Magic City Favorites
Neighborhoods
An official entertainment district of Birmingham, this neighborhood features breweries, restaurants, live entertainment, a park and more.
11 locals recommend
Avondale
An official entertainment district of Birmingham, this neighborhood features breweries, restaurants, live entertainment, a park and more.
Funky urban neighborhood with some beautiful murals painted on buildings. Lehman's Pizzeria and Bayles Restaurant and Catering (burgers, quesadillas, breakfast) are my two fave restaurants. Woodlawn Bar and Slutty Vegan just opened and check out TrynaB Studios for fun repurposed clothing. Check to see whether Woodlawn Market is happening if you are here on the weekend.
Woodlawn
Funky urban neighborhood with some beautiful murals painted on buildings. Lehman's Pizzeria and Bayles Restaurant and Catering (burgers, quesadillas, breakfast) are my two fave restaurants. Woodlawn Bar and Slutty Vegan just opened and check out TrynaB Studios for fun repurposed clothing. Check to see whether Woodlawn Market is happening if you are here on the weekend.
If you want to find some high end shopping and eating establishments, this is the place!
7 locals recommend
Mountain Brook Village
If you want to find some high end shopping and eating establishments, this is the place!
Sightseeing
A great place to see people and enjoy water features and plants in downtown Birmingham.
158 locals recommend
Railroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave SA great place to see people and enjoy water features and plants in downtown Birmingham.
Super cool industrial sight that showcases why the Magic City became the Magic City. We have the three main ingredients for steel and this is where it was made. Sloss sometimes hosts events so its good to check their website to see what's happening.
66 locals recommend
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
20 32nd St NSuper cool industrial sight that showcases why the Magic City became the Magic City. We have the three main ingredients for steel and this is where it was made. Sloss sometimes hosts events so its good to check their website to see what's happening.
If you want to catch a baseball game with the Birmingham Barons, Regions Field is where you need to go. Fantastic newer stadium right next to Railroad Park.
65 locals recommend
Regions Field
1401 1st Ave SIf you want to catch a baseball game with the Birmingham Barons, Regions Field is where you need to go. Fantastic newer stadium right next to Railroad Park.
Official entrance to Ruffner Mountain. Lots of good urban hiking and a visitor's center.
81 locals recommend
Ruffner Mountain
1214 81st St SOfficial entrance to Ruffner Mountain. Lots of good urban hiking and a visitor's center.
Got the itch to find a treasure? Irondale Pickers has a huge selection of finds from dozens of vendors. A fun place to visit.
Irondale Pickers
5401 Beacon DrGot the itch to find a treasure? Irondale Pickers has a huge selection of finds from dozens of vendors. A fun place to visit.
Even if you are not into cars or motorcycles, this museum is a place to behold. Amazing collection of wheeled vehicles.
45 locals recommend
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
6030 Barber Motorsports PkwyEven if you are not into cars or motorcycles, this museum is a place to behold. Amazing collection of wheeled vehicles.
Get a bird's eye view of the Birmingham skyline from Vulcan. You can take the elevator or the stairs to the viewing platform or just stay on the ground for a breathtaking look at Jones Valley.
203 locals recommend
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View DrGet a bird's eye view of the Birmingham skyline from Vulcan. You can take the elevator or the stairs to the viewing platform or just stay on the ground for a breathtaking look at Jones Valley.
One of the most extensive collections of artwork in the Southeast.
131 locals recommend
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardOne of the most extensive collections of artwork in the Southeast.
Fantastic museum that shows the history of black baseball players before integration with the MLB. A must for any baseball fan or fans of history.
12 locals recommend
Negro Southern League Museum
120 16th St SFantastic museum that shows the history of black baseball players before integration with the MLB. A must for any baseball fan or fans of history.
