7th annual bbva compass bowl fan guide
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The Official Fan Guide of the 2012 BBVA Compass Bowl in Birmingham, Alabama.TRANSCRIPT
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If diversity were a place, it could very well be Birmingham. People who visit here get a taste of that variety---in entertainment, cuisine, the arts, fun places, good times---that brings them back time and again.
Bouillabaisse and barbeque. Fried okra and foie gras. Sushi, sweet tea and seven layer salad. Slab of ribs and rack of lamb. Tapas and turnip greens. Martinis and meat-and-three. None of these necessarily in combina-tion of course. Just a wide wonderful range of dining decisions in a city where food writers from around the world congregate because of its word-of-mouth reputation.
Diversity, of course, goes beyond cooking and cuisine. So we have water recreation and Wedgwood collections. Science centers and skate parks. Mountain biking (the best) and museums by the dozen. The zoo and botani-cal gardens too. And diverse music? With strong local roots, music is plentiful. Jazz,
blues, gospel, alternative, rock, country, blue-grass and reggae---all live, all the time---rock our world.
By nature, what diversity first brings to mind is the diversity of our people. Birming-ham has long been known as the city that changed the world through civil right con-flict and reconciliation. The community has matured to acknowledge and embrace the impact of our past, both negative and posi-tive, on race relations. With a rich history of Italian, Lebanese, Hispanic, Greek and Asian immigrants, Birmingham benefits from the gifts of many cultures. Today’s social scene is a picture of diversity as well, with folks of all ethnic backgrounds enjoying and learning from one another, arguing issues of the day, sharing professional and social time together. The influences are all around us and beauti-fully melded into the diversity of Southern culture…in Birmingham.
Welcome to BIrmIngham
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Celebrate Hoover Day
Exceeding Your Expectations www.hooveral.org
� e Library � eater at the Hoover Public Library.
Veterans Park
SEC Baseball Tournament at Regions Park
Pig Iron BBQ
Celebrate Hoover Day
Regions Park
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TourisT inForMaTion
doWnToWn TourisT cenTer The birMinghaM shop2200 9th Avenue North, 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085
airporT TourisT cenTer loWer level 205-458-8002
vulcan park and MuseuM TourisT cenTer1701 Valley View Drive, 205-458-8000
helpFul inForMaTion
area code: 205
alTiTude: 620 average feet; ranging between 538 and 1,200
churches: More than 1,300, all major denominations
birMinghaM shuTTlesWorTh inTernaTional airporT: 205-595-0533
beTTer business bureau: 205-558-2222
Television sTaTions: 7 commercial, 3 independents and 1 public educational station, several cable stations.
radio sTaTions: 14 AM stations and 18 FM stations. Also, 1 Spanish station.
convenTion and visiTors bureau: 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085
birMinghaM business alliance: 205-324-2100
Travelers aid socieTy: 205-322-5426
parks: 205-254-2391 (city), 800-252-7275 (state)
cap (ciTy acTion parTners) Got a fl at? Lock your keys in the car? Mon-Fri, 7 am to midnight; Sat 11 am to 7 pm. 205-251-0111 (downtown only)
laWs To knoW: Use safety belts. Turn on headlights during rain. Drinking age 21. Liquor sales at package and grocery stores after noon Sundays.
eMergencies— for emergencies call 911
renTal car agencies
alaMo renT a car205-591-4395
avis renT a car205-592-8901
budgeT renT a car205-322-3596
dollar renT a car800-800-4000, www.dollar.com
enTerprise renT a car205-591-1927, www.enterprise.com
herTZ renT a car205-591-6090
naTional car renTal205-592-7259
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ClINE TOURS205-591-7555
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STAY THREE AND GOLF FOR FREE.
Enjoy a complimentary round of golf or Signature spa treatment when staying at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa for three nights. Support your team in the BBVA Compass Bowl and stay in Birmingham’s only AAA Four-Diamond hotel. Take advantage of the special room rate of $159 per night and play the world’s third longest golf course or indulge in the 12,000-square-foot full-service spa.
FROM $159/NIGHT Special BBVA Compass Bowl rate.Ask for Football Fan Package when calling or use rate code QZP online.
For more information or to make reservations, call 800 593 6419.
RENAISSANCE BIRMINGHAM ROSS BRIDGE GOLF RESORT & SPA4000 Grand Avenue Birmingham, AL 35226t: 205 916 7677 rossbridgeresort.com
A part of the Resort Collection on
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InFormatIon central
Wheelchair accessible TransporTaTion
care WiTh Flair 205-822-0917
clasTran205-325-8787
Fresh air accessible TransporTaTion205-744-3829
express Medical TransporTers205-744-7475
J & b passenger service205-781-5702
Max vip205-521-0101
ground TransporTaTion
acTon liMousine coach 205-408-7723, www.actonlimo.com
aFFordable liMousine, llc 205-251-5466
airporT express 205-591-7770
aMbassador liMousine 205-987-5466
aMerican cab co. 205-322-2222
apex valeT 205-991-0532, www.apexvalet.com
birMinghaM door To door 205-591-5550
birMinghaM liMousine 205-822-8600, www.birminghamlimousine.com
burkes broThers classic liMousine service 205-324-9677 www.burkesbrotherslimousine.com
cline Tours 205-591-7555
hudson express Travel 205-731-2121
larry’s liMos 205-999-4201, www.larryslimos.com
Magic ciTy liMousine 205-243-991
Murry’s charTer & Tour 205-980-5994
neW generaTion charTer & Tours 205-424-6928
r. c. plaTinuM Taxi 205-960-1114
rare TransporTaTion 205-980-7273 www.raretransportation.com
sTs, inc. 205-324-4024 www.sts-transportation.com
yelloW cab 205-222-2222
WindhaM’s Tours 205-808-0833
hospiTals WiTh eMergency rooMs
birMinghaM va Medical cenTer205-933-8101, 700 19th St. S., 35233
brookWood Medical cenTer205-877-1000, 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., 35209
callahan eye FoundaTion hospiTal205-325-8100, 1720 University Blvd., 35233
cooper green Mercy hospiTal 205-930-3200, 1515 6th Ave. S., 35205
sT. vincenT’s hospiTal 205-939-7000, 2800 8th Ave. S., 35205
sT. vincenT’s easT205-838-3000, 50 Medical Park East Dr., 35235
The children’s hospiTal oF alabaMa 205-939-9100, 1600 7th Ave. S., 35233
TriniTy Medical cenTer205-592-1000, 800 Montclair Road, 35213
uab Medical cenTer WesT205-481-7000, 995 9th Ave. S.W., 35022
uab universiTy hospiTal205-934-4011, 1802 6th Ave. S., 35233
veTerinary eMergency hospiTals
alabaMa veTerinary specialisTs205-481-1001, 3783 Pine Lane SE, Professional Building 200, Bessemer, 35022
eMergency and specialTy aniMal Medical cenTer 205-967-7389 or 205-251-5696, 2864 Acton Rd., Birmingham, 35243
peT veT aniMal hospiTal205-824-2077, 2021 Kentucky Ave., Birmingham, 35216
Call a Cap Uh-oh. Now you’ve done it. And just when you were on your way to McWane your brain at McWane Science Center. There are those keys just dangling from the ignition. Be thankful that CAP is downtown and to the rescue. Those handsome young men in uniform riding bicycles all over town are useful as well as cool. They are the City Action Partnership (CAP) patrol.
CAP service area is downtown from 11th Avenue North to 5th Avenue South and from 22nd Street to 16th Street North, more or less.
To summons free assistance or for helpful information, call CAP headquarters at 205-251-0111 (unless you locked your cell phone in the car too), or visit their Web site at www.capisdowntown.com
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TickeT oFFice
The Legion Field ticket offi ce and Will Call opens at 8 a.m. on game day. The ticket offi ce and general Will Call is located outside the south end zone near Gate 7. Fans picking up tickets from a participating school’s will call should contact the school directly for location and times.
parking inForMaTion
In order to accommodate as many fans as possible in the Legion Field parking lots, park-ing attendants have been instructed to park vehicles as close as possible in an orderly and safe manner. In addition, parking attendants are required to keep a fi re lane between parking rows.general parking: General parking is $10. All public lots at Legion Field will open at 7 a.m. on Game Day. Fans wishing to park prior to 7 a.m. on Game Day should enter Lot M.rv parking: RV parking is $20/day plus an additional $10 if towing an automobile. Lot M will open for RVs at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 4th. All RVs should enter through Lot M. RV parking is also available at the Hoover RV Park. Located just 20 minutes from Legion Field, the Hoover RV Park features numerous amenities, sewer and sanita-tion connections, and cable television hook up. Free shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the game for guests of the Hoover RV Park. For more information about the Hoover RV Park call 866-466-8378 or visit hooveral.orgbus parking: Bus parking is $25 (cash only). Buses should enter the “Bus Lot” on 6th Avenue West located on the east side of Legion Field.
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accessible parking: Legion Field has several lots available for patrons with disabilities including a large number of spaces in Lot F. For more information please contact Legion Field at (205) 254-2391.
TailgaTing inForMaTion
• Tailgating is allowed around your vehicle. If you wish to tailgate in a surrounding parking space, you will be required to purchase one or more additional parking spaces depending on the amount of space needed to accommodate your needs.• The charge for additional tailgating space, tents, etc. is $10 per space. If you wish to take up additional space please notify the
parking cashier (the person at the gate where you enter the Legion Field parking lot) upon entering the Legion Field park-ing lot. The parking cashier will provide you additional park-ing tickets to show how many spaces you have paid for. • DO NOT PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANTS, notify and pay the parking cashier.
• When you are directed to the parking area, show the parking attendants your additional parking tickets so the proper amount of space will be allocated to you.• Due to heightened security measures, tailgating on the tarmac surrounding the stadium is prohibited.• For large groups in need of special accommodations, please contact the Legion Field offi ce prior to January 5, 2013.• Please direct all parking and tailgating questions to the Legion Field offi ce during normal business hours.
Parking is limited on game day, fans are encouraged to carpool. Complimentary shuttles will be provided from several locations. Log onto www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information.
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Built in 1926, historic Legion Field currently seats approximately 71,594. Best known for college football, Legion Field has also hosted Olym-
pic Soccer in 1996, a World Cup qualifi er in 2005 and numerous concerts including the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and U2.
