Things To Do
Vulcan Park and Museum
We got engaged underneath Vulcan statue and will be married here too!
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
One of our favorite sites in Birmingham. It honors the industry that made Birmingham the "Iron City".
The UAB Bookstore
Grab some UAB gear and see the campus at the university where we met.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Visit the Civil Rights Institute and the 16th Street Baptist Church across the street to learn about Birmingham's history in the Civil Rights Movement.
McWane Science Center
"The McWane Science Center is a science museum and research archive. The state-of-the-art hands-on science center, aquarium, and 250-seat IMAX Dome Theater is housed in the historic and refurbished Loveman's department store building located in downtown Birmingham."
Birmingham Museum of Art
"The Birmingham Museum of Art, one of the finest regional museums in the United States, houses a diverse collection of more than 29,000 paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and decorative arts dating from ancient to modern times. The collection presents a rich panorama of cultures, featuring the Museum’s extensive holdings of Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian, and Native American art."
Birmingham Zoo
"One of the state’s most popular attractions, the Birmingham Zoo, is an ever-evolving adventure. Guests come from around the Southeast to see animals such as red pandas, lions, giraffes, orangutans, rhinos, bears, elephants, sea lions, zebras, a jaguar, a hippo and many more. With approximately 550 animals of 180 species and endangered species from 6 continents, the Birmingham Zoo’s 122-acre site is the perfect place to visit any time of the year."
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
"A cherished place of respite and inspiration since 1962, Birmingham Botanical Gardens promotes a passion for plants, gardens, and the natural world. Located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama—in one of the most biodiverse areas in the United States—this urban oasis encompasses 67 acres featuring more than two dozen garden spaces that reflect the region’s rich and varied terrain and showcase the many plants that thrive in Southern gardens."
T-Bone's Authentic Philly Style Cheesesteaks And Hoagies
"Our sandwiches are served on genuine Amoroso rolls straight from Philly! The thing that makes us unique is that we are a cheesesteak shop first! Order any of our delicious Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, burgers, and salads."
Post Office Pies Mountain Brook
"Post Office Pies is a neighborhood pizzeria that uses fresh ingredients all locally sourced, house made dough, and serve local beer and liquor. We are open seven days a week. Come join us inside or on our gorgeous patio! See you soon!"
SoHo Social
"We are a community based eatery & bar in downtown Homewood. Our house is your house! We take a fresh twist on southern staples. All of our food and drinks are built around the idea of putting our Social touch on American classics. Always scratch made here in house - with passion, care, and attention to detail. Come hang out, kick back and relax."
Falafel Café
Serving some of the best Mediterranean food in downtown Birmingham. Take your pick of either chicken or lamb shawarma and build your own wrap or pita sandwich.
Niki's West
"NIKI’S WEST has been serving the greater Birmingham, Ala., area since 1957. Owners, Pete and Teddy Hontzas, are second generation owners who took over the business from their father, the late Gus P. Hontzas. Enjoy a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Socialize with friends and meet new acquaintances, all while enjoying delicious, old fashioned southern food."
Sam's Super Samwiches
"In the late 1960s, Sammy Graphos and his two brothers followed in their father's footsteps and opened hot dog shops all over Birmingham. In 1970, Sammy went out on his own and founded Sam's Super Samwiches on 18th St S in downtown Homewood, where he served hot dogs, hamburgers, and breakfast samwiches for over 50 years. Today, Sam's remains a staple in Homewood, and Sammy's legacy is carried on through all the people he fed."
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Our favorite ma and paw Mexican restaurant. They have a Mariachi band come play on Friday nights, hopefully you can catch them.
Chuy's
Starting in Austin, TX and has become "the home of the place that does real Tex-Mex better than anyone" else.
The Red Cat Coffee House @ Railroad Park
"The Red Cat Coffee Houses offer delicious breakfast items, great lunches, vegan and vegetarian alternatives, house-made baked goods, and smoothies. We also roast all of our coffee fresh in-house daily."
The Original Pancake House
“The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Drawing upon their many years of experience in the culinary field, and their extensive working knowledge of authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes they were able to offer without compromise this unique and original menu which has gained national acclaim. Our signature items include the Apple Pancake, a single large pancake smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar baked to perfection, to create a deliciously rich cinnamon sugar glaze. Another signature item is the Dutch Baby, an air filled delight oven baked to golden perfection and served with lemon, whipped butter and powdered sugar to create a mouthwatering blend. It is our constant objective to serve you the finest pancakes available, and to give you pleasant and courteous service. Our menu items are delicious at anytime.”
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Birmingham
Originally from Nashville, Hattie B's is a classic fried chicken place serving to any spice tolerance. Be sure to grab their Chicken n Waffles which is only served on Sundays.
House of Found Objects
An eclectic and unique bar with outstanding decor. Arrive around opening time and you'll get seat; it's a popular downtown destination so tables go quickly.