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.
Nightlife
Moon Shine at Elyton Hotel
City views are paired with craft libations & small plates at this bar in the former Empire Building.
1928 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Outdoors
Moss Rock Preserve
Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders.
617 Preserve Wy, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
Sports & Recreation
MPower Lagree Studio
2419 Canterbury Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223, USA
Food & Drink
Oak House
300 Carlow Ln Ste 114, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA
Outdoors
Oak Mountain State Park
Home to a petting zoo, golfing & beaches, this vast park has camping, hiking trails & fishing.
200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
Food & Drink
OvenBird
Buzzy, rustic-chic eatery & bar with a patio offering adventurous, globally inspired small plates.
2810 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
Outdoors
Patriot Park
710 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood, AL 35209, USA
Outdoors
Railroad Park Foundation
Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe.
1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
Outdoors
Red Mountain Park
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.
2011 Frankfurt Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211, USA
Arts & Culture
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
Refined resort offering polished rooms, plus indoor & outdoor pools, dining & meeting space.
4000 Grand Ave, Birmingham, AL 35226, USA
Outdoors
Rickwood Caverns State Park
Vast park offers a lake for swimming, plus hiking, biking, camping & tours of subterranean tunnels.
370 Rickwood Park Rd, Warrior, AL 35180, USA
Sports & Recreation
RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley
Facility along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail offering 3 18-hole courses & vacation homes.
100 Sunbelt Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35211, USA
Sports & Recreation
RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
4000 Grand Ave, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
Outdoors
Ruffner Mountain
1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion.
1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL 35206, USA
Arts & Culture
Saturn
200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222, USA
Food & Drink
Seasons 52
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
245 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243, USA
Food & Drink
Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood
Industrial-rustic coffee shop serving house-roasted beans used in pour-overs & espresso drinks.
174 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
Arts & Culture
Southern Museum of Flight
Vast quarters featuring military & crop-duster aircrafts, with camp & field trips for kids.
4343 73rd St N, Birmingham, AL 35206, USA
Wellness
Spa Cahaba
2279 Valleydale Rd Ste 102, Hoover, AL 35244, USA
Family
Spare Time Trussville
Large bowling alley offering fried pickles & funnel cake, a lounge, games & cosmic lanes.
3600 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35235, USA
Nightlife
Stardome Comedy Club
Large, clubby venue hosting stand-up comedians & occasional open-mike nights.
1818 Data Dr, Hoover, AL 35244, USA
Outdoors
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
Acres of parkland for outdoor sports plus an iron & steel museum with artifacts & demonstrations.
12632 Jim Bennett Pkwy, McCalla, AL 35111, USA
Food & Drink
The Essential
Trendy contemporary American cafe offering lunch, dinner & weekend brunch, plus specialty cocktails.
2215 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
Arts & Culture
The Fennec - Sports, Live Music, Events
1630 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA