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Birmingham
It has been said that Birmingham is the last major Southern city in America, where a friendly "How y'all doin'," a hearty meal of country-fried steak with butter beans and a true taste of Southern hospitality await visitors. Whether you're into the history of the Civil Rights movement, a fan of jazz music or just looking for culture and a few fun activities for the family, Sweet Birmingham is the place for you. Spend the morning at the Birmingham Museum of Art, then have lunch at a traditional Southern tea room. Outdoor enthusiasts can tee off at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail or pack a lunch and spend the day hiking and enjoying the vistas at Ruffner Mountain. A world-class zoo, the innovative McWane Center and VisionLand, Alabama's first amusement park, are sure to keep families entertained and on the go. In the evening, listen to a blues show at an outdoor cafe and then spend the night at a small cozy inn or splurge for an elegant hotel.
 
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Marriott Birmingham
Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
Redmont Hotel
Best Western Carlton Suites
La Quinta Inn and Suites Birmingham Homewood



Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
For history buffsFor history buffs
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute: This historic museum traces the journey of the civil rights advocates of the 1950s and 60s, who changed the course of American history. The struggle for equality for Black Americans is chronicled here, from the Jim Crow laws in the 1800s to the freedom rides, sit-ins and demonstrations of the 1960s.
Address: 520 16th St N, Birmingham, Alabama
Phone: 205 328 9696
Admission fee
16th Street Baptist Church: Four young girls were killed when a Ku Klux Klan bomb exploded in this church in 1963. The girls are remembered with a shrine in the crypt where they died, and a vibrant stained glass window donated in sympathy by the people of Wales adorns the historic church.
Address: 16th St & 6th Ave, Birmingham, Alabama
Phone: 205-251-9402
Free
For music loversFor music lovers
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame: The music and accomplishments of over 170 native Alabaman jazz musicians, including Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton, are highlighted in this museum devoted to fostering an appreciation of jazz.
Address: 1631 4th Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama
Phone: 205 254 2731
Free
For art loversFor art lovers
Birmingham Museum of Art: This three-story museum houses an eclectic selection of art, including Wedgewood pottery, the largest collection of Asian art in the Southeast, Native American and African art, impressionism, contemporary art and American landscapes.
Address: 2000 Eighth Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama
Phone: 205 254 2566
Free
Play ballPlay ball
Rickwood Field Park: America's oldest baseball park and former home of the Birmingham Barons is a place where visitors can relive the magic of baseball's glory years.
Address: 1137 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, Alabama
Phone: 205 458 8161
RestaurantsRestaurants
Fish Market Restaurant: The freshest seafood is served steamed, grilled or fried in this Greek-owned restaurant. The Greek influence shows up in several entrees and side dishes.
Address: 611 S 21st St , Birmingham, Alabama
Phone: 205 322 3330
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Marriott Birmingham
Popularity index: #12 in Birmingham
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Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
Popularity index: #23 in Birmingham
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Redmont Hotel
Popularity index: #30 in Birmingham
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Best Western Carlton Suites
Popularity index: #5 in Birmingham
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La Quinta Inn and Suites Birmingham Homewood
Popularity index: #1 in Homewood
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Recommended Reading
"Birmingham Has a Lot on Its Plates These Days"  New York Times (free registration required), Dec 15, 2006
Big changes have come to Birmingham's restaurant scene.
"Birmingham, AL"  Ladies Home Journal
Remembered as the battleground for the civil rights movement of the 1960s, this historic city offers impressive monuments and numerous cultural attractions.
"Birmingham's music scene offers more than 'Idol' pleasures"  Dallas Morning News / The Washington Post, Sep 22, 2006
A guide to enjoying a night out in this lively city.
"Tuning In to Birmingham"  Washington Post (free registration required), Jul 23, 2006
Birmingham's music scene is helping to make the city a popular national tourist attraction.
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