Discover Birmingham
Known as “The Magic City,” Birmingham is the largest and most populated city in Alabama. It earned this nickname in the early 1880s as its industrial power boomed with its location at the intersection of two major railroads. Today, Birmingham offers entertainment, the arts, nightlife, outdoor recreation, and world-class cuisine while keeping its roots through the conservation and restoration of historical landmarks.
Birmingham has evolved from its origins as a steel town and is now a leader in the healthcare industry with a selection of hospitals as well as a premier medical school and research facility at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Revitalization efforts have earned Birmingham recognition as one of the nation’s best downtown areas. The city is home to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the largest municipal art museum in the Southeast. The Birmingham Barons minor league baseball team has drawn steady crowds since moving into a new downtown facility in 2012. The historic Avondale neighborhood – anchored by the new Avondale Brewery – has been transformed into the city’s hottest entertainment district, earning recognition from such publications as Southern Living and The Atlantic.
The Birmingham area is the site of an annual PGA Champions Tour event, and mild, year-round temperatures in the area are perfect for a game of golf at one of the excellent golf courses.
With high-end shopping centers, dozens of art galleries, award-winning restaurants, a booming live-music scene, and more green space per capita than any other city in the nation, Birmingham offers the entertainment and attractions of big city living while providing warm and inviting Southern charm.