Explore Birmingham
You may know it as the birthplace of the steel movement, but the “Magic City” has grown into a charming Southern metropolis with a buzzing urban center — and UAB is right in the middle of it.
Birmingham boasts a diverse, international flavor offering something for just about everyone. Find your new favorite food at one of our award-winning, James Beard-recognized restaurants, experience new heights at the Vulcan statue atop Red Mountain, cheer on your favorite baseball team at the Regions field ballpark or sit back and enjoy the view at the award-winning Railroad Park.
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Living in Birmingham
Birmingham has several beautiful neighborhoods that are affordable and boast excellent schools districts. The best part? Most neighborhoods are conveniently located just a short drive from UAB.
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Dining in Birmingham
Whether you're looking to go out for a delicious meal prepared by one of our James Beard-recognized chefs or you're searching for the freshest ingredients to cook at home, Birmingham has many options to choose from.
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Things to Do in Birmingham
There's always something exciting to do in Birmingham. The following are some of our favorite activities around town.- Railroad Park (pictured)
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
- McWane Science Center
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- Birmingham Museum of Art
- Alabama Theatre
- Barber Motorsports Museum
- Sloss Furnaces: National Historic Landmark
- The Birmingham Zoo
- Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- Birmingham Barons: Baseball Team
- Alabama Symphony Orchestra
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Outdoors in Birmingham
Birmingham is ranked as one of the top "green" cities in the nation with the amount of public green space per capita reaching 17.9 acres per 1,000 residents. With so much to explore, it's easy to see why outdoor entertainment is so popular in Birmingham. -
Shopping in Birmingham
With one of the largest malls in the nation, Birmingham is a supreme shopping destination in Alabama. From big name retailers to swanky boutiques to quirky antique shops, Birmingham has you covered.
Shopping Destinations
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Nightlight in Birmingham
Birmingham's robust nightlife offers something for everyone — trendy dance clubs, outdoor live entertainment, musical and theatre halls, an impressive bar and brewery scene, art shows and more. -
Birmingham in the News
Steel Magnolia
By Bruce Schoenfeld | National Geographic Traveler
Out of the South’s civil rights struggle, resilient Birmingham blossoms anew.
15 things we have to explain to out-of-towners about Birmingham
By Mia Watkins | AL.com
There are certain things about the Magic City that outsiders just don’t understand.
Jefferson County stages a comeback
By Dan Alexander | Forbes
What makes Birmingham different starts with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the city’s largest employer.