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Something we hear time and again from fi rst time visitors to Birming-ham is that they didn’t realize what a beautiful setting we’re in. With the foothills of the Appalachians as

a dramatic backdrop, the city is laid out on a se-ries of lush rolling hills, with woodland-covered neighborhoods just minutes from downtown.

That this Southern city has its own cosmo-politan character is another eye-opener for tourists. It’s hip without being pretentious. It’s tuned-in without being pushy. It’s very cool without the exertion.

The city has become a regional destination alone for its upscale restaurants. Internation-ally-renowned chef and Alabama boy Frank Stitt made a name for himself years ago with the opening of Highland’s Bar & Grill, one of Gourmet magazine’s top choices for dining in the entire country.

Yet anyone visiting the city should also take great delight in fi ne Southern cooking as well. No one wants to leave without a meal of catfi sh, fried okra, sweet fresh corn, tomatoes ripened on the vine and cornbread (made without sugar, please), all topped off by deep dish dewberry

cobbler—hot—with a dollop of ice cream.The art we hold up as fi ne talent is varied

as well. Birmingham has become quite the colony with recent openings of dozens of new art galleries offering folk art, fi ne art and funk art. In addition, thousands of visitors to the Birmingham Museum of Art each year leave town marveling, “I had no idea….”

Shopping opportunities are yet another surprise. The area’s antique shops are becom-ing places of legend in upscale lifestyle maga-zines around the country. Awesome pieces still can be found at reasonable prices, espe-cially on the main drag in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood.

Trendy malls have taken root all over the area, creating a huge retail surge in our charm-ing burg. On the other hand, Birmingham’s downtown has its own shopping personality, with shops selling discontinued china, old-fashioned hardware stores and record shops, especially Charlemagne Records, just for the ambiance.

Diversity is this city’s greatest strength and strongest appeal. We are a spectrum of atti-tudes and cultures—all a part of your delightful encounters in Birmingham.

Welcome to Birmingham

For more information about the City of Hoover, call 205-444-7500 or visit us at www.hooveral.org.

CITY OF HOOVERWelcomes You to the BBVA Compass Bowl

We invite you to see all Hoover has to offer.Award Winning Restaurants

Top Rated Hotels and ResortsAlabama’s Finest Events and Venues

Abundant Natural AreasNationally Recognized SchoolsNationally Recognized Schools

Prestigious Neighborhoods

Visit our online visitors guide at www.hooveral.org/visitors

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At Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, serious play meets exceptional service, creating an unrivalled escape. Enjoy stunning views as you play the world’s third longest course. Afterward, the spa awaits, ready to immerse you in an relaxing experience. Then dine on our exceptional Southern cuisine. Sink into luxury with the savvy service that has earned our AAA Four-Diamond rating.

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eMergenCieS— for emergencies call 911

Tourist information

doWntoWn Visitor Center2200 9th Avenue North, 205-458-8000 800-458-8085

airport Visitor Center loWer leVel 205-458-8002

VulCan park and MuseuM Visitor Center1701 Valley View Drive, 205-458-8000

Helpful information

area Code: 205

altitude: 620 average feet; ranging between 538 and 1,200

INFORMATION CENTRAL

better business bureau: 205-558-2222

ChurChes: More than 1,300, all major denominations

area: 3,358 square miles – Metropolitan Statistical Area – Jefferson, Blount, St. Clair, Shelby and Walker Counties

birMinghaM shuttlesWorth international airport: 205-595-0533

teleVision stations: 7 commercial, 3 independents and 1 public educational station, several cable stations.

radio stations: 14 AM stations and 18 FM stations. Also, 1 Spanish station.

neWspapers: One daily (The Birmingham News, morning) plus weeklies and monthlies.

ConVention and Visitors bureau: 205-458-8000; 800-458-8085

birMinghaM business allianCe: 205-324-2100

population: Metro – just over one million

traVelers aid soCiety: 205-322-5426

Cap (City aCtion partners) Got a fl at? Lock your keys in the car? Mon-Fri, 7 am to midnight; Sat 11 am to 7 pm. 205-251-0111 (downtown only)

laWs to knoW: Use safety belts. Turn on head-lights during rain. Drinking age 21. Liquor sales at package and grocery stores after noon Sundays.

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Accessible Transportation

Jefferson County WheelChair aCCessible

w Max Vip — 205-521-0101

w Clastran — 205-325-8787

w buzz-a-bus — 205-879-3438

w fresh air — 205-744-7475

w J&b passenger serViCe — 205-781-5702

w speCial needs transportation — 205-821-3736

Ground Transportation

airport express — 205-591-7770

aMeriCan Cab Co. — 205-322-2222

birMinghaM door to door — 205-591-5550

exeCutiVe shuttle netWork- (eshuttle) — 205-702-4566

r. C. aMeriCan Cab — 205-960-1114

yelloW Cab — 205-252-1131 or 328-4444

Rental Car Agencies

aCClaiM auto rental — 205-663-5024

aCton liMousine CoaCh — 205-408-7723

affordable liMousine, llC — 205-251-5466

alaMo rent a Car — 205-591-4395

aMbassador liMousine — 205-987-5466

aVis rent a Car — 205-592-8901

birMinghaM liMousine — 205-822-8600

budget rent a Car — 205-322-3596

burkes brothers ClassiC liMousine serViCe — 205-324-9677

CaMelot liMousine bus Charters & tours — 205-525-1721

Carey liMousine — 205-591-5959 or 322-8810

dollar rent a Car — 800-800-4000

enterprise rent a Car — 205-592-4559 or 591-1927

exeCutiVe shuttle — 205-702-4566

hertz rent a Car — 205-591-6090

larry’s liMos — 205-999-4201

national Car rental — 205-592-7259

royal transportation & booking agenCy — 205-929-3904

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms

birMinghaM Va MediCal Center — 205-933-8101, 700 19th St. S., 35233

brookWood MediCal Center — 205-877-1000, 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., 35209

Callahan eye foundation hospital — 205-325-8100, 1720 University Blvd. , 35233

Cooper green MerCy hospital — 205-930-3200, 1515 6th Ave. S., 35205

st. VinCent’s hospital — 205-939-7000, 2800 8th Ave. S., 35205

st. VinCent’s east — 205-838-3000, 50 Medical Park East Dr., 35235

the Children’s hospital of alabaMa — 205-939-9100, 1600 7th Ave. S., 35233

trinity MediCal Center — 205-592-1000, 800 Montclair Road, 35213

uab MediCal Center West — 205-481-7000, 995 9th Ave. S.W., 35022

uab uniVersity hospital — 205-934-4011, 1802 6th Ave. S., 35233

Veterinary Emergency Hospitals

alabaMa Veterinary speCialists — 205-481-1001, 3783 Pine Lane SE, Professional Building 200, Bessemer, 35022

eMergenCy and speCialty aniMal MediCal Center — 205-967-7389 or 205-251-5696, 2864 Acton Rd., Birmingham, 35243

pet Vet aniMal hospital — 205-824-2077, 2021 Kentucky Ave., Birmingham, 35216

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5th annual BBVa Compass Bowlsaturday, january 8, 11:00 a.m. Cst

legion field, 400 graymont aVenue west Birmingham, al 35204, phone: (205) 254-2391

TickeT Office The Legion Field ticket office and Will Call opens at 7 a.m. on game day. The ticket office and general Will Call is located outside the south end zone near Gate 7. Fans picking up tickets from a participating school’s will call should contact the school directly for location and times.

