Birmingham is the hub and heart of Alabama. With a population of almost a million, it's the state's largest city. It's also a city of pleasant surprises.
Located in the north-central part of Alabama, Birmingham climbs and spreads through hills forested with oak, sycamore, beech and other native hardwoods. Being in the foothills of the Appalachians, the city enjoys an almost ideal climate. The average high is 72.7 degrees and the average low is only 51.3 degrees.
Day or night, you can always find entertainment and excitement just around the corner. Planning a night out? Try the Five Points South or the Lakeview areas. Pubs, restaurants, bars, and live music are all within walking distance of the UAB campus. Birmingham is noted for the diversity and quality of restaurants. From grits to foie-gras, curry to sushi, the Magic City offers a fare to please every palate and pocketbook.
Spend some time at Birmingham's Botanical Gardens or Aldridge Botanical Gardens. Or you can just drive 5-10 minutes to the Oak Mountain State Park. Birmingham also has a large city-owned museum of art.
A few more suggestions are below. Click on the name of each activity for additional information.
Civil Rights Insitute
Zip Lining
Vulcan Park
Restaurants around the UAB Campus
Click on each area to see a list of places available
Five Points South Area
Lakeview District Area
Specifically, you can try the following restaurants. Some have live music.
Highlands Bar & Grill - Five Points District
Ocean and 26 - Five Point District
Hot and Hot Fish Club - Five Point District
Rogue Tavern – Loft District
J. Clyde - Five Points
Marty’s – Five Points/Southside District (Live music every day)