10 Meadowview Dr., Birmingham 205-991-7455, www.petruccellis.com Pho Que Huong Vietnamese Restaurant

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

Naji’s Pita Gourmet Restaurant

Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt

New York Pizza

Purple Onion Deli & Grill Homewood

166 West Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-6001 1010 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-871-4000 Oak Hill Bar & Grill

216 Summit Blvd, Suite 105, Birmingham 205-968-6577

479 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood 205-941-9979 Red Pearl Restaurant

1903 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-874-8055 www.eatatmichaels.com

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

Mike’s Hot Dogs

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

Richard’s Bar-B-Q & Grill

2701 18th St. S., Homewood 205-868-4728 Milo’s Hamburgers - Homewood

O’Carr’s Deli

River City Grille

208 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood 205-945-8008 www.miloshamburgers.com

O’Carr’s Deli

3152 Cahaba Heights Village Rd., Birmingham, 205-967-4173 www.ocarrs.com

243 West Valley Ave., Homewood 205-945-9558 2409 Acton Rd., Ste. 153, Birmingham 205-979-6057 Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-968-3775

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Dining Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Taipei 101 Sushi and Asian Bistro

Zoe’s Kitchen - Summit

Sababa

Taqueria Guzman (also referred to as The Taco Truck)

Bessemer, West

2300 Woodcrest Place, Homewood 205-879-9995, www.ruthschris.com 3150 Overton Rd, #3, Mountain Brook 205-769-6100 Sabor Latino Restaurant & Lounge

112 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood 205-942-9480 Salem’s Diner

2913 18th St. S., Homewood 205-877-8797, www.salemsdiner.com Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina

1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 160, Homewood 205-870-9373, www.salsaritas.com Salvatore’s Pizza & Pasta – Mountain Brook

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 Saw’s BBQ

1008 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-879-1937 Steele’s

8 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham 205-972-8602 Stone’s Throw Bar & Grill

3 Mt Laurel Ave., Birmingham 205-995-0512 www.stonesthrowgrill.com Superior Grill

471 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-912-7037

215 W. Valley Ave., Homewood Tavern on the Summit

225 Summit Blvd. Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-298-1222

1724 9th Ave. N., Bessemer 205-426-1400, www.bobsykes.com Bryant’s Seafood Restaurant

2737 Hwy. 280, Ste. 121, Birmingham 205-870-0455, www.tazikis.net

3096 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-5652

Taziki’s Greek Fare

China King Chinese Restaurant

3439 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 1700, Birmingham, 205-968-6622

4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 102, McCalla, 205-477-8388

Thai Emerald

China Wok

5408 U.S. Highway 280, Birmingham 205-995-5775

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

The Back Nine Clubhouse & Grille

Golden Dragon I

611 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste. 105, Birmingham, 205-981-4588 www.myspace.com/loungeguy

2227 Bessemer Rd., Birmingham 205-788-8730

The Baskits

2201 4th Place W., Birmingham

801 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood 205-916-0401 The Cheesecake Factory

236 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-262-1800 The Olive Branch

3236 Cahaba Heights Rd., Birmingham 205-967-4600 Tracy’s

75 Church St., Birmingham 205-803-3005 Village Tavern

101 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-970-1640, www.villagetavern.com Vino

Golden Rule BBQ

Habanero’s Mexican Grill

3048 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr., Hueytown, 205-491-9974 Habanero’s Mexican GrillBessemer

4803 Promenade Pkwy, Suite 103 Bessemer, 205-428-1558 Home Plate Diner

2780 Allison Bonnett Dr, Hueytown 205-744-8855 Jade Garden

5031 Ford Pkwy., Ste. 103, Bessemer 205-428-5878 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

1930 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 205-870-8404

96 Weibel Dr., Midfield, 205-923-2016

Yankee Pizzeria

3103 Ensley Five Points W. Ave., Birmingham, 205-781-7837

3144 Heights Village, Birmingham 205-967-6266 Zea Rotisserie & Grill

Surin 280

Zoe’s Kitchen - Crestline

16 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham 205-968-8161

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

Surin of Thailand

Zoe’s Kitchen - Homewood

70 Birmingham Tourist Guide

Bob Sykes Barbeque

Taziki’s Greek Fare -Mt. Brook

4701 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5112 www.superiorgrillbirmingham.com/

64 Church St., Birmingham 205-871-4531, www.surinofthailand.com

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

595 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-380-3118, www.zearestaurants.com

1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 155, Homewood 205-870-1100, www.zoeskitchen.com

Lena’s Ole Hickory Restaurant

Los Sombero’s

5031 Ford Pkwy, Suite 107, Bessemer 205-425-8887 Mama Peps Kitchen

137 6th Ave. SW., Ste. C, Birmingham 205-583-4775 Milo’s Hamburgers - Bessemer

757 Academy Dr., Bessemer 205-426-1650 www.miloshamburgers.com

Dining

Milo’s Hamburgers - Fairfield

The Bright Star

Billy’s sports Grill

Muffalletta’s Pizza and Pasta

Top That Grille II

Bistro V

1371 Bessemer Rd., Birmingham 205-923-2422

521 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 113, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-1505

Niki’s West

Uncle Sam’s Barbecue

Bluff Park Diner

6600 EJ Oliver Blvd., Fairfield 205-788-6456 1810 9th Ave. N., Bessemer 205-424-9901

233 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham 205-252-5751 Original Furnace Masters Restaurant

12632 Confederate Pkwy, McCalla 205-477-4121 Pike’s Hickory Pit

515 West Town Plaza, Bessemer 205-428-1538 Railroad Cafe

304 19th St. N., Bessemer 205-424-9444, www.thebrightstar.com

3043 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-1333 www.unclesamsbbq.com