PARkiNG iNfORMATiONIn order to accommodate as many fans as possible in the Legion Field parking lots, parking attendants have been instructed to park vehicles as close as possible in an orderly and safe manner. In addition, parking attendants are required to keep a fire lane between parking rows.

general parking: General parking is $10. All public lots at Legion Field will open at 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 8th. Fans wishing to park prior to 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 8th should enter Lot M.

rV parking: RV parking is $20/day plus an additional $10 if towing an automobile. Lot M will open for RVs at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 7th. All RVs should enter through Lot M. RV parking is also available at the Hoover RV Park. Located just 20 minutes from Legion

Game Day Info

Field, the Hoover RV Park features numerous amenities, sewer and sanitation connections, and cable television hook up. Free shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the game for guests of the Hoover RV Park. For more information about the Hoover RV Park call 866-466-8378 or visit hooveral.org

bus parking: Bus parking is $25. Buses should enter the “Bus Lot” on 6th Avenue West located on the east side of Legion Field.

aCCessible parking: Legion Field has several lots available for patrons with disabilities including a large number of spaces in Lot F. For more information please contact Legion Field at (205) 254-2391.

TAiLGATiNG iNfORMATiON• Tailgating is allowed around your vehicle; however, fans taking up an additional parking space or setting up a tent will be charged $10 per space.• If you wish to tailgate in a surrounding parking space, you will be required to purchase one or more additional parking spaces depending on the amount of space needed to accommodate your needs.• The charge for additional tailgating space, tents, etc. is $10 per space. If you wish to take up additional space please notify the parking cashier (the person at the gate where you enter the Legion Field parking lot) upon entering the Legion Field parking lot. The parking cashier will provide you additional parking tickets to show how many spaces you have paid for. • DO NOT PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANTS, notify and pay the parking cashier.• When you are directed to the parking area, show the parking attendants your additional parking tickets so the proper amount of space will be allocated to you.• Due to heightened security measures, tailgating on the tarmac surrounding the stadium is prohibited.• For large groups in need of special accommodations, please contact the Legion Field office prior to January 5, 2011.• Please direct all parking and tailgating questions to the Legion Field office during normal business hours.

WE’RE WELL KNOWN FOR OUR DINING ROOMS

BIRMINGHAM IS A CITY OF PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO COOK AND LOVE TO EAT. From remarkable selections of high-end, chef-owned dining rooms to delicious down home restaurants, B irmingham is packed with great places to d ine. I t ’s also home to mult iple James Beard Fo u n d at i o n w i n n e rs a n d n o m i n e es w h o c o nt i nu e to c re ate a n d i ns p i re t h e c u l i na r y community. So whether it ’s French, Ital ian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian or some-thing else, you’ll soon discover there’s a lot more to southern cooking than you might think in Birmingham. For information on dining, shopping and attractions, visit us online or call 800-458-8085. G R E AT E R B I R M I N G H A M C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I TO R S B U R E AU • I N B I R M I N G H A M . C O M

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Stadium InfoBuilt in 1926, historic Legion Field currently seats approximately 71,594. Best known for college football, Legion Field has also hosted Olympic Soccer in 1996, a World Cup qualifi er in 2005 and numerous concerts including the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and U2.

As a college football venue Legion Field has hosted the SEC Football Championship Game (1992-93), the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama (1948-88), and Birmingham’s previous bowl games including

the Dixie Bowl (1947-48), the Hall of Fame Bowl (1977-85), and the All-American Bowl (1986-90).

Home to numerous University of Alabama football games over the years, Legion Field hosted the fi rst-ever nationally televised game in prime time when the Crimson Tide took on Archie Manning and Ole Miss in 1969.

Log on to www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information on Legion Field and the BBVA Compass Bowl.

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Driving DirectionsLeGiON fieLd-dRiviNG diRecTiONs

Legion Field is located at 400 Graymont Avenue West and can be accessed from 8th Avenue and Graymont Avenue via I-65 and I-20/59. Below are suggested driving directions, however several alternative routes exist:

fROM i-65 sOuTh:

• Merge onto I-20 W/I-59 via Exit 261B• Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn Left onto US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left onto 8th Avenue•

fROM i-65 NORTh:

• Take Exit 260B (3rd Avenue North)• Stay straight merging onto 11th Street North• Turn left onto 8th Avenue North

fROM i-20 e/59 NORTh:

• Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn Right on Arkadelphia Road• Turn Left on Graymont Avenue

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• Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left on US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left on 8th Avenue

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• Merge onto Highway 31 N/Elton B Stephens Expressway

• Merge onto I-20 W/59 S• Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left on US-78/Arkadelphia Road• Turn left on Graymont Avenue

shuTTLe Bus TRANsPORTATiON

The BBVA Compass Bowl will provide complimentary roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the Sheraton Hotel and the Wynfrey Hotel to Legion Field on Saturday, January 8th for the 5th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to the Historic Five Points South entertainment district beginning on Wednesday, January 5th and will run through Saturday, January 8th. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby.

The Wynfrey hoTel 205-987-1600 SheraTon hoTel 205-324-5000

The BBVA Compass Bowl will provide complimentary roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the Marriott Birmingham and the Hilton Perimeter Park to Legion Field on Saturday, January 8th for the 5th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to the Historic Five Points South entertainment district and the Summit shopping center beginning on Thursday, January 6th and will run through Saturday, January 8th. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby.

The MarrioTT BirMinghaM 205-968-3775 hilTon PeriMeTer Park 205-967-2700

Parking is limited on game day, fans are encouraged to carpool and shuttles will be provided from several locations. Log onto www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information.

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fCa breakfast presented by northwestern Mutual financial networks of alabamaTiMe: 7:30 a.m.loCaTion: Sheraton Hotel-2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard N.keynoTe SPeaker: Siran StacyadMiSSion: Ticket required. For more information contact Ann Debellis in the FCA offi ce at 205-298-9400 or adebellis@fca.org

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Monday Morning Quarterback Club kickoff luncheon presented by sheraton birminghamTiMe: 12 p.m.loCaTion: Sheraton Hotel-2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard N.keynoTe SPeaker: Dr. Kevin Elkogolden flake legend of BirMinghaM:Bobby BowdenadMiSSion: Ticket required. For more information contact Michelle Banks in the Monday Morning Quarterback Club offi ce at 205-251-8423 or michelle@mmqbc.org

bbVa Compass bowl street festand pep rallyTiMe: 2-8 p.m.loCaTion: Historic Five Points South, 20th

Street between 10th and 12th Avenues SouthliVe MuSiC: 2-5 p.m. on Miller Lite Stage

PeP rally: 5-6 p.m. on Miller Lite StageliVe MuSiC: 6-8 p.m. on Miller Lite StageadMiSSion: Free and open to the public. For more information visit our Web site at www.bbvacompassbowl.com

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fan zoneTiMe: 8-11 a.m.loCaTion: Legion Field, east parking lot.liVe MuSiC: Be Bold concert featuring Building 429adMiSSion: Free and open to the public. For more information visit our Web site at www.bbvacompassbowl.com

5th annual bbVa Compass bowlTiMe: 11 a.m.loCaTion: Legion FieldadMiSSion: Ticket required. Legion Field ticket offi ce will open at 7 a.m. on game day. For more information visit our Web site at www.bbvacompass.com or call the BBVA Compass Bowl ticket offi ce at 800-590-3981.

Schedule of Events

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Take a timeout from the game (and the tailgate) and make a play to Vulcan® Park and Museum - Vulcan is the #1 pick of the season!

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1701 Valley View Drive | Birmingham, AL 35209 | 205.933.1409 | info@visitvulcan.com

Interactive history museum for all ages - learn everything you need to know about Birmingham!

