Birmingham Hotels and Traveler's Guide

Having started as a steel town, Birmingham, Alabama has quickly flourished into a vibrant city, full of character and beauty. As the largest city in the state, it has a charming culture all its own. Come experience Southern hospitality in this "Magic City."

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• Wildwood
• Inverness
• Perimeter Park South

Attractions are abundant in Birmingham. An important city during the Civil Rights Movement, Birmingham has created a Civil Rights Institute to honor the people who worked so hard to bring equality to Birmingham and to the country. Visitors who want a glimpse of the city during its days as a mill town can check out the Sloss Museum. Another artistic attraction is the Birmingham Museum of Art, with exhibits that span from ancient times until today. Families will also enjoy a trip to the Birmingham Zoo, which has been voted one of Alabama’s top tourist attractions. After dropping the kids off, try a night out on the town with a performance at the Alabama Theatre or a concert at the WorkPlay.

There are a wide variety of reasons to come to Birmingham. Some may involve the events and festivals that go on throughout the year, such as the Birmingham Art Walk, the Sidewalk Film Festival, and the Southern Heritage Festival. Miles College, the University of Alabama Birmingham, and Birmingham-Southern College are some of the schools in the area that bring professors and prospective students into town. Business travelers often come to Birmingham to do business with the many financial institutions in the area, including Regions Financial, AmSouth Bancorp, Compass Bancshares, and Protective Life.

Whatever brings you to Birmingham, be sure to explore the city and enjoy all that it has to offer.

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