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Birmingham, AL: Why Go
True Southern hospitality is the way of life in Birmingham. From the Civil Rights District to the Barber Motorsports Park, that Old South charm lingers on in this up-and-coming city.
Local flavor: It's true: People actually eat fried green tomatoes. Bite into a slice at the Irondale Cafe, the original Whistlestop Cafe made famous (but not too touristy) by the movie Fried Green Tomatoes.
The real deal: See one of the finest collections of Wedgwood outside of England at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Its eclectic exhibits span the spectrum of decorative arts to include furniture, ceramics, quilts, and more.
Did we mention it's free? Ruffner Mountain, on 81st Street North, is better than any gym in the city. Trade in your treadmill routine for a three-mile hike on the popular Quarry Trail.
History lesson: From the Jim Crow laws of the 1800s to the sit-ins of the 1960s, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a "living" institution that brings the struggle against racial discrimination to life. Picture Martin Luther King, Jr. writing "Letter from Birmingham Jail" behind the cell bars, which are on permanent display.
Let the games begin: Rickwood Field Park is America's oldest baseball park. The first pitch was thrown in 1910, and the park was home to the Black Barons--the team that gave Willie Mays his start.
Start your engines! While the Barber Motorsports Park's 2.3-mile course is packed with high-speed action, its Guggenheim-inspired museum that houses the world's largest vintage motorcycle collection also wows the crowd.
You can take it with you: The Peanut Depot has been roasting Virginia peanuts since 1907. Try a bag of plain-roasted, salt-roasted, Cajun-roasted, or boiled peanuts in sizes up to 30 pounds! They even sell by the truckload, if you're interested.
Toe-tapping tunes: The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, housed in the historic Carver Theater, is devoted to fostering an appreciation of jazz by honoring jazz greats like Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, and Lionel Hampton.
Recommendations & Suggestions
Alabama Small Boats
2370 Highway 52
Helena
Phone: 205.424.3634
Take a canoeing or kayaking trip just south of Birmingham. Paddle 10 miles down the Cahaba River, the longest free-flowing river in Alabama, then stop at the bluffs which rise 30 to 60 feet for a spectacular view. These peaceful waters are home to an abundance of fish, turtles, turkeys, geese, and deer. A shuttle service to the river is an additional $10; reservations are recommended one day in advance.
Irondale Cafe
1906 1st Avenue North
(Note: the 1st Ave N in Irondale is not the same as 1st Ave that passes north of there from downtown Birmingham).
Phone: 205.956.5258
Made famous by the movie Fried Green Tomatoes , this restaurant has luckily escaped the fate of tourist trap. However, their fried green tomatoes are worth the fame--they are excellent! Go for a homestyle meal with timeless ambience and decades of Birmingham's history.
Niki's West
233 Finley Avenue W
Phone: 205.252.5751
This Alabama institution is one of the most popular meat-and-three restaurants in Birmingham (that's meat with three sides of vegetables). They also cook up a heart-attack inducing breakfast with biscuits and griddle cakes to die for!
Urban Outpost
1105 Dunston Avenue (Hagood Street)
Crestline Park
Phone: 205.879.8850
This outfitter organizes adventures in Alabama's backcountry without the pretention of selling $500 rip-proof gear and paraphenalia. Rentals of tents, backpacks and other gear is offered and the detailed advice given is free.