Spectacular views of the city skyline

Plenty of green space to throw the ball around and play football

Get an up-close look at the world’s largest cast iron statue

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Monday Morning Quarterback Club Kickoff Luncheon

presented by sheraton birMinghaM

FRidAy, JAnuARy 7 noonSHERATon HoTEl BAllRoom

Hall of Fame Coach Bobby Bowden will be honored as the 2010 Golden Flake Legend of Birmingham at this year’s Kickoff Luncheon. Dr. Kelvin Elko, author and motivational consultant, will be

our keynote speaker. Please join us at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel for this exciting luncheon and program.

Seating is limited. For tickets and more information please contact Michelle Banks at 205-251-8423.

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BBVA Compass Bowl Street Fest & Pep Rally

Friday, January 7 • 2:00-8:00 p.m.Historic Five Points South • 20th Street between 10th & 12th Avenues South

ESPN and BBVA Compass welcome football fans to Birmingham and invite you to join us for the BBVA Compass Bowl Street Fest and Pep Rally in historic Five Points South. The Street Fest and Pep Rally features live music on the Miller Lite stage, great food,

shopping and fun for the whole family.

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8. Birmingham Marriott 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham 35243-1946 205-968-3775 / FAX 205-968-4517 www.birminghammarriott.com , 295 rooms

9. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 5216 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham 35212-3033, 205-591-7900 www.clarionhotel.com, 197 rooms

10. Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast1309 19th Street S, Birmingham 35205-4801 205-918-9090, www.cobblanebandb.com, 7 rooms

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Colonnade 4400 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-3365 205-968-3700 / FAX 205-968-0997 www.choicehotels.com, 67 rooms

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Trussville4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-3636, www.comfortinn.com, 66 rooms

13. Comfort Inn Airport 4965 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 35210-2418 205-957-0084, www.comfortinn.com, 83 rooms

14. Comfort Inn Bessemer5051 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3999, www.comfortinn.com/hotel-bessemer-alabama, 59 rooms

15. Comfort Inn Fairfield6400 Kelco Place, Fairfield 35064-1828 205-780-5155 / FAX 205-780-2855 www.comfortinn.com/hotel-fairfield-alabama-AL275, 80 rooms

16. Comfort Inn Homewood226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209-4732 205-916-0464 / FAX 205-916-0298 www.choicehotels.com, 115 rooms

17. Comfort Suites Fultondale1325 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale 35068-1659 205-259-2160 / FAX 205-259-2170 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al222 , 70 rooms

18. Country Inn & Suites Bessemer 4985 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-481-0007 / FAX 205-481-0070 www.countryinns.com, 66 rooms

19. Country Inn & Suites Homewood 485 Wildwood North Circle, Homewood 35209 205-451-4000, www.countryinns.com, 70 rooms

20. Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown/UAB 1820 5th Avenue South, Birmingham 35233-1809 205-254-0004 / FAX 205-254-8001 www.marriott.com/bhmdw, 122 rooms

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21. Courtyard by Marriott Colonnade4300 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-2399 205-967-4466 / FAX 205-967-2499 www.marriott.com/bhmsc , 122 rooms

22. Courtyard by Marriott Homewood 500 Shades Creek Parkway, Homewood 35209-4418 205-879-0400 / FAX 205-879-6324 www.marriott.com/bhmhw

23. Courtyard by Marriott Hoover 1824 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 35244-1208 205-988-5000, www.marriott.com/bhmho 153 rooms

24. Courtyard by Marriott Trussville 3665 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 35235 205-661-2280, www.marriott.com/bhmtv, 84 rooms

25. Days Inn Fultondale616 Decatur Highway, Fultondale 35068-0476 205-849-0111, www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 98 rooms

26. Days Inn Galleria 1800 Riverchase Drive, Hoover 35244-1008 205-985-7500, www.daysinn.com, 138 rooms

27. DoubleTree Hotel Birmingham 808 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2795 205-933-9000 / FAX 205-933-0920 www.birmingham.doubletree.com, 298 rooms

28. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-1929 205-967-2450, www.druryhotels.com, 151 rooms

When you stay at an Embassy Suites Hotel®, youget a great two-room suite for the price of an

ordinary hotel room.

For reservations, call 205-879-7400 or visit

birmingham.embassysuites.com

*Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age. Hilton HHonors® membership, earning of Points & Miles,® and redemptionof points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions. Ask for the Papa Johns Fan Block or Code "PFB" for discounted rates. Subject to

availability; date restrictions and length-of-stay requirements may apply. Discount expires 12/21/2009. ©2009 Hilton Hotels Corporation

Welcome to the Birmingham Embassy Suites!Our all-suite hotel includes beautifully decorated bedrooms and living rooms, as well as a wet-bar area in each suite. At the Embassy Suites Birmingham, you will experience amenities not found at other hotels such as Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast every morning, complimentary Manager’s Reception with cocktails every evening, complimentary Business Center, and fitness center. Our location - convenient to downtown as well as the event site, means you are near all of Birmingham’s major attractions.

We look forward to hosting you! Ask for the BBVA Birmingham Bowl Fan Block for special rates.

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29. Drury Inn & Suites Southwest 160 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209-7186 205-940-9500 / FAX 205-940-9500 www.druryhotels.com, 139 rooms

30. Econolodge Oxmoor 195 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 35209-5956 205-941-0990, www.choicehotels.com, 153 rooms

31. Economy Inn 1011 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer 35022-4529 205-424-9690 / FAX 205-425-5955, 122 rooms

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32. Embassy Suites Birmingham 2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209-1304 205-879-7400 / FAX 205-870-4523 www.birmingham.embassysuites.com, 242 rooms

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33. Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover 2960 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 205-985-9994, www.birminghamhoover.embassysuites.com , 208 rooms

34. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham Fultondale/I-65 1795 Morris Avenue, Fultondale 35068 205-849-8484, www.marriott.com, 75 rooms

35. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham/Bessemer4980 Academy Court, Bessemer 35022-5471 205-277-1700, www.marriott.com, 76 rooms

36. Fairfield Inn Birmingham Inverness 707 Key Drive, Birmingham 35242 205-991-1055 / FAX 205-991-2066 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmfi-fairfield-inn-birmingham-inverness, 63 rooms

37. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-East I-20 3910 Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210 205-933-0444 / FAX 205-933-0777 www.hamptoninn.hilton.com, 99 rooms

38. Hampton Inn & Suites Hoover-Galleria 4520 Galleria Blvd, Birmingham 35244-5304 205-380-3300 / FAX 205-989-8524 www.birminghamriverchasesuites. hamptoninn.com , 102 rooms

39. Hampton Inn Bessemer4910 Civic Lane, Bessemer 35022-7820 205-425-2010 / FAX 205-425-1630 www.bessemer.hamptoninn.com 84 rooms

40. Hampton Inn Colonnade 3400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-2355 205-967-0002 / FAX 205-969-0901 www.birminghamcolonnade.hamptoninn.com 133 rooms

41. Hampton Inn Fultondale 1716 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669 205-439-6700 / FAX 205-439-6701 www.fultondale.hamptoninn.com, 65 rooms

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42. Hampton Inn I-65/Lakeshore Drive 30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209 205-313-2060 / FAX 205-313-2070 www.birminghamlakeshoredrive. hamptoninn.com 97 rooms

43. Hampton Inn Leeds 310 Rex Lake Road, Leeds 35094 205-702-4141 www.birminghamleeds.hamptoninn.com, 105 rooms

44. Hampton Inn Mountain Brook 2731 Hwy 280 South, Mountain Brook 35223-2405 205-870-7822 / FAX 205-871-7610 www.birminghammountainbrook.hamptoninn.com, 130 rooms

45. Hampton Inn Trussville 1940 Edwards Lake Road, Birmingham 35235-3716 205-655-9777 www.birminghamtrussville.hamptoninn.com, 78 rooms

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46. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park 8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-2700 / FAX 205-972-8603 www.birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com, 205 rooms

Proudly Serves the BBVA Compass Bowl Bands and Fans

8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL 35243205-967-2700

www.thehotelhighland.com | 205-933-9555

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Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover2960 John Hawkins Parkway

2 0 5 - 9 8 5 - 9 9 9 4www.birminghamhoover.embassysuites.com

The Birmingham Marriott welcomes the fans of the 2011 BBVA Compass Bowl.

