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Neighborhoods
Highland Park Neighborhood is one of 99 neighborhoods within the City of Birmingham, Alabama. It is located just a few miles southeast from the city center. Its 6,000-plus residents live in single-family homes, apartments, and condominiums. It has five National Historic Districts within its boundaries, which combine to form the Highland Park Local Historic District.
Urban Living at its best.
Highland Park offers urban living at its best. With three parks, sidewalks throughout, Highland Golf and Highland Park Tennis Center to the east, several churches, St. Vincent’s Hospital and other health care facilities, Virginia Samford Theater, Rojo, O’Henry’s Coffee and Tea, EATS Highland, Episcopal Place, Greenbriar at the Altamont, and various other businesses, it offers something for everyone. It is close to Five Points South, Lakeview, Forest Park, Avondale, Downtown, Uptown, Parkside, Redmont Park, and English Village areas featuring world-class restaurants, bars, parks, museums, galleries, and shops.
Highland Park
Highland Park Neighborhood is one of 99 neighborhoods within the City of Birmingham, Alabama. It is located just a few miles southeast from the city center. Its 6,000-plus residents live in single-family homes, apartments, and condominiums. It has five National Historic Districts within its boundaries, which combine to form the Highland Park Local Historic District.
Urban Living at its best.
Highland Park offers urban living at its best. With three parks, sidewalks throughout, Highland Golf and Highland Park Tennis Center to the east, several churches, St. Vincent’s Hospital and other health care facilities, Virginia Samford Theater, Rojo, O’Henry’s Coffee and Tea, EATS Highland, Episcopal Place, Greenbriar at the Altamont, and various other businesses, it offers something for everyone. It is close to Five Points South, Lakeview, Forest Park, Avondale, Downtown, Uptown, Parkside, Redmont Park, and English Village areas featuring world-class restaurants, bars, parks, museums, galleries, and shops.
Home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Five Points South is an energetic area with a mix of fine-dining, farm-to-table, and BBQ restaurants. It’s also a nightlife hub, with busy pubs and live music spots clustered on 20th Street South. The city’s minor-league baseball team plays at Regions Field, and Vulcan Park, atop Red Mountain, has a massive cast-iron statue of the Roman god overlooking the city.
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Five Points South
Home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Five Points South is an energetic area with a mix of fine-dining, farm-to-table, and BBQ restaurants. It’s also a nightlife hub, with busy pubs and live music spots clustered on 20th Street South. The city’s minor-league baseball team plays at Regions Field, and Vulcan Park, atop Red Mountain, has a massive cast-iron statue of the Roman god overlooking the city.
Part of Southside, the Lakeview District is an up-and-coming area full of dining and nightlife, including gourmet Southern restaurants, burger pubs, and craft breweries. On Saturdays April to December, a market sells produce and prepared foods outside Pepper Place, a former soda bottling plant. A popular industrial photography spot, Sloss Furnaces are a hug, defunct blast furnace plant offering self-guided tours
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Lakeview District
Part of Southside, the Lakeview District is an up-and-coming area full of dining and nightlife, including gourmet Southern restaurants, burger pubs, and craft breweries. On Saturdays April to December, a market sells produce and prepared foods outside Pepper Place, a former soda bottling plant. A popular industrial photography spot, Sloss Furnaces are a hug, defunct blast furnace plant offering self-guided tours
Local Bites
Rojo, a casual neighborhood restaurant on Highland Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama. Featuring both Latin and American cuisine, Rojo is the perfect place to unwind with friends for lunch, dinner, or late night drinks.
Rojo also serves a delicious weekend brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 3pm. The have online ordering for pickup and delivery through DoorDash.
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Rojo
2921 Highland AveRojo, a casual neighborhood restaurant on Highland Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama. Featuring both Latin and American cuisine, Rojo is the perfect place to unwind with friends for lunch, dinner, or late night drinks.
Rojo also serves a delicious weekend brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 3pm. The have online ordering for pickup and delivery through DoorDash.
Relaxed local coffeehouse chain serving espresso drinks, breakfast, sandwiches & desserts.
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O'Henry's
2915 Highland AveRelaxed local coffeehouse chain serving espresso drinks, breakfast, sandwiches & desserts.
EATS Highland is a restaurant with both Southern cooking and Cuba-inspired Latin cuisine, all cooked
EATS Highland
2608 Highland AvenueEATS Highland is a restaurant with both Southern cooking and Cuba-inspired Latin cuisine, all cooked
Hattie B's Hot Chicken is an American restaurant chain based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded by a father and son, each named Nick Bishop. The company specializes in hot chicken, a fried chicken dish, and operates several restaurants in the Southern United States
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Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Birmingham, AL
2808 7th Ave SHattie B's Hot Chicken is an American restaurant chain based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded by a father and son, each named Nick Bishop. The company specializes in hot chicken, a fried chicken dish, and operates several restaurants in the Southern United States
Homey eatery & bar known for simple 5-item brunch, lunch & dinner menus that use local ingredients.