Just recently named a national monument, this district has many interpretive trails, sculptures, parks, the historic 16th Street Baptist Church and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
10 locals recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights District
Just recently named a national monument, this district has many interpretive trails, sculptures, parks, the historic 16th Street Baptist Church and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Lots of restaurants, people watching, and The Golden Temple, which has a vegetarian cafe and is a health food store. Close to downtown.
32 locals recommend
Five Points South
Lots of restaurants, people watching, and The Golden Temple, which has a vegetarian cafe and is a health food store. Close to downtown.
Baseball and history buffs will appreciate Rickwood Field, an historic baseball stadium located in Birmingham. It was built in 1910 and is known for being the oldest surviving professional baseball park in the United States. The stadium has a capacity of 10,800 spectators and has been the site of many memorable baseball games, including Negro League games and minor league games. It has also been featured in television and film, including "42," "Kojak," "Babe Ruth," and "The PHenom" among others.
Rickwood Field has been recognized as a historic landmark by the National Register of Historic Places and the Birmingham Historical Society. The stadium has undergone several renovations over the years, including a major renovation in the 1990s that helped to restore the stadium to its original grandeur.
Today, Rickwood Field is still used for baseball games and is also a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can take guided tours of the stadium and learn about its rich history in baseball. The stadium is also home to the annual Rickwood Classic, a baseball game that celebrates the history of the sport in Birmingham.
Rickwood Field
1137 2nd Ave WBaseball and history buffs will appreciate Rickwood Field, an historic baseball stadium located in Birmingham. It was built in 1910 and is known for being the oldest surviving professional baseball park in the United States. The stadium has a capacity of 10,800 spectators and has been the site of many memorable baseball games, including Negro League games and minor league games. It has also been featured in television and film, including "42," "Kojak," "Babe Ruth," and "The PHenom" among others.
Rickwood Field has been recognized as a historic landmark by the National Register of Historic Places and the Birmingham Historical Society. The stadium has undergone several renovations over the years, including a major renovation in the 1990s that helped to restore the stadium to its original grandeur.
Today, Rickwood Field is still used for baseball games and is also a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can take guided tours of the stadium and learn about its rich history in baseball. The stadium is also home to the annual Rickwood Classic, a baseball game that celebrates the history of the sport in Birmingham.
Sidewalk Cinema is a year-round independent cinema located in the heart of Birmingham's historic Theatre District. Lots of great Indy and historic film can be seen here.
If you are lucky enough to be in town in August, you may be able to attend Sidewalk Film Festival, which started the cinema. This film festival has become one of the premier film festivals in the Southeastern United States, and has been recognized as one of the "Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World" by MovieMaker magazine.
The festival was founded in 1999 and showcases independent films from around the world, as well as providing a platform for local filmmakers to showcase their work.
The festival takes place over four days and features a range of films, from documentaries to narrative features. In addition to film screenings, the festival also includes panels, workshops, and parties, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere for filmmakers and film lovers alike.
Sidewalk Film Center Cinema
1821 2nd Ave NSidewalk Cinema is a year-round independent cinema located in the heart of Birmingham's historic Theatre District. Lots of great Indy and historic film can be seen here.
If you are lucky enough to be in town in August, you may be able to attend Sidewalk Film Festival, which started the cinema. This film festival has become one of the premier film festivals in the Southeastern United States, and has been recognized as one of the "Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World" by MovieMaker magazine.
The festival was founded in 1999 and showcases independent films from around the world, as well as providing a platform for local filmmakers to showcase their work.
The festival takes place over four days and features a range of films, from documentaries to narrative features. In addition to film screenings, the festival also includes panels, workshops, and parties, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere for filmmakers and film lovers alike.
Food + Brews
All local. All Good. See why the Magic City has become a foodie destination!
Cahaba Brewing Company
4500 5th Ave SGreat live entertainment and you can bring your kids, dogs, and food to the outside part of the venue. Fantastic beer too!
115 locals recommend
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St SGreat live entertainment and you can bring your kids, dogs, and food to the outside part of the venue. Fantastic beer too!
