I’m a native of Birmingham, and these are my favorite places to bring visitors! This list includes places to eat and drink, outdoor attractions, museums, shopping, and more in the Magic City!
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coffee
eats
outdoors
museums
shopping/misc
coffee
these guys have specialty drinks and welcoming atmosphere down to a science. all my friends vote June as their favorite spot!
June Coffee
best chai in the city, and friendly staff!
DAWN PATROL - Domestique Coffee
eats
get the smoked chicken with white sauce and experience an AL specialty!!
SAW's Soul Kitchen Avondale
bham is home to a particular kind of eatery: Greek meat-and-threes. experience Greek chicken and fried green tomatoes all at once!
Johnny's Restaurant
outdoors
free to visit, with tons of great photo ops and room to explore
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
bham’s gathering spot, with walking paths, space to picnic, and the opportunity for lovely sunset views and train-watching
Railroad Park Foundation
the most beautiful and peaceful retreat! free to visit and largely accessible.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
gorgeous neighborhood!! walk along Highland Avenue to spot beautiful historic homes and enjoy the local parks
Highland Park
museums
FREE! and the home of some truly stunning work. don’t miss the Bierstadt “Looking Down on Yosemite Valley!”
Birmingham Museum of Art
the full moon over bham (iykyk). climb to the top for an amazing view of the city, and stroll through the museum for some great local history!
Vulcan Park and Museum
shopping/misc
my favorite thrifting spot! they always have something wacky and some hidden treasures
Sozo Trading Co.
AMAZING venue and local favorite. come for a show or to play vintage video games!
Saturn Birmingham
fave dive bar! popular with the indie crowd. bring a framed pic of your mom for the wall!