3590 Grandview Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243For reservations call 205-968-3775 or 800-228-9290

www.birminghammarriott.com

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47. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Lakeshore520 Wildwood Circle North, Birmingham 35209-7199, 205-314-0274 www.birminghamlakeshoredrive. gardeninn.com, 95 rooms

48. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Trussville 3230 Edwards Lake Parkway, Birmingham 35235, 205-655-5222 www.birminghamtrussville.hgi.com, 104 rooms

49. Hilton Garden Inn Liberty Park 2090 Urban Center Pkwy., Vestavia Hills 35242 205-503-5220 / FAX 205-503-5221 www.birminghamselibertypark.stayhgi.com 130 rooms

50. Holiday Inn Airport 5000 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham 35212-1497, 205-591-6900 www.holidayinn.com/bhm-airport, 220 rooms

51. Holiday Inn Birmingham-Homewood 492 Wildwood Circle N, Homewood 35209 205-942-6070, www.holidayinn.com/homewoodal, 110 rooms

52. Holiday Inn Express Fultondale 1733 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669 205-439-6300 / FAX 205-439-6301 www.hiexpress.com/bhm-fultondale 67 rooms

53. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bessemer5001 Academy Drive, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-424-2600, www.hiexpress.com/bessemeral 63 rooms

54. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mt. Brook 156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham 35242 205-776-6370 / FAX 205-776-6389 www.hiexpress.com/inverness280, 96 rooms

55. Holiday Inn Express Irondale 811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210-1233 205-957-0555, www.birminghameasti20suites.hamptoninn.com, 100 rooms

56. Holiday Inn Express Trussville 5911 Valley Road, Trussville 35173-1071 205-655-2700 / FAX 205-655-5500 www.hiexpress.com/trussvilleal, 64 rooms

57. Holiday Inn John Hawkins Pkwy2901 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 205-999-5764, www.holidayinn.com, 112 rooms

58. Homestead Studio Suites 12 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-3800 / FAX 205-967-0025 www.homesteadhotels.com, 137 rooms

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59. Hotel Highland at Five Points South 1023 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2622 205-933-9555 / FAX 205-933-6918 www.thehotelhighland.com, 63 rooms

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60. Howard Johnson Inn Birmingham 275 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209-4705 205-942-0919 / FAX 205-942-1679 www.hojo.com, 100 rooms

61. Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover 2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham 35244-1087 205-988-8444 www.birminghamhoover.place.hyatt.com 128 rooms

62. Hyatt Place Downtown 2024 4th Avenue S, Birmingham 35205 205-322-8600 www.birminghamdowntown.place.hyatt.com 147 rooms

63. InTown Suites 90 Oxmoor Road, Birmingham 35209-6410 205-945-9154, www.intownsuites.com, 150 rooms

64. Intown Suites Birmingham North 1100 Huffman Road, Birmingham 35215-7502 205-856-4929, www.intownsuites.com, 137 rooms

65. Jameson Inn Bessemer 5021 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3194 / FAX 205-428-2690 www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms

66. Jameson Inn Trussville 4730 Norrel Drive, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-9323 / FAX 205-655-9331 www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms

67. La Quinta Inn & Suites - B’ham/Homewood60 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-290-0150 / FAX 205-290-0850 www.lq.com/lq/reservations, 129 rooms

68. La Quinta Inn & Suites Fultondale 1207 Boots Blvd, Fultondale 35068 205-949-8700 / FAX 205-949-8701 www.lq.com/lq/properties, 66 rooms

69. La Quinta Inn Birmingham 513 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham 35242-5011 205-995-9990 / FAX 205-995-0563 www.lq.com/lq/properties, 99 rooms

Official HOst HOtel (205) 324-5000

Sheraton Birmingham Hotel

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70. Medical Center Inn- UAB 800 11th Street South, Birmingham 35205-4666 205-933-1900 / FAX 205-933-8476 www.MedicalCenter-Inn.com, 190 rooms

71. Microtel Inn & Suites Gardendale 850 Odum Road, Gardendale 35071-4618 800-771-7171 / FAX 205-631-6450 www.microtelinn.com, 81 rooms

72. Microtel Inn & Suites Hoover 500 Jackson Dr, Hoover 35244-1031 205-444-3033, www.hoovermicrotel.com, 59 rooms

73. Microtel Inn Birmingham 251 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209-4731 205-945-5550, www.microtelinn.com, 102 rooms

74. Motel 6 Bessemer 1000 Shiloh Lane, Bessemer 35022-4596 205-426-9646 / FAX 205-426-9305 www.motel6.com/reservations, 121 rooms

75. Motel 6 Birmingham 151 Vulcan Road, Birmingham 35209-4701 205-942-9414, www.motel6.com, 96 rooms

76. Quality Inn Homewood 155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209-4701 205-945-9600, www.qualityinn.com, 132 rooms

77. Quality Inn Irondale 3910 Kilgore Memorial Dr, Irondale 35210-1204 205-956-4100, www.qualityinn.com, 70 rooms

78. Quality Inn Vestavia 1485 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills 35216-3633 205-823-4300, www.qualityinn.com, 160 rooms

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79. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham 35226-6201 205-916-7677, www.rossbridgeresort.com, 258 rooms

80. Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown @ UAB821 20th Street S, Birmingham 35205-2713 800-331-3131, www.marriott.com/bhmri, 129 rooms

81. Residence Inn Homewood 50 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-943-0044, www.marriott.com/BHMHM 120 rooms

82. Residence Inn Hoover 2725 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244-4004 205-733-1655, www.residenceinnbirminghamhoover.com, 118 rooms

83. Rime Garden Inn & Suites 5320 Beacon Drive, Birmingham 35210-2820 205-951-1200, www.rimehotel.com, 127 rooms

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84. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203-1101, 205-324-5000 www.sheraton.com/birmingham, 770 rooms

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85. Sleep Inn Bessemer 1259 Greenmor Drive, Bessemer 35022-6437 205-424-0000 / FAX 205-424-1971 www.sleepinn.com/hotel-bessemer- alabama-AL445, 73 rooms

86. Springhill Suites by Marriott 3950 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-969-8099 / FAX 205-969-8098 www.marriott.com/BHMCO, 120 rooms

87. StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios - Birmingham Inverness 101 Cahaba Park Cir., Birmingham 35242 205-408-0107 / FAX 205-408-6072 www.studioplus.com, 77 rooms

88. StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios - Birmingham Wildwood40 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-290-0102 / FAX 205-912-2092 www.studioplus.com, 72 rooms

89. Super 8 Fultondale Birmingham 624 Decatur Highway, Fultondale 35068-1801 205-841-2200 / FAX 205-841-6011 www.super8.com, 126 rooms

90. Super 8 Homewood Birmingham Area 140 Vulcan Road, Birmingham 35209-4702 205-945-9888, www.super8.com, 95 rooms

91. The Redmont Hotel 2101 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-3305 205-324-2101 / FAX 205-324-0610 www.theredmont.com, 114 rooms

92. TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Homewood500 Wildwood Circle North, Homewood 35209-7199, 205-943-0114 www.marriott.com/bhmth, 128 rooms