As a college football venue Legion Field has hosted the SEC Football Championship Game (1992-93), the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama (1948-88), and Birmingham’s previous
bowl games including the Dixie Bowl (1947-48), the Hall of Fame Bowl (1977-85), and the
All-American Bowl (1986-90).Home to numerous
University of Alabama football games over the years, Legion Field hosted the fi rst-ever na-tionally televised game in prime time when the Crimson Tide took on Archie Manning and Ole Miss in 1969.
Log on to www.bbvacompass-bowl.com for more information on Legion Field and the BBVA Compass Bowl.
Fans may enter any gate. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
legIon FIelD400 GRAYMONT AVENUE WEST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204, PHONE: (205) 254-2391
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legion Field-driving direcTions
Legion Field is located at 400 Graymont Avenue West and public parking can be accessed from both 8th Avenue and Graymont Avenue via I-65 and I-20/59. Below are suggested driving direc-tions, however several alternative routes exist:
FroM i-65 souTh:
• Merge onto I-20 W/I-59 via Exit 261B• Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn Left onto US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left onto 8th Avenue
FroM i-65 norTh:
• Take Exit 260B (3rd Avenue North)• Stay straight merging onto 11th Street North• Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
FroM i-20 e/59 norTh:
• Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn Right on Arkadelphia Road• Turn Left on Graymont Avenue
FroM i-20 W /59 souTh:
• Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left on US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left on 8th Avenue
FroM highWay 280 W:
• Merge onto Highway 31 N/Elton B Stephens Expressway
• Merge onto I-20 W/59 S• Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left on US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left on Graymont Avenue
The BBVA Compass Bowl will provide com-plimentary roundtrip shuttle bus transporta-tion from the Sheraton Hotel and the Wynfrey Hotel to Legion Field on Saturday, January 5th for the 7th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to the Historic Five Points South entertainment district beginning on Wednes-day, January 2nd and will run through Satur-day, January 5th. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby.The WynFrey hoTel 205-987-1600 sheraTon hoTel 205-324-5000
The BBVA Compass Bowl will provide compli-mentary roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the Marriott Birmingham and the Hilton Perimeter Park to Legion Field on Saturday, January 5th for the 7th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to the Historic Five Points South entertainment district and the Summit shopping center beginning on Thurs-day, January 3rd and will run through Saturday, January 5th. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby.The MarrioTT birMinghaM 205-968-3775hilTon periMeTer park 205-967-2700
Parking is limited on game day, fans are encouraged to carpool. Complementary shuttles will be provided from several locations. Log onto www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information.
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ParKIng InFormatIon
General Parking $10 • Bus parking $25 RV Parking $20 per day plus $10 if towing
a vehicle (cash only)For more information call 205.254.2391
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Wednesday, January 2
FCA Breakfast presented by Northwestern Mutual of AlabamaTiMe: 7:30 a.m.locaTion: Sheraton Hotel Ballroom2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard N.keynoTe speaker: Rich Wingo, former University of Alabama and Greenbay Packer LinebackeradMission: Ticket required. For more information contact Ann Debellis in the FCA offi ce at 205-298-9400 or [email protected]
Friday, January 4
Monday Morning Quarterback Club Team Luncheon presented by Sheraton BirminghamTiMe: 12 p.m.locaTion: Sheraton Hotel Ballroom2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard N.adMission: Ticket required. For more information contact Michelle Banks in the Monday Morning Quarterback Club offi ce at 205-251-8423 or [email protected] speaker: Danny Wuerffel , former University of Florida quarterback and 1996 Heisman Trophy winner.
BBVA Compass Street Fest and Pep RallyTiMe: 2-8 p.m.locaTion: Historic Five Points South, Birmingham, ALMiller liTe sTage: 2-4:45 p.m. Live Music4:45 p.m. Rib Eating Contest, Dreamland BBQ5-6 p.m. Pep Rally6-8 p.m. Live MusicadMission: Free and open to the public. For more information visit our Web site at www.bbvacompassbowl.com
saTurday, January 5
BBVA Compass Bowl Fan ZoneTiMe: 8:30-11:45 a.m.locaTion: Legion Field, east parking lot.adMission: Free and open to the public. For more information visit our Web site at www.bbvacompassbowl.com
7th Annual BBVA Compass BowlTiMe: Noon.locaTion: Legion FieldadMission: Ticket required. Legion Field ticket offi ce will open at 8 a.m. on game day. For more information visit our web site at www.bbvacompass.com or call the BBVA Compass Bowl ticket offi ce at 877-464-9529.
ScheDUle oF eVentS
Take a timeout from the game and make a play to Vulcan® Park and Museum - Vulcan is the #1 pick of the season!
Open 7 days a week.
1701 Valley View Drive | Birmingham, AL 35209 | 205.933.1409 | [email protected]
Interactive history museum for all ages
Spectacular views of the city skyline
Get an up-close look at the world’s largest cast iron statue
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Please make plans to join us for the 5th Annual FCA Breakfast presented by Northwestern Mutual of Alabama. Players and coaches representing both teams will be in attendance. Space is limited. For tickets and more information please contact Ann Debellis at 205-298-9400 or [email protected]
PRESENTED BY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL OF ALABAMA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 7:30-9:00 A.M. SHERATON HOTEL BALLROOM
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PRESENTED BY THE SHERATON BIRMINGHAMFRIDAY, JANUARY 4TH NOON • SHERATON HOTEL BALLROOM
Don’t miss this year’s Monday Morning Quar-terback Club Team Luncheon presented by the Sheraton Birmingham. Join us as we honor this year’s Golden Flake Legend of Bir-mingham and hear from another outstanding keynote speaker, former University of Florida quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner,
Danny Wuerffel. Both participating teams will be in attendance for what is always a great event. Last year more than 1,000 guests were on hand.
Seating is limited. For tickets and more information please contact Michelle Banks at 205-251-8423 or [email protected]
monDaY mornIng QUarterBacK clUB team lUncheon
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2006 SOUTH FLORIDA 24 EAST CAROLINA 7
2007 CINCINNATI 31 SOUTHERN MISS 21
2008 RUTGERS 29 NC STATE 23
2010 UCONN 20 SOUTH CAROLINA 7
2011 PITTSBURGH 27 KENTUCKY 10
2012 SMU 28 PITTSBURGH 6
FreD SIngton moSt ValUaBle PlaYer aWarD
2006 BENJAMIN WILLIAMS RB-SOUTH FLORIDA
2007 BEN MAUK QB-CINCINNATI
2008 MIKE TEEL QB-RUTGERS
2010 ANDRE DIXON RB-UCONN
2011 DION LEWIS RB-PITTSBURGH
2012 DARIUS JOHNSON WR-SMU
2011 MVP DION LEWIS
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The Fan Zone is the place to be prior to the 7th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. The pregame event is free and features attractions for fans of all ages, live music, food and
beverages for all ages, the BBVA Compass Kids Zone and much more.
BBVa comPaSS BoWl Fan ZoneSATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 8:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. LEGION FIELD-EAST PARKING LOT
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ESPN and BBVA Compass welcome football fans to Birmingham and invite you to join us for the BBVA Compass Bowl Street Fest and Pep Rally in historic Five Points South. The Street Fest and
Pep Rally features live music on the Miller Lite stage, BBVA Compass kids zone, shopping and fun for the whole family.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 • 2:00-8:00 P.M. • HISTORIC FIVE POINTS SOUTH
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SHERATON BIRMINGHAM HOTEL2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N,
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HOTEL HIGHLAND AT FIVE POINTS SOUTH1023 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2622
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1. Aloft Birmingham Soho Square1903 29th Avenue S, Homewood 35209205-874-8055, www.aloftbirminghamsohosquare.com, 111 rooms★ amenities: 24-Hour Bus Parking, Cable TV, Concierge Service, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lounge, Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV
2. Baymont Inn & Suites Birmingham/Vestavia1466 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham 35216-3607, 1-877-229-6668, www.baymontinns.com, 123 rooms★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, In-Room Hair Dryers, Meeting Space, In-Room Iron and Ironing Boards, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail
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3. Best Western Plus Bessemer Hotel & Suites 5041 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-481-1950, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Free Parking, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Hot Breakfast Buffet, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Spa, Suites, Voice Mail
4. Best Western Carlton Suites Hotel 140 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham, 35209-7186 205-940-9990, www.carltonsuiteshotel.com, 102 rooms ★ amenities: All Suites, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Suite, Voice Mail
5. Best Western Plus/Gardendale 842 Thompson Street, Gardendale 35071-4602 205-631-1181, www.book.bestwestern.com, 59 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast
6. Birmingham Garden Inn & Suites 7901 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210-2611 205-951-0700, 102 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Laundry, Pool
7. Birmingham Marriott 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, 35243-1946 205-968-3775, www.birminghammarriott.com, 295 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added ameni-ties, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Suite, Voice Mail
8. Birmingham’s Rodeway Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center 260 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 35209-4793 205-942-2041, www.rodewayinn.com, 193 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Break-fast Bar, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Gourmet Coffee, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Free Parking, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting/Banquet Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite, Voice Mail
9. Candlewood Suites Birmingham/Homewood400 Commons Dr., Birmingham 35209 205-769-9777, www.ichotelsgroup.com, 81 rooms
10. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 5216 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham 35212-3033 205-591-7900, www.clarionhotel.com, 197 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Suites
11. Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast 1309 19th Street S, Birmingham 35205-4801 205-918-9090, www.cobblanebandb.com, 8 rooms
12. Comfort Inn & Suites Colonnade 4400 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-3365 205-968-3700, www.choicehotels.com, 67 rooms ★ amenities: Bus Parking, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites, Voice Mail
13. Comfort Inn & Suites Trussville 4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-3636, www.comfortinn.com, 66 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Suites, Voice Mail
14. Comfort Inn Airport 4965 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 35210-2418 205-957-0084, www.comfortinn.com, 83 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Voice Mail
15. Comfort Inn Bessemer 5051 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3999, www.comfortinn.com/hotel-bessemer-alabama, 59 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast
16. Comfort Inn Homewood 226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209-4732 205-916-0464, www.choicehotels.com/hotel/AL339, 115 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Suite
17. Comfort Suites Fultondale 1325 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale 35068-1659, 205-259-2160, www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al222, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pool
18. Country Inn & Suites Bessemer 4985 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-481-0007, www.countryinns.com/hotels/albessem, 66 rooms ★ amenities: Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Whirlpool
19. Country Inn & Suites Homewood 485 Wildwood North Circle, Homewood 35209, 205-451-4000, www.countryinns.com/hotels/alhomewd, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Laundry, Pool
20. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown/UAB 1820 5th Avenue South, Birmingham 35233-1809, 205-254-0004 www.marriott.com/bhmdw, 122 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Suites
21. Courtyard by Marriott Colonnade 4300 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-2399, 205-967-4466 www.marriott.com/bhmsc, 122 rooms ★ amenities: Laundry, Lounge, Pool, Restaurant, Suites
22. Courtyard by Marriott Homewood 500 Shades Creek Parkway, Homewood 35209-4418
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Proudly Serves the BBVA Compass Bowl Bands and Fans
8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL 35243205-967-2700
The Birmingham Marriott welcomes the fans of the 2013 BBVA Compass Bowl.
