ESPN PapaJohns.com Bowl 2009 Fan Guide

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saturday 1:00 pm january 2

FOOTBALL DRAMA

Birmingham Welcomes Fans to the 4th Annual Papajohns.com Bowl Saturday, January 2, 2010 Legion Field

Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau inbirmingham.org • 800-458-8085

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omething we hear time and again from first time visitors to Birmingham is that they didn’t realize what a beautiful setting we’re in. With the foothills of the Appalachians as a dramatic backdrop, the city is laid out on a series of lush rolling hills, with woodland-covered neighborhoods just minutes from downtown.

That this Southern city has its own cosmopolitan character is another eye-opener for tourists. It’s hip without being pretentious. It’s tuned-in without being pushy. It’s very cool without the exertion.

The city has become a regional destination alone for its upscale restaurants. Internationally-renowned chef and Alabama boy Frank Stitt made a name for himself years ago with the opening of Highland’s Bar & Grill, one of Gourmet magazine’s top choices for dining in the entire country.

Yet anyone visiting the city should also take great delight in fine Southern cooking as well.

No one wants to leave without a meal of catfish, fried okra, sweet fresh corn, tomatoes ripened on the vine, cornbread (made without sugar, please), all topped off by deep dish dewberry

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cobbler—hot—with a dollop of ice cream.

The art we hold up as fine talent is varied as well. Birmingham has become quite the colony with recent openings of dozens of new art galleries offering folk art, fine art and funk art. In addition, thousands of visitors to the Birmingham Museum of Art each year leave town marveling, “I had no idea….”

Shopping opportunities are yet another surprise. The area’s antique shops are becoming places of legend in upscale lifestyle magazines around the country. Awesome pieces still can be found at reasonable prices, especially on the main drag in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood.

Trendy malls have taken root all over the area, creating a huge retail surge in our charming burg. On the other hand, Birmingham’s downtown has its own shopping personality, with shops selling discontinued china, old-fashioned hardware stores and record shops, especially Charlemagne Records, just for the ambiance.

Diversity is this city’s greatest strength and strongest appeal. We are a spectrum of attitudes and cultures—all a part of your delightful encounters in Birmingham.

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information central tourist information

Downtown Visitor Center The Birmingham Shop 2200 9th Avenue North 205-458-8000 800-458-8085 Airport Visitor Center Lower Level 205-458-8002 Vulcan Park and Museum Visitor Center 1701 Valley View Drive 205-458-8000

helpful information Area code: 205

Altitude: 620 average feet; ranging between 538 and 1,200 Area: 3,358 square miles – Metropolitan Statistical Area – Jefferson, Blount, St. Clair, Shelby and Walker Counties Population: Metro – just over one million

Churches: More than 1,300, all major denominations

Better Business Bureau: 205-558-2222

Birmingham International Airport: 205-595-0533

Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce: 205-324-2100

Television Stations: 7 commercial, 3 independents and 1 public educational station, several cable stations.

Weather: 205-945-7000

Radio Stations: 14 AM stations and 18 FM stations.

Also, 1 Spanish station.

Travelers Aid Society: 205-322-5426

Newspapers: One daily (The Birmingham News, morning) plus weeklies and monthlies.

Convention and Visitors Bureau: 205-458-8000; 800-458-8085 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)

Birmingham Fun Line: Weekly events update, 205-458-8000

Library: 205-226-3600 Parks: 205-254-2391 (city), 800-252-7275 (state) Laws to know: Use safety belts. Turn on headlights during rain. Drinking age 21.

Liquor sales at package and grocery stores after noon Sundays.

emergencies– for emergencies call 911

hotel shuttle bus transportation The Papajohns.com Bowl will provide roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the following hotels to the Historic Five Points South entertainment district starting on Wednesday, December 30th and running through Saturday, January 2nd. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to Legion Field on Saturday January 2nd. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby.

The Papajohns.com Bowl will provide roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the following hotels to both the Historic Five Points South entertainment district and to The Summit shopping center starting on Thursday, December 31st and running through Saturday, January 2nd. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to Legion Field on Saturday, January 2nd. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby.

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hilton perimeter park

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marriott birmingham

1000 Riverchase Galleria Hoover, AL 35244 205-987-1600

2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N. Birmingham, AL 35201 205-324-5000 6

8 Perimeter Park South Birmingham, AL 35243 205)-967-2700

3590 Grandview Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 205-968-3775

accessible transportation

Jefferson County Wheelchair Accessible w Max Vip 205-521-0101 w Clastran 205-325-8787 w Buzz-A-Bus 205-879-3438 w Fresh Air 205-744-7475 w J&B Passenger Service 205-781-5702 w Special Needs Transportation 205-821-3736

ground transportation Airport Express American Cab Co Birmingham Door To Door Executive Shuttle Network (eShuttle) R. C. American Cab

205-591-7770 205-322-2222 205-591-5550

Yellow Cab

205-252-1131

205-702-4566 205-960-1114

rv parking

Hoover RV Park 100 Ben Chapman Drive, U-1 Hoover, AL 35244 866-466-8378

rental car agencies

Acclaim Auto Rental Acton Limousine Coach Affordable Limousine, LLC Alamo Rent A Car Ambassador Limousine Avis Rent A Car Birmingham Limousine Budget Rent A Car Burkes Brothers Classic Limousine Service Camelot Limousine Bus Charters & Tours Carey Limousine

Dollar Rent A Car *Enterprise Rent A Car

*Hertz Rent A Car Larry’s Limos National Car Rental Royal Transportation & Booking Agency

205-663-5024 205-408-7723 205-251-5466 205-591-4395 205-987-5466 205-592-8901 205-822-8600 205-322-3596 205-324-9677 205-525-1721 205-591-5959 or 322-8810 800-800-4000 205-592-4559 or 591-1927 205-591-6090 205-999-4201 205-592-7259 205-929-3904

*Prefered transportation partner

hospitals with emergency rooms Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 19th St. S, 35233 205-933-8101

Physicians Medical Center Carraway 1600 N. 26th St., 35234 205-502-6000

The Children’s Hospital of Alabama 1600 7th Avenue South, 35233 205-939-9100

Brookwood Medical Center 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., 35209 205-877-1000

Princeton Baptist Medical Center 701 Princeton Ave SW, 35211 205-783-3000

Trinity Medical Center 800 Montclair Road, 35213 205-592-1000

Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital 1720 University Blvd, 35233 205-325-8100

St. Vincent’s Hospital 2800 8th Ave South, 35205 205-939-7000

Cooper Green Mercy Hospital 1515 6th Ave South, 35205 205-930-3200

St. Vincent’s East 50 Medical Park East Dr., 35235 205-838-3000

UAB Medical Center West 995 9th Avenue SW, 35022 205-481-7000 UAB University Hospital 1802 6th Ave S, 35233 205-934-4011

veterinary emergency hospitals Alabama Veterinary Specialists 3783 Pine Lane SE, Professional Building 200 Bessemer, 35022 205-481-1001

Emergency and Specialty Animal Medical Center 2864 Acton Road, Birmingham, 35243 205-967-7389 or 205-251-5696

Pet Vet Animal Hospital 2021 Kentucky Avenue Birmingham, 35216 205-824-2077

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4th annual papajohns.com bowl saturday, january 2 1:00 p.m. cst

legion field 400 graymont avenue west birmingham, al 35204 phone: (205) 254-2391

Ticket Office

The Legion Field ticket office and will call opens at 9:00 a.m. on game day. The ticket office and general will call is located outside the south end zone near Gate 7. Fans picking up tickets from a participating school’s will call should contact the school directly for location and times.

PARKING INFORMATION

In order to accommodate as many fans as possible in the Legion Field parking lots, parking attendants have been instructed to park vehicles as close as possible in an orderly and safe manner. In addition, parking attendants are required to keep a fire lane between parking rows.

general parking: General parking is $8. All public lots at Legion Field will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 2nd. Fans wishing to park prior to 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 2nd should enter Lot M. rv parking: RV parking at is $20/day plus an additional $8 if towing an automobile. Lot M will open for RV’s at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 1st. All RV’s should enter through Lot M. bus parking: Bus parking is $25. Buses should enter the “Bus Lot” on 6th Avenue West located on the east side of Legion Field. accessible parking: Legion Field has several lots available for patrons with disabilities

including a large number of spaces in Lot F. For more information please contact Legion Field at (205) 254-2391.

TAILGATING INFORMATION

• Tailgating is allowed around your vehicle; however, fans taking up an additional parking space or setting up a tent will be charged $10 per space.

• If you wish to tailgate in a surrounding parking space, you will be required to purchase one or more additional parking spaces depending on the amount of space needed to accommodate your needs.

• The charge for additional tailgating space, tents, etc. is $10 per space. If you wish to take up additional space please notify the parking cashier (the person at the gate where you enter the Legion Field parking lot) upon entering the Legion Field parking lot. The parking cashier will provide you additional parking tickets to show how many spaces you have paid for.

• DO NOT PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANTS, notify and pay the parking cashier.

• When you are directed to the parking area, show the parking attendants your additional parking tickets so the proper amount of space will be allocated to you.

• Due to heightened security measures, tailgating on the tarmac surrounding the stadium is prohibited.

• For large groups in need of special accommodations, please contact the Legion Field office prior to December 22, 2009.

• Please direct all parking and tailgating questions to the Legion Field office during normal business hours.

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Monday Morning Quarterback Club Kickoff Luncheon presented by Sheraton Birmingham

Fan Zone

time: 9:00-1:00 p.m. location: Legion Field, east parking lot. admission: Free and open to the public.

time: 12:00 p.m. location: Sheraton Hotel-2101 Richard

Arrington Jr. Boulevard N. admission: Ticket required. For more information contact Michelle Banks in the Monday Morning Quarterback Club office at 205-251-8423 or michelle@mmqbc.org

tHUrSDaY, DecemBer 31 FCA Breakfast presented by Northwestern Mutual Financial Networks of Alabama

time: 7:30 a.m. location: Sheraton Hotel-2101 Richard

Arrington Jr. Boulevard N. admission: Ticket required. For more information contact Ann Debellis in the FCA office at 205-298-9400 or adebellis@fca.org

Street Festival and Pep Rally presented by Five Points South Merchants Group

Street between 10th and 12th Avenues South admission: Free and open to the public.

