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See + Do
There are a host of attractions only a short walk from UAB’s campus, including famous monuments of the civil rights movement and an award-winning urban ballpark. So step out and explore all that the Magic City has to offer.
The McWane Science Center | Birmingham Zoo | Birmingham Museum of Art | Birmingham Barons Baseball | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute | Vulcan Park and Museum | Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum & ParkMore -
Outdoors
Birmingham has more green space per capita than any other major city in the United States. Whether you’re looking for a mountain hike or a prime picnic spot, we’ve got it all, from urban oases to reclaimed wilderness.
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Special Events
We don’t need a reason to party, but these world-class gatherings are hotly anticipated by locals and visitors alike. Each offers the chance to rub shoulders with both rising stars and established names.
Sidewalk Film Festival | Mercedes Marathon | Regions Tradition Golf Tournament | Sloss Music & Arts Festival | Birmingham 365More -
Nightlife
Birmingham was one of the epicenters of Southern jazz. That live music tradition lives on in a range of venues, both historic and avant garde.
Alabama Theatre | Iron City Bham | Saturn | Workplay | Zydeco | The Lyric Theatre | Alys Stephens Performing Arts CenterMore -
Dining
Food critics have been raving about Birmingham’s restaurant scene for years, and it’s only getting hotter. Down-home barbecue is a specialty, but so are tastes as varied as Southern soul food and southeast Asian cuisine.
Birmingham Guide to Dining | Birmingham Menus | Birmingham Originals | Five Points South | Lakeview District | Pepper Place Market | Pizitz Food HallMore -
Shopping
Birmingham’s Galleria is among the largest malls in the country. It’s just one of dozens of retail options in town, from expansive outlets to upscale boutiques.
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Community
Birmingham has 99 neighborhoods, and UAB’s students, faculty and staff can be found in almost every one. Service is an important part of what it means to be a Blazer; whatever your passion, you can find a way to take part here.
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