3590 Grandview Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243For reservations call 205-968-3775 or 800-228-9290
www.birminghammarriott.com
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205-879-0400, www.marriott.com/bhmhw ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Restaurant, Suites
23. Courtyard by Marriott Hoover 1824 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 35244-1208 205-988-5000, www.marriott.com/bhmho, 153 rooms ★ amenities: Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Restaurant, Whirlpool
24. Courtyard by Marriott Trussville 3665 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 35235 205-661-2280, www.marriott.com/bhmtv, 84 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Parking, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Voice Mail
25. Days Inn 280 4627 US Hwy 280 S, Birmingham 35242-5039 205-991-9977, www.daysinn.com, 102 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Ser-vice, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Parking, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed
26. Days Inn Birmingham 905 11th Court West, Birmingham 35204-1806 205-324-4510, www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 106 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite
27. Days Inn Birmingham/Summit Mall 4627 US Highway 280 S, Birmingham 35064-1828 205-991-9977, www.daysinn.com
★ amenities: Complimentary continental breakfast, dry cleaning services, FAX and copy center, fitness center, free high-speed wireless internet access, outdoor seasonal pool, pets allowed.
28. Days Inn Birmingham/Vestavia 1485 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia 35216-3633 205.823.4300 ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, FAX/Copy Service, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal.
29. Days Inn Galleria 1800 Riverchase Drive, Hoover 35244-1008 205-985-7500, www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 138 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Pool
30. DoubleTree Hotel Birmingham 808 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2795 205-933-9000, www.birmingham.doubletree.com, 298 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Restaurant, Voice Mail
31. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast 3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-1929 205-967-2450, www.druryhotels.com/properties/birmingham.cfm, 151 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Fax and copy service, Dry cleaning, Suites, Laundry, Voice mail, Complimentary breakfast, Pool, Pets allowed
32. Drury Inn & Suites Southwest 160 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209-7186 205-940-9500, www.druryhotels.com/properties/birminghamsw.cfm, 139 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Fax and copy service, Dry cleaning, Suites, Laundry, Voice mail, Complimentary breakfast, Pool, Pets allowed
33. Econolodge Oxmoor 195 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 35209-5956 205-941-0990, www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al114, 153 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Suites, Voice Mail
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Embassy Suites Birmingham 2300 Woodcrest Place • Birmingham, AL 35209
205-879-7400 (Reservations - ask for Compass Bowl Block)
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34. Economy Inn 1011 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer 35022-4529 205-424-9690, 122 rooms ★ amenities: Pets Allowed, Pool
35. Embassy Suites Birmingham 2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209-1304 205-879-7400, www.birmingham.embassysuites.com, 242 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Kitchenette, Laundry, Lounge, Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail
36. Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover 2960 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 205-985-9994, www.birminghamhoover.embassysuites.com, 208 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, High Speed Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pool, Voice Mail
37. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham Fultondale/I-65 1795 Morris Avenue, Fultondale 35068 205-849-8484, www.marriott.com/bhmbf, 75 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Whirlpool
38. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham/Bessemer 4980 Academy Court, Bessemer 35022-5471 205-277-1700, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmbb-fairfield-inn-and-suites-birmingham-bessemer, 76 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, No Pets Allowed
39. Fairfield Inn Birmingham Inverness 707 Key Drive, Birmingham 35242, 205-991-1055, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmfi-fairfield-inn-birmingham-inverness, 63 rooms
★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Voice Mail
40. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-East I-20 3910 Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210 205-933-0444, www.hamptoninn.hilton.com, 99 rooms ★ amenities: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Gourmet Coffee, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, Meeting/Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Satellite TV w/premium channels, Suites, Voice Mail, Wireless Internet (Public)
41. Hampton Inn & Suites Hoover-Galleria 4520 Galleria Blvd, Birmingham 35244-5304 205-380-3300, www.birminghamriverchasesuites.hamptoninn.com, 102 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting/Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Spa, Suites, Whirlpool
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42. Hampton Inn Bessemer 4910 Civic Lane, Bessemer 35022-7820 205-425-2010, www.bessemer.hamptoninn.com, 84 rooms ★ amenities: Laundry, Pool
43. Hampton Inn Colonnade 3400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-2355 205-967-0002, www.birminghamcolonnade.hamptoninn.com, 133 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, No Pets Allowed, Pool
44. Hampton Inn Fultondale 1716 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669, 205-439-6700, www.fultondale.hamptoninn.com, 65 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Laundry, Pool
45. Hampton Inn I-65/Lakeshore Drive 30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209 205-313-2060, www.birmingham-lakeshoredrive.hamptoninn.com, 97 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Voice Mail
46. Hampton Inn Leeds 310 Rex Lake Road, Leeds 35094, 205-702-4141 www.birminghamleeds.hamptoninn.com, 105 rooms
★ amenities: Bus Parking, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Concierge Service, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail
47. Hampton Inn Mountain Brook 2731 Hwy 280 South, Mountain Brook 35223-2405 205-870-7822, www.birminghammountainbrook.hamptoninn.com, 130 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Voice Mail
48. Hampton Inn Trussville 1940 Edwards Lake Road, Birmingham 35235-3716 205-655-9777, www.birminghamtrussville.hamptoninn.com, 78 rooms ★ amenities: Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Pool
49. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park 8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-2700, www.birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com, 205 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail
50. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Lakeshore 520 Wildwood Circle North, Birmingham 35209-7199 205-314-0274, www.birminghamlakeshoredrive.gardeninn.com, 95 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Pool, Restaurant, Suites, Voice Mail
51. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Trussville 3230 Edwards Lake Parkway, Birmingham 35235 205-655-5222, www.birminghamtrussville.hgi.com, 104 rooms ★ amenities: Concierge Service, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Room Service, Voice Mail
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52. Hilton Garden Inn Liberty Park 2090 Urban Center Pkwy., Vestavia Hills 35242 205-503-5220, www.birminghamselibertypark.stayhgi.com, 130 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lounge, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Restaurant, Suites, Whirlpool
53. Holiday Inn Airport 5000 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham 35212-1497, 205-591-6900, www.holidayinn.com/bhm-airport, 220 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Seasonal/Gazebo, Pool, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom. Suites, Voice Mail
54. Holiday Inn Birmingham - Homewood 492 Wildwood Circle N, Homewood 35209 205-942-6070, www.holidayinn.com/homewoodal, 110 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers Free Parking, Indoor Pool Laundry, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Whirlpool
55. Holiday Inn Express Fultondale 1733 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669 205-439-6300, www.hiexpress.com/bhm-fultondale, 67 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pool
56. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bessemer 5001 Academy Drive, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-424-2600, www.hiexpress.com/bessemeral, 63 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast,
57. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Inverness 156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham 35242 205-776-6370, www.hiexpress.com/inverness280, 96 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free
High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Suites, Voice Mail
58. Holiday Inn Express Irondale 811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210-1233 205-957-0555, www.birminghameasti20suites.hamptoninn.com, 100 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access Laundry, Managers Reception Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Suite
59. Holiday Inn Express Trussville 5911 Valley Road, Trussville 35173-1071 205-655-2700, www.hiexpress.com/trussvilleal, 64 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators
60. Holiday Inn Hoover/Birmingham 2901 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 205-682-2901, www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/hoover/bhmgb/hoteldetail, 112 rooms★ amenities: Fitness Center, Pool, Laundry facilities, Dry Cleaning
61. Hotel Highland at Five Points South 1023 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2622 205-933-9555, www.thehotelhighland.com, 63 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Lounge, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Suites, Voice Mail
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62. Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover 2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham 35244-1087 205-988-8444, www.birminghamhoover.place.hyatt.com, 128 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites
63. Jameson Inn Bessemer 5021 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3194, www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Pool
64. Jameson Inn Trussville 4730 Norrel Drive, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-9323, www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Suites
65. La Quinta Inn & Suites - B’ham/Homewood 60 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-290-0150, www.lq.com/lq/reservations, 129 rooms ★ amenities: Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool, Restaurant, Suites
66. La Quinta Inn & Suites Fultondale 1207 Boots Blvd, Fultondale 35068 205-949-8700, www.lq.com/lq/properties, 66 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail
67. La Quinta Inn Birmingham/Cahaba Park South 513 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham 35242-5011, 205-995-9990, www.lq.com/lq/properties, 99 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail
68. Microtel Inn & Suites Gardendale 850 Odum Road, Gardendale 35071-4618 800-771-7171, www.microtelinn.com, 81 rooms★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites
69. Microtel Inn & Suites Hoover 500 Jackson Dr, Hoover 35244-1031 205-444-3033, www.hoovermicrotel.com, 59 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Meeting Space
70. Quality Inn Homewood 155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209-4701 205-945-9600, www.qualityinn.com, 132 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Outdoor Pool Seasonal
71. Quality Inn Irondale 3910 Kilgore Memorial Dr, Irondale 35210-1204 205-956-4100, www.qualityinn.com, 70 rooms★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal/Gazebo
72. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham 35226-6201 205-916-7677, www.rossbridgeresort.com, 258 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Bus Parking, Cable TV, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool/Gazebo, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV w/premium channels, Spa, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail, Whirlpool
73. Rime Garden Inn & Suites 5320 Beacon Drive, Birmingham 35210-2820 205-951-1200, www.rimehotel.com, 127 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Shuttle - EWTN, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Fully Equipped Kitchens, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting/Banquet Space, Off-site Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Wireless Internet (Public)
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74. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203-1101205-324-5000, www.sheraton.com/birmingham, 770 rooms★ amenities: Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Laundry, Pay Self Parking Facilities, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Suites, Voice Mail, Whirlpool
75. Springhill Suites Birmingham Downtown2024 4th Avenue S, Birmingham 35205, 205-322-8600www.birminghamdowntown.place.hyatt.com, 147 rooms★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Meeting Space
76. Springhill Suites by Marriott3950 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243205-969-8099, www.marriott.com/BHMCO, 120 rooms★ amenities: Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Kitchen, Laundry, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Voice Mail
77. The Redmont Hotel2101 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-3305205-324-2101, www.theredmont.com, 114 rooms★ amenities: Board Suites, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Lounge, Restaurant
78. Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203-2717205-322-2100, www.thetutwilerhotel.com, 149 rooms★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Breakfast, Fax and Copy Services, Fitness Center, Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Suites, Valet Services, Voice Mail
79. Wynfrey Hotel1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244-2399205-987-1600 , www.wynfrey.com, 329 rooms★ amenities: Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Mini Bar, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Restaurant/Bar, Spa, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail, Web TV
10 Ben Chapman DriveHoover, Alabama
City of Hoover welcomes the BBVA Compass Bowl fans! The Hoover RV Park is conveniently located off of I-459 and Highway 150 adjacent to Regions Park and is available for group or individual reservations. Full payment is due at the time reservations are made.