For more information visit our website at www.papajohnsbowl.com

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4th Annual Papajohns.com Bowl

time: 1:00 p.m. location: Legion Field admission: Ticket required. Legion Field ticket office will open at 9 a.m. on game day.

For more information visit our website at www.papajohnsbowl.com or call the Papajohns.com Bowl ticket office at (205) 413-4849.

Postgame Party presented by Lakeview

time: Immediately following the game location: Lakeview Entertainment

District, 700 Block of 29th Street South admission: For more information visit our website at www.papajohnsbowl.com

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Street feStiVal & PeP rallY

presented by the five points south merchants group Friday, January 1 • 2:00-8:00 p.m.

Historic Five Points South • 20th street between 10th & 12th Avenues South The Five Points South Merchants Group welcomes football fans to Birmingham and invites you to join us for the Papajohns.com Bowl Street Festival and Pep Rally in historic Five Points South. The Street Festival and Pep Rally features live music on the Miller Lite stage, great food, shopping, and fun for the whole family.

2:00-5:00 p.m.—brushfire miller lite stage 5:00-6:00 p.m.—pep rally* miller lite stage 6:00-8:00 p.m.—chevy 6 miller lite state The event is free and open to the public. Pep Rally to feature players, coaches, cheerleaders, mascot, and marching bands from each school. Don’t miss a special appearance by “Papa” John Schnatter with his 1971 Z28 Camaro.

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saturday, january 2

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Legion Field-East parking lot The Fan Zone is the place to be prior to the 4th Annual Papajohns.com Bowl.

The pregame event is free and features attractions for fans of all ages, live music, and, of course, Papa John’s pizza.

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PoSt Game PartY presented by lakeview Saturday, January 2 Lakeview Entertainment District • 29th Street South When the game ends, the party begins in Lakeview! Join us following the game for live music, great food, Budweiser specials, dancing, and more.

Participating Merchants include:

kelley’s neighborhood sports grill rock house-restaurant innisfree irish pub nana funks barking kudu

rare martini lou’s pub & package store moe’s original bar b que on tap sports cafe golden rule bbq rag’s bar & grill

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25 years of growing together

By Ben Cook, Lindyssports.com

LEFT: “Papa” John Schnatter seen here circa 1983, with the 1971 Z28 Camaro that he sold to eventually open the first Papa John’s Restaurant.

BELOW: In 2009, Papa John was reunited with his beloved Camaro, after a lengthy search.

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ince 1983, college football has enjoyed unprecedented growth. Television and the money it pours into college football is the driving force behind the growth.

Games are now played in ever-expanding stadiums with several on-campus facilities topping over 100,000 seating capacities or are in the process of expanding to that magic figure. It is rare when a college game is not on television, either the traditional networks or one of the many cable outlets, such as ESPN, which is the cable giant of the college football industry.

The millions of viewers each week are usually gathered in groups to watch or sitting at home alone where the fan can scream at the officials, the coach, or the 20-year old who fumbles at the wrong time. But one thing they have in common is food. Nobody watches college football and doesn’t have something to eat and drink, not to mention the thousands more who tailgate at the stadiums.

And nothing goes better with watching a football game at home than pizza. It is as traditional as turkey at Thanksgiving.

And that’s where another industry comes into play—Papa John’s, started a little over a quarter of a century ago in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in a broom closet in Mick’s Tavern.

When John Schnatter was a high school student, he made an observation. He noticed that when he and his friends ordered takeout pizza, they weren’t getting the quality of pizza that he wanted. So he decided he would try to fill that 16

void. John’s father owned Mick’s Lounge in Jeffersonville and he allowed John to clear out an old broom closet in the back of the lounge for his base of operation.

In 1983, John sold his prized car, a 1971 Z28 Camaro, to help keep his and bought $1,600 worth of used restaurant equipment and started making pizzas for his father’s patrons. The pizzas were so popular John soon moved his growing business out of the broom closet and into an adjoining space. It was the start of an empire that has grown as fast as college football. It was the original Papa John’s Pizza.

In 1984, John Schnatter opened the first fullscale Papa John’s Restaurant. It was the same year that saw a college football milestone, one that helped the sport become a staple of the television industry.

Late in that season, Miami and Boston College met in a highly publicized match. With Miami on the verge of victory, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie pulled the play of the year. As time ran out, Flutie avoided a Miami rush and flung a 65-yard pass for the Miami end zone where BC’s Gerard Phelan came down with it for a spectacular 47-45 win. Flutie became the first player to pass for 10,000 career yards and he took home the Heisman Trophy that year.

As Papa John’s grew, so did college football.

Throughout the rest of the 1990s, John

Schnatter’s dream of delivering a superior-quality traditional pizza to the customer’s door was taking shape. Papa John’s Pizza was becoming an established name in the area. The next step was also taking shape: expansion. It has been an unrivaled success.

The final decade of the 20th century saw college football continue to grow, both in dramatic exploits on the field and in growth off the field as universities discovered the revenue stream that could come from increased seating, especially in the area of luxury boxes that deep-pocketed alumni would pay dearly to enjoy.

The decade started with one of college football’s most embarrassing mistakes. On October 6, 1990, the Colorado Buffaloes were mistakenly given a fifth down and they scored a last minute touchdown to beat Missouri, 33-31. Colorado went on to an 11-1-1 record and an Associated Press national championship, but the polls were split. United Press Internationals gave its championship to Georgia Tech.

Two significant events took place on the football field in 1992. The Bowl Coalition was formed as a way to help determine the national championship. The Bowl Coalition was in place for the 1992-94 seasons and gave way in 1995 to the Bowl Alliance and eventually the BCS. The second significant event of 1992 had a decidedly bigger impact on college football. The Southeastern Conference had expanded to 12 teams, divided into East and West divisions and took advantage of a little-known NCAA rule that allowed a conference to hold a playoff game for any league with 12 members.

The first SEC Championship Game was held at Birmingham’s Legion Field with Alabama beating Florida, 28-21, and advancing to meet No. 1 Miami in the Sugar Bowl. The SEC Championship Game was a financial windfall for the SEC and soon other conferences would seek to follow the SEC’s lead and stage a playoff game.

Television became an even bigger player in college football in 1993. ESPN’s College GameDay, a pregame show on ESPN that featured Tim Brando, Lee Corso and Beano Cook, had been airing since 1987, but in 1993 the decision was made to move the show to an on-campus site each Saturday. The idea took off and the show itself became almost as popular as the broadcast of the games. Today, you know your game is special when College GameDay is on your team’s campus.

In 1998, as a testimony to the success and growth of Papa John’s Pizza, Schnatter donated $5 million to the University of Louisville for naming rights to the new football stadium for the Louisville Cardinals. Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium seats 42,000.

In 1999, Papa John’s Pizza was rated as number one in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index. It was the first time Papa John’s was awarded that honor, but not the last. Papa John’s has won every year since. The growth of Papa John’s Pizza has mirrored the growth of college football. The following year in 2000, Schnatter was inducted into the Louisville Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame.

In the early 2000s, college football’s national championships were spread around. Oklahoma won the title in 2000, Miami in 2001, Ohio State in 2002 and LSU in 2003. Also in 2003, Schnatter was awarded the Kentuckian Award by the Happy Chandler Foundation.

In 2006, Papa Johns joined an elite list of blue-chip companies across the nation that stepped up and solidified its support of college football by becoming the title sponsor of the Papajohns.com Bowl in Birmingham. The bowl is in its fourth year and matches teams from two BCS conferences, the Big East and the Southeastern Conference.

In 2007, Papa John Schnatter became the second Kentuckian to be inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame. The other is Col. Harlan Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame.

As the first decade of the 21st Century is winding down, college football has never been more popular. The same can be said of Papa John’s Pizza. Today there are more than 3,400 restaurants in 50 states and 28 countries and each specializes in delivering a superior-quality pizza to the customer’s front door.

Papa John’s has been voted “Best Pizza” in more than 50 United States markets over the past several years, including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Dallas, Indianapolis, Orlando, Knoxville and Phoenix.

In January of 2010, Papa John’s Pizza is celebrating National Football Month, which is only natural. Nothing goes with pigskin like pizza and nothing says pizza like Papa John’s.

(This is a condensed version of the complete story that appears in the Papajohns.com Bowl souvenir program.)

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3. Baymont Inn & Suites Birmingham/Vestavia

1466 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham 35216-3607 / 1-877-BAYMONT (229-6668) / Fax: 205-822-9421 www.baymontinns.com / 123 rooms

2. Alta Vista Hotel and Conference Center 260 Goodwin Crest Drive, Birmingham 35209-3702 205-290-8000 / Fax: 205-290-8001 www.altavistahotel.com 180 rooms

4. Best Western Carlton Suites Hotel

140 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209 205-940-9990 / 800-213-0079 Fax: 205-940-9930 www.carltonsuiteshotel.com/ 102 rooms

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6. Best Western Hotel & Suites

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Colonnade

842 Thompson Street, Gardendale 35071-4602 205-631-1181 / Fax: 205-631-1066 www.bestwestern.com / 59 rooms

5041 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-481-1950/Fax: 205-481-2597 www.bestwestern.com / 70 rooms

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4400 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35223 205-968-3700 / Fax: 205-968-0997 www.comfortinn.com/hotel/al203 / 67 rooms

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Trussville 7. Birmingham Marriott

3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham 35243-1929 / 205-968-3775 800-228-9290 / Fax: 205-968-3742 www.birminghammarriott.com / 295 rooms

4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville 35173-2634 1-800-4-choice / Fax: 205-661-3646 www.choicehotels.com / 66 rooms

14. Comfort Inn – Birmingham Airport 8. Birmingham’s Rodeway Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center

4965 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 35210-2418 205-957-0084 / 800-4CHOICE Fax: 205-314-2400 / www.choicehotels.com 83 rooms

260 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209-4793 205-942-2041 / Fax: 515-474-5318 Sales Dept.: 205-588-4988, www.rodeway.com

15. Comfort Inn Bessemer 9. Brookwood Medical Inn 2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Homewood 35209-6808 205-877-1780 / 25 rooms

10. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 5216 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham 35212-3033 205-591-7900 / Fax: 205-591-6004 www.clarionhotel.com, 197 rooms

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5051 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3999 / Fax: 205-428-8053 www.choicehotels.com / 59 rooms

16. Comfort Inn Fairfield

6400 Kelco Place, Fairfield 35064-1828 205-780-5155 / Fax: 205-780-2855 www.choicehotels.com / 79 rooms

17. Comfort Inn Homewood

226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209-4732 205-916-0464 / Fax: 205-916-0298 www.ramada.com / 115 rooms

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2010. The Wynfrey captures it all with the essence of European Elegance and state-of-the-art amenities. A beautiful outdoor pool, world-class golf, luxury shopping, European spa, high-speed internet access and Shula’s Steak House. As Alabama’s Preferred AAA Four-Diamond hotel, personal service and personal comfort are uncompromised.

