Things to do in Birmingham
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Vulcan Park
- Birmingham, USA
- Sights › Other
Visible from all over the city thanks to the country's second-largest statue, the nearby Vulcan Park offers fantastic views for free, and an observation tower.
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Dreamland
All rib-lovers and barbecue fiends must make their own dreamy and meaty pilgrimage to Birmingham's franchise of Dreamland, an Alabama and Georgia mini-chain.
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is the most worthwhile sight in town. Its moving audio, video and photography exhibits tell the story of racial segregation in the USA, from WWI and the Civil Rights movement to racial and human-rights issues around the world today, and it reveals the complicated and shocking layers of Birmingham's history. The media lab is a fantastic resource for further inquiry.
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16th Street Baptist Church
The 16th Street Baptist Church became a gathering place for meetings and protests in the 1950s and '60s. When Ku Klux Klan (KKK) members bombed the church in 1963, killing four girls, the city was flung into a whirlwind of social change. Today, the rebuilt church is a memorial and a house of worship (services 11am Sunday).
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Highlands Bar & Grill
One of internationally acclaimed chef Frank Stitt's eateries, and arguably Birmingham's best restaurant, the sumptuous menu features meat and seafood beautified by a flash of sophistication borrowed from both southern France and traditional Southern cuisine.
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J Clyde
Some preppie types come, some not-so-preppie types come, but they are in their 20s and 30s. Since the Gourmet Beer Bill just passed, it will have over 70 beers on draft. There's outdoor seating and live music sometimes.
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Nomad Supply
You gotta love hippies who have it together. Cross on over the invisible racial lines to Nomad Supply where you can buy vegan cookies, use the internet for free, and buy peace-loving, ecofriendly wares.
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Savage's Bakery
Savage's Bakery has been a Birmingham institution since 1939. It is the perfect spot to grab a sweet snack, like an Almond Macaroon, Pecan Nugget or Swedish Dream, while shopping in Homewood.
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Oak Mountain State Park
Twelve miles south of town, off I-65 exit 246, Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama's largest state park, where you can hike, camp, boat or chill out on the lakeside beach.
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Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
The Carver Performing Arts Center houses the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, which celebrates jazz musicians such as Dinah Washington, Nat King Cole and Duke Ellington.
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Moe's Original BBQ and Blues Revue
Moe's prides itself on serving the freshest food possible - dinner is served till it runs out - and has live blues music Thursday and Friday. The patio is a total plus.
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Sol Y Luna
Thirsty patrons can order tequila flights (and then a taxi) at this inviting Mexican restaurant- cantina, which specializes in small plates and has a fabulous patio.
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Birmingham Museum of Art
- Birmingham, USA
- Sights › Other
Birmingham Museum of Art collects work from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Don't miss Rodin's striking work in the outdoor sculpture garden.
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Pete's Famous Hot Dogs
This closet-size downtown joint has been serving since 1915 and makes a good choice for inexpensive but tasty fare. Wolf down your dogs on a nearby park bench.
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Lou's Pub & Package Store
After dinner, you simply must wind up at this glorious dive, with its salty proprietor who calls everybody 'baby.'
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Sakura
Crawfish avocado rolls: man, you have to love sushi in the South. But, for real, this sushi is pretty good.
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