Tel: (205) 739-7400www.hooveral.org
AMENITIES:Water and sanitary connections | Cable television hookups30 & 50 amp electrical service connection at all sites | Garbage pickup | All spaces are pull-through | Minutes away from restaurants and shopping | Additional site space to accommodate canopy extension and/or tow car
FOR RESERVATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: Locally: (205) 739-7400 | Toll-free: (866) 466-8378 or (866) HOOVERV
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VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM1701 Valley View Drive. Birmingham 35209
205-933-1409, www.visitvulcan.com
MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER200 19th Street North, 35203
205-714-8300, www.mcwane.org
BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE520 16th Street North, Birmingham 35203-1911
205-328-9696, www.bcri.org
VESTAVIA BOWL1429 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham 35216
205-979-4420, vestaviabowl.com
ALABAMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME
1631 4th Avenue North. 205-254-2731, www.jazzhall.com
PrEFErrED PArtnErs 1. Alabama Jazz Hall of FameOutside on the sidewalk, visitors can feel the rhythm. From the boogie woogie beginnings of Clarence “Pinetop” Smith to the velvet croon-ing of Nat King Cole, legendary jazz greats are immortalized in the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, within the historic Carver Theatre. Interactive exhibits also recall the contributions of Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Space Arkestra, along with Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. Admission. 1631 4th Avenue North. 205-254-2731. www.jazzhall.com
2. Alabama Sports Hall of FameDisplays include memorabilia from the late University of Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bry-ant, a tribute to Olympic great Jesse Owens, and other displays showcasing the careers of Alabama-connected sports fi gures such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Joe Louis. Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Admission. 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. 205-323-6665. www.ashof.org
3. Alabama TheatreBuilt in 1927, the Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, fea-turing fi rst-run and revival fi lms, concerts and other special events. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ still rises from the orchestra pit and is often played to accompany silent fi lms. Tours by appointment. Call for special events schedule. Admission. 1817 3rd Avenue North. 205-252-2262 www.alabamatheatre.com
4. Alabama Veteran’s MemorialAmid peaceful Alabama woodlands, you can peruse the names of Alabamians lost to war.
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A time line in the Memorial walkway outlines historic events of the 20th and 21st centuries, visitors will fi nd descriptions of Alabama’s 23 Medal of Honor recipients of the 20th century, and in the courtyard, Medal of Honor stories appear on columns with artwork and letters. I-459, exit Liberty Park. 205-985-9488, www.alabamaveterans.org
5. Arlington Antebellum Home and GardensThe city’s only antebellum home, the mansion is fully restored and contains a fi ne collection of antiques and decorative arts including 19th century furniture, textiles, silver and paintings. During the Civil War, Arlington Antebellum home was spared from destruction when Union troops used the home as headquarters. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, 1pm – 4pm (tickets sold until 3pm) Admission. 331 Cotton Avenue SW. 205-780-5656. www.informationbirmingham.com/arlington
6. Barber Vintage Motorsports MuseumHome to the world’s best motorcycle collec-tion, the museum now has more than 1200 vintage and modern motorcycles and racecars and the largest collection of Lotus cars as well as other signifi cant makes. The collection is the largest of its kind in the world. Approximately 600 of the 1200 motorcycles in the collection are on display at any given time. These bikes range from 1902 to current-year production. Common street bikes are represented, as well as rare Gran Prix race machinery. The museum is adjacent to Barber Motorsports Park, a world-class 2.3 mile road course and home to the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama. Open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, noon – 5pm. Admission. 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy. 205-699-7275. www.barbermuseum.org
7. Birmingham Botanical GardensThe glory of nature in the heart of the city—that’s the promise of the 67-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum with more than 10,000 different plants in 25 themed areas. The gar-dens also have more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of walking paths. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens also has the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conservatories, a wildfl ower garden, two rose
gardens and Japanese Gardens with a tradition-ally crafted tea house. The gift shop is a special treat. Open sunrise to sunset daily. 2612 Lane Park Road. 205-414-3900. www.bbgardens.org
8. Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage TrailThe Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail winds through downtown, marking signifi cant locations along Civil Rights march routes. De-signed as a self-guided tour, the route includes signs marking actual civil rights events that oc-curred on the very streets that are a part of this trail. Beginning at Kelly Ingram Park, corner of 6th Avenue North and 16th Street. Follow maps on signs.
9. Birmingham Civil Rights InstituteRichly detailed exhibits in the Civil Rights Institute reveal slices of black and white life in Alabama from the late 1800s to the present. A series of galleries tells the stories of daily life for African-Americans in the state and the nation and how dramatically different it was from the lives white people of that era took for granted. The powerful Movement Gallery
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presents the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1963. Here a picture emerges of the bad old days of “Bombingham,” a reference to the re-lentless violence that rocked the city in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. In the fi nal exhibits, the Processional Gallery uses life-size fi gures repre-senting all ages and races to portray the “walk to freedom.” Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Admission. 520 16th Street North. 205-328-9696. www.bcri.org
10. Birmingham Museum of ArtThe Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the fi nest collections in the Southeast. More than 24,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian and Native American. Highlights include the museum’s collection of Asian art, considered the fi nest and most comprehensive in the Southeast, and its collec-tion of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the fi nest in the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s; the collection of 18th century European decorative arts, which includes superior examples of English ceramics and French furniture; and the museum’s world-renowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England. Excellent café. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, noon – 5pm. Donations welcome. 2000 8th Avenue North. 205-254-2565. www.artsbma.org
11. Birmingham Race CourseA spacious pari-mutuel racing facility, the
Birmingham Race Course is open year-round. Patrons enjoy live greyhound racing and simul-cast events from the country’s top thorough-bred and greyhound racetracks. With more than 200 simulcast races on Saturday alone, the Birmingham Race Course gives the ardent handicapper the chance to hit the big one. Must be 19 or older to play. Open daily 11am – 1 am. 1000 John Rogers Drive. 205-838-7500. www.birminghamracecourse.com
12. Birmingham ZooOne of the state’s most popular attractions, the Birmingham Zoo is an ever-evolving adventure. Visitors come from around the Southeast to see shows such as the Rhino Encounter, the Giraffe Feedings, the Lorikeet Aviary, the Predator Zone and the Sea Lion Splash Show. The zoo is blazing new trails in elephant conservation with the opening of Trails of Africa. The initiative designates the Birmingham Zoo as a national leader in the care and conservation of threat-ened elephants. Trails of Africa is a mixed-spe-cies exhibit that includes a bull elephant herd, red river hogs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and more. Concessions and dining on site. Open daily 9am – 5pm. Extended hours for special events. Admission. 2630 Cahaba Road. 205-879-0409. www.birminghamzoo.com
13. Five Points South/14. Lakeview Entertainment DistrictsLive music and some of the best dining to be found in the area are in historic Five Points South and Lakeview, two of the city’s top entertainment districts. Dining options range
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from casual barbeque joints to fine upscale dining. Five Points South attracts a young eclectic crowd, while folks on the other side of young are the primary patrons in Lakeview establishments. Both districts border the downtown area.
15. Kelly Ingram Park Called a “Place of Revolution and Reconcilia-tion,” Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District is adjacent to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and historic 16th Street Baptist Church. The park served as a staging area for demonstrations in the early 1960s, including the ones in which police dogs and fire hoses were turned on marchers. Images of those attacks haunted Birmingham in the decades that followed, but they were the same images that were instrumental in overturn-ing legal segregation. An audio tour, available via your cell phone, takes you on a journey through the most dramatic days of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham. Bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North.
