The heart of Alabama's cultural and economic activities Birmingham, boasts a population of over 1.1 million people establishing itself as the largest city in the state. Once singled out as suffering the worst hit during the Great Depression, today Birmingham is one of the top five banking cities in the United States. The city lives up to its nickname "Magic City" with its ability to rise from the economic and racial ashes that once burdened this now flourishing metropolis.

Attractions

The Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is a 32-acre blast furnace plant that gives an up close look at how the iron industry built the city of Birmingham.

Founded in 1978, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is an art-deco museum that honors great jazz artists with ties to the state of Alabama.

Dedicated to advertising the state's athletic history, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) was established in 1967. Each year the museum has a banquet where it inducts between six and eight persons who have contributed to the athletic arena in some capacity.

The Vulcan statue, a reflection of the city's iron and steel industry, is the seventh-tallest free-standing statue in the United States. It is also the largest cast iron statue in the world and the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama. It is a figure of the Roman god of fire Vulcan.

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is the perfect spot for your zeal for motors and racing. It boasts the largest and most incredible collection of motorcycles, vintage vehicles and motor sports. This world-class racing park will definitely delight you with its Formula One and Super bike racing.

For a good feel of Nature, visit the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The beautiful Gardens not only feature Southern offerings but also pay tribute to other parts of the world. The nearby "villages" of Mountain Brook offers locally-owned shops, restaurants and boutiques.

The Alabama Adventure Theme Park will positively satisfy your desire for outdoor adventure. This combined Theme and Water Park has over 7 acres of land full of amazing escapades any thrill seeker could want!

Restaurants

Birmingham offers a wide array of restaurants for any price range and taste. From the homey Southern specialties to the more daring Greek and Asian delicacies, the city�s restaurants will surely have something to serve your taste.

The inspiration for Fannie Flagg's Fried Green Tomatoes, Irondale Café, formerly known as the �Original Whistlestop Café, will give you all sorts of good comfort food every time.

Dreamland Barbeque claims to serve the "best barbeque you could ever hope to eat". Well-known for its Alabama-style barbeque ribs, this location also serves chicken, side dishes and salad.

Owned by the same family and sitting right next to each other either restaurant 26 or Ocean offer the best seafood dishes in town.

Nightlife

The J. Clyde is a must-visit for beer enthusiasts and anyone else. Presenting a nice restaurant menu in the early evening then switching to a pub-style menu later they serve many beers on tap with a few bottles thrown in. Alabama Theatre shows new and classic movies, comedians, concerts and other performances. The Virginia Samford Theatre offers Broadway type productions all-year round.

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