SPECIAL GAME RATES AVAILABLE

Shula’s, one of the top five steakhouses in America,

provides an elegant white table cloth restaurant within a virtual museum of the 1972 Miami Dolphin’s historic season.

Shula’s exclusively serves

the award winning and famous “SHULA CUT” and is located in The Wynfrey Hotel.

Visit Shula’s Steakhouse located in the Wynfrey Hotel during your stay!

For reservations or information call the Wynfrey Hotel at 205-987-1600 or 1-800 WYNFREY or visit us online at www.wynfrey.com 205.987.1600 | 800.WYNFREY | Wynfrey Express Fax: 205.987.0454 | www.wynfrey.com 1000 Riverchase Galleria • Birmingham, AL. 35244

lodging 18. Comfort Suites Fultondale 1325 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale 35068-1659 205-259-2160 / Fax: 205-259-2170 www.choicehotels.com / 70 rooms

19. Country Inn & Suites Bessemer 4985 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-481-0007 / Fax: 205-481-0070 www.countryinns.com / 66 rooms

20. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown/UAB

1820 5th Avenue South, Birmingham 35233 205-254-0004 / Fax: 205-254-8001 www.marriott.com/bhmdw / 122 rooms

21. Courtyard by Marriott Colonnade 4300 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-2399 205-967-4466 / Fax: 205-967-2499 www.marriott.com / 122 rooms

22. Courtyard by Marriott Homewood 500 Shades Creek Parkway, Homewood 35209-4418 205-879-0400/Fax: 205-879-6324 www.marriott.com / 140 rooms

24. Courtyard by Marriott Trussville

3665 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 35235 205-661-2280 / Fax: 205-661-2281 www.marriott.com / 73 rooms

25. Days Inn Bessemer

1121 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer 35022 205-424-9780 / Fax: 205-424-9780 www.daysinn.com / 140 rooms

26. Days Inn Birmingham

905 11th Court West, Birmingham 35204-1806 205-324-4510 / Fax: 205-326-4360 www.daysinn.com / 106 rooms

27. Days Inn Fultondale

616 Decatur Highway, Fultondale 35068-0476 205-849-0111/Fax: 205-849-9367 www.daysinn.com / 98 rooms

28. Days Inn Galleria

1800 Riverchase Drive, Hoover 35244-1008 205-985-7500 / Fax: 205-733-8122 / 138 rooms

29. Days Inn South

1535 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 35216 205-822-6030 / Fax: 205-979-5834 http://www.daysinn.com / 87 rooms

23. Courtyard by Marriott Hoover 1824 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 35244-1208 205-988-5000 / Fax: 205-988-4659 www.marriott.com / 153 rooms

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30. Delux Inn & Suites

7905 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham 35210-2698 205-956-4440 / Fax: 205-956-3011 / 77 rooms

31. DoubleTree Hotel Birmingham 808 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2795 205-933-9000/Fax: 205-933-0920 www.birmingham.doubletree.com 298 rooms

33. Drury Inn & Suites Southwest 160 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209-7186 205 940-9500 / Fax: 205-940-9500 www.druryhotels.com / 139 rooms

34. Econolodge Oxmoor 32. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast

3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-1929 205-967-2450 / Fax: 205-967-6455 www.druryhotels.com / 151 rooms

195 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 35209-5956 205-941-0990/ 800-424-6423 / Fax: 205-941-1527 www.choicehotels.com / 153 rooms

35. Embassy Suites Birmingham

2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209-1304 205-879-7400 / Fax: 205-870-4523 www.birmingham.embassysuites.com 242 rooms

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When you stay at an Embassy Suites Hotel速, you get a great two-room suite for the price of an ordinary hotel room.

For reservations, call 205-879-7400 or visit birmingham.embassysuites.com

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lodging 36. Embassy Suites Riverchase Galleria (Opening December 2009)

42. Hampton Inn Fultondale

2960 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 www.birminghamhoover.embassysuites.com

1716 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669 205-439-6700 / Fax: 205-439-6701 www.hamptoninn.com / 65 rooms

37. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham Fultondale/I-65

43. Hampton Inn I65/Lakeshore Drive

1795 Morris Avenue, Fultondale 35068 205-849-8484 / 888-236-2427 / Fax: 205-849-7373 www.marriott.com/bhmbf / 75 rooms

38. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham/Bessemer

4980 Academy Court, Bessemer 35022 205-277-1700 / Fax: 205-277-1701 www.marriott.com / 76 rooms

39. Hampton Inn & Suites Hoover - Galleria

4520 Galleria Blvd, Birmingham 35244 205-380-3300 / 800-HAMPTON Fax: 205-989-8524 www.birminghamriverchasesuites.hamptoninn. com / 102 rooms

40. Hampton Inn Bessemer

4910 Civic Lane, Bessemer 35022-7820 205-425-2010 / Fax: 205-425-1630 www.hamptoninn.com / 84 rooms

30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209 205-313-2060 / 800-426-7866 Fax: 205-313-2070 www.hamptoninn.hilton.com / 97 rooms

44. Hampton Inn Mountain Brook

2731 Hwy 280 South, Mountain Brook 35223-2405 205-870-7822 / Fax: 205-871-7610 www.birminghammountainbrook.hamptoninn. com / 130 rooms

45. Hampton Inn Trussville

1940 Edwards Lake Road, Birmingham 35235-3716 205-655-9777 / Fax: 205-655-0181 www.birminghamtrussville.hamptoninn.com 78 rooms

46. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park

8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-2700 / Fax: 205-972-8603 www.birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com 205 rooms

41. Hampton Inn Colonnade

3400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-2355 205-967-0002 / Fax: 205-969-0901 www.birminghamcolonnade.hamptoninn.com 133 rooms

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47. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham - Lakeshore 520 Wildwood Circle North, Birmingham 35209-7199 205-314-0274 / Fax: 205-314-0275 www.birminghamlakeshoredrive. gardeninn.com 95 rooms

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48. Hilton Garden Inn Liberty Park

2090 Urban Center Parkway, Vestavia Hills 35242 205-503-5220 / Fax: 205-503-5221 www.birminghamselibertypark. stayhgi.com 130 rooms

49. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Trussville

For more information call 800.593.6419 or visit rossbridgeresort.com.

(Opening Summer 2009), 3230 Edwards Lake Pkwy, Trussville 35235, 205-655-5222.

50. Holiday Inn Airport

5000 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham 35212-1497 205-591-6900/Fax: 205-591-2093 www.ichotelsgroup.com / 220 rooms

51. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Homewood 492 Wildwood Circle North, Birmingham 35209 205-942-6070 / 800-465-4329 108 rooms

Proudly Serves the PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL Bands and Fans

lodging 52. Holiday Inn Express Fultondale

1733 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669 205-439-6300 / Fax: 205-439-6301 www.ichotelsgroup.com / 67 rooms

53. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bessemer 5001 Academy Drive, Bessemer 35022 205-424-2600 / Fax: 205-428-9972 www.ichotelsgroup.com / 63 rooms

54. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mountain Brook 156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham 35242 205-776-6370 / Fax: 205-776-6389/ www.ichotelsgroup.com / 96 rooms

58. Homewood Lodge

103 Greensprings Hwy, Birmingham 35209-4903 205-942-1263 / Fax: 205-942-1219 / 48 rooms

59. Hotel Highland at Five Points South

1023 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2622 205-933-9555 / Fax: 205-933-6918 / www.thehotelhighland.com / 63 rooms

60. Howard Johnson Express Inn 275 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209-4705 205-942-0919 / Fax: 205-942-1679 www.hojobirmingham.com / 100 rooms

61. Hyatt Place BirminghamHoover 55. Holiday Inn Express Irondale 811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210-1233 205-957-0555 / Fax: 205-957-0559 www.ichotelsgroup.com / 100 rooms

2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham 35244-1087 205-988-8444 / 800-833-1516 www.hyattplace.com / 126 rooms

62. Hyatt Place Birmingham/ Downtown 56. Holiday Inn Express Trussville 5911 Valley Road, Trussville 35173-1071 205-655-2700 / Fax: 205-655-5500 / 64 rooms

2024 4th Ave S., Birmingham 35233, 205-322-8600, 888-492-8847, www.hyattplace.com

63. InTown Suites 57. Homestead Village Guest Studios

90 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209-6410 205-945-9154 / Fax: 205-290-0306 www.intownsuites.com / 150 rooms

12 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-3800 / Fax: 205-967-0025 / www.homesteadhotels.com / 137 rooms

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64. Intown Suites Birmingham North

1100 Huffman Road, Birmingham 35215-7502 205-856-4929 / Fax: 205-856-4119 www.intownsuites.com / 137 rooms

65. Jameson Inn Bessemer 5021 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3194 / Fax: 205-428-2690 www.jamesoninns.com / 60 rooms

The Birmingham Marriott welcomes the fans of the 2008 Papajohns.com Bowl.

Proud to be a Marching Band host hotel.