16. McWane Science Center Four floors of hands-on exhibits and an IMAX Dome Theatre are all part of the fun of learning at McWane Science Center. Celebrating science and discovery, the exhibits include everything from dinosaurs to space travel. Play tunes with your feet on the Giant Piano, and learn about gravity with a daring ride on the High Cycle. Pet the sharks and stingrays in the Shark & Ray Touch Tank, and check out the Zoetrope for visual il-lusions of motion from still pictures. Open September – May, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm; Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, noon – 6pm. June – August, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, noon – 6pm. Admission. 200 19th Street North. 205-714-8300. www.mcwane.org
17. Mercedes-Benz US International Visitors Center Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) in nearby Vance, builds the
M-Class, the R-Class and the GL-Class vehicles. The visitors center, the first one of its kind out-side Germany, displays the star studded history of Daimler-Benz. This architectural showcase brings to life the company’s long-held vision of producing the most excellent automobiles in the world. Much more than a museum, the visitors center moves people along a multime-dia path through the past, present and future of automotive technology. Visitors Center open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Admis-sion for factory tours (available by reservation only) 11 Mercedes Drive, Vance, Alabama. 205-507-2252. www.mbusi.com
18. Moss Rock Preserve This 250-acre nature preserve is filled with rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls and wildlife. Canopies of trees make the preserve an ideal place for hiking, picnicking and other outdoor activities. Moss Rock Preserve’s Boul-der Fields is an urban favorite with rock climb-ers of all skill levels. The annual fall Moss
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Rock Festival is a popular event with a focus on art, design and the environment. Preserve Pkwy. 205-444-7866. www.ci.hoover.al.us
19. Oak Mountain State Park More outdoor adventure can be found at Ala-bama’s largest state park. The 10,000-acre park has a sandy beach area fronting the lake, rental boats and fishing equipment, an 18-hole golf course, and some of the best mountain biking trails in the Southeast. The Wildlife Center and Treetop Nature Trail give visitors up-close views of hawks and owls that cannot be released into the wild. Overnight accommoda-tions also are available within the park. Open every day, 7am – 5pm. Admission. 200 Terrace Drive. 205-620-2520. www.dcnr.state.al.us
20. Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Just ten minutes from downtown, this 1,011-acre nature preserve is a quiet getaway for nature lovers. Easy to moderate hiking trails lead through a Southern upland forest with its diversity of plant and animal life including resident and migratory birds. Find a spectacu-lar view at Hawk’s View overlook. Beautiful spring wildflowers and autumn color highlight
the seasons. The new Visitors Center offers lessons in nature and the environment and has exhibits including raptors, turtles and other native Alabama wildlife. The visitor center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Hiking trails also open daily, dawn to dusk. Donations welcome. 1214 81st Street South. 205-833-8264. www.ruffnermountain.org
21. Sixteenth Street Baptist Church National Historic Landmark The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is Bir-mingham’s most famous Civil Rights landmark. On a September Sunday morning in 1963, four African-American schoolgirls were in the base-ment of the church just prior to the worship service. A bomb set by Ku Klux Klansmen ripped through that side of the church, killing 11-year-old Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins, all 14 years old. The bombing was a turning point in the status of race relations locally and nationally. Now a National Historic Landmark, the church is a reminder of man’s inhumanity and his capacity for love and forgiveness. The sanctuary of the church contains a massive stained glass window of Christ, given in me-moriam from the people of Wales following the bombing. Tours by appointment. Donations welcome. 1530 6th Avenue North. 205-251-9402. www.16thstreetbaptist.org
22. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark Sloss is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now a museum of history and industry, the site preserves a collection of machinery, buildings
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and industrial structures. These artifacts typify the first 100 years of Birmingham’s history and the technology that drove America’s rise to world industrial dominance. Sloss is the only 20th century blast furnace in the country being preserved and interpreted as a museum. Additional interest at Sloss is the speculation that the furnaces are haunted by a former foundryman. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, noon – 4pm. Donations welcome. 20 32nd Street North. 205-324-1911. www.slossfurnaces.com
23. Splash Adventure Waterpark Alabama’s greatest water adventure! Create water fun your way, whether it’s relaxing by the wave pool and enjoying the lazy river or amping up the excitement with monster slides, water-based obstacle course, water maze, Zip Line and more! Experience special events throughout the season, such as dive-in movies! Great for the family or a larger group outing. Located off Exit 110 at I-459 & I-20. 205-481-4750. www.SplashAdventureWaterpark.com
24. Southern Museum of Flight The Southern Museum of Flight is dedicated to investigating, preserving and promoting the rich stories of Southern aviation. Among the top exhibits are the Korean War jets, the Tuskegee Airmen diorama, the Lake Murray B-25, and the Vietnam War helicopters. Ship models and full-size aircraft carriers also are in the collection. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Admission. 4343 73rd Street North. 205-833-8226. www.southernmuseumofflight.org
25. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park With more than 1,500 acres for hiking and camping, Tannehill is well suited for outdoor recreation. The old ironworks and a collection of 19th century buildings give visitors a glimpse into life in Alabama in the 1800s. Steeped in his-tory, Tannehill has a cotton gin, a pioneer farm, a working gristmill and a country store, along with the Iron and Steel Museum with artifacts from Alabama’s iron industry heritage. From spring through fall, visitors find blacksmithing, milling and many other activities underway in the park. The third weekend of each month, from March through November, shoppers and swappers come from near and far to Trade Days
in search of quilts, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. Open daily 7am – sunset. Admission. 12632 Confederate Pkwy. 205-477-5711. www.tannehill.org
26. Vulcan Park and Museum Vulcan is the largest cast iron statue in the world and Birmingham’s city symbol. Stand-ing high atop Red Mountain, the 56-foot-high statue has an observation balcony on its ped-estal for a panoramic view of the city. Vulcan is patterned after the mythical Roman god of the forge, a nod to the city’s powerful position in the iron and steel industry in the first part of the 20th century. The statue was created as Birmingham’s exhibit in the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and won the exposition’s grand prize. The museum at Vulcan has interactive exhibits and displays that portray the region’s history and progress. Museum open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, 1pm – 6pm. Observation balcony open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 10pm; Sunday, 1pm – 10pm. Admis-sion. 1701 Valley View Drive. 205-933-1409. www.visitvulcan.com
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BiRMingHAM Dining
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE205-879-9995,
www.ruthschris.com
DREAMLAND BBQ1427 14th Ave. s., birmingham
205-933-2133www.dreamlandbbq.com
DRAM WHISKEY BAR205-871-8055,
www.dramwhiskeybar.com
AVO205-871-8212,
www.avorestaurant.com
COSMO’S 5 PTS PIZZA2012 Magnolia Ave. s., ste. R-3,
birmingham, 205-930-9971www.cosmossouthside.com
JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO1831 28th Ave. s., ste. 175,
homewood 205-870-9669
FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE Multiple locations, visit www.fullmoonbbq.com for the one nearest you.
BUFFALO WILD WINGSMultiple locations, visit
www.buffalowildwings.com for the one nearest you.
ON TAP SPORTS CAFEMultiple locations, visit
www.ontapsportscafe.com for the one nearest you.
PREFERRED PARTnERS
Century restaurant and Bar at the tutwiler2021 Park Place N., Birmingham205-458-9611
Chez FonFon2007 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-939-3221
CosMo’s 5 Pts Pizza2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Ste. R-3, Birmingham, 205-930-9971www.cosmossouthside.com
Courtyard oyster Bar & grill southside2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-558-4995
dreaMland Bar-B-Que1427 14th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-2133, www.dreamlandbbq.com
el Barrio MexiCan restaurant2211 2nd Avenue N, Birmingham205-868-3737
Bettola2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 150, Birmingham205-731-6499
Bottega italian restaurant and CaFe’2240 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-939-1000www.bottegarestaurant.com
BriCk & tin restaurant214 20th St N, Birmingham205-297-8636, www.brickandtin.com
CaFe de Paris2801 7th Ave. S., Birmingham205-202-4024, www.cafedeparis.us
CaFe duPont113 20th St. N., Birmingham205- 322-1282, www.cafedupont.net
Cantina tortilla grill2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110, Birmingham205-323-6980
southside and downtown
261210 20th St. S., Birmingham205-918-0726, www.twentysix26.com
808 south - a Bistro808 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-9000
al’s deli & grill1629 10th Ave S, Birmingham205-939-4278
atriuM CaFé in sheraton hotel2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, 205-307-3005
avery’s CaFe1901 6th Ave. N., Birmingham205-250-9907
Bayou deli323 20th St N, Birmingham, 205-327-2300
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Fish Market restaurant 612 22nd St. S., Birmingham 205-322-3330, www.thefishmarket.net
Five 744 29th Street South, Birmingham 205-868-3841
ForMaggio’s italian Bistro 1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-7555 www.myspace.com/formaggios
Fuego Cantina 1101 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-1544
Full Moon Bar-B-Que - southside 525 25th St. S., Birmingham 205-324-1007
ga Briella’s restaurant 317 17th St. N., Birmingham 205-983-7249
gaBle sQuare saloon & gaMes 803 9th Court S., Birmingham 205-251-0960
golden rule BarBeCue harBert Plaza 1901 6th Ave. N. Ste. 263, Birmingham 205-801-9600, www.goldenrulebbq.com
highlands Bar & grill 2011 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-1400, www.highlandsbarandgrill.com
hot & hot Fish CluB 2180 11th Court S., Birmingham 205-933-5474 www.hotandhotfishclub.com
JiM ‘n niCk’s Bar B Q - Five Points south1908 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-320-1060, www.jimnnicks.com
kelley’s neighBorhood sPorts grill 720 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-323-9786
la CoCina 2111 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-252-7626
little savannah 3811 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-591-1119, www.littlesavannah.net
los aMigos MexiCan restaurant 3324 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-324-5896 www.losamigosmexican.com
luCy’s CoFFee & tea 2007 University Blvd., Birmingham 205-328-2007
Makarios kaBoBs & grill 940 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-731-7414
Matthew’s Bar & grill 2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham 205-862-6261
Mellow MushrooM 1200 20th St. S., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-212-9420 www.mellowmushroom.com
MetroPriMe steakhouse 1035 20th Street S., Birmingham 205-623-5288, metroprimesteak.com or opentable.com
Moe’s original BBQ 731 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-5888, www.moesoriginalbbq.com
Moe’s original BBQ & Blues revue 2025 3rd Ave. N., Ste. 104, Birmingham 205-250-6333 www.moesoriginalbbq.com
Moe’s southwest grill – uaB 1801 4th Avenue S, Suite 109, Birmingham 205-250-6355, www.moes.com
newk’s exPress CaFe 611 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S., Birmingham, 205-323-0992 www.newkscafe.com
niki’s downtown CaFe 1101 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-1972
oCean1218 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-0999 www.oceanbirmingham.com
o’henry’s CoFFees - regions/harBert tower1901 6th Ave. N., Ste. 295, Birmingham 205-323-1198, www.ohenryscoffee.com
on taP sPorts CaFe - lakeview 737 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-320-1225 www.ontapsportscafe.com
