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Insider Tips
• Look for the ghost at Sloss Furnace
• Listen to Big Bertha at the Alabama Theatre
• Climb the largest iron statue in the World at Vulcan Park & Museum
• Stay overnight at the Painted Lady Hotel
• Get a taste of the culinary scene at Southbound Festival
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Alabama

In Birmingham, you’ll experience an unmistakable blend of Southern hospitality and cosmopolitan charm. This is a city of dreamers and doers; from the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement to the artists, visionaries, and entrepreneurs shaping today’s thriving community. Visitors can see, taste, and feel Birmingham’s spirit everywhere: in a vibrant culinary scene, world-class entertainment, a deep passion for sports, and the undeniable momentum driving the city forward. For international travelers seeking history, culture, and unforgettable experiences, now is the perfect time to discover Greater Birmingham.
City Highlights
Civil Rights History
• Sixteenth Street Baptist Church – Site of the 1963 bombing that killed four young girls: turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute – Museum and education center with exhibits, oral histories, and interactive displays.
• Kelly Ingram Park – Staging ground for 1963 protests; now features sculptures and memorials of the confrontations.
• A.G. Gaston Motel – Headquarters for the Birmingham Campaign; meeting place for Dr. King and movement leaders.
Culinary
• MICHELIN GUIDE and James Beard Honors – Home to award-winning Automatic Seafood and Oyster’s, Bayonet, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Bright Star, Helen, and other acclaimed chefs and restaurants.• Alabama Barbecue – Known for pulled pork, ribs, and signature white BBQ sauce; local favorites include SAW's BBQ, Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Que, Full Moon BBQ, Creekside BBQ, Martin's BBQ Joint and many more.
• Soul Food – Classics like fried chicken, collards, and cornbread at spots such as Eagle’s, Yo’ Mama’s, The Southern Kitchen and Bar and Jake’s Soul Food Café.
Golf
• Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – 468 holes statewide, Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is the largest golf course construction project ever attempted. Birmingham features Ross Bridge and Oxmoor Valley.• Ross Bridge – At 8,191 yards, one of the longest U.S. courses; scenic waterfalls and lakeside holes. You can stay at the nearby Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
• Oxmoor Valley – Near Ross Bridge, with 45 holes. Sculpted from the peaks and valleys of the Appalachians, the courses offer scenic forests, numerous creeks, and challenging elevation changes.






