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Landscape Photography by Matt Glasscock 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 […]

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 […]

Feeding Your Soul at the Dinner Table of the South The Cathedral at Canterbury over in England was a focal point for Christian pilgrims during the middle ages. Well, we’re here to tell you that Canterbury has nothing on us. People come from all over the United States to visit our most revered and soulful […]

As home to Alabama’s largest convention complex,  thriving entertainment districts and plenty of Southern hospitality, Birmingham is centrally located within the Southeast region of the country and ready to host your event. Let’s Meet The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex campus has 350,000 square feet of convention and exhibition space along with an 18,000-seat arena and 4,000 […]

Why our city should make the shortlist for your next getaway Whether you come to Birmingham for a weekend of fun, a business conference, or another activity, there are a number of reasons you’ll be happy you chose the ‘Ham. Seven, to be exact. Seven wonders – some will surprise you and astound you, others […]

2018 was the year that a Birmingham restaurant took home the top prize. After being a finalist for 10 straight years, Highlands Bar & Grill won the James Beard Award for Most Outstanding Restaurant. However, that was only one story in a year full of praise for Birmingham’s culinary scene. Food enthusiasts and top chefs […]