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original PanCake house1931 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-933-8837
Pita stoP CaFe Bar & grill1106 12th St. S., Birmingham205-328-2749
Planet sMoothie - BirMinghaM1901 6th Ave. N., Birmingham205-328-4791www.planetsmoothie.com
PurPle onion deli & grill - southside1717 10th Ave. S., Birmingham205-933-7555
ranelli’s deli & CaFe1225 20th St. S. Birmingham205-933-6983, www.ranellisdeli.com
redMont CaFe2101 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-2101
riB it uP830 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-7427
roCky’s Pizza & suBs715 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd., Birmingham, 205-252-8282www.rockyspizza.net
rogue tavern2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham205-202-4151, www.roguetavern.com
roJo2921 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-328-4733www.birminghammenus.com/rojo/
saw’s soul kitChen215 41st St. S., Birmingham205-591-1409
silvertron CaFe3813 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham205-591-3707, www.silvertroncafe.us
sliCe Pizza restaurant724 29th St. S., Birmingham205-715-9300www.slicebirmingham.com
sol y luna2801 7th Ave. S., Birmingham205-322-1186
surin thai Bowl & sushi Bar2100 Third Ave. N., Ste. 100, Birmingham205-297-0996
surin west1918 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-324-1928, www.surinwest.com
taJ india2226 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-939-3805, www.tajindia.net
the J. Clyde1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com
tin rooF2709 7th Avenue S, Birmingham205-323-4356, www.tinroof.com/home/birmingham
urBan standard2320 Second Ave. N., Birmingham205-250-8200, www.urbanstandard.net
v. riChard’s Market & CaFe3916 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham205-591-7000, www.vrichards.net
veranda on highland2220 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham205-939-5551www.verandaonhighland.com
zoe’s kitChen - downtown1819 5th Ave. N., Birmingham205-252-5200, www.zoeskitchen.com
Fultondale, gardendale, northwest, trussville
CaJun steaMer Bar and grill5071 Pinnacle Square, Trussville205-655-6008, www.cajunsteamer.com
Costa’s Mediterranean CaFe5891 Trussville Crossings Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-655-9779
el Cazador1930 Edwards Lake Rd., Birmingham205-661-0904
ezell’s CatFish CaBin5961 Chalkville Mountain Lane, Trussville, 205-655-8006
golden rule BarBeCue trussville120 South Chalkville Rd., Trussville205-655-4849 www.goldenrulebbq.com
JiM n niCk’s Bar B Q - gardendale915 Odum Rd., Gardendale205-608-3315, www.jimnnicks.com
JiM n niCk’s Bar B Q - trussville1660 Gadsden Hwy., Birmingham205-661-3100, www.jimnnicks.com
Joel’s restaurant312 Main St., Trussville, 205-655-8248
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Moe’s southwest grill –trussville 5870 Trussville Crossing Blvd, Ste. 102, Trussville, 205-655-9669, www.moes.com
airport, Centerpoint, eastwood, irondale, leeds
Costa’s FaMous Bar-B-Que - huFFMan CenterPoint 613 Springville Rd., Birmingham 205-853-9933, www.costasfamous.com
Crestwood CoFFee CoMPany 5512 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-595-0300, www.myspace.com/crestwoodcoffee
el Cazador MexiCan grill 1540 Montclair Rd., Birmingham 205-951-1205
golden rule BarBeCue irondale 2504 Crestwood Blvd., Irondale 205-956-2678, www.goldenrulebbq.com
golden rule BarBeCue Pinson 4437 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-520-0502, www.goldenrulebbq.com
gus’s hot dogs 5415 Beacon Drive, Suite 139, Irondale 205-956-6622
haCienda MexiCan grill 1676 Montclair Rd., Birmingham 205-956-2550 www.haciendamexicangrill.com
haMBurger heaven 1703 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-951-3570
irondale CaFe, the original whistlestoP CaFe 1906 1st Ave. N., Irondale 205-956-5258, www.irondalecafe.com
ken’s hiCkory Pit BarBeCue 4817 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-853-6488
krisPy kreMe doughnuts 8601 First Ave. N., Birmingham 205-836-3251
legends sMokehouse 6633 Old Springville Rd., Pinson 205-681-1122, www.legendssmoke-houserestaurant.com
vJ’s CaFe on the runway 5100 East Lake Blvd., Birmingham 205-808-0582
homewood, Mountain Brook, inverness
32 degrees, a yogurt Bar 229 Country Club Pk, Suite 229, Mountain Brook 205-871-7328 www.facebook.com/32degreesyogurt
aCaPulCo Bar and grill 430 Green Springs Hwy., Birmingham 205-941-1183
aMore ristorante italiano 5510 Hwy. 280, Ste. 116, Birmingham 205-437-1005
another Broken egg CaFe 2418 Montevallo Rd., Birmingham 205-871-7849 www.anotherbrokenegg.com
avo2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-8212, www.avorestaurant.com
Billy’s sPorts grill 2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-2238, www.billysbarandgrill.com
BlaCk JaCk grill 2409 Acton Rd, Suite 129, Birmingham 205-824-5208, www.blackjacksteaks.com
BlaCk Pearl asian Cuisine 3419 Colonnade Pkwy. Ste. 600, Birmingham, 205-262-9888
Bongiorno italian restaurant 68 Church St., Ste. A, Birmingham 205-879-5947 www.bongiornoitalianrestaurant.com
Brio tusCan grille 591 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-879-9177, www.brioitalian.com
Cantina tortilla grill – inverness 6801 Cahaba Valley Rd, Suite 124 Birmingham, 205-408-4110 www.birminghammenus.com/cantina
CarraBBa’s italian grill 4503 Riverview Pkwy., Birmingham 205-980-1016, www.carrabbas.com
Chez lulu/Continental Bakery 1911 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-870-7011 www.continentalbakeryandchezlulu.com
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On Tap Sports Cafe - Lakeview/Southside 737 29th Street South 205.320.1225
On Tap Sports Cafe - Galleria 3440 Galleria Circle 205.988-3203
On Tap Sports Cafe - Inverness/280 810 Inverness Corners 205.437.1999
2012 Magnolia Ave., Birmingham, AL 205-930-9971 CosmosSouthside.com
Weekend Brunch Live Music Catering
ChiCago Mike’s hot dogs 2701 18th Street S, Homewood 205-868-4728
Chuy’s restaurant 216 Summit Blvd, Ste. 135, Birmingham 205-977-4224, www.chuys.com
CoCina suPerior 587 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-259-1980, www.thecocinasuperior.com
Costa’s FaMous Bar-B-Que - wildwood 215 Lakeshore Pkwy., Homewood 205-263-0145
Courtyard 280 oyster Bar & grill 4643 Hwy. 280, Ste. M, Birmingham 205-980-9891
Crestline Bagel and Pizza 66 Church St. Ste. B, Birmingham 205-871-4583
daniel george 2837 Culver Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-3266, www.danielgeorgerestaurant.com
davenPort’s Pizza PalaCe 2837 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-8603
dave’s Pizza 1819 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-871-3283
devinCi’s Pizza 2707 18th St. S., Homewood 205-879-1455
dish’n it out 1113 Dunston Ave, Birmingham 205-871-5444, www.dishnitout.com
dodiyos1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 110, Homewood 205-453-9300, www.dodiyos.com
draM whiskey Bar 2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-8055, www.dramwhiskeybar.com
dyron’s lowCountry 121 Oak St., Birmingham 205-834-8257, www.dyronslowcountry.com
Fish Market restaurant 5407 Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205-980-8600, www.fishmarketrestaurant.com
FliP Modern Burger BoutiQue 220 Summit Blvd., Ste. 140, Birmingham 205-968-2000, www.flipburgerboutique.com
Full Moon Bar-B-Que - hoMewood 337 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-945-9997
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Full Moon Bar-B-Que - hwy. 280 4635 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-7328 www.fullmoonbbq.com
gianMarCo’s721 Broadway St., Homewood 205-871-9622
haMBurger heaven 5303 Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205-981-6402
haMBurger heaven 180 Oxmoor Blvd, Homewood 205-941-1668
hogan’s irish PuB & grill 507 Cahaba Park Circle, Ste. B, Birmingham, 205-995-0533
JaCkson’s Bar & Bistro 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood 205-870-9669
JiM n niCk’s Bar B Q - greystone 2831 Greystone Commercial Blvd., Birmingham, 205-991-1306 www.jimnnicks.com
JiM n niCk’s Bar B Q - hoMewood 220 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-942-3336, www.jimnnicks.com
Jinsei sushi Bar & lounge 1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 125, Homewood 205-802-1440, www.jinseisushi.com
Joe’s CraB shaCk 20 Meadow View Dr, Inverness 205-981-2999, www.joescrabshack.com
Johnny ray’s Bar-B-Que 3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 500, Birmingham, 205-967-0099 www.johnnyrays.com
la Paz restaurante 99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham 205-879-2225, www.lapazbham.com
landry’s seaFood house 139 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood 205-916-0777 www.landrysseafoodhouse.com
little donkey taQueria 2821 Central Avenue, Homewood 205-703-7000, www.thelittledonkey.com
MaFiaoza’s Pizzeria & neighBorhood PuB 2 Dexter Ave., Birmingham 205-414-7878, www.mafiaozas.com
Maki Fresh 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham 205-970-3242, www.makifresh.com
Mellow MushrooM – hwy 280 920 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-981-9914 www.mellowmushroom.com
MiChael’s restaurant @ aloFt hotel 1903 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-874-8055 www.eatatmichaels.com
Moe’s southwest grill – Mountain Brook 2737 Hwy 280, Suite 161 205-445-0456, www.moes.com
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Moe’s southwest grill – wildwood 231 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 205-943-7942, www.moes.com
MoMMa goldBerg’s deli 2829 18th St. S., Homewood 205-834-8871 www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com
naBeel’s CaFe & Market 1706 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-879-9292, www.nabeels.com
new york Pizza 1010 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-871-4000
oak hill Bar & grill 2835 18th St. S., Homewood 205-870-8277
o’Carr’s deli 2909 18th St. S., Homewood 205-879-2196
o’Carr’s deli 3152 Cahaba Heights Village Rd., Birmingham, 205-967-4173 www.ocarrs.com
o’henry’s CoFFees - downtown hoMewood 2831 18th St. S., Homewood 205-870-1198, www.ohenryscoffee.com
on taP sPorts CaFe - inverness 810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999, www.ontapsportscafe.com
over easy 358 Hollywood Blvd, Homewood 205-639-1910, www.eatovereasy.com
P. F. Chang’s 233 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-967-0040, www.pfchangs.com
PetruCCelli’s italian eatery 10 Meadowview Dr., Birmingham 205-991-7455, www.petruccellis.com
roMano’s MaCaroni grill 241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-298-7998, www.macaronigrill.com
ruth’s Chris steakhouse 2300 Woodcrest Place, Homewood 205-879-9995, www.ruthschris.com
salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 160, Homewood 205-870-9373, www.salsaritas.com
salvatore’s Pizza & Pasta – Mountain Brook 2031 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 205-871-2423
saw’s BBQ 1008 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-879-1937
steele’s8 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham 205-972-8602
stone’s throw Bar & grill 3 Mt Laurel Ave., Birmingham 205-995-0512 www.stonesthrowgrill.com
suBurBan grill 3154 Heights Village, Mountain Brook 205-972-9227, www.surburbangrill.com
suPerior grill 4701 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5112 www.superiorgrillbirmingham.com/
surin 280 16 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham 205-968-8161
surin oF thailand 64 Church St., Birmingham 205-871-4531, www.surinofthailand.com
tavern on the suMMit 225 Summit Blvd. Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-298-1222
taziki’s greek Fare -Mt. Brook 2737 Hwy. 280, Ste. 121, Birmingham 205-870-0455, www.tazikis.net
taziki’s greek Fare 3439 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 1700, Birmingham, 205-968-6622
taziki’s greek Fare – Colonnade 3439 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 1700, Birmingham, 205-968-6622 www.tazikis.net
the CheeseCake FaCtory 236 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-262-1800
traCy’s 75 Church St., Birmingham 205-803-3005
urBan Cookhouse at the suMMit 250 Summit Blvd, Ste. 102, Birmingham 205-969-6700 www.urbancookhouse.com
village tavern 101 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-970-1640, www.villagetavern.com
vino 1930 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 205-870-8404
yankee Pizzeria 3144 Heights Village, Birmingham 205-967-6266
zea rotisserie & grill 595 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-380-3118, www.zearestaurants.com
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zoe’s kitChen - Crestline 225 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-0060, www.zoeskitchen.com
zoe’s kitChen - hoMewood 1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 155, Homewood 205-870-1100, www.zoeskitchen.com
zoe’s kitChen - suMMit 323 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-967-5800, www.zoeskitchen.com
