When you are out and about in the Birmingham area be sure to take time and enjoy some of the best restaurants and events going on. We've put together some suggestions here so that you can make the most of your valued down time.
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- Based on the selling price of identical vehicles in our community.
- Accurate and in line with what you've likely researched.
It's a great way to eliminate the time-consuming, back-and-forth negotiation process.
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The Alabama Booksmith is a good source for finding first editions and signed copies, located off Hwy 280 in Homewood. Check often for book signings & other literary events.
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WORKPLAY - a favorite Birmingham live music venue
5/2 Â Â Donna The Buffalo, 8pm
The Verizon Wireless Music Center, amphitheater located just south of Birmingham in Pelham.
4/6 Â Â Dave Matthews Band
The McWane Center, IMAX Dome Theater
Now Showing:
The Last Reef
Titans of the Ice Age
Coming Soon:
Flight of the Butterflies
The historic Alabama Theater, "The Showplace of the South", built in 1927, is currently host to a variety of live performances as well as movie screenings.
DINING
There are many excellent restaurants from which to choose, one surely to suit your tastes and schedule in and around the area. May we recommend the following for starters?
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Highlands Bar and Grill, 11th Ave S
The Veranda, Highland Ave
Bottega, Highland Ave
Café DuPont, 20th St N
The Bright Star, Bessemer
Fleming's Steak House, Summit Shopping Center
Fire, Crestline Village
Chez Fonfon, 11th Ave S
Bellini's, Hwy 119 at Hwy 280
Hot and Hot Fish Club, 11th Court South
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SHOPPING
Birmingham offers a variety of locations to do the necessary and not so necessary shopping for your convenience.
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The Summit, I459/Hwy 280
The Shops at Grand River
Colonial Brookwood Village, Homewood
The Galleria, Hoover
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LODGING
Birmingham has a host of exceptional overnight properties making it easy to accommodate your busy schedule in all areas of town.
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The Tutwiler (Hampton Inn & Suites), Birmingham
Sheraton, Birmingham
Crowne Plaza/The Redmont, Birmingham
Embassy Suites, Homewood
The Wynfrey (Preferred Hotels & Resorts), Hoover
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort, Hoover
GOLF
Renowned for the beautiful outdoors, Birmingham area golf is the best thing going with many courses to choose from in every direction. Pack your gear and make plans to enjoy the following...
Renaissance Ross Bridge (resort & spa), Hoover
Highland Park, Birmingham
Oxmoor Valley-includes The Ridge Course, The Valley Course, and The Short Course, Hoover
Timberline, Calera
Ballantrae, Pelham
Bent Brook, Birmingham
Farm Links, Sylacauga