Hoover, Vestavia Agave Mexican Grill

1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 142, Hoover 205-824-9410 Ali Baba Deli & Grill

4520 Overton Rd., Suite 104 205-956-2323, www.billysbarandgrill.com

591 Shades Crest Rd., Birmingham 205-824-4320 Bonefish Grill

3430 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-985-9545, www.bonefishgrill.com Brock’s

4000 Grand Ave., Hoover, 205-949-3051 Cafe Lazio

181 Main St., Ste. 241, Hoover 205-403-7480, www.cafelazio.net

1205 Lake Dr. SE., Ste. 111, Bessemer 205-424-1073

1694 Montgomery Hwy, #110, Hoover (205) 823-2222 www.alibabagrillkabob.com

Cajun Steamer Bar and Grill

San Antonio Grill – McCalla

Amigo’s Mexican Grill

Carino’s Italian Grill

4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 140, McCalla, 205-477-1110

Smokehouse Steak & Seafood Restaurant

348 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham 205-323-6427 or 328-2247 Stadium Grill

1002 4th Ave. N., Bessemer, 205-424-9210

3659 Lorna Rd, #133, Hoover 205-682-8090 Baker’s Famous Pizza

757 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover 205-822-4848 Bellini’s Ristorante

6801 Cahaba Valley Rd., Hoover 205-981-5380, www.ourbellinis.com

180 Main St., Ste. 200, Hoover 205-985-7785, www.cajunsteamer.com 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 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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Dining Happy China Chinese Restaurant

4524 Southlake Pkwy, Suite 28, Hoover 205-403-6188 Hunan Garden

1851 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-987-9499 Ichiban Japanese Steak House

620 Old Towne Rd., Vestavia 205-822-4646 Iron Horse Cafe

1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599 www.ironhorsecafe.net Iz Cafe Altadena

4700 Cahaba River Rd., Birmingham 205-262-9733 www.birminghammenus.com/cafeiz Iz Café Rocky Ridge

2518 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia 205-979-7522 J. Alexander’s Restaurant

China Doll 2

2656 Valleydale Rd., Hoover 205-980-7151 Chipotle Mexican Grill

1759 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-982-4833< www.chipotle.com Costa’s Mediterranean Cafe

3443 Lorna Rd., Hoover, 205-978-1603

Fish Market Restaurant

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

Jim N Nick’s Bar B Q - Riverchase

Formaggio’s Italian Bistro

Jubilee Joe’s Fresh Seafood Market & Restaurant

1779-A Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-989-7999 Formosa Chinese Restaurant

Dale’s Southern Grill

2109 Lorna Ridge Ln., Hoover 205-979-6684 or 979-6687

Dave’s Deli

700 Montgomery Hwy, #188 Vestavia Hills, 205-745-3930

700 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 156, Vestavia Hills, 205-987-4757 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 Edgar’s Old Style Bakery

Frio en La Paz

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 Ginza Sushi & Korean BBQ

180 Main St., Ste. 240, Hoover 205-987-0790, www.edgarsbakery.com

5291 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 101, Hoover 205-981-1616

El Poblano Mexican Restaurant

Golden Rule Barbecue Hoover

2499 Rocky Ridge Rd., Cahaba Heights 205-823-0447

1571 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-823-7770, www.goldenrulebbq.com

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill

Habaneros Mexican GrillHoover

191 Main St., Hoover 35244-5060 205-733-2002 www.firebirdsrestaurants.com 72 Birmingham Tourist Guide

3320 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-733-9995 or 733-9537 www.jalexanders.com

1601 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-979-7772

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

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

Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza

2516 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia 205-637-5270

Klingler’s European Bakery & Cafe

621 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills 205-823-4560 www.birminghammenus.com/klinglers Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

1990 New Patton Chapel Rd., Hoover 205-822-8272 La Dolce Vita

1851 Montgomery Hwy. S., Ste. 107, Birmingham, 205-985-2909 La Fiesta

1941 Hoover Court, Ste. A, Hoover 205-979-7314 Mandarin House

1550 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. O, Hoover 205-822-1761 Michael’s Steaks & Seafood

3340 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-982-0144

Dining Milo’s Hamburgers - Vestavia

1449 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills 205-823-6456 www.miloshamburgers.com Moe’s Original BBQ

2341 John Hawkins Pkwy., Ste. 117, Hoover 205-985-8841 www.moesoriginalbbq.com Moe’s Original BBQ & Blues Revue

2501 Rocky Ridge Rd., Birmingham 205-822-2773 www.moesoriginalbbq.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill Riverchase

3670 Lorna Road, Hoover 205-937-6163, www.moes.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill Vestavia Hills

Purple Onion Deli & Grill - Hoover

1550 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. P, Hoover 205-822-7322 www.purpleonionofhoover.com Ragtime Cafe

2080 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 4, Birmingham 205-988-5323 Salvatore’s Pizza

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

Sumo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

151 Main St., Hoover 205-444-1515

Taqueria Mexico

3724 Lorna Rd., Hoover, 205-989-5559 Taste of Thailand

3321 Lorna Rd., Ste. 3, Hoover 205-978-6863 Tecate Bar & Grill

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

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

Shane’s Rib Shack

Tip Top Grill

2673 Valleydale Rd – Hoover 205-874-6888, www.shanesribshack.com

588 Shades Crest Rd., Birmingham 205-978-8677

Mr. P’s Butcher Shop & Deli

Shipley’s Do-Nuts

Tortugas Homemade Pizza

Mugshots Bar & Grill

Shula’s Steak House

Up The Creek Fish Camp and Grill

716 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 108 205-824-7663, www.moes.com 813 Shades Crest Rd., Hoover 205-823-6136

