It's Nice to Have You In Birmingham!
Here's some cool places to visit while you're here.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223, (205) 414-3950
One of our favorite spots. A sprawling open-air garden filled with all manner of flora. FREE.
Railroad Park
1600 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233, (205) 521-9933
Humongous open-air walking park smack dab in the center of downtown Bham. FREE.
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203, (205) 254-2565
One of Juliana's favorite places to meander. FREE.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203, (205) 328-9696
Bham was ground zero for the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about our intense history at this museum located by the 16th Street Baptist Church.
Thank You Books
5502B Crestwood Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35212, (205) 202-3021
A favorite indie bookshop that also carries Josh's books!
Seasick Records
4420 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222, (205) 677-3166
If you're into vinyl, Bham's got ya covered.
The Summit
214 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35243, (205) 967-0111
If you're into shopping, this expansive outdoor mall includes such shoppes as Trader Joe's, REI, Barnes & Noble, Apple Store, etc.
Vulcan Park and Museum
1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209, (205) 933-1409
One of Bham's iconic landmarks. Juliana has a weird fascination with this massive statue. Maybe it's his bare bum. Mornings and evenings are better due to the sun.
Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124, (205) 620-2520
Alabama's largest state park. Located on the southern outskirts of town. Trails for hiking. Lake for swimming. Small fee to enter.
Red Pearl Restaurant
243 West Valley Avenue, Homewood, AL 35209, (205) 945-9558
One of our frequent spots. Delicious Chinese cuisine and attached Asian market.
Eugene's Hot Chicken -Uptown
2268 9th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203, (205) 322-7555
Kick-butt local hot chicken joint.
Saw's BBQ
1008 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209, (205) 879-1937
In Josh's humble opinion, some of the best barbecue in town.
Saigon Noodle House
4606 U.S. 280, Birmingham, AL 35242, (205) 408-1800
Our favorite phở!
Cahaba Brewing Company
4500 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222, (205) 578-2616
One of our favorite breweries. Try the Blonde. And the Kolsch! And the Berliner! And... you get the idea.
Big Spoon Creamery
927 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209, (205) 637-0823
Delicious artisanal ice cream with seasonal ingredients. Hopefully, the blackberry honeysuckle will still be in season.
OHenry's Coffees
2831 18th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209, (205) 870-1198
Local coffee chain that roasts its own coffee. Also where Josh works!