Bessemer, west
BoB sykes BarBeQue 1724 9th Ave. N., Bessemer 205-426-1400, www.bobsykes.com
Bryant’s seaFood restaurant 3096 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-5652
China king Chinese restaurant 4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 102, McCalla, 205-477-8388
ClassiC Burger 1732 15th Street North, Bessemer 204-424-5742
golden rule BBQ 2201 4th Place W., Birmingham
guadalaJara – hueytown 591 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-744-2550
haBanero’s MexiCan grill 3048 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr., Hueytown, 205-491-9974
haBanero’s MexiCan grill-BesseMer 4863 Promenade Parkway, Ste. 103 205-438-1558
lena’s ole hiCkory restaurant 3103 Ensley Five Points W. Ave., Birmingham, 205-781-7837
los soMBero’s 5031 Ford Pkwy, Suite 107, Bessemer 205-425-8887
MuFFalletta’s Pizza and Pasta 1810 9th Ave. N., Bessemer 205-424-9901
niki’s west 233 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham 205-252-5751
Pike’s hiCkory Pit 515 West Town Plaza, Bessemer 205-428-1538
railroad CaFe 1205 Lake Dr. SE., Ste. 111, Bessemer 205-424-1073
san antonio grill – MCCalla 4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 140, McCalla, 205-477-1110
sMokehouse steak & seaFood restaurant 348 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham 205-323-6427 or 328-2247
the Bright star 304 19th St. N., Bessemer 205-424-9444, www.thebrightstar.com
hoover, vestavia
agave MexiCan grill 1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 142, Hoover 205-824-9410
aMigo’s MexiCan grill 3659 Lorna Rd, #133, Hoover 205-682-8090
Baker’s FaMous Pizza 757 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover 205-822-4848
Bellini’s ristorante 6801 Cahaba Valley Rd., Hoover 205-981-5380, www.ourbellinis.com
Bistro v 521 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 113, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-1505
BoneFish grill 3430 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-985-9545, www.bonefishgrill.com
CaJun steaMer Bar and grill 180 Main St., Ste. 200, Hoover 205-985-7785, www.cajunsteamer.com
Carino’s italian grill 4330 Creekside Ave., Hoover 205-560-0505, www.carinos.com
ChiCory grille 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 205-444-5739, www.wynfrey.com
ChiPotle MexiCan grill 1759 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-982-4833< www.chipotle.com
dale’s southern grill 700 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 156, Vestavia Hills, 205-987-4757
dave’s deli 1615 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 124, Hoover 205-822-8000
diPloMat deliCatessen & sPirits 1413 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 101, Vestavia Hills, 205-979-1515
donatos Pizza 629 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills 205-824-1112
el PoBlano MexiCan restaurant 2499 Rocky Ridge Rd., Cahaba Heights 205-823-0447
FireBirds roCky Mountain grill 191 Main St., Hoover 35244-5060 205-733-2002 www.firebirdsrestaurants.com
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Fish Market restaurant 1681 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-823-3474mwww.fishmarketrestaurant.com
ForMaggio’s italian Bistro 1779-A Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-989-7999
Full Moon Bar-B-Que - hoover 2000 Patton Chapel Rd., Hoover 205-822-6666
gaBriel’s sPirited CaFe 3706 Lorna Rd., Hoover 205-985-0983, www.gabrielscafe.net
ginza sushi & korean BBQ 5291 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 101, Hoover 205-981-1616
golden rule BarBeCue hoover 1571 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-823-7770, www.goldenrulebbq.com
haBaneros MexiCan grill- hoover 1601 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-979-7772
iron horse CaFe 1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599 www.ironhorsecafe.net
iz CaFé roCky ridge 2514 Rocky Ridge Road, Hoover 205-979-7570, www.cafeiz.com
J. alexander’s restaurant 3320 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-733-9995 or 733-9537 www.jalexanders.com
JiM n niCk’s Bar B Q - riverChase 1810 Montgomery Hwy. S., Hoover 205-733-1300, www.jimnnicks.com
Johnny BrusCo’s new york style Pizza 2516 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia 205-637-5270
klingler’s euroPean Bakery & CaFe 621 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills 205-823-4560
la dolCe vita 1851 Montgomery Hwy. S., Ste. 107, Birmingham, 205-985-2909
Mandarin house 1550 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. O, Hoover 205-822-1761
Moe’s original BBQ 181 Main Street, Ste. 201, 205-985-8841, www.moesoriginalbbq.com
Moe’s original BBQ & Blues revue 2501 Rocky Ridge Rd., Birmingham 205-822-2773 www.moesoriginalbbq.com
Moe’s southwest grill riverChase 3670 Lorna Road, Hoover 205-937-6163, www.moes.com
Moe’s southwest grill vestavia hills 716 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 108 205-824-7663, www.moes.com
on taP sPorts CaFé – galleria 3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203 www.ontapsportscafe.com
on taP sPorts CaFe - riverChase 1845 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558 www.ontapsportscafe.com
PurPle onion deli & grill - hoover 1551 Montgomery Highway, 205-822-7322 www.purpleonionofhoover.com
salvatore’s Pizza 1594 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 102M, Hoover, 205-823-7206
shula’s steak house Wynfrey Hotel. 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-444-5750 www.donshula.com/steakhouse/birmingham/
sol azteCa 1360 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 128, Birmingham , 205-979-4902
stix 3250 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-982-3070, www.stixonline.com
the Pita CaFe 2801 Hwy. 150, Ste. 137J, Hoover 205-402-7482
tortugas hoMeMade Pizza 2801 John Hawkins Pkwy. Ste. 169R, Hoover, 205-403-9800
uP the Creek Fish CaMP and grill 2943 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover 205-988-0744 www.upthecreekfishcamp.com
zoe’s kitChen - Patton Creek 180 Main St., Ste. 140, Hoover 205-989-4020, www.zoeskitchen.com
Nightlife
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BACCHUS DANCE CLUB1928 11th Ave. S., Birmingham
205-731-2582, facebook.com/bacchus5pts
BLACK MARKET BAR2011 Highland Ave.,
Birmingham, 205-933-8035
www.evilbartenders.com
THE J. CLYDE1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham
205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com
WORLD OF BEER1005 20th St. S., Birmingham
205-332-1946www.wobusa.com/fi vepoints
DAVE’S PUB1128 20th St. S., Birmingham,
205-933-4030www.davespubsouthside.com
JAZZ UNDERGROUND2012 Magnolia Avenue,
Birmingham, 205-202-3640www.jazzunder
ground5points.com
Preferred PartNers
southside and downtown
aBoveThe Historic Redmont Hotel2101 5th Ave. N., Birmingham205-324-2101, www.theredmont.com
aqua lounGe & niGhtCluB2824 5th Ave. S., Birmingham205-714-8155
avondale BrewinG ComPany201 41st Street S., Birmingham, 205-777-5456, www.avondalebrewing.com
BaCChus danCe CluB1928 11th Ave. S., Birmingham205-731-2582, facebook.com/bacchus5pts
Base CamP martini Bar & lounGe1024 20th South, Birmingham205.731.6099
BlaCK marKet Bar2011 Highland Ave., Birmingham, 205-933-8035www.evilbartenders.com
Blue monKey lounGe1318 Cobb Lane S., Birmingham205-933-9222www.bluemonkeylounge.com
Bottletree CaFe3719 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham205-533-6288, www.thebottletree.com
Cantina tortilla Grill2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110, Birmingham205-323-6980
Chaser’s sPorts Bar815 24th Street N., Birmingham205-324-2425
CluB south1102 10th St. S., Birmingham205-251-0512
BirMiNghaM Nightlife
1005 20th St. S., Birmingham, 205-332-1946
1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312
www.jclyde.com
5pts. s 2011 Highland Ave., Birmingham, 205.933.8035
Inverness 3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800, Birmingham 205.967.8787
www.evIlbartenders.com
DANCE CLUB & PUB
Download our App and Party with Us! Facebook.com/Bacchus5pts1928 11th Avenue South, Birmingham, 205.731.2582
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF 5 POINTS (ACROSS FROM STARBUCKS)
Courtyard oyster Bar & Grill southside 2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-558-4995
dave’s PuB 1128 20th St. S., Birmingham, 205-933-4030
FormaGGio’s italian Bistro 1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, 205-933-7555
GaBle square saloon & Games 803 9th Court S., Birmingham 205-251-0960, www.myspace.com/gablesquaresaloon
GaraGe CaFe & antiques 2304 10th Terrace S., Birmingham 205-322-3220
Good PeoPle BrewinG ComPany 114 14th Street S., Birmingham, 205-286-2337 www.goodpeoplebrewing.com
innisFree irish PuB 710 29th St. S., Birmingham, 205-252-4252 www.innisfreepub.com
Jazz underGround 2012 Magnolia Avenue, Birmingham 205-202-3640 www.jazzunderground5points.com
Kelley’s neiGhBorhood sPorts Grill 720 29th St. S., Birmingham, 205-323-9786
lou’s PuB & PaCKaGe store 726 29th St. S., Birmingham, 205-322-7005
marty’s1813 10th Court S., Birmingham 205-939-0045, www.martysbar.com
matthew’s Bar & Grill 2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham, 205-862-6261
nana FunKs 708 29th St. S., Birmingham, 205-250-8003
oasis2807 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-5538, www.oasisbar.com
old Car heaven 115 35th St. S., Birmingham 205-326-8902, www.oldcarheaven.com
on taP sPorts CaFe - laKeview 737 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-320-1225, www.ontapsportscafe.com
ona’s musiC room 2801 Second Ave S, Suite C, Birmingham 205-320-7006, www.onasmusicroom.com
Pale eddie’s Pour house 2308 2nd Ave, North, Birmingham 205-297-0052, www.paleeddiespourhouse.com
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1128 20th Street South – 205.933.4030www.davespubsouthside.com
ParKside CaFe 4036 5th Ave S., Birmingham 205-595-0920
Platinum CluB 821 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0791 www.platinum-bham.com
raG’s Bar & Grill 728 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-327-7247
roGue tavern 2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-202-4151 www.roguetavern.com
steel urBan lounGe 2300 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0666 www.steelurbanlounge.com
stillwater PuB 2109 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-202-5625, www.stillwaterpub.com
the BreaK restaurant & Billiards1001 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-3779
the h martini Bar 1023 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-9555, www.thehotelhighland.com/martini_bar.htm
the J. Clyde 1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com
the metro Bar 2125 2nd Ave. N., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-323-7995, www.myspace.com/metrobistroandmarket
the niCK 2514 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-252-3831, www.thenickrocks.com
the quest 416 24th St. S., Birmingham 205-251-4313, www.quest-club.com
the rare martini 2839 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-0008, www.theraremartini.com
the wine loFt 2200 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-323-8228 www.wineloftbirmingham.com
tin rooF 2709 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-4356, www.tinroofbars.com/home/birmingham
uPside down Plaza 2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Birmingham 205-930-0333
worKPlay500 23rd St. S., Birmingham 205-879-4773, www.workplay.com
world oF Beer 1005 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-332-1946 www.wobusa.com/fivepoints
zydeCo 2001 15th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-1032 www.zydecobirmingham.com
Fultondale, Gardendale, northwest, trussville
neiGhBorhood sPorts Grille 1423 Gadsden Hwy, #131, Trussville 205-655-1018 www.neighborhoodsportsgrille.com
tiPsy t’s KaraoKe & CluB 1800 Tin Valley Circle, Birmingham 205-655-8184 www.myspace.com/tipsyts
velma’s PlaCe 1911 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham 205-661-0404
airport, Centerpoint, eastwood, irondale, leeds
airPort inn tavern 7502 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-836-9110
BourBon st. Bar & lounGe 1568 Cooper Hill Rd., Birmingham 205-957-1006
Crestwood tavern 5500 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-510-0053
tenamPa niGhtCluB 5800 Oporto-Madrid Blvd., Birmingham 205-951-8200
walKer’s restaurant/the emerGenCy room lounGe 2100 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-849-0704
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20th St S
Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S
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24th St S
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5 Points districtVisit Five Points South, one of Birmingham’s oldest entertainment and dining districts. Located in the heart of the city, live music and some of the best dining to be found in the area are in historic Five Points. From
casual to fine dining to low key bars to late night dancing spots, Five Points is not to be missed!