1919 Kentucky Ave, #101, Vestavia Hills www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com On Tap Sports Cafe - Riverchase

2050 Greenvale Lane, Hoover 205-822-2142 Wynfrey Hotel. 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-444-5750 www.donshula.com/steakhouse/ birmingham/

2801 John Hawkins Pkwy. Ste. 169R, Hoover, 205-403-9800 2943 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover 205-988-0744 www.upthecreekfishcamp.com Wine’d Down

1845 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558 www.ontapsportscafe.com

Silver Coin Indian Grill

Organic Harvest Market & Cafe

Sol Azteca

Yuki Japanese Restaurant

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

2760 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover 205-402-9888

Stix

Zapata Mexican Restaurant

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

2005 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 3, Hoover 205-733-1115

Suburban Grill

Zoe’s Kitchen - Patton Creek

1580 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 12, Hoover 205-978-0318 Pablo’s Restaurante & Cantina

2760 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover 205-682-1211 Pappas’ Delicious Foods

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

3321 Lorna Rd., Hoover, 205-823-9070 www.silvercoinusa.com

3154 Cahaba Heights Rd., Birmingham 205-972-9227, suburbangrill.com

180 Main St., Ste. 212, Hoover 205-988-9463, www.wineddown.com

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

Birmingham Cafe Has Hollywood Ties As anyone who has ever cooked or eaten fried green tomatoes knows, preparing that Southern delicacy is something of an art form. The good ones are hot and tangy, gilded with a light golden crust. Just like they cook at the Irondale Café in Birmingham.

The Irondale Café is the real life model for the fictional Whistle Stop Café in the hit movie Fried Green Tomatoes.

The movie was drawn from the novel Fried Green

Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café, written by Birmingham native, author and actress Fannie Flagg. It is widely rumored that the story’s most colorful character, Idgie Threadgood, is loosely based on Flagg’s great aunt, Bess Fortenberry. Fortenberry owned and ran the Irondale Café for half a century.

Tourists from around the world seek out the restaurant for its Idgie connection. Fried green tomatoes are always on the menu. www.irondalecafe.com

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After Dark

Where to Sip

After Dark

Southside and Downtown 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 BaCCHUS dance

1925 11th Ave S., Birmingham 205-731-2582 facebook.com/ bacchus5pts Barking Kudu

2929 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-328-1748, www.barkingkudu.com Base Camp Martini Bar & Lounge

1024 20th South, Birmingham 205.731.6099 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

817 24th Street, North, Birmingham 205-324-2425 Club envy

2015 Highland Ave., Birmingham Club South

Formaggio’s Italian Bistro

1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-7555, www.myspace.com/ formaggios Fuego Cantina and saloon

1101 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-1544 Gable Square Saloon & Games

803 9th Court S., Birmingham 205-251-0960, www.myspace.com/ gablesquaresaloon Garage Cafe & Antiques

2304 10th Terrace S., Birmingham 205-322-3220 Innisfree Irish Pub

710 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-4255 www.innisfreepub.com Kelley’s Neighborhood Sports Grill

Lou’s Pub & Package Store

Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill Southside

Marty’s

Crush

2001 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-558-4320 Dave’s Pub

1128 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-4030

708 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-250-8003 Oasis

2807 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-5538, www.oasisbar.com Old Car Heaven

115 35th St. S., Birmingham 205-324-4545, www.oldcarheaven.com On Tap Sports Cafe - Lakeview

737 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-320-1225, www.ontapsportscafe.com Ona’s Music Room

2801 Second Ave S, Suite C, Birmingham 205-320-7006 www.onasmusicroom.com Pale Eddie’s Pour House

2308 2nd Ave, North, Birmingham 205-555-1234 www.paleeddiespourhouse.com

720 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-323-9786

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

2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-558-4995

Nana Funks

726 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-322-7005

1813 10th Court S., Birmingham 205-939-0045, www.martysbar.com Matthew’s Bar & Grill

2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham 205-862-6261 Metro Bar & Music

2125 2nd Ave. N., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-323-7995, www.myspace.com/ metrobistroandmarket

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Parkside Cafe

4036 5th Ave S., Birmingham 205-595-0920 Platinum Club

821 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0791, www.platinum-bham.com Ragsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Italian Bistro

The J. Clyde

728 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-327-7247

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

Rogue Tavern

The Nick

2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-202-4151, www.roguetavern.com Speakeasy

1920 3rd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-1506, www.speakeasy1920.com Steel Urban Lounge

2300 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0666 www.steelurbanlounge.com Stillwater Pub

2109 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-202-5625, www.stillwaterpub.com The Break Restaurant & Billiards

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

2514 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-252-3831 www.thenickrocks.com The Quest

416 24th St. S., Birmingham 205-251-4313 www.quest-club.com

The Rare Martini

2839 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-0008 www.theraremartini.com The Wine Loft

2200 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-323-8228 www.wineloftbirmingham.com Upside Down Plaza

2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Birmingham 205-930-0333 WorkPlay

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

2001 15th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-1032 www.zydecobirmingham.com

Fultondale, Gardendale, Northwest, Trussville

The H Martini Bar

1023 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-9555 www.thehotelhighland.com/martini_ bar.htm 76 Birmingham Tourist Guide

Neighborhood Sports Grille

1423 Gadsden Hwy, #131, Trussville 205-655-1018 www.neighborhoodsportsgrille.com Photograph: (bottom) Taylor Christian Jones

