Walk beside the shaded stream protected from the heat beneath the trees and feel as if you are part of the Magic City community. Jemison Park is a different side to Birmingham and developers were not harsh towards keeping such a lovely area wild. Under the shadow of the hills […]

A quaint stroll around the lake to smell the flowers and listen to the birds sing is the perfect addition to any day. Aldridge Garden is a gem nestled into the greater Birmingham region. The centerpiece of the garden is surely the lake and the half-mile walking trail around it. […]

In the heart of downtown Birmingham you can leave the busy vibe of the streets behind and recharge at Railroad Park. The premiere public green space in Magic City is a little slice of nature that a metropolis so desperately craves. It is 30% water, the pond and creek attract […]

Filled with adventure and elements that scream Birmingham, a hike in Red Mountain Park is the perfect choice to get into nature during your vacation. There are 15 miles of trails, many of which are wide, flat, and accessible. The three treehouses are among the biggest unique draw to this […]

The city of Birmingham is always looking up to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge. This is symbolic due to its past industry developing iron and steel, but also literal on account of the massive 56’ statue that stands up on one of the highest hills. It’s the […]

Just outside the city of Birmingham is a preserve filled with wonder. A hike along the twelve miles of trails at Moss Rock Preserve unfolds constant excitement! The parking lot leads directly into the boulder gorge, a favorite place for local rock climbers. Whether you’re ascending or just looking around […]

One of the greatest things you can do for your senses in Magic City is stop and smell the roses at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The immaculate rose garden is just one of the dozens of unique gardens along the miles of pathways inside this amazing park. Don’t miss a visit […]

A good story brings us all together. Outside the Methodist Church in the popular Five Points neighborhood of Birmingham is an intriguing piece of public art. It attracts both children and adults with its inquisitive and exquisitely crafted animal figures. What is The Storyteller Fountain trying to say? A plaque […]

Don’t hang out under the bridge. Dark, seedy, and susceptible to derelict company, tunnels are a place most people walk through quickly with unease. One artist sought to change that notion. Bill FitzGibbons had his eye on a 1931 Art Deco bridge – one which must have been a beauty […]

Have you ever eaten a hexagonal donut? The Heavenly Donut Co is known not only for their uniquely shaped and handcrafted donuts, but also their glorious flavor. If you’re dining in, the space is large and homey. There is a take a book, leave a book shelf so you can […]

Where is the best chocolate chip cookie you’ve ever had from? I can comfortably say mine was at Church Street Coffee & Books in Birmingham, Alabama. I’m not alone in this sentiment. The ‘breakup cookies’ have a cult following. What makes them so good? Enough chocolate chips in every bite. […]

Barbeque. Southern cuisine. Comfort food. Pure soul. You cannot miss eating at Saw’s Soul Kitchen while visiting Birmingham, Alabama. I was so excited to eat here and man, did this place deliver. After meticulously looking at the menu and the yelp reviews I realized they didn’t match up entirely. I […]

Delta hot tamales are a regional dish I had to try while in Birmingham and there is no better place than the namesake, Delta Blues Hot Tamales to give them a go. The location feels like a secret, down a narrow brick alleyway. On a Saturday night the atmosphere was […]

Birmingham is Alabama’s most populous city and its story began in 1871 after the end of the Civil War. The area boomed with iron and steel production through the 1920s, growing so fast it was nicknamed ‘The Magic City.’ During the civil rights movement in the 1950s it was given […]