66. Jameson Inn Trussville 4730 Norrel Drive, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-9323 / Fax: 205-655-9331 www.jamesoninns.com/ 60 rooms

Official HOst HOtel (205) 324-5000

67. Kings Inn Civic Center/UAB

1313 Third Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-1730 205-323-8806 / Fax: 205-323-5591 www.knightsinn.com / 147 rooms

68. La Quinta Inn & Suites B’ham/Homewood 60 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-290-0150 / Fax: 205-290-0850 www.lq.com / 129 rooms

69. La Quinta Inn Birmingham

513 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham 35242-5011 205-995-9990 / Fax: 205-995-0563 www.lq.com / 99 rooms

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Offical Street Festival and Pep Rally Hotel

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lodging 70. La Quinta Inn & Suites Fultondale

76. Motel 6 Birmingham

1207 Boots Blvd. Fultondale, 205-949-8700 / www.lq.com / 66 rooms

151 Vulcan Road, Birmingham 35209-4701 205-942-9414 / Fax: 205-942-9499 www.motel6.com / 96 rooms

71. Medical Center Inn- UAB

77. Park Inn Birmingham Airport

800 11th Street South, Birmingham 35205 205-933-1900 / 866-933-1901 / Fax: 205-933-8476 www.MedicalCenter-Inn.com / 189 rooms

72. Microtel Hotel

251 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209-4731 205-945-5550 / Fax: 205-945-8823 www.microtelinn.com / 102 rooms

73. Microtel Inn & Suites Gardendale

850 Odum Road, Gardendale 35071 205-631-6320 / 800-771-7171 Fax: 205-631-6450 / www.microtelinn.com 82 rooms

7901 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210-2611 205-951-0700 / Fax: 205-313-3701 www.thayerinteractive.com / 102 rooms

78. Quality Inn Homewood 155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209 205-945-9600 / Fax: 205-945-5706 120 rooms

79. Quality Inn Irondale 3910 Kilgore Memorial Dr, Irondale 35210-1204 205-956-4100 / Fax: 205-956-0906 www.choicehotels.com / 70 rooms

80. Quality Inn Vestavia

1485 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills 35216 205-823-4300 / 800-424-6423 / Fax: 205-823-6319 www.choicehotels.com / 160 rooms

74. Microtel Inn & Suites Hoover (Galleria Mall) 500 Jackson Drive, Hoover 35244 205-444-3033 / FAX 205-444-9091 www.hoovermicrotel.com

81. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham 35226 205-916-7677 / Fax: 205-942-7080 www.thayerinteractive.com / 258 rooms

75. Motel 6 Bessemer

1000 Shiloh Lane, Bessemer 35022-4596 205-426-9646 / Fax: 205-426-9305 www.motel6.com / 121 rooms

82. Residence Inn Birmingham (Opening July 31, 2009) 821 20th Street S., Birmingham 35205 800-331-3131

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83. Residence Inn Homewood

50 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-943-0044 / Fax: 205-943-0668 www.marriott.com/BHMHM / 120 rooms

84. Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham-Hoover 2725 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, 205-733-1655, www.marriott.com/bhmrh 118 rooms

85. Rime Garden Inn & Suites

5320 Beacon Drive, Birmingham 35210-2820 205-951-1200 / 888-828-1768 / Fax: 205-951-1692 www.rimehotel.com / 100 rooms

86. Scottish Inn

1011 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer 35022-4529 205-424-9690 / Fax: 205-263-9900 www.bookroomsnow.com / 122 rooms

87. Sheraton Birmingham 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203-1101 205-324-5000 / Fax: 205-307-3045 www.sheraton.com/birmingham 770 rooms

Birmingham/Hoover 2980 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 205-988-8444 hyattplace.com

If we thought free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast was enough, we would never have even considered the 42-inch HDTV and the intimate coffee cafe and wine bar and plush Hyatt Grand Bed and spacious guestroom and the 24 hour fitness center and 24/7 fresh food.

88. Siesta Motel

2510 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham 35210-2094 205-956-1400 / 99 rooms

Rime Garden Inn & Suites-an all Suite full service hotel, located off I-20 and I-459 Welcomes Fans to the 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl For reservations, call 888-828-1768 or visit www.rimehotel.com.

5320 Beacon Drive-Birmingham, AL 35210

lodging 89. Sky Inn

6000 First Avenue North, Birmingham 35212-1610 205-592-0153 / 30 rooms

90. Sleep Inn Bessemer

1259 Greenmor Drive, Bessemer 35022-6437 205-424-0000 / Fax: 205-424-1971 www.sleepinn.com / 73 rooms

91. Southern Comfort Motel

725 Third Avenue West, Birmingham 35204-4018 205-785-9823 / Fax: 205-785-9823 ext 214 25 rooms

92. Springhill Suites by Marriott – Birmingham Colonnade 3950 Colonnade Pkwy 205-969-8099 / FAX: 205-969-8098 www.marriott.com/hotels/bhmco-springhillsuites-birmingham-colonnade

93. StudioPLUS Wildwood 40 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-290-0102 / Fax: 205-912-2092 www.extstay.com / 72 rooms

94. Sun Suites of Birmingham

424 Commons Dr, Homewood 35209-6963 205-942-1155 / Fax: 205-942-1685 www.sunsuites.com / 135 rooms

95. Super 8 Motel

140 Vulcan Road, Birmingham 35209-4702 205-945-9888 / Fax: 205-945-9928 www.super8.com / 95 rooms

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96. Super 8 Motel North

624 Decatur Highway, Fultondale 35068-1801 205-841-2200 / Fax: 205-841-6011 www.super8.com / 126 rooms

97. The Historic Redmont Hotel 2101 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-3305 205-324-2101 / Fax: 205-324-0610 www.theredmont.com / 114 rooms

southern hospitality. serious football.

98. Tourway Inn

1101 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-1503 205-252-3921 / Fax: 205-252-3921 / 70 rooms

102. USA Economy Lodge Homewood

400 Beacon Pkwy W., 205-942-2031

99. 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

103. USA Economy Lodge Irondale 7941 Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham 35210-2697 205-956-8211 / Fax: 205-956-1234 / 207 rooms

104. Value Place Hotel 100. Travelodge

1066 Forestdale Boulevard, Forestdale 35214-3856 205-798-3831 / Fax: 205-987-2233-311 33 rooms

101. Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites

2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203-2717 205-322-2100 / Fax: 205-325-1183 www.thetutwilerhotel.com / 149 rooms

(Opening June 2009) 5535 Academy Dr., Bessemer 205-428-4140, 800-ValuePlace www.valueplace.com

105. Vestavia Motor Lodge

1459 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills 35216-3612 205-822-7730 / Fax: 205-979-5113 / 55 rooms

106. Wynfrey Hotel

1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244-2399 205-987-1600 / Fax: 205-988-4597 www.wynfrey.com / 329 rooms

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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

See fold out map in back of guide for locations 1. alabama jazz hall of fame

Birmingham native Erskine Hawkins penned the jazz standard “Tuxedo Junction” about a Birmingham streetcar crossing, creating a sound heard around the world. And that’s just one of Birmingham’s many contributions to the world of jazz. The Jazz Hall of Fame exhibits memorabilia in the historic, art deco Carver Theatre. Hours: Tues – Sat, 10 am – 5 pm. Closed Monday and Sunday except for scheduled events. Admission charged. {1631 4th Ave. North, 205-254-2731, www.jazzhall.com}

2. alabama sports hall of fame

From Paul “Bear” Bryant to Jesse Owens to Willie Mays, the memorabilia and memories of Alabama’s sports heroes are enshrined at this hall of fame. Renowned throughout the country as one of the most attractive state showcases of its type, features more than 4,000 pieces of spectacular memorabilia and six life size dioramas. Located at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Mon - Sat, 9 am – 5 pm.

Admission charged. {2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, 205-323-6665, www.ashof.org}

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3. 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. Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 am – 4 pm, later during special events. Admission charged: varies by event {1817 Third Avenue North, 205-252-2262, www.alabamatheatre.com}

4. alabama veterans memorial foundation

The Alabama Veterans Memorial is a 21-acre park situated on a beautiful, wooded hilltop.

This remarkable complex includes the very moving Regiment of Columns which display stories, letters and art work cast in metal, and a temple engraved with the 11,000 names of Alabamians lost to war in the 20th Century. {Liberty Park & I-459, 205-985-9488 or 800-288-7890, www.alabamaveterans.com}

Take a timeout from the game (and the tailgate) and make a play to Vulcan® Park and Museum - Vulcan is the #1 pick of the season!

Interactive history museum for all ages - learn everything you need to know about Birmingham!

Spectacular views of the city skyline Plenty of green space to throw the ball around and play football Get an up-close look at the world’s largest cast iron statue Gift Shop with unique Vulcan and Birmingham items Open New Year’s Day at 1:00 pm Open 7 days a week.

1701 Valley View Drive | Birmingham, AL 35209 | 205.933.1409 | info@visitvulcan.com

attractions 5. aldridge botanical gardens

Aldridge Gardens feature hydrangeas and other native plants and attracts botanists worldwide to central Alabama. The 30-acre botanical garden has a seven-acre lake in the middle of the property with a walking trail.

The signature flower of Aldridge Gardens is the Snowflake Hydrangea, developed and propagated by noted nurseryman Eddie Aldridge. Hours: Nov – Mar, 8 am – 5 pm; Apr – Oct, 8 am – 7 pm. {3530 Lorna Rd., 205-682-8019, www.aldridgegardens.com}

6. american village

A classroom...a stage and theater...a museum of ideas...the American Village is a laboratory where visitors recreate the great American experiment in liberty and self- government.

Costumed historical interpreters guide visitors on a trip back in time to rediscover the story of America’ s journey for liberty and independence. AmericanVillage is also available for meetings, corporate events and weddings.

Hours are Tuesdays - Fridays from 10-4 PM; Saturdays from 10-5 PM; and Sundays from 1-5 PM; Open Mondays for school programming and private scheduled events only. Admission charged. {3727 Highway 119, 205-665-3535 or 877-811-1776, www.americanvillage.org}

7. arlington antebellum home & garden

Built between 1845 and 1850, the Arlington Antebellum Home preceded the founding of Birmingham in 1871. The mansion is fully restored and is home to an exquisite collection of antiques and decorative arts. Arlington is the city’s only antebellum mansion. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.; Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and city holidays. Admission charged. {331 Cotton Avenue SW, 205-780-5656, www.informationbirmingham.com/arlington/ index.htm}

8. barber motorsports park

The Barber Motorsports Park is also the home of a world-class 2.3 mile road course, which has been built to Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme and Federation Internationale de l’Automobile standards. Find a new breed of racing here for motorcycles and cars, both

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vintage and contemporary. Check schedule for events. Admission charged. {6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, 205-699-7275, www.barbermotorsports.com}

9. barber vintage motorsports museum at barber motorsports park

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum houses a collection of more than 850 motorcycles and 45 cars making it the largest such assemblage in the United States and possibly the world. Bikes from 17 nations with 125 manufacturers are represented. Hours: April 1 - September 30: Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm; Sunday Noon - 6pm. October 1 - March 31: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday Noon - 5pm. Admission charged. {6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy., 205-699-7275, www.barbermuseum.org}

10. birmingham botanical gardens

The glory of nature in the heart of the city; that’s the promise of the 67-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Come to see the rhododendron, camellias, wildflowers, ferns, roses, outdoor sculptures, a Japanese garden with teahouse, and the garden for the blind.