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Tipsy T’s Karaoke & Club

1800 Tin Valley Circle, Birmingham 205-655-8184, www.myspace.com/ tipsyts Velma’s Place

Walker’s Restaurant/The Emergency Room Lounge

2100 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-849-0704

1911 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham 205-661-0404

Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness

Airport, Centerpoint, Eastwood, Irondale, Leeds

Billy’s Bar & Grill

Airport Inn Tavern

Black Market Bar

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 Tenampa Nightclub

5800 Oporto-Madrid Blvd., Birmingham 205-951-8200 The Sports Page

9500 Parkway East, Center Point 205.838.2533 Photograph: (top right) Brent Boyd

2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-2238, www.billysbarandgrill.com 3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800, Birmingham, 205-967-8787 www.blackmarketbar280.com Cafe Firenze

Fox & Hound Pub & Grill

3425 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham 205-968-3823 www.fhrg.com/FHRG.aspx Hogan’s Irish Pub & Grill

507 Cahaba Park Circle, Ste. B, Birmingham, 205-995-0533 Jackson’s Bar & Bistro

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

110 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham 205-980-1315 www.myspace.com/cafefirenze

Lucky’s Pub & Package

Courtyard 280 Oyster Bar & Grill

MAFIAoZA’s Pizzeria and Neighborhood Pub

4643 Highway 280, Ste. M, Birmingham 205-980-9891 Dram Whiskey Bar

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

704 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-945-1657

2 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham 205.414-7878, www.mafiaozas.com Oak Hill Bar & Grill

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Comedy Club Stardome

1818 Data Drive, Hoover 205-444-0008, www.stardome.com Gabriel’s Spirited Café

3706 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-985-0983 Iron Horse Cafe 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 Satterfield’s Restaurant

3161 Cahaba Heights Rd, #113, Mountain Brook, 205.969-9690 www.satterfieldsrestaurant.com Starz Karaoke Lounge

730 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-944-0007 Stir Crazy

Hoover, Vestavia

1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599, www.ironhorsecafe.net

Blackwell’s Neighborhood Pub

Ivory’s

3151 Green Valley Road, Vestavia 205.967.3798, www.blackwellspub.com Bumpers Billiards

2132 Lornaridge Ln. #100, Hoover 205-823-4006 Cassie’s Pub 261

9340 Helena Rd., Ste. C, Hoover 205-444-0261, www.pub261bar.com

Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-987-1600 www.wynfrey.com Martini’s Fine Food & Club Ultra

2132 Lorna Ridge Lane, Hoover 205-822-4488 Moonlight on the Mountain

585 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham www.moonlightonthemtn.com

On Tap Sports Cafe - Galleria

430 Green Springs Highway, Ste. 10, Homewood, 205-941-3343

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

Superior Grill

On Tap Sports Cafe - Riverchase

The Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill

Redline Bar & Grill

4701 Highway 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5112

449 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-942-3289 78 Birmingham Tourist Guide

1845 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558 www.ontapsportscafe.com

1615 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham 205-823-1488, www.redlinebar.com

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Hidden Gems

e can’t keep anything a secret anymore. Garden & Gun magazine has happened upon one of our most treasured watering holes and now the world knows. In a recent edition, the venerable publication named The Garage Café among the “50 Best Southern Bars.” Quoting now from Garden & Gun: “Walk past

the shabby facade and gloomy interior and you’ll discover one of Birmingham’s treasures, a wisteria-covered courtyard filled with concrete tables and an assortment of quirky antiques, the soul of this unassuming Southside haunt. The cash-only bar has no beer on tap, but there’s a generous lineup of bottled brews, plus surprisingly tasty deli sandwiches made to order until 10 p.m.” www.garagecafe.us

Put 2304 10th Terrace South in your GPS, and see if it takes you there. If not, get directions from the bartender at 205-322-3220.

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Where to Commune

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Hiking Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Eleven miles of nature trails, ranging from easy to arduous, route visitors through this thousand-acre park. Hawk’s View Overlook is a moderate, three-mile, round-trip hike with a challenging incline. Along the way you’ll reach Cambrian Overlook and proceed with a switchback climb to a stunning vista of downtown Birmingham. The new Visitors Center offers lessons in nature and the environment and has exhibits including raptors, turtles and other native Alabama wildlife. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Hiking trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Donations welcome. 1214 81st Street South. 205-833-8264. www.ruffnermountain.org For more information: 205-833-8264 or www.ruffnermountain.org.

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

phur Springs Road. Go about two miles to the intersection with Preserve Parkway. This road leads to Moss Rock Preserve and to parking for the boulder field.

Dora’s Horse Creek Trail

Oak Mountain State Park

Constructed along an old railroad bed, this easy three-mile hiking trail runs from T.S. Boyd School to U.S. 78 at the Horse Creek Golf Course. It’s a combination of asphalt with an additional mile of unpaved nature trail. Five rest areas are along the route.

Getting there: The school is at 23 Austin Circle.

Alabama’s largest state park offers plenty of trails for hikers who want a peaceful outing apart from the mountain bikers. New park goers might want to try the EagleTrail or Treetop Nature Trail for starters, but those are only two of many. The Peavine Trail, four-and-a-half miles round trip, is moderate to difficult, but it’s still a popular hike because of the payoff: It leads to Peavine Falls, which cascade down a rock wall and splash into a pool below.

Three suggested hiking loops begin at the North Trailhead. Maggie’s Loop is an easy twoand-a-half-mile walk. North Loop is three-anda-half miles long; it’s rated easy to moderate because of some ascents. Shackelford Loop is rated moderate to difficult because of its sixand-a-half-mile length.

Maps for these and other Oak Mountain trails are available at the park office.

For more information: 205-620-2524 or www.alapark.com Getting to the front gate: Take exit 246 off I-65.

