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Things to do in Birmingham, AL
Posted on 6/1/16 at 7:29 am
Posted on 6/1/16 at 7:29 am
Will be there next month, wasting 2 days. Are there any places to go or things to see? Any recommended places to get a bite to eat?
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Posted on 6/1/16 at 7:33 am to guttata
Drive 1.5 hours north to Huntsville.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 7:34 am to guttata
Can't wait to see you on the Next 48.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 7:39 am to guttata
Went there for a wedding last weekend and I lived in Avondale two years ago while finishing an internship in town.
I'd check out Avondale. In the area: Cahaba Brewery, Fancy's on 5th, Saw's, Avondale Brewing (crawfish food truck out back), Post Office Pies (pizza place).
Downtown: Good People Brewing, Region's Park, Bamboo on 2nd, El Barrio (1+ hour wait on Friday/Saturday)
Coffee: Revelator, Red Cat, Urban Standard (in that order)
Southside: J Clyde, Mellow Mushroom (going to get judged here - but it's the only MM I've ever enjoyed eating at. It's unique). Makario's for cheap Mediterranean eats. Rojo's (more in the Highlands area)
Don't let anyone refer you to Uptown. It's a little development north of the interstate that, from the little I've seen, is just chain restaurants.
If it's a weekend, check out the farmer's market at pepper place.
I'd check out Avondale. In the area: Cahaba Brewery, Fancy's on 5th, Saw's, Avondale Brewing (crawfish food truck out back), Post Office Pies (pizza place).
Downtown: Good People Brewing, Region's Park, Bamboo on 2nd, El Barrio (1+ hour wait on Friday/Saturday)
Coffee: Revelator, Red Cat, Urban Standard (in that order)
Southside: J Clyde, Mellow Mushroom (going to get judged here - but it's the only MM I've ever enjoyed eating at. It's unique). Makario's for cheap Mediterranean eats. Rojo's (more in the Highlands area)
Don't let anyone refer you to Uptown. It's a little development north of the interstate that, from the little I've seen, is just chain restaurants.
If it's a weekend, check out the farmer's market at pepper place.
This post was edited on 6/1/16 at 7:47 am
Posted on 6/1/16 at 7:41 am to guttata
Definitely check out Regions Park for a Barons game if they are in town when you are.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 7:48 am to guttata
Tilted Kilt and catch herp
Posted on 6/1/16 at 7:58 am to guttata
Lots of good golf in the area if that's your thing too
And we finally got uber, so you check can get as wasted as you want and check all these places out
And we finally got uber, so you check can get as wasted as you want and check all these places out
This post was edited on 6/1/16 at 8:00 am
Posted on 6/1/16 at 8:06 am to guttata
I haven't been but I hear there is a great motorcycle museum there.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 8:15 am to guttata
If you want to get deep into the word-woods, check out What To Eat in Birmingham.
Warning 1: if you don't like the word foodie, brace yourself -- that the writer's name.
Warning 2: re my first sentence -- she likes to write, with lots! of! enthusiasm!!! Think they're both UAB Doctors, so...
But you will get a ton of color and background about a huge variety of BHM restaurants. And the food write-ups and pix are impressive. Enjoy.
Warning 1: if you don't like the word foodie, brace yourself -- that the writer's name.
Warning 2: re my first sentence -- she likes to write, with lots! of! enthusiasm!!! Think they're both UAB Doctors, so...
But you will get a ton of color and background about a huge variety of BHM restaurants. And the food write-ups and pix are impressive. Enjoy.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 8:24 am to guttata
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Things to do in Birmingham, AL
Your sister is the #1 answer.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 8:28 am to guttata
If you're bringing a lady and want to drop a bit of cash you need to take her to Highlands or Bottega. Highlands has been nominated as the best restaurant in America for something like 7 straight years. Bottega is another of Frank Stitts restaurants.
As others have said don't go to "Uptown".
Northside downtown (CBD) has some decent bars/restaurants as some others have mentioned: Collins, Paramount, El Barrio, etc.
My personal favorite restaurant in Birmingham is Wasabi Juans. It is a sushi burrito restaurant in Avondale.
They also just opened a Hattie B's Chicken in Lakeview which people seem to be excited about.
As others have said don't go to "Uptown".
Northside downtown (CBD) has some decent bars/restaurants as some others have mentioned: Collins, Paramount, El Barrio, etc.
My personal favorite restaurant in Birmingham is Wasabi Juans. It is a sushi burrito restaurant in Avondale.
They also just opened a Hattie B's Chicken in Lakeview which people seem to be excited about.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:07 am to guttata
If you're looking for a place to grab a brew, try Hop City. They have over 30 micros on tap along with hundreds of beers and wine for purchase.
Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:57 am to guttata
A few must see places....
Ensley
Flying J truck stop
280 during rush hour
Malfunction Junction
Legion Field
Over near the airport
Greyhound Bus station
Ensley
Flying J truck stop
280 during rush hour
Malfunction Junction
Legion Field
Over near the airport
Greyhound Bus station
This post was edited on 6/1/16 at 9:59 am
Posted on 6/1/16 at 10:00 am to guttata
Duck for cover
Posted on 6/1/16 at 2:03 pm to guttata
the extra 3 hours north to Nashville is worth every mile
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