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FIVE Birmingham
744 29th St SHomey eatery & bar known for simple 5-item brunch, lunch & dinner menus that use local ingredients.
Restaurant serving seafood, steak & cocktails in a chic, relaxed space with patio seating.
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Automatic Seafood and Oysters
2824 5th Ave SRestaurant serving seafood, steak & cocktails in a chic, relaxed space with patio seating.
Familiar Tex-Mex combo plates & flavored margaritas served in an informal space with colorful decor.
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant
2839 7th Ave SFamiliar Tex-Mex combo plates & flavored margaritas served in an informal space with colorful decor.
Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Birmingham
2811 7th Ave SBar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Chill pizzeria pairs pizzas cooked in a stone oven & craft beers in hip digs with a fireplace.
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Slice Pizza & Brew
725 29th St SChill pizzeria pairs pizzas cooked in a stone oven & craft beers in hip digs with a fireplace.
Local BBQ chain serving hickory-fired ribs, plates & sandwiches, plus wings & comfort sides.
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Dreamland BBQ Birmingham
1427 14th Ave SLocal BBQ chain serving hickory-fired ribs, plates & sandwiches, plus wings & comfort sides.
Highland Park Parks
Located at 26th Street South and Highland Avenue adjacent to the Virginia Samford Theatre, the park was named for Dr. Henry Martyn Caldwell, 1836-1895, one of the earliest founding fathers of the city, and president of the Elyton Land Company, which developed early Birmingham, from 1875-1895.
He gave Highland Avenue its name and was responsible for its development. He was also responsible for the development of Lakeview Park, which is now known as Highland Golf Course.
It is the site of many cultural events, including the annual Do Dah Parade and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Series. It was extensively renovated in 2006.
Caldwell Park
2500 Highland AveLocated at 26th Street South and Highland Avenue adjacent to the Virginia Samford Theatre, the park was named for Dr. Henry Martyn Caldwell, 1836-1895, one of the earliest founding fathers of the city, and president of the Elyton Land Company, which developed early Birmingham, from 1875-1895.
He gave Highland Avenue its name and was responsible for its development. He was also responsible for the development of Lakeview Park, which is now known as Highland Golf Course.
It is the site of many cultural events, including the annual Do Dah Parade and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Series. It was extensively renovated in 2006.
Located at 28th Street South and Highland Avenue, the park was named for Rufus Napoleon Rhodes, the founder of what is now The Birmingham News. The mansion he built and lived in on Rhodes Circle is no longer standing. The park was the first neighborhood park to be restored and was a highly successful example of a public-private partnership between the city, public and private groups, and the neighborhood association.
Rhodes Park
2800 Highland AveLocated at 28th Street South and Highland Avenue, the park was named for Rufus Napoleon Rhodes, the founder of what is now The Birmingham News. The mansion he built and lived in on Rhodes Circle is no longer standing. The park was the first neighborhood park to be restored and was a highly successful example of a public-private partnership between the city, public and private groups, and the neighborhood association.
Located 31st Street South and Highland Avenue adjacent to the Independent Presbyterian Church, the park was named for William Rushton, a prominent early family. It has a large fenced play area for children as well as a basketball net at the south end of the park. The neighborhood has drafted a master plan to renovate the park and is currently seeking funding to implement the plan.
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Rushton Park
3000 Highland AveLocated 31st Street South and Highland Avenue adjacent to the Independent Presbyterian Church, the park was named for William Rushton, a prominent early family. It has a large fenced play area for children as well as a basketball net at the south end of the park. The neighborhood has drafted a master plan to renovate the park and is currently seeking funding to implement the plan.
Bars/Nightlife
Unpretentious shotgun shack bar & music venue with creative takes on American pub food.
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Tin Roof
2709 7th Ave SUnpretentious shotgun shack bar & music venue with creative takes on American pub food.
Craft brewery featuring a taproom with occasional live music & other special events.
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TrimTab Brewing Company
2721 5th Ave SCraft brewery featuring a taproom with occasional live music & other special events.
Our Downtown and Beer Garden locations are casual. Have a seat anywhere you like but first order from the bar or one of our convenient kiosks placed throughout the dining room or patio. Your food and drinks will be brought out to you by one of our bartenders!
