Birmingham, the largest city in the state, is located in north-central Alabama, surrounded by the wooded foothills of the Appalachian mountain range. At the same time, the Birmingham area has a population of more than 1 million, with an abundance of housing options, entertainment, shopping, sports and the arts. Birmingham is a great restaurant city, from BBQ to national award-winning cuisine. It is a major center of banking, health care, biotechnology, education, and insurance in the Southeast. Yet it is less than a day's drive from Gulf of Mexico beaches or the great mountain ranges of the Southeast. The climate is outstanding!
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a major urban university with more than 17,000 students and employment of 19,000, thus offering extensive educational and employment opportunities. UAB creates a hub of entertainment and housing in nearby neighborhood areas of Southside, Lakeview, Homewood and Forest Park. The low cost of living provides approximately 10% increase in your purchasing power in comparison to other major university towns. Come for a visit, and you will not want to leave!
BASICS
- Birmingham area map
- Birmingham housing/apartment guides
- Birmingham Area Guide
- Birmingham Apartments - Birmingham International Airport
- Hotels
- National Weather Service - Birmingham
EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (partial listing)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alabama Ballet
- Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
- Alabama Symphony Orchestra
- The Alabama Theatre
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Dining
- Birmingham Museum of Art
- Art on the Rocks - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- McWane Center (science center & IMAX)
- Pepper Place Saturday Market
- Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
- Alabama Adventure (Visionland)
RECREATION & SPORTS
PUBLICATIONS & NEWS