Guidebook for Birmingham

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Guidebook for Birmingham

Food Scene

Best BBQ ribs in town, funny decor, casual atmosphere, full bar
37 místní doporučují
Dreamland BBQ Birmingham
1427 14th Ave S
37 místní doporučují
Best BBQ ribs in town, funny decor, casual atmosphere, full bar
Great pulled pork BBQ and plenty of other menu items for various tastes and children, plus full bar
11 místní doporučují
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
1908 11th Ave S
11 místní doporučují
Great pulled pork BBQ and plenty of other menu items for various tastes and children, plus full bar
Thai food - sushi and other seafood plus bar
24 místní doporučují
Surin West
1918 11th Ave S
24 místní doporučují
Thai food - sushi and other seafood plus bar
Close to home, good Greek food. Closed on Sundays
8 místní doporučují
Pita Stop (The)
1106 12th St S
8 místní doporučují
Close to home, good Greek food. Closed on Sundays
Fresh as it can be off the coast - wide variety of seafood in an open warehouse type building
15 místní doporučují
The Fish Market | Southside
612 22nd St S
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Fresh as it can be off the coast - wide variety of seafood in an open warehouse type building
Fantastic Italian Food in an out of the way hole in the wall. Everything is wonderful here except that it doesn't open til 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Service is fast and friendly, eats are delectable.
10 místní doporučují
Giuseppe's Cafe
925 8th St S
10 místní doporučují
Fantastic Italian Food in an out of the way hole in the wall. Everything is wonderful here except that it doesn't open til 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Service is fast and friendly, eats are delectable.
Pricey but very very good food and service
14 místní doporučují
Ocean Restaurant
1218 20th St S
14 místní doporučují
Pricey but very very good food and service
Breakfast and lunch only. Wide variety of very good breakfast food
20 místní doporučují
The Original Pancake House
1931 11th Ave S
20 místní doporučují
Breakfast and lunch only. Wide variety of very good breakfast food
Our absolute favorite Greek restaurant! Best hummus dip, best gyros, best grilled chicken, best salads
12 místní doporučují
Makarios Kabobs & Grill
940 20th St S
12 místní doporučují
Our absolute favorite Greek restaurant! Best hummus dip, best gyros, best grilled chicken, best salads
13 místní doporučují
Continental Bakery
1907 Cahaba Rd
13 místní doporučují

Drinks & Nightlife

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Cahaba Brewing Company
4500 5th Ave S
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Good People Brewing Company
114 14th St S
70 místní doporučují
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TrimTab Brewing Company
2721 5th Ave S
60 místní doporučují
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Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St S
115 místní doporučují
Theater, concerts and shows
Moonlight on the Mountain
585 Shades Crest Rd
Theater, concerts and shows

Entertainment & Activities

One of the oldest theatres in town, fully restored to its original beauty. They have movies, plays, concerts, and other special events
69 místní doporučují
Alabama Theatre
1817 3rd Ave N
69 místní doporučují
One of the oldest theatres in town, fully restored to its original beauty. They have movies, plays, concerts, and other special events
Another old theatre restored to glory. Like the Alabama, they do music, movies, , plays, special events... but the real treat is the decor
23 místní doporučují
Lyric Theatre
1800 3rd Ave N
23 místní doporučují
Another old theatre restored to glory. Like the Alabama, they do music, movies, , plays, special events... but the real treat is the decor
Three levels of science explorations for kids or kids at heart! Everything is touchable and open to experimentation. Demonstrations of scientific phenomenon throughout. Also holds an Imax theater.
107 místní doporučují
McWane Science Center
200 19th St N
107 místní doporučují
Three levels of science explorations for kids or kids at heart! Everything is touchable and open to experimentation. Demonstrations of scientific phenomenon throughout. Also holds an Imax theater.
43 místní doporučují
Barber Motorsports Park
6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy
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Home field for the Birmingham Barons baseball team
65 místní doporučují
Regions Field
1401 1st Ave S
65 místní doporučují
Home field for the Birmingham Barons baseball team
Ice skating rink - public sessions as well as home ice for UAB and Alabama hockey games in season
Pelham Civic Complex
500 Amphitheater Rd
Ice skating rink - public sessions as well as home ice for UAB and Alabama hockey games in season
Plays with local actors
6 místní doporučují
Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 26th St S
6 místní doporučují
Plays with local actors