Turn west onto Alabama 119, left at the first light on State Park Road. Follow one mile to stop sign, and turn left onto John Findley Road through the front gate into the park.

Getting to the back gate: Take U.S. 280 to Alabama 119. Follow three miles to left turn at Oak Mountain Public Lake sign.

Moss Rock Preserve This 250-acre preserve has boulders for climbers of all skill levels. It is home to four rare plant species, rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls and wildlife. The wilderness within the preserve continues to improve as hardwoods grow and age and trails become more defined by continued use. Maps and signs help direct and guide difficulty. For maximum mileage, take the loop made up of the Blue and White Trails, which is a little more than 3 miles long. Or just spread out in the shady coolness of the preserve and picnic.

Please remember to take only pictures and leave only footprints.

For more information: 205-444-7866 or www.ci.hoover.al.us Getting there: From I-459 in Birmingham take Exit 10 onto Alabama 150. Turn east toward downtown Hoover. Turn left on Stadium Trace Parkway. Stay straight; this road becomes Sul-

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Red Mountain Park Red Mountain Park is one of the largest urban parks in America. The park has more than 10 miles of trails, and roughly half the park’s 1,200 acres are open to the public seven days a week. Once the site for mining iron ore, the park is now home to natural beauty and, relics from its past mining days. The park also has a universal -access zip line canopy tour, 10 foot platforms connected by zip lines running from 100 to 350 feet long. The entrance to the park is just off Lakeshore Parkway at the end of Frankfurt Drive. www.redmountainpark.org

Steele’s Horse Pens 40 Horse Pens 40 is a 120-acre nature park atop Chandler Mountain, and one of the Southeast’s best boulder fields. There’s a warm-up field with relatively easy routes to the top as well as more challenging climbs. Instructions on the rocks tell climbers how to start their ascents.

A national bouldering competition held each fall draws hundreds of climbers from around the U.S. For more information: 256-570-0076 or www.hp40.com.

Getting there: From I-59 North, take the Ashville 82 Birmingham Tourist Guide

exit. Go north on U.S. 231 for about four miles.

Watch for signs. For RVs and campers, the easy way is to take I-59 to exit 174. Go north on Steele Station Road. At U.S. 11, take a left.

You’ll soon see a sign at St. Clair 42. Take a right and go to the top of Chandler Mountain.

After this road turns left, follow it for three miles to the entrance; look for signs.

Birmingham’s Vulcan Trail This easy one-mile paved trail in Alabama’s largest city runs from Vulcan Park to 11th Place South. It’s open to walkers, bikers and inline skaters and is wheelchair accessible.

Pick up a map at the office.

For more information: Call 205-933-1409 or visit www.vulcanpark.org.

Getting there: From downtown Birmingham, head up 20th Street South toward Red Mountain. Look for a small parking lot on the right just before you reach Vulcan Park.

Fishing Birmingham was recently voted “Bass Capital of the World” by BASSMASTERS magazine, so you’re in a prime place to have a rod and reel. photograph: jeffrey greenberg

outdoors The state’s lakes offer up everything from largemouth and spotted bass, to saltwater stripes, crappie, catfish and bream. Bring your bait and tackle to these close-by lakes and rivers:

Alabama Launches Bass Trail The state’s wily bass will want to avoid the “hot spots” since the opening of the Alabama Bass Trail. The statewide tourism initiative includes 11 premier bass-fishing lakes, several in the greater Birmingham area, and stretches from North Alabama through the central plains to the Mobile Delta. A new website provides details anglers need to plan their fishing trips and includes the latest tips from professionals and guides, along with lake maps with hot spots marked and info on what’s biting and where to stay.

For more information: www.alabamabasstrail.org

Cahaba River This 191-mile free-flowing river is an ecological treasure and home to 135 fish species, including several which are rare and protected such as the Cahaba shiner and the gold-line darter.

Cahaba River Society is a non-profit organization working to preserve this treasured waterway. Guided tours are offered. 205-322-5326 or www.cahabariversociety.org Bank fishing or canoe casting are good routes to finding fish. Here are a couple of places to rent canoes: Alabama Outdoors – Homewood store 205-870-1919, Pelham store 205-403-9191.

Alabama Small Boats – 205-424-3634.

Limestone Canoe Rental – 205-926-9672.

Lake Purdy This 1,050-acre lake is a quick trip from Birmingham. Some anglers consider it to be one of the best crappie-fishing lakes in the state.

The Lake Purdy Fishing Marina is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., except on Christmas and Thanksgiving, and sells bait, tackle, drinks and snacks, and rents flat-bottom johnboats, canoes, and pontoon boats, with life jackets and paddles.

Getting there: From U.S. 280 east, turn left on Alabama 119. Travel four miles and turn left on Boat Launch Road. Follow to the Lake Purdy Fishing Marine.

Lay Lake

Fishing License Info – Alabama fresh water and salt water fishing licenses can be ordered by phone by calling 888-848-6887 or by Internet at www.outdooralabama.com. Licenses also can be purchased at most bait and tackle shops. Short term, annual and lifetime fishing licenses are available for both fresh water and salt water fishing in Alabama.

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This 12,000-acre lake, a short drive south of Birmingham, sports lots of open water and slews where you can cast a line. And fishing below Logan Martin Dam at the upper end of the lake often yields a good catch. Check www.adph.org for Lay Lake fish consumptions advisories.

Getting there: Take U.S. 280 East to Harpersville and turn right at the traffic light onto Alabama 25. Follow to Columbiana and ask for directions.

Logan Martin Lake This 15,000-plus-acre lake east of Birmingham in the Coosa River chain offers up an abundance of fish along the banks, in the open water, and in the headwaters below Neely Henry Dam, especially when the turbines are running.

