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DOWNTOWN
About Birmingham
Birmingham is the state s largest city, a lively center for arts,
entertainment, dining, and shopping. It is also rich in history,
known for its post-Civil War industrial past and for its role in
the civil rights movement. The walking tours that follow invite
you to explore some of the most interesting parts of the city
Upper Downtown, Downtown West, Lower Downtown, and
the Heart of Five Points South. While you are discovering
the buildings and the stories they tell, keep an eye out for
popular restaurants and shops that are fun to browse. Feel
free to combine tours or to pick and choose the sites that
interest you most. Be aware that often the best view of a
building s architecture is from across the street, looking
above modern signs and ground-fl oor remodeling, to see
ornamentation on the upper fl oors.
Featured Tours
UPPER DOWNTOWN
DOWNTOWN WEST
LOWER DOWNTOWN
HEART OF FIVE POINTS SOUTH