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Information Central STUART FRANKO COTTON STATES

Tourist Information RADIO STATIONS: 14 AM stations, 18 FM stations and 1
Spanish station.
DOWNTOWN TOURIST CENTER:
2109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., 205-458-8000 or NEWSPAPERS: The Birmingham News (al.com) thrice weekly,
800-458-8085 The Birmingham Times, weeklies and monthlies
AIRPORT TOURIST CENTER LOWER LEVEL: 205-595-1052 CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU:
VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM TOURIST CENTER: 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085
1701 Valley View Drive, 205-458-8000 BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS ALLIANCE: 205-324-2100
Helpful Information POPULATION: Metro – just over one million
LIBRARY: 205-226-3600
AREA CODE: 205
TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY: 205-322-5426
ALTITUDE: 620 average feet; ranging between 538 and 1,200
AREA: 3,358 square miles – Metropolitan Statistical Area – PARKS: 205-254-2391 (city), 800-252-7275 (state)
Jefferson, Blount, St. Clair, Shelby and Walker Counties CAP (CITY ACTION PARTNERS): Got a flat? Lock your keys in
CHURCHES: More than 1,300, all major denominations the car? Mon-Fri, 7 am to midnight; Sat 11 am to 7 pm. 205-
BIRMINGHAM SHUTTLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 251-0111 (downtown only)
205-595-0533 LAWS TO KNOW: Use safety belts. Turn on headlights during
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: 205-558-2222 rain. Drinking age 21. Liquor sales at package and grocery
TELEVISION STATIONS: 7 commercial, 3 independents and stores after noon Sundays.
1 public educational station, several cable stations. EMERGENCIES: For emergencies call or text 911

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