Check www.adph.org for Logan Martin Lake fish consumptions advisories.

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Getting there: Logan Martin measures almost

50 miles long and winds between St. Clair and Talladega Counties about 30 miles east of Birmingham off I-20 East. There’s a marina and boat launch at the Riverside/Pell City Exit 162.

Oak Mountain State Park Two 85-acre stocked lakes are fertilized and open year-round, and the park rents johnboats and flat-bottom fishing boats with paddles and life preservers. Anglers with their own boats can use the park’s launches and their own electric trolling motors.

The Fishing Center Store just inside the back gate and the Campground Country Store sell bait, tackle, drinks and snacks.

For more information: Fishing Center Store 205620-2528 or Campground Store 205-620-2527.

Canoeing and Kayaking Cahaba River Alabama’s longest river is a great place to canoe or kayak. Just remember along the way that you’re sharing space with several rare and protected fish and the imperiled Cahaba Lily

which once thrived across the southeast.

Floating down the Cahaba’s gentle waters provides a pleasant respite and a close-up look at some of the interesting species. If you’re looking to make a bigger splash, head to the river’s northernmost portions for some Level I-III whitewater rapids.

Because shallower waters mark the Cahaba’s steep banks and rocky shoals, it’s best to go canoeing after a heavy rain.

The Cahaba River Society hosts canoe trips down the river, including day trips, moonlight trips and overnight canoeing. Among the most popular outings are the Lily Trips, which run when the rare and endangered Cahaba Lily is in bloom, from mid-May to mid-June.

All trips are free if you bring your own canoe, and reservations are required.

For more information: Cahaba River Society, 205322-5326 or www.cahabariversociety.org. For boat rentals: Alabama Small Boats, 205-424-3634.

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difficult rapids known as Double Trouble and House Rock. Beginners will do best to avoid these rapids. Beautiful limestone bluffs accent the rapids. The National Park Service places Locust Fork in the top two percent of rivers in the country for its recreational value, among other assets.

Getting there: Take I-59 North to Tallapoosa Street Exit (Tarrant). Take Alabama Hwy. 79 North through Cleveland (about 40 minutes).

Follow signs to Blountsville and cross the bridge over the Locust Fork River. Just past the bridge on the right is King’s Bend. Turn into King’s Bend and follow the gravel road through the gate.

For more information: www.flfr.org (Friends of Locust Fork River)

Mountain Biking Oak Mountain State Park Oak Mountain has a 17-mile mix of bike trails ranging from technical and tight single track, to 86 Birmingham Tourist Guide

fast roller coaster rides, to wide-open fire roads.

You can download a map of Oak Mountain bike trails at www.bump.org, the Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers Web site. Here are some adventures to try: Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride – No hills along this justless-than-a-mile single-track trail, but there are some tight turns and narrow sections between trees.

Foreplay – A half-mile-long smooth singletrack trail with one sharp S-turn followed by a bumpy – but short – downhill ride.

Johnson’s Mountain – This hilly and woody single-track trail measures a little less than two miles. You’ll cross a creek via a bridge, then follow the creek until you climb the spine of the mountain’s first ridge, and have a quick descent along two remaining ridges.

BUMP Trail – A single-track path climbing oneand-a-quarter miles to Red Road at the top of a ridge. It’s hilly but smooth at the bottom, and rocky, steep and technical at the top.

Red Road – A fire road leading about five miles photograph: (top left) jeffrey greenberg; (bottom right) arik sokol

outdoors counterclockwise from the top of the BUMP Trail to the North Trailhead parking lot. The last two-and-one-half miles downhill will get your heart pounding. There are eight creek crossings.

Rock Garden – A challenging trail, and you may see deer along the way.

Family-Beginner Trail – A short loop built by BUMP to encourage young riders to take up the sport. The lollipop-shaped ride – with a spur and loop at the end – is about one-and-ahalf miles long. There are a couple of stream crossings, but no road crossings, and a gentle grade.

For more information: Call 620-2524.

Getting to the front gate: Take exit 246 off I-65.

Turn west onto Alabama 119, left at the first light on State Park Road. Follow one mile to stop sign, and turn left onto John Findley Road through the front gate into the park.

Getting to the back gate: Take U.S. 280 to Alabama 119. Follow three miles to left turn at brown Oak Mountain Public Lake sign.

Cahaba River, just south of the city. The river provides an ideal habitat for many species of birds and is a migratory stopping point for many others.

More than 400 species of birds have been identified in Alabama, many of them along the Cahaba Corridor. Bring along your binoculars, and you’re likely to spot the Eastern Bluebird, the American Goldfinch, the Brown-headed Nuthatch, the Green Heron, the Belted Kingfisher and many more. Birds of the Upper Cahaba brochures are available through the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau (800-458-8085).

Railroad Park A 21-acre park in downtown Birmingham gives the city a historically rich green space for recreation, concerts and cultural events.

Called the Railroad Park, the area is designed to highlight Birmingham’s development at the crossing of two railroad lines. The park runs along a railroad corridor at First Avenue South from 14th to 18th Streets and includes a lake, a natural amphitheater and several playgrounds. Ten acres of open lawn provide a strolling garden landscaped to bloom with various perennials throughout the year. The park is an essential piece of a long-term plan that will give Birmingham the greatest amount of green space per capita of anywhere in the country.

Birding It’s somewhat amazing when we run across a birding visitor from Oregon who’s come to Birmingham to find cardinals, the beautiful but commonly seen birds we take for granted here.

With a wealth of natural open areas around the region, birding is a hot hobby for locals and tourists. One of the most popular areas for viewing a variety of birds is along the Upper

Something You Should Know: • Birmingham was recently voted “America’s Bass Capital” by readers of BASSMASTER magazine. Anglers were asked to submit their choice for the country’s best “big city bassin’.”