Open daily from dawn to dusk every day of the year. Free Admission. {2612 Lane Park Road, 205-414-3900, www.bbgardens.org}

11. birmingham civil rights institute

The institute captures the spirit and drama of the countless individuals--both well known and unsung--who dared to confront racial discrimination and bigotry. This is a “living institution” which views the lessons of the past to chart new direction for the future.

The Institute’s permanent exhibits are a selfdirected journey through the early days of the Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles of today. Hours: Tues to Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm; Closed Monday and major holidays. Admission charged.Located in the historic Civil Rights District {520 16th Street North, 205-328-9696, www.bcri.org

12. birmingham museum of art

The Birmingham Museum of Art is one of the

finest regional museums in the country. The Museum has a nationally-acclaimed permanent collection of more than 22,000 works, representing cultures around the world. Of particular interest are the Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden, American Art Collection, Asian Art Collection, Beeson Collection of Wedgwood, Contemporary Art Collection, Hitt Collection of 18th Century French Painting and Decorative Arts, Kress Collection of Renaissance Art, Native American Art Collection and the BMA’s nationallyrecognized Visually-Impaired Program. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday noon - 5 pm; closed Monday, New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. Admission is free with the exception of special events. Donations are welcome. {2000 Eighth Avenue North, 205-2542565 or 254-2566, www.artsbma.org}

13. birmingham public library

The Birmingham Public Library, one of the largest in the Southeast, consists of 19 branches and a main library. The main library is made up of two stunning buildings, the East Building, with its dramatic atrium, and the 1927 Linn-Henley Research Library, with its beautiful wall murals, the Tutwiler Collection of Southern History, and the Rucker Agee Map Collection. The library’s fourth floor presents changing exhibitions of art and photography.

Hundreds of visitors come to the main library each year to access their extensive geneological resourses. Monday-Tuesday 9-8, WednesdaySaturday 9-6, Sunday 2-6. {2100 Park Place, 205-226-3600, bplonline.org}

14. birmingham race course

One of America’s most beautiful pari-mutuel racing facilities is right here in Birmingham.

Open Monday through Saturday year-round, the racetrack offers the best in live greyhound racing plus simulcast wagering from the nation’s top thoroughbred and greyhound tracks. {1000 John Rogers Drive, 205-838-7500, www.birminghamracecourse.com}

15. birmingham zoo

See more than 700 species of animals just minutes from downtown at the Birmingham Zoo. Bringing Africa to Alabama, a naturalistic exhibit features giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles,

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and ostriches. The new Junior League of Birmingham- Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo is a treat for the young and young at heart.

Take Zoo-Gardens exit off Highway 280.

Open 7 days a week from 9 to 5. (Extended summer hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day: Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9 to 7.) Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Admission charged. Group rates available with prior reservations. Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. {2630 Cahaba Road, 205-879-0409, www.birminghamzoo.com}

16. cahaba river

The Cahaba River, Alabama’s only freeflowing river, supports 131 different species of fish -- more than any river of comparable size in North America. It’s ideal for canoeing, fishing and exploring. The Cahaba River Society is a non-profit organization working to preserve this treasured waterway. Guided tours are offered and are especially popular when the rare and endangered Cahaba lilies are in bloom. Canoe trips are available. For a schedule of trips, call or visit Cahaba River

“Come and Walk With Us Through History” www.bcri.org

attractions Society’s web site. {2717 7th Avenue S, 205-322-5326, www.cahabariversociety.org}

17. five points south

People-watch to your heart’s content, enjoy the local music talent, and do some top-notch dining in Five Points South, one of the city’s top entertainment districts. Stroll along the treeshaded streets, or stop and admire the artistry of the Frank Fleming sculpture, “The Storyteller” at the fountain in the heart of the distict.

Photos made at the fountain are favorites for tourists. {20th Street at 11th Avenue South}

18. heart of dixie railroad museum

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, the official railroad museum of the state of Alabama, features operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, and a collection of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses. Hours: Tues – Sat, 9 am – 4 pm.

Trains run every Saturday at 11 am, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Admission. {1919 9th Street, 205-6683435, www.heartofdixierrmuseum.org}

McWane Science Center

19. international motorsports hall of fame

Preserving the history of motorsports, this six-building complex houses more than 100 vehicles and memorabilia. The facility includes six halls of fame, race car simulator, and well stocked gift shop. Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm every day of the year except New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Easter.

Admission charged. {3198 Speedway Blvd, 256362-5002, www.motorsportshalloffame.com}

20. kelly ingram park

This historic park was the epicenter for America’s movement for civil rights in the 1960s. Dramatic sculptures all around the park vividly depict the events that occurred here, including depiction of the infamous dogs and fire hoses attacks on demonstrators. The Kelly Ingram Park audio tour is available at the admission desk of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The park is located at 5th Avenue North and 16th Street.

21. mcwane science center

Adventures in learning surround you at McWane Center. The museum offers a handson, creative examination of the worlds around us in a renovated department store housing 150,000 square feet of educational science equipment, and a 42,000-square-foot IMAX theater. Come McWane your brain. Hours: JunAug, Mon-Sat, 10 am – 6 pm; Sun, noon – 6 pm; Sep-May, Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-6pm; Sun, noon – 6 pm. Admission charge. {200 19th Street N, 205-714-8300, www.mcwane.org}

22. mercedes-benz us international, inc.

A newly reopened Visitors Center serves as the public gateway to the Mercedes Benz M-Class All Activity Vehicle assembly plant in nearby Vance. The history of the company is housed in a 24,000-square-foot showcase, the only Mercedes visitors center outside Germany. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm. Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays. {Visitors Center, 11 Mercedes Dr, 205-507-2252, 888-286-8762, www.bamabenz.com}

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This 250-acre nature preserve is located within

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the suburb of Hoover, just south of Birmingham. The Preserve is a popular Geocaching site and home to the annual Preserve Jazz Festival.

The park contains 10 miles of hiking trails. Free Admission {Preserve Parkway, 205-739-7141, www.hooveral.org}

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24. oak mountain state park

www.slossfurnaces.com

Alabama’s largest state park, with almost 10,000 acres, features golf, mountain bike trails (said to be among the finest in the nation), swimming, fishing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, a wildlife center, overnight accommodations, and a lakeside beach. Hours: 7 am – 8 pm.

Admission charged. {200 Terrace Dr, 205-620-2520, www.outdooralabama. com}

25. pepper place

The Pepper Place complex is a group of seven buildings that formerly served as a Dr. Pepper Syrup Plant and Bottling Company. The complex is considered one of the best design, furniture and arts related centers in the city. {2800-2900 2nd Ave. South, 205-802-2100

26. rickwood field

America’s oldest ballpark became the home of the Birmingham Barons in 1910. A massive restoration project is underway to create a baseball lover’s treasure trove of memorabilia and nostalgia at the old ballfield.

Some of the biggest names in the game of baseball- from Babe Ruth to Willie Mays, Lorenzo “Piper” Davis and Reggie Jackson- played at Rickwood. {1137 2nd Avenue W, 205458-8161, www.rickwood.com}

27. sixteenth street baptist church national historic landmark

The church is the site of the most horrific occurrence of the American

200 19th Street North • Birmingham, AL 35203

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museum. It is widely rumored that Sloss is haunted by the ghost of Theopholus Calvin Jowers. Jowers, who died a fiery death in the Alice Furnace, swore that as long as there was a furnace in Jefferson County, he would be there. Tue-Sat 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday noon to 4 pm. Closed Monday. {20 32nd Street North, 205-324-1911, www.slossfurnaces.com}

29. southern museum of flight/ ala. aviation hall of fame

Explore the miracle of flight. Take off to the Southern Museum of Flight where visitors can view eight decades of aviation history through, aircraft, models, and memorabilia of some of the country’s greatest aviation pioneers. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm; Closed Monday and Sunday. Admission charged. {4343 73rd Street North, 205-833-8226, www.southernmuseumofflight.org/}

30. talladega superspeedway Civil Rights Movement, when a bomb shattered the quiet of a Sunday morning and took the lives of four young girls in September 1963. If any good came of the bombing, it was that it awakened the city and the nation to the horror of the event and was a turning point in race relations. The congregation today is vibrant and the sanctuary beautiful with its stained-glass window, a gift from the people of Wales. Tours are given 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday and by appointment only on Saturdays. Groups should call 205-251-9402 to make arrangements. {1530 6th Avenue North, www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/civilrights/al11.htm}

28. sloss furnaces national historic landmark

Sloss is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now a museum of history and industry, the site preserves an extraordinary collection of buildings, industrial structures, and machinery.

These industrial 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 that is being preserved and interpreted as a 38

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}

31. tannehill ironworks historical state park

At Tannehill Historical State Park, the old Tannehill Ironworks and a large collection of 19th century cabins give visitors a glimpse into the life lived by Alabamians in the 1800s. The third weekend of each month, from March through November, shoppers and swappers come from near and far toTrade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. Other events such as the dulcimer and woodcarvers show fill the schedule at Tannehill. Admission charged. {12632 Confederate Parkway, 205-477-5711, www.tannehill.org}

32. temple of sibyl

The Temple of Sibyl offers tremendous

views of Shades Valley and Samford University from atop Shades Mountain. One of the earliest residents of Vestavia was George Battey Ward, the well-traveled former mayor of Birmingham and a man of many interests, including the classics.