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93. Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203-2717 205-322-2100 / FAX 205-325-1183 www.thetutwilerhotel.com, 149 rooms

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94. Wynfrey Hotel 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244-2399 205-987-1600 / FAX 205-988-4597 www.wynfrey.com, 329 rooms

Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites

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Birmingham Attractions

1. Alabama AdventurePlan for a day-long adventure at this popular theme park and water playground. In addition to new rides already in operation, future plans call for an animal park, a hotel with an indoor water park, and a sports complex. Hours of operation vary according to the season. Check for hours before making plans. Admission charged. {4599 Alabama Adventure Parkway, 205-481-4750, www.alabamaadventure.com}

2. Alabama Jazz Hall of FameBirmingham native Erskine Hawkins penned the jazz standard “Tuxedo Junction” about

a Birmingham streetcar crossing, creating a sound heard around the world. And that’s just one of Birmingham’s many contributions to the world of jazz. The Jazz Hall of Fame exhibits memorabilia in the historic, art deco Carver Theatre. Hours: Tues.–Sat. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Guided Tours: Tues., Wed., and Fri. 10:00 AM– 2:00 PM, Sat. after 2:00 PM. Closed Sun. and Mon. Admission charged. {1631 4th Ave. North, 205-254-2731, www.jazzhall.com}

3. Alabama Sports Hall of FameFrom Paul “Bear” Bryant to Jesse Owens to Willie Mays, the memorabilia and memories of Alabama’s sports heroes are enshrined at this hall of fame. Renowned throughout the country as one of the most attractive state showcases of its type, features more than 4,000 pieces of spec-tacular memorabilia and six life size dioramas. Located at the Birmingham-Jefferson Conven-tion Complex. Mon - Sat, 9 am – 5 pm. Admis-sion charged. {2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., 205-323-6665, www.ashof.org}

4. Aldridge Botanical GardensAldridge Gardens feature hydrangeas and other native plants and attracts botanists worldwide to central Alabama. The 30-acre botanical garden has a seven-acre lake in the middle of the property with a walking trail. The signature flower of Aldridge Gardens is the Snowflake Hydrangea, developed and propagated by noted nurseryman Eddie Aldridge. Hours: Nov – Mar, 8 am – 5 pm; Apr – Oct, 8 am – 7 pm. {3530 Lorna Rd., 205-682-8019, www.aldridgegardens.com}

5. American VillageA classroom...a stage and theater...a museum of ideas...the American Village is a laboratory where visitors recreate the great American experiment in liberty and self- government. Costumed historical interpreters guide visitors on a trip back in time to rediscover the story of America’ s journey for liberty and indepen-dence. AmericanVillage is also available for meetings, corporate events and weddings. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekends scheduled for private events/special events only. Admission charged. {3727 Highway 119, 205-665-3535 or 877-811-1776, www.ameri-canvillage.org}

Vulcan Park and Museum

200 19th Street North • Birmingham, AL 35203

Show your Birmingham Bowl Ticket or Ticket Stub and receive $1 o� one daytime admission ticket to Vulcan Park and Museum!

O�er good January 6 - 10, 2011. Not valid with any other discount or o�er.

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6. Barber Motorsports ParkThe Barber Motorsports Park is also the home of a world-class 2.3 mile road course, which has been built to Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme and Federation Internationale de l’Automobile standards. Find a new breed of racing here for motorcycles and cars, both vintage and contemporary. Check schedule for events. Admission charged. {6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, 205-699-7275, www.barbermotorsports.com}

7. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum at Barber Motorsports ParkThe Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum houses a collection of more than 850 motorcycles and 45 cars making it the largest such as-semblage in the United States and possibly the world. Bikes from 17 nations with 125 manufacturers are represented. Hours: April 1 - Sep-tember 30: Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm; Sunday Noon - 6pm. October 1 - March 31: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday Noon - 5pm. Admission charged. {6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy., 205-699-7275, www.barbermuseum.org}

8. Birmingham Botanical GardensThe glory of nature in the heart of the city; that’s the promise of the 67-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Come to see the rhododendron, camellias, wildflowers, ferns, roses, outdoor sculptures, a Japanese garden with teahouse, and the garden for the blind. Open daily from dawn to dusk every day of the year. Free Admission. {2612 Lane Park Road, 205-414-3900, www.bbgardens.org} oFFiciAl SPonSor

9. Birmingham civil rights instituteThe Institute captures the spirit and drama of the countless individuals--both well known and unsung--who dared to confront racial discrimina-tion and bigotry. This is a “living insti-tution” which views the lessons of the

past to chart new direction for the future. The Institute’s permanent exhibits are a self-directed journey through the early days of the Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles of today. Hours: Tues to Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm; Closed Monday and major holidays. Admission charged.Located in the historic Civil Rights District {520 16th Street North, 205-328-9696, www.bcri.bham.al.us/}

10. Birmingham Museum of ArtThe Birmingham Museum of Art is one of the

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finest regional museums in the country. The Museum has a nationally-acclaimed permanent collection of more than 22,000 works, representing cultures around the world. Of particular interest are the Charles W. Ireland Sculpture Garden, American Art Collection, Asian Art Collection, Beeson Collection of Wedgwood, Contemporary Art Collection, Hitt Collection of 18th Century French Painting and Decorative Arts, Kress Collection of Renaissance Art, Native American Art Collection and the BMA’s nationally-recognized Visually-Impaired Program. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday noon - 5 pm; closed Monday, New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. Admission is free with the exception of special events. Donations are welcome. {2000 Eighth Avenue North, 205-254-2565 or 254-2566, www.artsbma.org}

11. Birmingham Public libraryThe Birmingham Public Library, one of the larg-est in the Southeast, consists of 19 branches and a main library. The main library is made up of two stunning buildings, the East Building, with its dramatic atrium, and the 1927 Linn-Henley Research Library, with its beautiful wall murals,

the Tutwiler Collection of Southern History, and the Rucker Agee Map Collection. The library’s fourth floor presents changing exhibitions of art and photography. Hundreds of visitors come to the main library each year to access their exten-sive geneological resources. Monday-Tuesday 9-8, Wednesday-Saturday 9-6, Sunday 2-6. {2100 Park Place, 205-226-3600, bplonline.org}

12. Birmingham race courseOne of America’s most beautiful pari-mutuel racing facilities is right here in Birmingham. Open Monday through Saturday year-round, the racetrack offers the best in live greyhound racing plus simulcast wagering from the na-tion’s top thoroughbred and greyhound tracks. {1000 John Rogers Drive, 205-838-7500, www.birminghamracecourse.com}

13. Birmingham ZooSee more than 700 species of animals just minutes from downtown at the Birmingham Zoo. Bringing Africa to Alabama, a naturalistic exhibit features giraffes, greater kudu, gazelles, and ostriches. The new Junior League of Birmingham- Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo is a treat for the young and

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young at heart. Take Zoo-Gardens exit off Highway 280. Open 7 days a week from 9 to 5. (Extended summer hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day: Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9 to 7.) Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission charged. Group rates available with prior reservations. Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. {2630 Cahaba Road, 205-879-0409, www.birminghamzoo.com}

14. cahaba riverThe Cahaba River, Alabama’s only free-flowing river, supports 131 different species of fish -- more than any river of comparable size in North America. It’s ideal for canoeing, fishing and exploring. The Cahaba River Society is a non-profit organization working to preserve this treasured waterway. Guided tours are offered and are especially popular when the rare and endangered Cahaba lilies are in bloom. Canoe trips are available. For a schedule of trips, call or visit Cahaba River Society’s web site. {2717 7th Avenue S., 205-322-5326, www.cahabariversociety.org}