• “The Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama” makes Birmingham the only Deep South city on the North American Indy Racing League circuit.

• The Alabama Theatre is a 1920s movie palace in the heart of downtown. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” pipe organ still rises from beneath the theater floor for audience entertainment and live accompaniment of silent movie screenings.

• The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s University Hospital is among the world’s top kidney transplant centers.

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Golf Alpine Bay Golf 9855 Renfroe Road, Alpine, AL 35014 Phone: 256.268.2920 Located within the forests adjacent to Lake Logan Martin, this course features a contemporary clubhouse, lodge and restaurant as well as stunning scenery.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,518 Rating/Slope: 69.9/126 Practice range: yes

Ballantrae Golf Club 1300 Ballantrae Club Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 Phone: 205.620.4653 Because not everybody can travel to Scotland to play golf, now there is Ballantrae.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,310 Rating/Slope: 74.5/130 Practice Range: yes

Bent Brook Golf Course 7900 Dickey Springs Road, Bessemer, AL 35022 Phone: 205.424.2368, www.bentbrook.com Once a dairy farm, this beautiful course is located approximately 15-20 miles from downtown Birmingham.

No. of holes: 27 Par: 36-36-35 Yardage: 6,000-7,000 Rating/Slope: 69.6/117, 70.2/121, 69.2/116 Practice range: yes On-site restaurant. All major credit cards accepted.

Capstone Club of Alabama 16000 Capstone Blvd., Brookwood, AL 35444 Phone: 205.462.0590 Located in Brookwood, Capstone is in between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. Ranked third in the State of Alabama by Golfweek magazine, Capstone Club is a must play.

No. of holes: 18

Castle Pines Country Club, LLC 1600 Quail Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL 35071 Phone: 205.631.3140 Located in Gardendale, approximately 10 miles north of downtown Birmingham.

No. of holes: 18 photograph: (OPPOSITE PAGE) Michael Clemmer; (TOP) Nile Young

Par: 72 Yardage: 6,439 Rating/Slope: 70.6/124 Practice range: yes

Cedar Creek Golf Course 900 Cedar Creek Drive, Bessemer, AL 35023 Phone: 205.424.8450 An 18-hole course with large Bermuda greens located only 20 minutes from Birmingham.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,004 Rating/Slope: 67.9/114 Practice range: yes Tee times required for weekends only.

Visa and MasterCard are welcome.

Cumberland Lake Golf & Country Club 2150 Cumberland Lake Drive, Pinson, AL 35126 Phone: 205.680.4653 or 680.4650 This is a scenic course with lake and mountain views. It receives high marks for course variety.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,655/6,422 Rating/Slope: 70.7/126, 69.1/123, 70.7/117 Practice range: yes 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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Don A. Hawkins/Roebuck Municipal Golf Course 8920 Roebuck Blvd., Roebuck, AL 35206 Phone: 205.836.7318 This city park course, located only 10 miles from downtown Birmingham, is not only a challenging course, but also one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best bargains.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,509 Rating/Slope: 68.5/137 Practice range: no No credit cards accepted.

Eagle Point Golf Club 4500 Eagle Point Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: 205.991.9070, www.eaglepointgolfclub.com This course, created by architect Earl Stone, is located 15 miles from downtown Birmingham.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,493 Rating/Slope: 70.1/119 Practice range: yes Tee times can be made five days in advance.

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FarmLinks Golf Club 2200 FarmLinks Blvd., Sylacauga, AL 35150 Phone: 205.403.4653, www.farmlinksgolfclub.com FarmLinks is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first research and demonstration course. The Hurdzan-Fry design offers a diverse layout with dramatic elevation changes and striking views of the mountains and lakes. Now you can Stay and Play in the Lodges at FarmLinks. Golfweek named FarmLinks in the top five public-access courses in Alabama.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,444 Rating/Slope: 73/134 Practice Range: yes Overnight Accommodations: yes Tee times may be made up to 30 days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Groups and outings welcome.

Ask about our new Lodges and Stay and Play rates. Managed by Honours Golf.

Frank House Municipal Golf Course 801 Golf Course Road, Bessemer, AL 35022 Phone: 205.424.9540

photograph: (Top LEFT) Ted Tucker; (Bottom Right) Jeffrey Greenberg; (BOTTOM RIGHT) Nile Young

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Limestone Springs Golf Club Limestone Springs Golf Club is situated in an 800-acre resort style golf community located 30 miles north of Birmingham, Alabama. This Birmingham golf club features an 18-hole Jerry Pate signature golf course which is currently rated the No. 1 Public Golf Course in Alabama by GolfWeek and named to Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100 Greatest Golf Courses by Golf Digest. The 7,000 yard championship golf course is nestled throughout 225 acres of the Appalachian Mountains.

Limestone Springs is known for its exceptional course conditions, pristine Crenshaw bent grass greens, diverse layout and picturesque views.

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An economical course located 15 miles from downtown Birmingham.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,346-4,926 Rating/Slope: 60/119 Practice range: no All major credit cards are accepted.

Highland Park Golf Course 3300 Highland Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205, Phone: 205.322.1902 www.highlandparkgolf.com Known as the oldest course in Alabama, Highland Park still sparkles from the 1998 restoration by renowned architect, Bob Cupp. It offers 18 enticing holes with uphill approach shots, heavily bunkered greens, lakes and beautiful vistas of the Birmingham skyline.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 70 Yardage: 5,801 Rating/Slope: 68.1/128, 66.1/123, 63.8/114 Practice range: yes Practice Range on-site. Tee times may be made up to five days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Groups and 92 Birmingham Tourist Guide

outings welcome. Managed by Honours Golf.