He purchased 20 acres in a prominent spot on the crest and built a home in 1924 designed after the Temple of Vesta in Rome. He named his home Vestavia. The only remaining piece of his tribute to Roman architecture, a replica of the Temple of Sibyl in Trivoli, sits atop the mountain for great viewing of the area. {2031 Canyon Rd., 205-823-5011,}

33. vulcan park and museum

Vulcan Park is home to the world’s largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. Located atop Red Mountain, Vulcan Park tells the story of Birmingham’s past, present and promise for the future. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, was originally built in 1904 as Birmingham’s entry in the World’s Fair contest.

Vulcan won first place. A 10-acre urban green space surrounds the 56’ high statue and observation balcony that sits upon a 124’ pedestal. Visitors to Vulcan Center find interactive exhibits and displays that give insight into the region’s history and industrial growth. Vulcan Park is open 7 days a week from 7 am - 10 pm. Vulcan Center and Tower Observation Balcony is open Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 1-6 pm. {1701 Valley View Drive, 205-933-1409, www.vulcanpark.org}

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The Summit

Colonial Brookwood Village

Home to several specialty retailers like Gus Mayer and Betsy Prince as well as larger retailers such as Belk and Macy’s. 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. colonialprop.com/ propertyinfo/ shopping-info.php?cid=1245

Century Plaza

This two-story shopping center includes a central food court. Cater-cornered to the mall is the new mega Wal-Mart and adjacent Old Navy clothing store. The corner of Crestwood Blvd. (U.S. 78) and Oporto-Madrid Blvd. Just off I-20. www.centuryplaza.com

Downtown Birmingham

Investigating downtown shopping is an adventure in itself. Start out at BB’s China & Glassware (2427 1st Avenue 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 40

Fiesta ware and seconds at good discounts.

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 at The Golden Temple, where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birkenstocks®. www.downtownbirmingham.org

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shopping 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

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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.

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Patton Creek

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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 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

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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, WilliamsSonoma, Chico’s, the Pottery Barn, a luxury spa and some very good restaurants. At I-459 and U.S. 280. www.thesummitonline.com

This well designed shopping area just south of the city houses a great independent bookstore, Milestone Books, along with fine places to eat such as Panera Bread and Sekisui Japanese & Sushi Restaurant. Also in the complex are Stein Mart, Publix and Starbucks. Hwy. 31 South in the heart of Vestavia. www.vestaviacitycenter. com

The booming suburb of Trussville includes two large shopping areas with a third scheduled to open in October. Target, Books-a-Million, and Old Navy anchor the mall on U.S. 11. A second shopping area occupies both sides of Chalkville Road, just after the first I-59 Trussville exit, with a Wal-Mart and cinema on one side and a 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/propertyinfo/?cid=1267

Western Hills Mall

A landmark in the western section of the city, the recently renovated mall stores include Burlington Coat Factory, City Gear and Mr. Burch Formal Wear. The omnipresent WalMart Supercenter is next door to the mall. U.S. 11 at Aronov Drive.

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5050 Academy Lane Bessemer, 205-424-5255

113 20th St. North, Birmingham, 205- 322-1282, www.birminghammenus.com/cafedupont/

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bob sykes barbeque, BBQ 1724 9th Ave N, Bessemer 205-426-1400, www.bobsykes.com golden rule bar-b-q and grill bessemer, BBQ

5060 Academy Lane, Bessemer, 205-426-5188, www.goldenrulebbq.com

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cafe dupont, American, Continental

icon restaurant and bar at the tutwiler, American, Continental

2021 Park Place N, Birmingham 205-251-2021, www.iconbirmingham.com

john’s city diner,

American, Meat and Three, Seafood 112 21st Street N, Birmingham 205-322-6014, www.johnscitydiner.com

EASTWOOD

golden rule barbeque irondale, American, BBQ 2506 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale 205-956-2678, www.goldenrulebbq.com

hamburger heaven, American 1703 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-951-3570

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dining irondale café

1906 1st Avenue North, Irondale 205-956-5258 / FAX: 205-956-5301 www.irondalecafe.com

red lobster

7601 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-591-3818

HOMEWOOD

jinsei sushi bar & lounge, Japanese 1830 29th Street, Suite 125, Homewood 205-802-1440, www.jinseisushi.com

johnny ray’s bar-b-que, Banquet Facilities, BBQ 316 Valley Ave, Homewood 205-945-PIES (945-7437) www.johnnyrays.com

applebee’s

landry’s seafood house,

brio tuscan grille, Italian, Steak 591 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-879-9177, www.brioitalian.com

lone star steakhouse & saloon,

579 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-879-5673

broadway bbq, BBQ

1008 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, 205-879-1937

cocina superior, Mexican

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

dave’s pizza, Pizza

1819 29th Avenue S, Homewood, 205-871-3283

demetri’s bar-b-q, BBQ

1901 28th Avenue S, Homewood, 205-871-1581, www.birminghammenus.com/demetris/

full moon bar-b-que - homewood 337 Valley Avenue, Homewood, 205-945-9997

gian marco’s, Italian

721 Broadway Street, Homewood, 205-871-9622

hooters, Sports Bar 1278 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood (205) 940-9145

jackson’s bar & bistro, American

1831 28th Avenue S, Suite 175, Homewood 205-870-9669

jim n nick’s bar b q - homewood,

220 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, 205-942-3336, www.birminghammenus.com/jimnnicks

Banquet Facilities, Seafood, Steak 139 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 205-916-0777, www.landrysseafoodhouse.com

Banquet Facilities, Steak 180 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood, 205-942-1902

los compadres mexican restaurant, Mexican

308 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, 205-945-8002

mccormick & schmick’s,

Seafood, Wireless Hot Spot 719 Shades Creek Parkway, Birmingham 205-871-5171, www.mccormickandschmicks.com

michael’s steaks and Seafood 1903 29th Avenue South, Homewood 205-871-9525, www.eatatmichaels.com

nabeel’s cafe & market, Mediterranean

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

new york pizza, Pizza 1010 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, 205-871-4000

oak hill bar & grill,

American, Live Entertainment 2835 18th Street S, Homewood, 205-870-8277

paw paw patch, Meat and Three 410 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-942-6640 Menu Line

Zea’s Rotisserie and Grill 595 Brookwood Village Mall Homewood, 205-380-3118 www.zearestaurants.com

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dining qdoba mexican grill - homewood 437 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood 205-941-1486, www.qdoba.com

ruth’s chris steakhouse,

Banquet Facilities, Steak 2300 Woodcrest Place, Homewood 205-879-9995, www.ruthschris.com

wings sports grille wildwood,

firebirds rocky mountain grill, Seafood, Steak 191 Main Street, Hoover, 205-733-2002 www.firebirdsrestaurants.com

fish market restaurant, Seafood

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

American, Sports Bar 277 Lakeshore Pkwy, Homewood 205-290-9464, www.wingssportsgrille.com

full moon bar-b-que - hoover,

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golden rule barbecue hoover,

applebee’s

2933 John Hawkins Pkwy Birmingham, 205-444-1102

applebee’s

360 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham 205-982-1022

bonefish grill, Seafood

3630 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-985-9545, www.bonefishgrill.com

brock’s, American, Mediterranean

4000 Grand Avenue, Hoover, 205-949-3051

buffalo wild wings, American 2772 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 205-983-9464, www.buffalowildwings.com cajun steamer bar and grill,

2000 Patton Chapel Road, Hoover 205-822-MOON (6666)

American, BBQ 1571 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, 205-823-7770 www.goldenrulebbq.com/locations/Hoover/

guadalajara - hoover, Mexican 1694 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-823-9549, http://intercoups.com/menu/ guadalajara/guadalajara.html j. alexander’s restaurant, American, Banquet Facilities 3320 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-733-9995 or 733-9537 www.jalexanders.com

jim n nick’s bar b q - riverchase, 1810 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover, 205-733-1300, www.birminghammenus.com/jimnnicks

Cajun/Creole 180 Main Street, Suite 200, Hoover 205-985-7785, www.cajunsteamer.com

jr’s, Sports Bar 2015 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham 205-987-6880

carino’s italian grill, Italian 4330 Creekside Avenue, Hoover 205-560-0505, www.carinos.com

jubilee joe’s fresh seafood market & restaurant, Seafood

chicory grille

American, Seafood, Steak 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 205-444-5739, www.wynfrey.com

2341 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 119 Hoover, 205-982-7797, www.jubileejoes.com

la dolce vita, Italian

1851 Montgomery Hwy S, Birmingham 205-985-2909

costa’s mediterranean cafe Mediterranean 3443 Lorna Road, Hoover, 205-978-1603 48

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871-9525 1903 29th Avenue South Homewood, Alabama

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amore ristorante italiano, Italian

5510 Highway 280, Birmingham, 205-437-1005

michael’s steaks and seafood 3340 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-982-0411, www.eatatmichaels.com

buffalo wild wings, American 4507 Riverview Pkwy, Birmingham 205-991-1955, www.buffalowildwings.com

on tap sports cafe - riverchase,

carrabba’s italian grill, Italian

shula’s steak house,

classic joe’s, American 611 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham 205-995-6288

Sports Bar 1845 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-988-5558, www.ontapsportscafe.com

Continental, Gourmet, Steak Wynfrey Hotel, Hoover, 205-444-5750 www.donshula.com/steakhouse/birmingham/

stix restaurant, Banquet Facilities,

Chinese, Japanese, Thai 3250 Galleria Circle, Hoover, 205-982-3070

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

crazy cajuns’ boiling pot Cajun/Creole 125 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham 205-408-0630

sumo japanese steakhouse & sushi bar, Japanese

don pepe’ mexican grill, Mexican The Village at Lee Branch, Birmingham 205-408-3880

ted’s montana grill, American

fleming’s prime steakhouse and wine bar, Steak, Restaurant Lounge

the american cafe, Italian

full moon bar-b-que - hwy 280,

151 Main Street, Hoover, 205-444-1515

3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-987-6093, www.tedsmontanagrill.com

2000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-985-0963

tin roof bbq, BBQ

4524 Southlake Parkway, Suite 20, Hoover 205-987-4002, www.tinroofbbq.com

up the creek fish camp and grill, American, Seafood 2943 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 205-988-0744, upthecreekfishcamp.com

wings sports grille hoover,

American 4441 Creekside Ave, Hoover 205-403-7474, www.wingssportsgrille.com

zapata mexican restaurant, Mexican 2005 Valleydale Road, Birmingham 205-733-1115

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

River Hills Shopping Center, Birmingham 205-991-7328

johnny ray’s bar-b-que,

BBQ, Banquet Facilities 3431 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 205-967-0099, www.johnnyrays.com

hamburger heaven, American 5303 Highway 280, Birmingham 205-981-6402

hooters, Sports Bar

5263 Highway 280, Birmingham, 205-437-1880

indigo joe’s sports pub & restaurant, American

5299 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham 205-991-4646, www.indigojoesbham.com

preferred partner 50

“Best Little Pork House in Alabama”TM

Voted One of the Top 10 Barbecue Restaurants in the U.S. Expert Reviews by

city guides

Gayot.com

“The sauce at Full Moon is just right: not too spicy, not too sweet. Add a scoop of tangy chow chow and the barbecue chicken plate is a treat.