15. Five Points SouthPeople-watch to your heart’s content, enjoy the local music talent, and do some top-notch din-ing in Five Points South, one of the city’s top entertainment districts. Stroll along the tree-shaded streets, or stop and admire the artistry of the Frank Fleming sculpture, “The Story- teller” at the fountain in the heart of the dis-trict. Photos made at the fountain are favorites for tourists. {20th Street at 11th Avenue South}

16. Heart of Dixie railroad MuseumThe Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, the of-ficial railroad museum of the state of Alabama, features operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, and a collec-tion of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses. Hours: Tues – Sat, 9 am – 4 pm. Trains run every Saturday at 11 am, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Admis-sion. {1919 9th Street, 205-668-3435, www.heartofdixierrmuseum.org}

17. Hoover libraryThe 45,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility features a colorful story house for children to enjoy their favorite books. The library’s 250-

seat theater is the stage for impressive theatri-cal productions, literary events and other enter-tainment. {200 Municipal Drive, 205-444-7888, www.hoover.lib.al.us}

18. international Motorsports Hall of FamePreserving the history of motorsports, this six-building complex houses more than 100 vehicles and memorabilia. The facility includes six halls of fame, race car simulator, and well stocked gift shop. Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ev-ery day of the year except New Year’s, Thanks-giving, Christmas Day and Easter. Admission charged. {3198 Speedway Blvd, 256-362-5002, www.motorsportshallof-fame.com}

19. Kelly ingram ParkThis historic park was the epicenter for Amer-ica’s movement for civil rights in the 1960s. Dramatic sculptures all around the park vividly depict the events that occurred here, including depiction of the infamous dogs and fire hoses attacks on demonstrators. The Kelly Ingram Park audio tour is available for a nominal fee at the admission desk of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The park is located at 5th Av-enue North and 16th Street.

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20. McWane Science centerAdventures in learning surround you at Mc-Wane Center. The museum offers a hands-on, creative examination of the worlds around us in a renovated department store housing 150,000 square feet of educational science equipment, and a 42,000-square-foot IMAX theater. Come McWane your brain. Hours: Jun-Aug, Mon-Sat, 10 am – 6 pm; Sun, noon – 6 pm; Sep-May, Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-6pm; Sun, noon – 6 pm. Admission charge. {200 19th Street N., 205-714-8300, www.mcwane.org}

21. Mercedes-Benz US international, inc.A newly reopened Visitors Center serves as the public gateway to the Mercedes Benz M-Class All Activity Vehicle assembly plant in nearby Vance. The history of the company is housed in a 24,000-square-foot showcase, the only Mercedes visitors center outside Germany. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays. {Visitor Center, 11 Mercedes Dr, 205-507-2252, 888-286-8762, www.bamabenz.com}

29. Moss rock PreserveThis 250-acre nature preserve is located within the suburb of Hoover, just south of Birming-ham. The Preserve is a popular Geocaching site and home to the annual Preserve Jazz Festival. The park contains 10 miles of hiking trails. Free

Admission {Preserve Parkway, 205-739-7141, http://www.hooveral.org , then follow link to Recreation and Leisure}

22. oak Mountain State Park Alabama’s largest state park, with almost 10,000 acres, features golf, mountain bike trails (said to be among the finest in the nation), swimming, fishing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, a wildlife center, overnight accommodations, and a lakeside beach. Hours: 7 am – 8 pm. Admission charged. {200 Terrace Dr, 205-620-2520, www.outdooralabama.com}

23. Pepper PlaceThe Pepper Place complex is a group of seven buildings that formerly served as a Dr. Pep-per Syrup Plant and Bottling Company. The complex is considered one of the best design, furniture and arts related centers in the city. In addition to the numerous shops and businesses, Pepper Place Saturday Market is held every Saturday from the end of May until September from 7am until 12 noon. Folks line up for farm fresh vegetables, organically-grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, and cooking dem-onstrations by Birmingham’s best chefs. {2800-2900 2nd Ave. South, 205-802-2100, www.pepperplace.net}

24. rickwood FieldAmerica’s oldest ballpark became the home of the Birmingham Barons in 1910. A massive restoration project is underway to create a base-ball lover’s treasure trove of memorabilia and nostalgia at the old ballfield. Some of the big-gest names in the game of baseball- from Babe Ruth to Willie Mays, Lorenzo “Piper” Davis and Reggie Jackson- played at Rickwood. {1137 2nd Avenue W, 205-458-8161, www.rickwood.com}

26. Sixteenth Street Baptist church national Historic landmarkThe church is the site of the most horrific oc-currence of the American Civil Rights Move-ment, when a bomb shattered the quiet of a Sunday morning and took the lives of four young girls in September 1963. If any good came of the bombing, it was that it awakened the city and the nation to the horror of the event and was a turning point in race relations. The congregation today is vibrant and the sanc-

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tuary beautiful with its stained-glass window, a gift from the people of Wales. Tours are given 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday and by appointment only on Saturdays. Groups should call 205-251-9402 to make arrangements. {1530 6th Avenue North, www.16thstreetbaptist.org}

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27. Sloss Furnaces national Historic landmarkSloss is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now a museum of history and industry, the site preserves an extraordinary collection of buildings, industrial structures, and machinery. These industrial arti-facts typify the first 100 years of Birmingham’s history and the technology that drove Amer-ica’s rise to world industrial dominance. Sloss is the only 20th century blast furnace in the country that is being preserved and interpreted as a museum. It is widely rumored that Sloss is haunted by the ghost of Theopholus Calvin Jowers. Jowers, who died a fiery death in the Alice Furnace, swore that as long as there was a furnace in Jefferson County, he would be there. Tue-Sat 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday noon to 4 pm. Closed Monday. {20 32nd Street North, 205-324-1911, www.slossfurnaces.com}

28. Southern Museum of Flight/ Alabama Aviation Hall of FameExplore the miracle of flight. Take off to the

Southern Museum of Flight where visitors can view eight decades of aviation history through, aircraft, models, and memorabilia of some of the country’s greatest aviation pioneers. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm; Closed Monday and Sunday. Admission charged. {4343 73rd Street North, 205-833-8226, www.southernmuseumofflight.org/}

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30. Vulcan Park and MuseumVulcan Park is home to the world’s largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. Located atop Red Mountain, Vulcan Park tells the story of Birmingham’s past, present and promise for the future. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, was originally built in 1904 as Birmingham’s entry in the World’s Fair contest. Vulcan won first place. A 10-acre urban green space surrounds the 56’ high statue and observation balcony that sits upon a 124’ pedestal. Visitors to Vulcan Center find interactive exhibits and displays that give insight into the region’s history and industrial growth. Vulcan Park is open 7 days a week from 7 am - 10 pm. Vulcan Center and Tower Observation Balcony is open Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 1-6 pm. Admission charged. {1701 Valley View Drive, 205-933-1409, www.vulcanpark.org}

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CAP’s delI 250 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood 205-942-8040, www.capsdeli.com

CArrABBA’A ItAlIAn grIll 4503 Riverview Pkwy., Birmingham 205-980-1016, www.carrabba.com

CHen exPress 221 Country Club Park, Birmingham, 205-871-7588

CHez lulu/ContInentAl BAkery 1911 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook, 205-870-7011 www.continentalbakeryandchezlulu.com

CoCInA suPerIor 587 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-259-1980, www.thecocinasuperior.com

CostA’s fAmous BAr-B-Que - wIldwood 215 Lakeshore Pkwy., Homewood, 205-263-0145

CourtyArd 280 oyster BAr & grIll 4643 Hwy. 280, Ste. M, Birmingham, 205-980-9891

CrAPe myrtle’s CAfe 2721 18th St. S., Homewood, 205-879-7891

CrAzy CAJuns’ BoIlIng Pot 125 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, 205-408-0630

