Birmingham, Shelby County, AL
Places to go in Birmingham
88 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Family
Activate Games
1425 Montgomery Hwy #173, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, USA
Food & Drink
Adam and Eve Cafe
1022 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Family
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
Attractions at this water park with concessions include slides, a lazy river & a laser tag maze.
4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022, USA
Arts & Culture
Alabama Theatre
Classic films & theatrical works presented in an ornate, former movie theater from the 1920s.
1817 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Arts & Culture
Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
Elegant setting for music, dance, theater & other performing arts at the University of Alabama.
1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
Food & Drink
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
Outdoors
Avondale Park
This 37-acre tree-filled park features a lake, an amphitheater, baseball diamonds & more.
4101 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
Outdoors
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space.
2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223, USA
Arts & Culture
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum.
520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Arts & Culture
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
Sizable concert hall with multi-level seating showcasing musical acts & touring Broadway shows.
2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Wellness
Birmingham Massage Couple
Couples' & sports massage, plus myofascial release, offered in a comfy space with an infrared sauna.
1776 Independence Ct Ste 101, Birmingham, AL 35216, USA
Arts & Culture
Birmingham Museum of Art
Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden.
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Family
Birmingham Zoo
The zoo features elephants, lions & hundreds of other animals, plus exhibits & kids' activities.
2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223, USA
Food & Drink
Bistro Two Eighteen
French-inspired bistro fare such as duck confit in a brick-walled space with a warm & intimate vibe.
218 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Arts & Culture
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Outdoors
Black Creek Park's Rails to Trails
Birmingham, AL 35217, USA
Food & Drink
Bottega
Intimate restaurant offering refined Italian fare & cocktails amid dark woods & outdoor tables.
2240 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Family
Breakout Games
2717 19th Pl S, Homewood, AL 35209, USA
Food & Drink
Chez Fonfon
Classic French bistro outfitted with antique furnishings & a court for playing a game of boules.
2007 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Food & Drink
Church Street Coffee & Books
Locally roasted brews, scratch-made baked goods & popular literature offered in a laid-back cafe.
81 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213, USA
Arts & Culture
Coca-Cola Amphitheater
2350 15th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234, USA
Food & Drink
Culinary Dropout
Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243, USA
Outdoors
East Lake Park
Large green space with a sizable fishing lake, swimming pool, sports facilities & a playground.
8101 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35206, USA
Wellness
Escape Day Spa
100 Broadway St, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA