Lauren's Guidebook
Museums
An important snapshot of Birmingham’s complicated history- a beautiful museum telling the story of the Civil Rights struggle in Birmingham and the country as a whole.
152 recommandé par les habitants
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St NAn important snapshot of Birmingham’s complicated history- a beautiful museum telling the story of the Civil Rights struggle in Birmingham and the country as a whole.
One of the finest museums in the Southeast- extensive collection, thousands of works of art, in a beautiful museum.
131 recommandé par les habitants
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardOne of the finest museums in the Southeast- extensive collection, thousands of works of art, in a beautiful museum.
Beautiful views of our city, cool museum and Vulcan’s famous butt!
203 recommandé par les habitants
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View DrBeautiful views of our city, cool museum and Vulcan’s famous butt!
I’ve never been myself but plenty of people come from far and wide to check out this museum. I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about it!
43 recommandé par les habitants
Barber Motorsports Park
6040 Barber Motorsports PkwyI’ve never been myself but plenty of people come from far and wide to check out this museum. I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about it!
Food scene
Great Italian place in Homewood- check out the wine bar in the back for a fun, eclectic experience!
31 recommandé par les habitants
Gianmarco's Restaurant
721 Broadway StGreat Italian place in Homewood- check out the wine bar in the back for a fun, eclectic experience!
My absolute favorite Italian restaurant in the city- owned by some friends of ours. Highly recommend!
17 recommandé par les habitants
Bettola
2930 3rd Ave SMy absolute favorite Italian restaurant in the city- owned by some friends of ours. Highly recommend!
Delicious homemade Mexican food in a cool atmosphere!
77 recommandé par les habitants
El Barrio Restaurante Y Bar
2211 2nd Ave NDelicious homemade Mexican food in a cool atmosphere!
Big Spoon Creamery
4000 3rd Ave SBest ice cream I’ve ever had!
Trattoria Zaza
207A 20th St NAnother great local spot!
Delicious fresh, French food- one of my favorite brunch and lunch spots!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Chez Lulu
1911 Cahaba RdDelicious fresh, French food- one of my favorite brunch and lunch spots!
Upscale bar downtown with amazing drinks, decor and an awesome DJ who plays every Friday night.
24 recommandé par les habitants
PAPER DOLL
2320 1st Ave NUpscale bar downtown with amazing drinks, decor and an awesome DJ who plays every Friday night.
I love their burgers- gourmet bar food in a cool atmosphere.
61 recommandé par les habitants
Paramount Bar
200 20th St NI love their burgers- gourmet bar food in a cool atmosphere.
Tacos Dos Hermanos Taco Truck
99 14th St NMost famous taco truck in town!
Good beers, love their hard seltzer, an amazing outdoor space to watch football games and an incredible concert venue!
115 recommandé par les habitants
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St SGood beers, love their hard seltzer, an amazing outdoor space to watch football games and an incredible concert venue!
Old warehouse turned bar on Historic Morris Avenue with a rooftop patio and cool views of Vulcan and sloss furnace.
61 recommandé par les habitants
Carrigan's Public House
2430 Morris AveOld warehouse turned bar on Historic Morris Avenue with a rooftop patio and cool views of Vulcan and sloss furnace.
Rojo
2921 Highland AveCool laidback neighborhood restaurant and bar
Red Sea Ethiopian and Mediterranean
22 Green Springs HwyDelicious Ethiopian restaurant in a laidback setting
Makarios Kabobs & Grill
940 20th St SDelicious and affordable Mediterranean food
BayLeaf Authentic Indian Cuisine 5pts South
1024 20th Street SouthGreat Indian food
Birmingham’s best barbecue in my humble opinion! Hole in the wall delicious food right next to Avondale Brewery
66 recommandé par les habitants
SAW’s Soul Kitchen
215 41st St SBirmingham’s best barbecue in my humble opinion! Hole in the wall delicious food right next to Avondale Brewery
Pizza Grace
2212 Morris AvenueGreat pizza- if you’re staying at Mercantile on Morris, it’s just downstairs!
The Essential
2215 Morris AveDelicious brunch, dinner or lunch right on Morris!
Great sushi and Ramen, lovely atmosphere but not too fancy!
52 recommandé par les habitants
Bamboo on 2nd
2212 2nd Ave NGreat sushi and Ramen, lovely atmosphere but not too fancy!
June Coffee
213 25th Street NorthMy favorite downtown coffee shop!
Sightseeing
Beautiful park near the center of town- you can explore the park and then grab a beer at Good People, Birmingham’s oldest brewery!
158 recommandé par les habitants
Railroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave SBeautiful park near the center of town- you can explore the park and then grab a beer at Good People, Birmingham’s oldest brewery!
Beautiful gardens! Worth visiting for sure!
101 recommandé par les habitants
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park RdBeautiful gardens! Worth visiting for sure!
Outdoor Activities
Pretty hiking trails with beautiful city views- just down the road!
87 recommandé par les habitants
Red Mountain Park
2011 Frankfurt DrPretty hiking trails with beautiful city views- just down the road!
Beautiful hiking trails, some of the best mountain biking in the southeast, wildlife rehabilitation center, paddle boarding, kayaking
114 recommandé par les habitants
Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace DrBeautiful hiking trails, some of the best mountain biking in the southeast, wildlife rehabilitation center, paddle boarding, kayaking
Ruffner Mountain
1214 81st St SAnother beautiful hiking spot
New place downtown to go hit some golf balls while you hang out and have a drink!
77 recommandé par les habitants
Topgolf
1111 24th St NNew place downtown to go hit some golf balls while you hang out and have a drink!