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Carrigan's Beer Garden
2910 6th Avenue SouthOur Downtown and Beer Garden locations are casual. Have a seat anywhere you like but first order from the bar or one of our convenient kiosks placed throughout the dining room or patio. Your food and drinks will be brought out to you by one of our bartenders!
Free Things
Railroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as "Birmingham's Living Room," Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham's downtown area with Southside and UAB's campus.
The park has an outdoor gym, playgrounds, ponds, a wetlands area, walking track, and more. If you visit during the summer, be sure to check out the SYMPHONY IN THE SUMMER free concert series. The park also has exercise classes and free family-friendly performances.
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Quỹ Công viên Đường sắt
1600 1st Ave SRailroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as "Birmingham's Living Room," Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham's downtown area with Southside and UAB's campus.
The park has an outdoor gym, playgrounds, ponds, a wetlands area, walking track, and more. If you visit during the summer, be sure to check out the SYMPHONY IN THE SUMMER free concert series. The park also has exercise classes and free family-friendly performances.
You can walk around the district to the sites where headlines were made. There are signs and monuments explaining what took place at the different locations. Be sure to visit KELLY INGRAM PARK. There are statues depicting scenes from the civil rights struggles.
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Birmingham Civil Rights District
You can walk around the district to the sites where headlines were made. There are signs and monuments explaining what took place at the different locations. Be sure to visit KELLY INGRAM PARK. There are statues depicting scenes from the civil rights struggles.
That’s right, the BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART has FREE admission and FREE parking! It is complete with 25,000 drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures and decorative pieces from all over the world. There is even a hands-on area for kids.
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Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr BoulevardThat’s right, the BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART has FREE admission and FREE parking! It is complete with 25,000 drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures and decorative pieces from all over the world. There is even a hands-on area for kids.
Don’t forget to bring your camera when you visit BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS! The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum. There are more than 12,000 plants, 30+ sculptures, two rose gardens, and so much more! This is Alabama’s most visited FREE Attraction and is open daily
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Vườn thực vật Birmingham
2612 Lane Park RdDon’t forget to bring your camera when you visit BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS! The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum. There are more than 12,000 plants, 30+ sculptures, two rose gardens, and so much more! This is Alabama’s most visited FREE Attraction and is open daily
SLOSS FURNACES is a National Historical Monument. The Sloss Furnaces were used for iron production and now has two 400-ton blast furnaces and some forty other buildings. Ithas free public guided tours on Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm, 2pm ,and 3 pm. The tours last 60 minutes and you do need to call ahead to ensure availability. There are also free self-guided tours throughout the week.
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Di tích Quốc gia Lò Sloss Furnaces
20 32nd St NSLOSS FURNACES is a National Historical Monument. The Sloss Furnaces were used for iron production and now has two 400-ton blast furnaces and some forty other buildings. Ithas free public guided tours on Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm, 2pm ,and 3 pm. The tours last 60 minutes and you do need to call ahead to ensure availability. There are also free self-guided tours throughout the week.
THE HEAVIEST CORNER OF THE WORLD is the name given to the corner of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North. The corner was given this name when the four tallest buildings in the South were built there simultaneously.
Heaviest Corner On Earth
20th Street NorthTHE HEAVIEST CORNER OF THE WORLD is the name given to the corner of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North. The corner was given this name when the four tallest buildings in the South were built there simultaneously.
THE RUFFNER MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVE is just a few minutes from downtown with trails, geocaching, overlooks and more! Be sure to print the TRAIL MAP to plan your visit. There is a suggested donation of $2.
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Ruffner Mountain
1214 81st St STHE RUFFNER MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVE is just a few minutes from downtown with trails, geocaching, overlooks and more! Be sure to print the TRAIL MAP to plan your visit. There is a suggested donation of $2.
The GARDENDALE SPLASH PAD is a great place to take the kids during the summer! There is a colorful array of water guns, fountains, sprinklers, and tipping buckets.
Gardendale Splash Pad
2191 Fieldstown RoadThe GARDENDALE SPLASH PAD is a great place to take the kids during the summer! There is a colorful array of water guns, fountains, sprinklers, and tipping buckets.
That’s right, you can visit the STATUE OF LIBERTY in Alabama! This replica is one fifth the size of the real Statue of Liberty and is located in Liberty Park. The flame is lit by natural gas and has only gone out twice.
Liberty Park
That’s right, you can visit the STATUE OF LIBERTY in Alabama! This replica is one fifth the size of the real Statue of Liberty and is located in Liberty Park. The flame is lit by natural gas and has only gone out twice.
Take a FREE GOLDEN FLAKE FACTORY TOUR to see how Golden Flake Chips are made. You’ll get to see all of the steps from potato to snack.