Horse Creek Golf Course 1745 Highway 78, Dora, AL 35062 Phone: 205.648.1499 A beautiful, newer course whose diverse landscapes make for quite a challenging day on the links. Located about 23 miles from downtown Birmingham.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,552 Rating/Slope: 71.1/124 Practice range: yes Tee times can be made three days in advance.

American Express, MasterCard and Visa are welcome.

Limestone Springs Golf Course 3000 Colonial Drive, Oneonta, AL 35121 Phone: 205.274.4653 Located northeast of Birmingham in Oneonta, this Jerry Pate design stretches almost 7,000 yards throughout the Appalachian Mountains with strategically placed bunkers and numerous lakes. Rated number 64 in “America’s Greatest Public Golf Courses” by Golf Digest,

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it offers some of the most dramatic elevations and picturesque views in Alabama.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,987 Rating/Slope: 74/139 Practice range: yes Tee times may be made up to 7 days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Groups and outings welcome.

Golf cottage sleeps 8, and is available for rental. Managed by Honours Golf.

The very picture of serenity, this older, countryside courseâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;located 25 miles from downtown Birminghamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;incorporates several bodies of water in its design to provide a challenging, yet relaxing, game of golf.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 71 Yardage: 5,800 Rating/Slope: 70/113 Practice range: no No tee times required. Visa and MasterCard are welcome.

Magnolia Hills Golf Course

The Meadows Golf Course

315 Hwy 47 South, Columbiana, AL 35051 Phone: 205-670-0031, www.magnoliahillsgc.com Magnolia Hills Golf Course is an executive length full-service 18-hole course playing at an inflated par 68 over an executive distance of 3,625 yards. With narrow fairways, exceptional placement of water and sand hazards, you can expect a fun and challenging day of golf for golfers of all ages and skill levels.

#1 Plantation Drive, Harpersville, AL 35078 Phone: 205.672.7529 Open course featuring Bermuda greens and fairways about 25 miles from downtown Birmingham.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,823 Rating/Slope: 71.6/122 Practice range: yes

Marcum Country Club 9621 Bagley Road, Empire, AL 35063 Phone: 205.647.3377 photograph: (BOTTOM LEFT) Michael Clemmer; (TOP RIGHT) Ted Tucker

Mountain View Golf Course 3200 Mountain View Drive 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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Graysville, AL 35073, Phone: 205.674.8362 This course-–and its commanding view–is located only 20 miles from downtown Birmingham.

No. of holes: 27 Par: 71, 72 Yardage: 5,946 Rating/Slope: 67.5/111, 68.4/114, 69.3/114 Practice range: no Tee times are required. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.

Oak Mountain Golf Course Oak Mountain State Park Road Pelham, AL 35137, Phone: 205.620.2522 Located 17 miles south of downtown Birmingham in Oak Mountain State Park.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,748-5,615 Rating/Slope: 71.5 / 127, 69.8 / 124, 66.7 / 117 Practice range: yes Pre-noon tee times must be made five days in advance. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are welcome.

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35226 Phone: 205.949-3085, 800-949-4444 94 Birmingham Tourist Guide

www.rtjgolf.com/courses/ross_bridge/ A big, muscle-bound course, its 18 holes sprawling over 330 acres and stretching almost 8,200 yards from the back tees, Ross Bridge is big and brawny, yet inviting to golfers of all skill levels. Ross Bridge plays host to the annual Regions Charity Classic Senior PGA Tour presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets. Perfect for everyone from the casual golfer to the tournament player, it promises to be the premier course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 8,191 Rating/Slope: 78.5/135 Practice range: yes The Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, opened in August 2005, is home to an incredible 12,000-square-foot full-service spa and salon.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Oxmoor Valley 100 Sunbelt Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211 Phone: 205.942.1177 or 800.949.4444 www.rtjgolf.com/courses/oxmoor_valley/ One of nine state-spanning courses designed

by Robert Trent Jones, the Oxmoor Valley course offers three sets of links to challenge photograph: (BOTTOM LEFT) Nile Young ; (TOP RIGHT) Michael Clemmer

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the golfer on the go, as well as the putter with time on his hands.

Robert Trent Jones – Oxmoor Valley Short Course No. of holes: 18 Par: 54 Yardage: 3,360 Rating/Slope: n/a Practice range: yes

Tee time policies and green fees vary throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead. All major credit cards are accepted.

Robert Trent Jones – Oxmoor Valley Ridge Course No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 7,055-4,974 Rating/Slope: 72/136 Practice range: yes

Tee time policies and green fees vary throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead. All major credit cards are accepted.

Robert Trent Jones – Oxmoor Valley Valley Course No. of holes: 18 Par: 72

Yardage: 7,055-4,974 Rating/Slope: 71/129 Practice range: yes

Tee time policies and green fees vary throughout the year, so be sure to call ahead. All major credit cards are accepted.

Timberline Golf Club

300 Timberline Trail, Calera, AL 35040 Phone: 205.668.7888, www.timberlinegc.com A beautiful course located 30 miles south of Birmingham.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,773 Rating/Slope: 72.3/126 Practice range: yes Tee times can be made up to seven days in advance. All major credit cards are accepted.

Trussville Country Club 7905 Roper Road, Trussville, AL 35173 Phone: 205.655.2095 www.trussvillecountryclub.com This is a beautiful sculpted and challenging Par 71 course surrounded by the Cahaba River.

No. of holes: 18 Par: 71 Yardage: 6,024 Rating/Slope: 67.9/116, 66.9/113, 70.3/119 800.458.8085 | www.inbirmingham.org

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