Or try Full Moon’s rib sandwich, available in three sizes, from one to three ribs. The one-bone makes a great snack, but heartier appetites could go for the four-bone rib plate with a pair of sides. Smoked pork, turkey and brisket (from Black Angus) are options to consider. Collard greens and mac ‘n’ cheese would make good accompaniments. Dessert should be required, especially the chocolate chip cookies half dipped in chocolate. All desserts are made in-house, including the carrot cake and the pies.

Beer is available.”

Published by Gayot.com 7-17-09

Store Locations: Valley Avenue Southside

Tuscaloosa Alabaster Fultondale

Hoover Inverness McCalla

www.fullmoonbbq.com

dining ixtapa mexican restaurant,

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

jim n nick’s bar-b-que - greystone, 2831 Greystone Commerical Blvd Birmingham, 205-991-1306, www.birminghammenus.com/jimnnicks

joe’s crab shack,

on tap sports cafe - inverness, Sports Bar 810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999, www.ontapsportscafe.com

on the border mexican cafe 245 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-298-0877, www.ontheborder.com

petrucelli’s italian eatery,

Banquet Facilities, Seafood 20 Meadow View Drive, Birmingham 205-981-2999, www.joescrabshack.com

Italian, Banquet Facilities 10 Meadowview Drive, Birmingham 205-991-7455, www.petruccellis.com

kobe japanese steakhouse & sushi bar, Japanese, Banquet Facilities

p. f. chang’s, Chinese

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

longhorn steakhouse

4775 Highway 280, Birmingham, 205-980-8361

233 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, 205-967-0040

prairie fire grille

American, Continental 5426 Highway 280, Birmingham, 205-991-1313 www.birminghammenus.com/prairiefiregrille

mexicali restaurant, Mexican

5287 Highway 280, Birmingham, 205-991-1836

Home Of The

“Best Tail In Town” HAPPY HOUR

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CAJUN CU ISI N E 180 Main Street • Ste. 200 Patton Creek • 985-7785

5071 Pinnacle Square Trussville • 655-6008

Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm • Sun. 11am-9pm | www.cajunsteamer.com

shogun japanese steak & sushi bar, 4618 Highway 280 S, Birmingham 205-991-0033 http://intercoups.com/menu/shogun/inside.html

superior grill,

Mexican, Open Late, Live Entertainment 4701 Highway 280 S, Birmingham, 205-991-5112, www.superiorgrillbirmingham.com

thai emerald

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

chez lulu,

Continental, French, Gourmet 1911 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook 205-870-7011 www.continentalbakeryandchezlulu.com

daniel george,

American, Continental, Banquet Facilities 2837 Culver Road, Mountain Brook 205-871-3266, www.danielgeorgerestaurant.com

davenport’s pizza,

wings sports grille lee branch,

Mediterranean, Pizza 2837 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook 205-879-8603

MOUNTAIN BROOK

fire: a creole grill, Cajun/Creole 212 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-802-1410

Lounge, Live entertainment, Wireless Hot Spot 2012 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook 205-879-2238, www.billysbarandgrill.com

la paz restaurante, Mexican 99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham 205-879-2225, www.lapaz.com

1001 Doug Baker Blvd, Birmingham 205-995-5151, www.wingssportsgrille.com

billy’s bar & grill, American, Restaurant

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dining leonardo’s italian restaurant, 2520 Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham 205-979-6996

romano’s macaroni grill, Italian 241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-298-7998, www.macaronigrill.com

surin of thailand, Thai 64 Church St, Birmingham, 205-871-4531

bottega italian restaurant and cafe’, Italian

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

cantina tortilla grill,

Latino, Mexican 2901 Second Avenue South, Birmingham 205-323-6980

sweet bones

carlile’s barbecue, BBQ 3511 6th Avenue S, Birmingham, 205-254-9266

tavern on the summit, American

chez fonfon, Continental, French 2007 11th Avenue S, Birmingham, 205-939-3221

taziki’s, Middle Eastern 2737 Highway 280, Birmingham, 205-870-0455

Pizza, Wireless Hot Spot 2012 Magnolia Avenue S, Birmingham 205-930-9971, www.cosmossouthside.com

taziki’s greek fare, Middle Eastern

courtney’s, Breakfast

the cheesecake factory,

dreamland bar-b-que, American,

245 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243 205-970-3022

225 Summit Blvd Suite 100, Birmingham 205-298-1222

3439 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 205-968-6622

American, Continental 236 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, 205-262-1800

village tavern, American 101 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-970-1640, www.villagetavern.com

zoe’s kitchen - summit,

cosmo’s 5 pts pizza,

2330 Sixth Avenue S, Birmingham 205-251-3463

BBQ, Caterers, Wireless Hot Spot 1427 14th Avenue South, Birmingham 205-933-9770, www.dreamlandbbq.com

fish market restaurant, Seafood 612 22nd Street S, Birmingham 205-322-3330, www.thefishmarket.net fuego cantina,

American, Deli, Specialty Foods 323 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, 205-967-5800,

1101 20th Street South, 205-933-1544

SOUTHSIDE

full moon bar-b-que - southside,

26, Eclectic American Bistro

525 25th Street S, Birmingham, 205-324-1007

1210 20th Street S, Birmingham, 205-918-0726

bettola, Italian

golden rule barbecue and grill, BBQ

bogue’s, Breakfast, Meat and Three

highlands bar & grill,

2901 Second Avenue S, Birmingham 205-731-6499

3028 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, 205-254-9780

preferred partner 54

744 29th Street S, Birmingham 205-327-5451, www.goldenrulebbq.com

American, Continental, Gourmet 2011 11th Avenue S, Birmingham 205-939-1400, www.highlandsbarandgrill.com

hot & hot fish club

American, Continental, Gourmet, Seafood, Banquet Facilities 2180 11th Court S, Birmingham 205-933-5474, www.hotandhotfishclub.com

jim n nick’s 11th avenue grill, American, BBQ 1908 11th Ave South, Birmingham 205-320-1060

little savannah,

American, Seafood, Wireless Hot Spot 3811 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham 205-591-1119, www.littlesavannah.net

los amigos mexican restaurant, 3324 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham 205-324-5896, www. losamigosmexican.com

moe’s original bbq

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

ocean, Seafood 1218 20th St. South, Birmingham 205-933-0999, www.oceanbirmingham.com

on tap sports cafe, Sports Bar 737 29th St. South, Birmingham 205-320-1225, www.ontapsportscafe.com original pancake house, Breakfast 1931 11th Avenue S, Birmingham, 205-933-8837 rock house restaurant bar & grill, Italian

725 29th Street S, Birmingham 205-323-4194, www.rockhouserestaurant.com

sol y luna

Latino, Mexican, Banquet Facilities 2801 7th Avenue S, Birmingham 205-322-1186, www.solyluna.net

surin west, Sushi, Thai, Banquet Facilities 1918 11th Avenue S, Birmingham 205-324-1928, www.surinwest.com thai house restaurant

Thai, Vegetarian 2131 Seventh Ave. South, Birmingham, 205-326-3779

veranda on highland

Continental, Gourmet 2220 Highland Av S, Birmingham, 205-939-5551 www.verandaonhighland.com

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TRUSSVILLE

applebee’s

4711 Norrel Drive Trussville, 205-661-0607

Birmingham | 205.879.9995 2300 Woodcrest Place At The Embassy Suites ruthschris.com

buffalo wild wings

5915 Trussville Crossing Parkway, Trussville, 205-655-2521, www.buffalowildwings.com

costa’s famous bar-b-que trussville 5893 Trussville Crossing, Trussville 205-655-0020

Ezell’s Catfish Cabin

5961 Chalkville Mountain Lane 205.655.8006 Store Locations:

Hoover Inverness McCalla

Valley Avenue Southside Tuscaloosa

Alabaster Fultondale

www.fullmoonbbq.com

golden rule barbecue trussville

120 South Chalkville Rd, Trussville 205-655-4849 www.goldenrulebbq.com

hooters, Sports Bar

1917 Edwards Lake Road, Trussville 205-655-9475

jim n nick’s bar b q trussville

982-0144 Galleria Circle Riverchase Galleria

871-9525 1903 29th Avenue South Homewood, Alabama

www.eatatmichaels.com

1660 Gadsden Highway, Trussville 205-661-3100 www.birminghammenus.com/ jimnnicks

john’s city diner 2

Meat and Three 1483 Gadsden Highway, Trussville 205-655-7552

VESTAVIA

ali baba deli & grill

Mediterranean, Banquet Facilities 1694 Montgomery Highway #110, Hoover, 205-823-2222

Amigo’s Mexican Grill Mexican 3659 Lorna Rd., Hoover 205-682-8090

7601 Crestwood Blvd.

Birmingham Al. 35210

1030 Montgomery Hwy. Vestavia Hills Al. 35216

carnaggio’s restaurant 1485 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, 05-824-2110

China Ben, Chinese

784 Highway 31, Vestavia Hills 205-823-8920

city hall diner, American,

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 521 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia 205-824-3655 www.cityhalldiner.com

Birmingham 1427 14th Avenue South 205-933-2133

dale’s southern grill, American, Seafood, Steak 700 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, 205-987-4757

