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When the time comes to travel again, these destinations — all right in your own backyard — are the ones to visit next. BY TRAVEL + LEISURE DECEMBER 18, 2020 Even for the compulsive jetsetters among us, it’s a simple truth that most travel stories are aspirational in the best of times. There are too […]

The collective suppression of and struggle for civil rights reverberated across the United States in the 1950s and 1960s, but its loudest chorus was in the American South. With expert guidance from The New York Times, explore Alabama to witness the sites and hear the stories of those who fought and died for equal rights. […]

Throughout the year, accolades rolled in praising food, golf, and travel here. Birmingham, Ala. —– The year began on a high note when Conde Nast Traveler named Birmingham one of its top 50 places to visit. The article read, in part, “We aren’t looking at Alabama’s biggest city through rose-colored glasses. Birmingham has arrived. Again. […]

If there’s anything that Birmingham does exceptionally well, it’s food. There’s a reason they call us the Dinner Table of the South. Whether you’re looking for something elegant or casual, many of Birmingham’s restaurants offer large outdoor patios to pair with your dining experience. We’ve compiled a list of some local favorites, organized by Food, […]

New branding is an invitation to pull up a chair and join company at the table. Birmingham, Ala. — In recent years, Birmingham has become something of a culinary rock star, with an upspring of new bistros, delis, and chef-owned restaurants. The area’s dining scene is something to relish. Because food is foremost in the […]

Birmingham is working to save an important civil rights era structure and to mark lynching sites. Birmingham, Ala. —– Elected officials and national park representatives gathered in the courtyard of the historic A.G. Gaston Motel to mark the beginning of its restoration. In 1963, the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. regularly stayed in Room 30 […]

By Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com Check out the progress at the Protective Stadium construction site in the Uptown District of Birmingham. Construction of Protective Stadium began in late December. The nearly $200 million project will be a multi-use stadium operated by the BJCC. It will also be home for UAB Blazers football. The stadium is […]

Ready for a change of scenery? Birmingham’s mild weather and abundance of family-friendly activities makes it the ideal location for your next getaway. If you’re looking to finish 2020 on a high note, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite safe activities in Birmingham.* #1 | Get Back into the Swing of Things Public […]

The historic protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody couldbecome a pivotal moment in the nation’s long struggle for equality for AfricanAmericans. It’s also an opportunity for Americans to educate themselves about the history of civilrights — especially non-black Americans who may be just beginning to understand theissues.A number of museums and […]

Pride Journey Outdoors: Birmingham, Alabama June 14, 2020 | Joey Amato Come Play with Us. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, Birmingham has dramatic topography with mountains and rolling hills inviting natural outdoor exploration. This is an active community that protects and enjoys its lush environmental wonders. Along the way, visitors embrace the generous […]