Nice patio near the tracks. Good bar food on an ever changing menu and good beer. Outdoor games and seating as well as indoor choices
34 locals recommend
Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham
3201 1st Ave NNice patio near the tracks. Good bar food on an ever changing menu and good beer. Outdoor games and seating as well as indoor choices
A true meat and 3, this restaurant was featured in the film Fried Green Tomatoes. Watch the trains from the platform across the street.
14 locals recommend
Irondale Cafe
1906 1st Ave NA true meat and 3, this restaurant was featured in the film Fried Green Tomatoes. Watch the trains from the platform across the street.
SAW’s Soul Kitchen
215 41st St SFantastic BBQ. You will not be sorry.
A cute little French cafe with lots of quiche, salads, desserts on the menu. Seating inside and outside.
Chez Lulu
1911 Cahaba RoadA cute little French cafe with lots of quiche, salads, desserts on the menu. Seating inside and outside.
Tiny yet funky super cool liquor store on Birmingham's North Side. NYC's loss is our gain. Super knowledgable staff who know the curated products in this treasure of a store. Thank you LaNell for coming back to Alabama!
LeNell's Beverage Boutique
1208 32nd St NTiny yet funky super cool liquor store on Birmingham's North Side. NYC's loss is our gain. Super knowledgable staff who know the curated products in this treasure of a store. Thank you LaNell for coming back to Alabama!
The best bread in Birmingham baked fresh daily. The pastries--both sweet and savory--are divine too. Serves coffee and lunch as well. Worth visiting when you are headed downtown.
Birmingham Breadworks
2408 7th Ave SThe best bread in Birmingham baked fresh daily. The pastries--both sweet and savory--are divine too. Serves coffee and lunch as well. Worth visiting when you are headed downtown.
Juniper is the name of this bar and restaurant located at 3811 Clairmont Ave in Birmingham, and it is well worth visiting! Whimsical decor, creative cocktails (with plenty of gin--and other--specialties) and a well-curated food and wine menu featuring vegetarian and vegan as well as meaty options. Friendly staff. Located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Birmingham, just a 5 mile drive away from Twin Tree. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
3811 Clairmont Ave
Juniper is the name of this bar and restaurant located at 3811 Clairmont Ave in Birmingham, and it is well worth visiting! Whimsical decor, creative cocktails (with plenty of gin--and other--specialties) and a well-curated food and wine menu featuring vegetarian and vegan as well as meaty options. Friendly staff. Located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Birmingham, just a 5 mile drive away from Twin Tree. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
While parking and finding the entry may be a bit of a challenge, it is well worth the work to visit Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar in downtown Birmingham. Great atmosphere and even better cocktails in this below ground Birmingham treasure.
2015 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
While parking and finding the entry may be a bit of a challenge, it is well worth the work to visit Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar in downtown Birmingham. Great atmosphere and even better cocktails in this below ground Birmingham treasure.
City/town information
Hit historic downtown Irondale and watch the trains go by on the viewing platform before grabbing lunch at Irondale Cafe.
Irondale
Hit historic downtown Irondale and watch the trains go by on the viewing platform before grabbing lunch at Irondale Cafe.
Coffee + Tea
Need a little Parisian-inspired coffee and pastry? Bandit Patisserie is the place! Located in downtown Birmingham, this little shop has big windows, minimalist decor (save for the awesome wallpaper in the bathroom) and has the cutest, flakiest, most delicious pastries in town. Sweet and savory. But get there early before the selection runs low. This is not a high volume place. Worth the visit!
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Bandit Pâtisserie
2215 1st Avenue NorthNeed a little Parisian-inspired coffee and pastry? Bandit Patisserie is the place! Located in downtown Birmingham, this little shop has big windows, minimalist decor (save for the awesome wallpaper in the bathroom) and has the cutest, flakiest, most delicious pastries in town. Sweet and savory. But get there early before the selection runs low. This is not a high volume place. Worth the visit!
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