Diplomat Delicatessen & Spirits, Deli

1413 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia, 205-979-1515

ichiban japanese steak house

Japanese, Steak, Banquet Facilities 620 Old Towne Rd, Vestavia, 205-822-4646

johnny ray’s bar-b-que

1460 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia 205-823-7437

new orleans food and spirits

1919 Kentucky Avenue Vestavia Hills, 205-822-7655 www.neworleansfoodandspirits.com

Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill Authentic Cajun Cuisine 180 Main Street • Ste. 200 Patton Creek • 985-7785

5071 Pinnacle Square Trussville • 655-6008

Mon.-Thurs 11am-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm Sun. 11am-9pm • www.canjunsteamer.com

red lobster

1030 Montgomery Highway, S Vestavia Hills, 205-822-7240

sekisui birmingham

Asian, Specialty Foods, Sushi 700 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, 205-978-7775

The best YOU ever had?

preferred partner

Sweet Bones Alabama At The Summit on Highway 280

Reservations 205-970-3022 | www.sweetbonesalabama.com

airPort

crestwood tavern

Live Entertainment, Pizza, Sandwiches 5500 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 205-510-0053

BeSSeMer

crazy eights lounge

Billiards, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Live Entertainment 1817 19th Street N, Bessemer, 205-424-9122

sharky’z lounge

Billiards, DJ 1121 9th Avenue SW. Bessemer 205-425-4445

Downtown

above, Roof top Martini Bar Historic Redmont Hotel 2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham, 205-324-2101 metro bistro & market

Deli, Live Entertainment 2125 2nd Avenue N, Birmingham, 205-323-7995

rouge tavern

2312 2nd. Avenue North, 205-202-4151

speakeasy, Live Entertainment 1920 3rd Ave. North, Birmingham, 205-251-1506, www.speakeasy1920.com steel urban lounge

CenterPoint

j.t.’s sports lounge

Classic Rock, Top 40, Country 9333 Parkway E, Birmingham, 205-836-5270

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Live Entertainment, DJ, Martini Bar 2300 1st Avenue N, Birmingham, 205-324-0666

the wine loft

2200 1st Ave. North, Birmingham 205-323-8228 www.thewineloft.net

Football Fans.

The Party’s In Lakeview!

When the game ends, the party begins in Lakeview!

Post Game Party presented by Lakeview

Saturday, January 2 – immediately following the game –until???

We invite you to come and see all that the Lakeview Entertainment District has to offer. Great food, Budweiser drink specials, live music, sports bars with all the games, & clubs with dancing until 6 a.m.

Always Open Late, The Party’s in Lakeview!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Kelley’s Neighborhood Sports Grill Rock House-Restaurant Innisfree Irish Pub Nana Funks Barking Kudu Rare Martini

Lou’s Pub & Package Store Moe’s Original Bar B Que On Tap Sports Cafe Golden Rule BBQ Rag’s Bar & Grill

nightlife fultonDale

bb’s lounge, Karaoke, Top 40

616 Decatur Hwy., Fultondale, 205-841-0606

full house

Blues, DJ, Rock 2205 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale 205-849-9995

home field sports grill,

Banquet Facilities, Karaoke, Dance, Serves food late, Live Entertainment 1501 Decatur Highway, Fultondale 205-841-6500, www.homefield-web.com

hoMewooD

jitterbugg’s, Dance, Live Entertainment 260 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 205-942-5283

jackson’s bar & bistro

1831 28th Ave. S, Ste. 175, Homewood 205-933-1544

loco’s deli & pub

Deli, Live Entertainment, Pub 230 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 205-943-0080, www.locosdeli.com

lucky’s pub & package

Pub, Sports Bar 706 Valley Avenue, Homewood 205-945-1657

oak hill bar & grill

American, Live Entertainment 2835 18th Street S, Homewood, 205-870-8277

the upper deck, acoustic

Classic Rock, Karaoke, Sports Bar, Billiards, Wireless Hot Spot 449 Valley Avenue, Homewood, 205-942-3289

hooVer

comedy club stardome

American, Banquet Facilities, 1818 Data Drive, Hoover, 205-444-0008

ivory’s, Piano Bar

1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 205-987-1600, www.wynfrey.com 60

jr’s, Sports Bar 2015 Valleydale Rd, Hoover 205-987-6880 martini’s fine food & club ultra 2132 Lorna Ridge Lane, Hoover 205-822-4488

mcanally’s pub and grill

Classic Rock, Billiards, Dance, Live Entertainment, Sports Bar 1899 Hoover Ct., Hoover 205-978-7301, www.mcanallyspub.com

on tap sports cafe - riverchase Sports Bar 1845 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover 205-988-5558, www.ontapsportscafe.com

pub 261, Live Entertainment

9340 Helena Road, Hoover 205-444-0261, www.pub261.com

inVerneSS anD hwY 280

cafe firenze, Dance, Karaoke, Live Entertainment, Rock 110 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, 205-980-1315 courtyard 280 oyster bar & grill

Acoustic, Open Late, Live Entertainment 4643 Highway 280, Birmingham, 205-980-9891

hogan’s irish pub & grill

Billiards, Dance, Live Entertainment 507 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham 205-995-0533

indigo joe’s sports pub & restaurant, Sports Bar

5299 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham 205-991-4646, www.indigojoesbham.com

on tap sports cafe - inverness Sports Bar 810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999, www.ontapsportscafe.com

superior grill,

Mexican, Live Entertainment 4701 Highway 280 S, Birmingham, 205-991-5112, www.superiorgrillbirmingham.com

Official Sponsor

nightlife the mellow martini

garage cafe & antiques

Mountain Brook

marty’s

Live Entertainment, Martini Bar 5426 Highway 280, Birmingham 205-437-0118

Pub, Restaurant, Lounge 2304 10th Terrace S, Birmingham 205-322-3220

billy’s bar & grill, American, Restaurant Lounge, Live Entertainment 2012 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook 205-879-2238, www.billysbarandgrill.com

Serves food late, Live Entertainment 1813 10th Court S, Birmingham 205-939-0045, www.martysbar.com

on tap sports cafe, Sports Bar 737 29th St. South, Birmingham 205-320-1225, www.ontapsportscafe.com

dram bar

Bar & Grill, Live Entertainment 2721 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 205-871-8055

ona’s music room

up top pub & grill

Restaurant Lounge, Wireless Hot Spot 3325 Rocky Ridge Plaza, Cahaba Heights 205-822-8266

Jazz, Live Entertainment, Rhythm & Blues 423 20th Street S, Birmingham 205-322-4662, www.OnasMusicRoom.com

the break restaurant & billiards 1001 20th Street S, Birmingham 205-252-3779

SOUTHSIDE

base camp martini bar & lounge

Blues, Rock 1024 20th St. South, Birmingham, 205-335-1457

blue monkey lounge

Martini Bar, Piano, Live Entertainment, Jazz 1318 Cobb Lane South, Birmingham 205-933-9222, www.bluemonkeylounge.com

courtyard oyster bar & grill

the h martini bar, Hotel Highland 1023 2nd Ave. S. Birmingham 205-933-9555

the high note/rock n’ horse

Karaoke, Banquet Facilities, Live Entertainment 414 Richard Arrington Blvd, Birmingham 205-251-7625, www.highnoteloungecafe.

2015 Highland Avenue, 205-588-4995

dave’s pub

the j. clyde

Live Entertainment, Sports Bar 1128 20th Street South, Birmingham 205-933-4030

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

the nick

Alternative Rock, Live Entertainment 2514 10th Avenue S, Birmingham 205-252-3831 www.thenickrocks.com

Mention this add for a free souvenir In participating locations only, limit one per customer, offer expires 1/4/09

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the quest

Dance, Gay/Lesbian, Open late 416 24th Street S, Birmingham 205-251-4313, www.quest-club.com

nightlife upside down plaza, Bar, Billiards 2012 Magnolia Avenue S, Birmingham 205-930-0333

innisfree irish pub, Live Entertainment 710 29th St S, Birmingham 205-252-4255, www.innisfreepub.com

workplay

joe’s on seventh

zydeco, Rock, Cajun/Creole,

kelly’s neighborhood sports grill

Martini Bar, Alternative Rock, Jazz, Arts, Entertainment, Meeting Facilities, Wireless Hot Spot 500 23rd St. South, Birmingham 205-879-4773, www.workplay.com

Live Entertainment 2001 15th Avenue S, Birmingham 205-933-1032, zydecobirmingham.com

TRUSSVILLE

velma’s place

Karaoke, Open Late, Music-Karaoke 1911 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, 205-661-0404

VESTAVIA

Video Bar, Billiards, Darts, Dance Club, DJ, Gay/Lesbian, Open late 2627 7th Ave S. Birmingham 205-321-2812, www.joesonseventh.com

720 29th St Birmingham, 205-323-9786

lou’s pub

Package Store & Pub 726 29th Street S, Birmingham, 205-322-7005

nana funks, Dance Club, DJ, Open Late 708 29th St. South, Birmingham 205-250-8003

gabriel’s spirited cafe, Sports Bar

o’kafes! coffeehouse

iron horse cafe, Pub, Billiards, Karaoke, Serves food late, live entertainment Center of Riverchase, Ste 184, Birmingham 205-978-5599, www.ironhorsecafe.net

rags - bar & grill

3706 Lorna Road, Hoover 205-985-0983

2901 2nd Ave. S, Birmingham 205-454-1391 www.roastmaster@okafes.com

Upscale Sports Bar w/ Italian flare 728 28th Street S., 205-327-RAGS

redline bar & grill, Piano Bar

rock house restaurant bar & grill

Lakeview

oasis bar, Live Music, Darts, Billiards

Hoover Commons, Birmingham 205-823-1488, www.redlinebar.com

725 29th Street S, Birmingham 205-323-4194, www.rockhouserestaurant.com

barking kudu, Live Entertainment

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

bottletree, Live Entertainment,

on tap sports cafe, Sports Bar 737 29th St. South, Birmingham 205-320-1225, www.ontapsportscafe.com

2929 7th Avenue South, Birmingham 205-328-1748, www.barkingkudu.com

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

cantina tortilla grill 2901 2nd Ave. S, Birmingham 205-323-6980

preferred partner 64

the rare martini

Martini Bar, Live Music 2839 7th Avenue S, Birmingham 205-323-0008, www.theraremartini.com

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