Arts & Culture

They have special artist shows, but even their permanent collection is impressive. Free admission, but you are welcome to give any amount of donation. Closed Mondays.
131 místní doporučují
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
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They have special artist shows, but even their permanent collection is impressive. Free admission, but you are welcome to give any amount of donation. Closed Mondays.
Tells the story of Birmingham's rocky racial past. Very well done. You can see and hear lots of historic events. Free on Sundays. Check website for unannounced closings. Closed Mondays.
152 místní doporučují
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St N
152 místní doporučují
Tells the story of Birmingham's rocky racial past. Very well done. You can see and hear lots of historic events. Free on Sundays. Check website for unannounced closings. Closed Mondays.

Parks & Nature

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Ruffner Mountain
1214 81st St S
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Red Mountain Park
2011 Frankfurt Dr
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Nice big park right in the middle of town. Great for any outdoor event, there is seating under shade, walking trails, ponds and creeks, and playground equipment
158 místní doporučují
Nadace parku železničních drah
1600 1st Ave S
158 místní doporučují
Nice big park right in the middle of town. Great for any outdoor event, there is seating under shade, walking trails, ponds and creeks, and playground equipment
Adjacent to the Civil Rights museum, the park features sculptures in the vein of the violent racial past of Birmingham
16 místní doporučují
Kelly Ingram Park
500 17th St N
16 místní doporučují
Adjacent to the Civil Rights museum, the park features sculptures in the vein of the violent racial past of Birmingham
Indoor and outdoor marvels of gardening
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Botanické zahrady v Birminghamu
2612 Lane Park Rd
101 místní doporučují
Indoor and outdoor marvels of gardening
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Zoo v Birminghamu
2630 Cahaba Rd
118 místní doporučují

Sightseeing

Replica of old "Magic City" entrance sign
23 místní doporučují
Rotary Trail Birmingham
2098 1st Ave S
23 místní doporučují
Replica of old "Magic City" entrance sign
Museum tells the history and meaning of this statue. There is also a park with a walking trail.
203 místní doporučují
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Dr
203 místní doporučují
Museum tells the history and meaning of this statue. There is also a park with a walking trail.
Call ahead to make sure they're open
23 místní doporučují
Southern Museum of Flight
4343 73rd St N
23 místní doporučují
Call ahead to make sure they're open
Národní historická památka Sloss Furnaces
20 32nd St N
66 místní doporučují

Essentials

Low prices, off brands. Not good for produce, but everything else is good quality.
17 místní doporučují
ALDI
7400 Crestwood Blvd
17 místní doporučují
Low prices, off brands. Not good for produce, but everything else is good quality.
Slightly higher priced than Walmart superstore, focusing mainly on food and not clothing and other things a superstore carries. Good for a convenient grocery run.
11 místní doporučují
Walmart Neighborhood Market
312 Palisades Blvd
11 místní doporučují
Slightly higher priced than Walmart superstore, focusing mainly on food and not clothing and other things a superstore carries. Good for a convenient grocery run.
Higher prices but nicer people and good produce. Wherever I get my other groceries, I always go to Publix for my produce.
10 místní doporučují
Publix Super Market at Edgemont Town Center
411 Green Springs Hwy
10 místní doporučují
Higher prices but nicer people and good produce. Wherever I get my other groceries, I always go to Publix for my produce.
High prices but only one block over.
Southside Market
1600 11th Pl S
High prices but only one block over.
Grocery/convenience store attached to an Indian cafe. Lots of indian food ingredients in the market.
Wilson Market
1401 15th St S
Grocery/convenience store attached to an Indian cafe. Lots of indian food ingredients in the market.