The University of Alabama at Birmingham is nestled in the foothills of Red Mountain in close proximity to the heart of Five Points South and Lakeview, popular sites where our students find time to relax.
Being the largest city in the State of Alabama, Birmingham has a myriad of local attractions, restaurants, shopping centers, and events that make it a place for non-stop enjoyment and leisure. Birmingham is also a central location for day trips to the mountains or the beach with your family and friends.
If you are looking for a place to call "home", Birmingham may be the city for you!
Visit some of the helpful sites included below that showcase Birmingham and events:
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See and 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.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame | Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum & Park | Birmingham Barons Baseball | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute | Birmingham Museum of Art | Birmingham Zoo | The McWane Science Center | Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail | The Southern Museum of Flight | Talladega Superspeedway | UAB Sports | Vulcan Park and Museum | More
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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.
Moss Rock Preserve | Oak Mountain State Park | Railroad Park | Red Mountain Park | Ruffner Mountain | More
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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 | Pepper Place Market | What to Eat in Birmingham Blog | More
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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.
Colonial Brookwood Village | The Outlet Shops of Grand River | Riverchase Galleria | The Summit | More
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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 | Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center | Iron City Bham | The Lyric Theatre | Saturn | Workplay | Zydeco | More
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Our 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.
Do Dah Day | Hands On Birmingham | REV Birmingham | UAB Benevolent Fund | UAB Highlighted Community Partners | More
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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.
Birmingham 365 | Mercedes Marathon | Regions Tradition Golf Tournament | Sidewalk Film Festival | Sloss Music & Arts Festival | More