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homewood, mountain Brook, inverness
Billy’s Bar & Grill 2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-2238 www.billysbarandgrill.com
BlaCK marKet Bar 3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800, Birmingham, 205-967-8787 www.evilbartenders.com
CaFe Firenze 110 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham 205-980-1315 www.myspace.com/cafefirenze
Courtyard 280 oyster Bar & Grill 4643 Highway 280, Ste. M, Birmingham 205-980-9891
dram whisKey Bar 2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-8055 www.dramwhiskeybar.com
Fox & hound PuB & Grill 3425 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham 205-968-3823 www.fhrg.com/FHRG.aspx
hoGan’s irish PuB & Grill 507 Cahaba Park Circle, Ste. B, Birmingham, 205-995-0533 www.hogansirishpubandgrill.com
JaCKson’s Bar & Bistro 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood 205-870-9669 jacksonsbarandbistro.com/Birmingham
luCKy’s PuB & PaCKaGe 704 Valley Ave., Homewood, 205-945-1657
maFiaoza’s Pizzeria and neiGhBorhood PuB 2 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham 205.414-7878, www.mafiaozas.com
oaK hill Bar & Grill 2835 18th St. S.,Homewood, 205-870-8277
on taP sPorts CaFe - inverness 810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999, www.ontapsportscafe.com
otey’s tavern 224 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-8435, www.oteystavern.com
starz KaraoKe lounGe 730 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-944-0007
stir Crazy 430 Green Springs Highway, Ste. 10, Homewood, 205-941-3343
suPerior Grill 4701 Highway 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5112
the uPPer deCK sPorts Bar & Grill 449 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-942-3289
hoover, vestavia
BlaCKwell’s neiGhBorhood PuB 3151 Green Valley Road, Vestavia 205-967-3798, www.blackwellspub.com
BumPers Billiards 2132 Lornaridge Ln. #100, Hoover 205-823-4006
Cassie’s PuB 261 9340 Helena Rd., Ste. C, Hoover 205-444-0261, www.pub261bar.com
Comedy CluB stardome 1818 Data Drive, Hoover 205-444-0008, www.stardome.com
GaBriel’s sPirited CaFé3706 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-985-0983
iron horse CaFe 1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599, www.ironhorsecafe.net
ivory’sWynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-987-1600 www.wynfrey.com
martini’s Fine Food & CluB ultra 2132 Lorna Ridge Lane, Hoover 205-822-4488
moonliGht on the mountain585 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham www.moonlightonthemtn.com
on taP sPorts CaFe - Galleria 3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203, www.ontapsportscafe.com
on taP sPorts CaFe - riverChase 1845 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558 www.ontapsportscafe.com
redline Bar & Grill 1615 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham 205-823-1488 www.facebook.com/redlinerbar
Red Mountain Expressway
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
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lakeview districtThe Lakeview District is one of the top entertainment areas in town. Centered around 7th Avenue South
and 29th Street; this region of the city packs in the crowds every night. With live music, martini bars, dance clubs and restaurants, the Lakeview District is the place to be any night of the week.
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COLONIAL BROOKWOOD VILLAGEShades Creek Parkway (Alabama 149) between
U.S. 280 and U.S. 31. www.shopbrookwoodvillage.com
THE SUMMITAt I-459 and U.S. 280
www.thesummitonline.com
BiRMinghAM shoppingColonial Brookwood VillageConveniently located in Homewood right off 280 Highway, shoppers fi nd specialty stores as well as larger retailers such as Macy’s, Belk and Books-A-Million. Also houses several particularly good restaurants. Garage and courtesy valet parking is available. Shades Creek Parkway (Alabama 149) between U.S. 280 and U.S. 31. www.shop brookwoodvillage.com
Downtown BirminghamInvestigating downtown shopping is an adventure in itself. Start out at BB’s China & Glassware (2427 1st Ave. North) where you’ll fi nd an enticing assortment of dishes and glassware, some bearing the logos of defunct hotels from around the country, along with Fiesta ware and seconds at good discounts. Move on to downtown 20th Street to the historic Bon Ton Hatters, where you can get your hat steam cleaned while you get the best shoeshine in town. Just off 20th on Third Avenue North is a treasure trove of memories at Reed Books. Back over to 20th Street and south a few blocks is the Peanut Depot. Stop in for treats or just to see the beautiful old roasters that are still in use. Head further south down 20th into historic Five Points South. A good photo background here is “The Storyteller,” a fountain designed by Birming-ham-native sculptor Frank Fleming. While in this district, stop in at Charlemagne Record Exchange, if only for the atmosphere and the personnel. Also check out McNolia’s Cards and Gifts for funky stuff and at The Golden Temple, where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birkenstocks®. www.downtown birmingham.org
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Downtown HomewoodOld-style shopping along main street in the Bir-mingham suburb of Homewood includes up-scale clothing shops, home decorating stores, and nationally acknowledged high end antique galleries. A stop by Savage’s Bakery, a local landmark, is a necessity. The new Soho Square includes an interesting mix of boutiques and restaurants at sidewalk level below residential lofts. 18th Street (and beyond), Homewood. www.homewoodchamber.org
English Village, Mountain Brook Village and Crestline VillageIn the heart of the suburb of Mountain Brook, these three distinct shopping areas are linked by tree lined sidewalks. English Village has restaurants, coffee houses and garden shops. Mountain Brook Village has funky art shops, high end boutiques and home furnishing stores (Don’t miss a stroll through Smith’s Variety for a variety of toys and candy bins.) Crestline Village has a nice mix of restaurants and high fashion shops with special emphasis on chil-dren’s clothing. www.mtnbrookchamber.com
Soho Square
Patton CreekCombines a “main street” element with parking and sidewalks in front of an eclectic mix of quaint, unique shops and restaurants, with larger retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Rave Motion Pictures. In the Birmingham suburb of Hoover between I-459, the Riverchase Galleria, and Alabama 150. www.pattoncreek.com Riverchase GalleriaHoused beneath the world’s longest skylight are more than 200 shops, a dozen restaurants and a colorful carousel. Look for American Eagle, Banana Republic, Godiva Chocolatier, Abercrombie & Finch and the Disney Store, just a few samples of stores in this two-story city under glass. The complex also includes the Wynfrey Hotel. U.S. 31 and Alabama 150 at I-459. www.riverchasegalleria.com
The Shops of Grand River Set against the picturesque landscape of the Cahaba River Valley, The Shops of Grand River is a brand new shopping destination. A sampling of the distinctive outlet and specialty stores are Brooks Brothers, Gap Outlet, Jones New York Outlet, Bose, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Carters Babies & Kids, and more. www.shopsofgrandriver.com
The SummitThis shopping destination continues to thrive and expand. A recent addition brought shops such as Coldwater Creek, Anthropologie and
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J Jill to the list which already includes Saks, Old Navy, Restoration Hardware, Williams-So-noma, Chico’s, the Pottery Barn, a luxury spa and some very good restaurants. At I-459 and U.S. 280. www.thesummitonline.com
Trussville ShoppingThe booming suburb of Trussville includes two large shopping areas with a third scheduled to open in October. Target, Books-a-Million, and Old Navy anchor the mall on U.S. 11. A second shopping area occupies both sides of Chalkville Road, just after the first I-59 Trussville exit, with a Wal-Mart and cinema on one side and a Kohl’s anchoring the other. The third cluster of shops is the Pinnacle Shopping Center, located behind Target and anchored by Belk and Best Buy. www.colonialprop.com
Dozens of other shopping centers are in the Birmingham area. For a complete listing, visit www.birmingham.travel.
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