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Quiz: what do Trøndela County, Norway; the Balearic Islands of Spain; London; and Birmingham, Alabama have in common? They’re all on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of “The 22 Best Places to Go in 2022.” In fact, if you visit the site, you’ll find Birmingham at the very top of that list. Now, for those of […]

News has come down that the Auburn Tigers and the Houston Cougars are headed to town for the annual TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl. This is good news.  If there’s anything we like better than enjoying our own town, it’s showing it off to visitors.  So, for your reference, football fans, here’s a little guide to what […]

What makes you want to dance with joy? What puts the spring in your sandals, the Gangnam Style in your golf shoes, the hip hop in your high tops? Whatever it happens to be, we’re willing to bet we can serve it up to you in extra helpings here in Birmingham. In fact, here are […]

In case our Motor City friends haven’t heard the news:  Non-stop flights between Detroit and Birmingham are back, which means the perfect getaway is just a hop away. Think about it, in two hours you can be at the “Dinner Table of the South” enjoying fresh seafood at The Fish Market or getting your selfie […]

Birmingham used to be a well-kept secret. But, fact is, over the last few years, more and more publications like Travel + Leisure have discovered her charms, making our fair city one of the top destinations for people looking for something different. In Kelsey Ogletree’s write up of Birmingham in Travel Leisure’s “Top 50 Places […]

If there’s anything that Birmingham does exceptionally well, it’s food. There’s a reason they call us the Dinner Table of the South. Whether you’re looking for something elegant or casual, many of Birmingham’s restaurants offer large outdoor patios to pair with your dining experience. We’ve compiled a list of some local favorites, organized by Food, […]

Ready for a change of scenery? Birmingham’s mild weather and abundance of family-friendly activities makes it the ideal location for your next getaway. If you’re looking to finish 2020 on a high note, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite safe activities in Birmingham.* #1 | Get Back into the Swing of Things Public […]

Reimagine all of your favorite Birmingham locations with our free Birmingham Coloring Book. This digital download features 13 scenes that make-up Birmingham’s identity, including: Railroad Park, Sloss Furnaces, Vulcan Park & Museum and more. Click here to download. Share your photos using #INBirmingham for the chance to be featured below!

Join us for the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk March 6 – 8 • Lake Guntersville & Birmingham, AL Question: “Where are the fish biting?” Answer: “Well, I don’t know where they’re biting just now, but come March 6th, they’re gonna be biting right here!” Birmingham is once again proud […]

Imagine for a moment: you’re behind the wheel of a Porsche. You crank the engine and feel it rumble alive beneath you, like a beast awakened. With an instructor strapped in beside you, you begin to take this animal of a car through its gears down a long straightaway. By the time you pass the […]