CrestlIne BAgel And PIzzA 66 Church St. Ste. B, Birmingham, 205-871-4583

CrestlIne seAfood 63 Church St., Mountain Brook, 205-637-7460

dAnIel george 2837 Culver Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-3266, www.danielgeorgerestaurant.com

dAvenPort’s PIzzA PAlACe 2837 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook, 205-879-8603

dAve’s PIzzA 1819 29th Ave. S., Homewood, 205-871-3283

demetrI’s BAr-B-Q 1901 28th Ave. S., Homewood, 205-871-1581 www.birminghammenus.com/demetris/

devInCI’s PIzzA 2707 18th St. S., Homewood, 205-879-1455

dIsH’n It out 1113 Dunston Ave, Birmingham 205-871-5444, www.dishnitout.com

dodIyos 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 110, Homewood 205-453-9300, www.dodiyos.com

drAgon restAurAnt 114 Wildwood Pkwy., Homewood, 205-945-8711

dyron’s lowCountry 121 Oak St., Birmingham, 205-834-8257 www.dyronslowcountry.com

edgAr’s old style BAkery 3499 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham 205-987-0790, www.edgarsbakery.com

edgewood CreAmery 936 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood, 205-874-1999

el PoBlAno mexICAn restAurAnt 2499 Rocky Ridge Rd., Cahaba Heights, 205-823-0447

fIre restAurAnt, neIgHBorHood BAr And grIll Crestline Village, 212 Country Club Park, Birmingham, 205-802-1410

fIsH mArket restAurAnt 5407 Hwy. 280, Birmingham, 205-980-8600 www.fishmarketrestaurant.com

Open for lunch & dinner, Monday through Sunday.

For 55 years Michael’s been a household name

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Dining

offICIAl sPonsor

flemIng’s PrIme steAkHouse And wIne BAr 103 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-262-9463, www.flemingssteakhouse.com

flIP modern Burger BoutIQue 220 Summit Blvd., Ste. 140, Birmingham 205-968-2000, www.flipburgerboutique.com

frAnklIn’s Homewood gourmet 1919 28th Ave. S., Ste. 103, Homewood 205-871-1620, www.homewoodgourmet.com

offICIAl sPonsor

full moon BAr-B-Que - Homewood 337 Valley Ave., Homewood, 205-945-9997

offICIAl sPonsor

full moon BAr-B-Que - Hwy. 280 4635 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-7328, www.fullmoonbbq.com

offICIAl sPonsor

Hooters 1278 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood, 205-940-9145

offICIAl sPonsor

Hooters 5263 Highway 280, Birmingham, 205-437-1880

gIAnmArCo’s 721 Broadway St., Homewood, 205-871-9622

golden rule BArBeCue CrestlIne 81 Church St., Ste. 104-105, Birmingham 205-803-0083, www.goldenrulebbq.com

HAmBurger HeAven 5303 Hwy. 280, Birmingham, 205-981-6402 www.hamburgerheavenrestaurant.com

JACkson’s BAr & BIstro 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood, 205-870-9669

JIm n nICk’s BAr B Q - greystone 2831 Greystone Commerical Blvd., Birmingham 205-991-1306, www.jimnnicks.com

JIm n nICk’s BAr B Q - Homewood 220 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-942-3336, www.jimnnicks.com

JoHnny rAy’s BAr-B-Que 3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 500, Birmingham 205-967-0099, www.johnnyrays.com

lA PAz restAurAnte 99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham 205-879-2225, www.lapazbham.com

lAndry’s seAfood House 139 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood, 205-916-0777

lovoy’s restAurAnt & lounge 1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 160, Homewood 205-870-9811, www.lovoys.com

mAfIAozA’s PIzzerIA & neIgHBorHood PuB 2 Dexter Ave., Birmingham 205-414-7878, www.mafiaozas.com

mAkI fresH2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham 205-970-3242, www.makifresh.com

mCCormICk & sCHmICk’s 719 Shades Creek Pkwy., Birmingham 205-871-5171, www.mccormickandschmicks.com

offICIAl sPonsor

mICHAel’s restAurAnt @ Aloft Hotel 1903 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-874-8055, www.eatatmichaels.com

moe’s orIgInAl BBQ & Blues revue 2501 Rocky Ridge Rd., Birmingham 205-822-2773, www.moesoriginalbbq.com

offICIAl sPonsor

mommA goldBerg’s delI 2829 18th St. S., Homewood 205-834-8871, www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com

offICIAl sPonsor

mommA goldBerg’s delI 4647 Hwy. 280 Suite U, Birmingham 205-980-1999, www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com

nABeel’s CAfe & mArket 1706 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-879-9292, www.nabeels.com

new york PIzzA 1010 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood, 205-871-4000

oAk HIll BAr & grIll 2835 18th St. S., Homewood, 205-870-8277

o’CArr’s delI 2909 18th St. S., Homewood, 205-879-2196

o’CArr’s delI 3152 Cahaba Heights Village Rd., Birmingham 205-967-4173, www.ocarrs.com

olexA’s Mountain Brook Village, 2838 Culver Rd., Birmingham, 205-871-2060

offICIAl sPonsor

on tAP sPorts CAfe - Inverness810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999, www.ontapsportscafe.com

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Dining

P. f. CHAng’s 233 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-967-0040, www.pfchangs.com

PurPle onIon delI & grIll - Homewood 479 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood, 205-941-9979

offICIAl sPonsor

rutH’s CHrIs steAkHouse 2300 Woodcrest Place, Homewood 205-879-9995, www.ruthschris.com

sAtterfIeld’s restAurAnt 3161 Cahaba Heights Rd., Ste. 113, Birmingham 205-969-9690, www.satterfieldsrestaurant.com

sAw’s BBQ 1008 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood, 205-879-1937

stone’s tHrow BAr & grIll 3 Mt Laurel Ave., Birmingham 205-995-0512, www.stonesthrowgrill.com

surIn of tHAIlAnd 64 Church St., Birmingham, 205-871-4531

offICIAl sPonsor

sweet Bones AlABAmA 245 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-970-3022, www.sweetbonesalabama.com

tAvern on tHe summIt 225 Summit Blvd. Ste. 100, Birmingham, 205-298-1222

tAzIkI’s greek fAre 2737 Hwy. 280, Ste. 121, Birmingham 205-870-0455, www.tazikis.net

tHe CHeeseCAke fACtory 236 Summit Blvd., Birmingham, 205-262-1800

vIllAge tAvern 101 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-970-1640, www.villagetavern.com

zeA rotIsserIe & grIll 595 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-380-3118, www.zearestaurants.com

zoe’s kItCHen - CrestlIne 225 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-0060, www.zoeskitchen.com

zoe’s kItCHen - Homewood 1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 155, Homewood 205-870-1100, www.zoeskitchen.com

BeSSemer, weSt

offICIAl sPonsor

APPleBee’s5050 Academy Lane, Bessemer, 205-424-5255

BoB sykes BArBeQue1724 9th Ave. N., Bessemer 205-426-1400, www.bobsykes.com

BoB sykes BBQ - tAnneHIll 12632 Confederate Pkwy., Mc Calla 205-477-4121, www.bobsykes.com

golden rule BBQ 2201 4th Place W., Birmingham

tHe BrIgHt stAr 304 19th St. N., Bessemer 205-424-9444, www.thebrightstar.com

hoover, veStavia

offICIAl sPonsor

APPleBee’s 2933 John Hawkins Pkwy, Birmingham, 205-444-1102

offICIAl sPonsor

APPleBee’s360 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham, 205-982-1022

