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Top Events Honda Indy Grand Prix Barber Motorsports Park April 5-7 In its 10th year, the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by America’s First is a signature event in the INDYCAR circuit. The 2.38-mile road course, with 17 flowing turns and 80 feet of elevation change, challenge drivers and engineers unlike any other […]

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 […]

FEATURED ITINERARY Family Adventure FEATURED EVENTS Birmingham Legion Kick-off Starts on March 9 BBVA Compass Field Grab your scarves and practice your chants. Birmingham Legion kicks off their first-ever season on March 9. Professional soccer has made it to Birmingham. More Info: https://www.bhmlegion.com/schedule-2019 Elevate the Stage March 8-9 Legacy Arena at the BJCC Are you ready […]

Featured Itinerary Romantic Weekend Get away for a few days to spend some quality time with each other. Covering everything from delicious food and wines to good times and views, our 3-day itinerary sets the mood for a romantic weekend in Birmingham. See the full itinerary. Featured Events Birmingham Iron Kick-Off Starts on February 10 Legion […]

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 […]

Featured Itinerary Civil Rights Tour The Birmingham Civil Rights District is now a National Monument. If you haven’t walked this district and heard the stories of the many brave people who walked those streets to break down the walls of segregation, don’t put it off any longer. We’ve laid out a 2-day itinerary to help […]

Featured Events Birmingham Bowl Legion Field The teams are set. The Memphis Tigers are taking on the Demon Deacons in the Birmingham Bowl on December 22. Started in 2006, the Birmingham Bowl is one of fourteen bowl games owned and operated by ESPN Events. But, as the only bowl in the country aligned with both […]

For the second straight year, Highlands Bar & Grill was named to Eater’s list of 38 Essential American Restaurants. It’s an accolade that gets added to a long list of praise for the Frank Stitt-owned restaurant – including two James Beard awards earlier this year for Outstanding Restaurant and Outstanding Pastry Chef. See the full […]

Another Stitt-owned restaurant is receiving praise as Bottega is named one of the 25 Best Italian Restaurants in America by Thrillist. Describing the restaurant as “the confluence of Italy and the deep south,” Thrillist praises the unique combinations of ingredients from separate continents. Click here for Thrillist’s full run-down of great Italian fare: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-italian-restaurants-in-america