Tour hours: Monday—Thursday 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30AM
Tour length: 30-45 minutes
Reservations: Email them in advance to schedule a tour. Make sure you bring an email from them letting them know you’re approved.
Cost: free
Know before you go: Tennis shoes are ideal. They’ll supply you with your own fancy hairnet—and beard net (assuming, of course, you have a beard). If you’ve got major food allergies or a weapon you usually carry, be sure to read the fine print here.
Minimum age requirement: five
Don’t bring: watch, gum, flip flops, tobacco, phones / cameras (well, not for the manufacturing part—company secrets and all)
Address: 1 Golden Flake Dr., Birmingham, AL 35205
Golden Flake Snack Foods
1 Golden Flake DriveTake a FREE GOLDEN FLAKE FACTORY TOUR to see how Golden Flake Chips are made. You’ll get to see all of the steps from potato to snack.
Tour hours: Monday—Thursday 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30AM
Tour length: 30-45 minutes
Reservations: Email them in advance to schedule a tour. Make sure you bring an email from them letting them know you’re approved.
Cost: free
Know before you go: Tennis shoes are ideal. They’ll supply you with your own fancy hairnet—and beard net (assuming, of course, you have a beard). If you’ve got major food allergies or a weapon you usually carry, be sure to read the fine print here.
Minimum age requirement: five
Don’t bring: watch, gum, flip flops, tobacco, phones / cameras (well, not for the manufacturing part—company secrets and all)
Address: 1 Golden Flake Dr., Birmingham, AL 35205
Unique Shopping
Yellowhammer Creative offers quality products that are designed and printed in Birmingham, Alabama. Started in 2009 by designers Brett Forsyth and Brandon Watkins as a means to make concert posters, it has grown to be a multifaceted design and print studio offering full service design, consulting and top notch screen-printing using our unique eco-friendly water-based ink system.
Visit our retail shop, called Yellowhammer Print Shop, at Pepper Place in Birmingham for hand printed posters, shirts and more, plus local goods from the area's best makers!
2821 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL
Yellowhammer Creative
2821 2nd Avenue SouthYellowhammer Creative offers quality products that are designed and printed in Birmingham, Alabama. Started in 2009 by designers Brett Forsyth and Brandon Watkins as a means to make concert posters, it has grown to be a multifaceted design and print studio offering full service design, consulting and top notch screen-printing using our unique eco-friendly water-based ink system.
Visit our retail shop, called Yellowhammer Print Shop, at Pepper Place in Birmingham for hand printed posters, shirts and more, plus local goods from the area's best makers!
2821 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL
Head into WHAT’S ON SECOND, an antique shop, to see all of the cool knickknacks they have. They are known for having fun and weird items!
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What's on 2nd
1101 20th Street SouthHead into WHAT’S ON SECOND, an antique shop, to see all of the cool knickknacks they have. They are known for having fun and weird items!
EVERY SATURDAY:
JANUARY 22 – DECEMBER 10
An Alabama certified farmers market.
Located in the Pepper Place Entertainment District.
Birmingham, Alabama
Open every Saturday morning.
7am to 12pm – rain or shine
Holiday weekends, too!
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The Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market
2829 2nd Ave SEVERY SATURDAY:
JANUARY 22 – DECEMBER 10
An Alabama certified farmers market.
Located in the Pepper Place Entertainment District.
Birmingham, Alabama
Open every Saturday morning.
7am to 12pm – rain or shine
Holiday weekends, too!
Things To Do
The Birmingham Barons are a Minor League Baseball team based in Birmingham, Alabama. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and plays at Regions Field in downtown Birmingham.
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Barons Baseball
1401 1st Ave SThe Birmingham Barons are a Minor League Baseball team based in Birmingham, Alabama. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and plays at Regions Field in downtown Birmingham.
The Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The Birmingham Zoo is an independent, not for profit, 501 organization, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, participating in AZA Species Survival Plans
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Sở thú Birmingham
2630 Cahaba RdThe Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The Birmingham Zoo is an independent, not for profit, 501 organization, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, participating in AZA Species Survival Plans
The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge, with ironworking equipment.
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Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View DrThe Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge, with ironworking equipment.
The McWane Science Center is a science museum and research archive located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The state-of-the-art science center, aquarium, and 280-seat IMAX Dome Theater is housed in the historic and refurbished Loveman's department store building.
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Trung tâm Khoa học McWane
200 19th St NThe McWane Science Center is a science museum and research archive located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The state-of-the-art science center, aquarium, and 280-seat IMAX Dome Theater is housed in the historic and refurbished Loveman's department store building.