Restaurant · Birmingham
The Essential
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The Essential is a good spot for a contemporary American meal, ideal for brunch or an evening out. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-$70 per person on food and cocktails.
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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
5.0 (843)3 hr0.7 mi awayFrom $70
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The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour
4.7 (150)2 hr0.4 mi awayFrom $59
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Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
4.7 (53)1.2 hr0.7 mi awayFrom $10
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Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
4.6 (45)4 hr0.2 mi awayFrom $100
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The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
4.5 (41)1.5 hr0.8 mi awayFrom $65
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Footlights Film & Spooks: Walking Tour of Vaudeville & True Crime
5.0 (4)1 hr0.4 mi awayFrom $25
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While you're nearby
- FamilyBirmingham Zoo
The zoo features elephants, lions & hundreds of other animals, plus exhibits & kids' activities.
- Arts & CultureGrand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection
Posh hotel with a gym & an outdoor pool, plus a rooftop restaurant featuring a terrace.
- Arts & CultureVulcan Park and Museum
Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum.
- OutdoorsBirmingham Botanical Gardens
Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space.
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