BellInI’s rIstorAnte 6801 Cahaba Valley Rd., Hoover, 205-981-5380

offICIAl sPonsor

BuffAlo wIld wIngs 2772 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover 205-983-9464, www.buffalowildwings.com

CAJun steAmer BAr And grIll 180 Main St., Ste. 200, Hoover 205-985-7785, www.cajunsteamer.com

CHICory grIlle 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 205-444-5739, www.wynfrey.com

CostA’s medIterrAneAn CAfe 3443 Lorna Rd., Hoover, 205-978-1603

fIsH mArket restAurAnt 1681 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-823-3474 www.fishmarketrestaurant.com

Inverness 205•980•1999Homewood 205•834•8871

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An experience you will remember for years to come. Treat someone special to a romantic dinner at the Century restaurant located in the historic Tutwiler Hotel. The Century offers the gorgeous grandeur of the Tutwiler along with a unique culinary

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An Elegant Evening in Historic Grandeur

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On Tap Sports Cafe - Lakeview/Southside 737 29th Street South 205.320.1225

On Tap Sports Cafe - Galleria 3440 Galleria Circle 205.988.3430

On Tap Sports Cafe - Inverness/280 810 Inverness Corners 205.437.1999

formAggIo’s ItAlIAn BIstro1779-A Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-989-7999

offICIAl sPonsor

full moon BAr-B-Que - Hoover 2000 Patton Chapel Rd., Hoover 205-822-6666

golden rule BArBeCue Hoover1571 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-823-7770, www.goldenrulebbq.com

ICHIBAn JAPAnese steAk House 620 Old Towne Rd., Vestavia 205-822-4646

J. AlexAnder’s restAurAnt 3320 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-733-9995 or 733-9537

JIm n nICk’s BAr B Q - rIverCHAse 1810 Montgomery Hwy. S., Hoover 205-733-1300, www.jimnnicks.com

lA dolCe vItA 1851 Montgomery Hwy. S., Ste. 107, Birmingham, 205-985-2909

offICIAl sPonsor

mICHAel’s steAks & seAfood 3340 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-982-0144

moe’s orIgInAl BBQ 2341 John Hawkins Pkwy., Ste. 117, Hoover, 205-985-8841 www.moesoriginalbbq.com

offICIAl sPonsor

on tAP sPorts CAfe - rIverCHAse 1845 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558 www.ontapsportscafe.com

sHulA’s steAk House Wynfrey Hotel. 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-444-5750

tortugAs HomemAde PIzzA 2801 John Hawkins Pkwy. Ste. 169R, Hoover, 205-403-9800

uP tHe Creek fIsH CAmP And grIll 2943 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover 205-988-0744, www.upthecreekfishcamp.com

zoe’s kItCHen - PAtton Creek 180 Main St., Ste. 140, Hoover 205-989-4020, www.zoeskitchen.com

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Birmingham Nightlife

downtown And southside

aboveThe Historic Redmont Hotel2101 5th Ave. N., Birmingham205-324-2101www.theredmont.com

aqua lounGe & niGHtClub2824 5th Ave. S., Birmingham205-714-8155

barKinG Kudu2929 7th Ave. S., Birmingham205-328-1748www.barkingkudu.com

baSe CamP martini bar & lounGe1024 20th St. S., Birmingham205-731-6099

blue monKey lounGe1318 Cobb Lane S., Birmingham, 205-933-9222, www.bluemonkeylounge.com

bottletree Cafe3719 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham205-533-6288www.thebottletree.com

Cantina tortilla Grill2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110, Birmingham, 205-323-6980www.birminghammenus.com/cantina

Club 11201036 20th St. S., Birmingham205-324-1120

Club SoutH1102 10th St. S., Birmingham205-251-0512

Courtyard oySter bar & Grill SoutHSide2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham, 205-558-4995

CruSH2001 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham, 205-558-4320

dave’S Pub1128 20th St. S., Birmingham205-933-4030

formaGGio’S italian biStro1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham205-933-7555, www.myspace.com/formaggios

fueGo Cantina1101 20th St. S., Birmingham205-933-1544

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Nightlife

Gable Square Saloon & GameS 803 9th Court S., Birmingham 205-251-0960, www.myspace.com/gablesquaresaloon

GaraGe Cafe & antiqueS 2304 10th Terrace S., Birmingham, 205-322-3220

HuSH bar 2711 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-581-5252, www.myspace.com/hushbarlakeview

inniSfree iriSH Pub 710 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-4255 www.innisfreepub.com

Kelley’S neiGHborHood SPortS Grill720 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-323-9786

la CoCina 2111 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-252-7626

lou’S Pub & PaCKaGe Store 726 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-322-7005

marty’S 1813 10th Court S., Birmingham, 205-939-0045 www.martysbar.com

mattHew’S bar & Grill 2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham 205-862-6261

metro biStro & marKet2125 2nd Ave. N., Ste. 100, Birmingham, 205-323-7995

nana funKS 708 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-250-8003

oaSiS2807 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-5538 www.oasisbar.com

old Car Heaven 115 35th St. S., Birmingham 205-324-4545 www.oldcarheaven.com

offiCial SPonSor

on taP SPortS Cafe - laKeview 737 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-320-1225 www.ontapsportscafe.com

our PlaCe2115 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-715-0077

ParKSide Cafe 4036 5th Ave S., Birmingham 205-595-0920

Platinum Club 821 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0791 www.platinum-bham.com

raG’S bar & Grill 728 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-327-7247

roGue tavern 2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-202-4151 www.roguetavern.com

SPeaKeaSy1920 3rd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-1506 www.speakeasy1920.com

Steel urban lounGe 2300 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0666, www.steelurbanlounge.com

Stillwater Pub 2109 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-202-5625, www.stillwaterpub.com

tHe breaK reStaurant & billiardS 1001 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-3779

tHe H martini bar 1023 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-9555 www.thehotelhighland.com/martini_bar.htm

tHe HiGH note/roCK n’ HorSe414 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S., Birmingham 205-251-7625, www.myspace.com/samshighnote

tHe J. Clyde 1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com

tHe niCK 2514 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-252-3831 www.thenickrocks.com

tHe queSt 416 24th St. S., Birmingham 205-251-4313 www.quest-club.com

tHe rare martini 2839 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-0008 www.theraremartini.com

tHe red Cat CoffeeHouSe 2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 120, Birmingham, 205-616-8450 www.redcatcoffeehouse.com

tHe wine loft 2200 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-323-8228 www.wineloftbirmingham.com

twiSt and SHout 2011 Highland Ave S., Birmingham, 205-933-2033 www.myspace.com/twistandshout88

uPSide down Plaza 2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Birmingham, 205-930-0333

worKPlay500 23rd St. S., Birmingham 205-879-4773 www.workplay.com

zydeCo 2001 15th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-1032 www.zydecobirmingham.com

AdAmsville, FultondAle, northwest, trussville

full HouSe 2205 Decatur Hwy., Fultondale, 205-849-9995

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Nightlife

Home field SPortS Grill 1501 Decatur Highway, Fultondale, 205-841-6500

tHe yellow roSe/woody’S 800 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, 205-838-5666

tiPSy t’S KaraoKe & Club1800 Tin Valley Circle, Birmingham, 205-655-8184, www.myspace.com/tipsyts

velma’S PlaCe 1911 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, 205-661-0404

Airport, Centerpoint, eAstwood, irondAle, leeds

airPort inn tavern 7502 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-836-9110

billy’S bar & Grill 4520 Overton Rd., Ste. 104, Birmingham, 205-956-2323 www.billysbarandgrill.com

bourbon St. bar & lounGe1568 Cooper Hill Rd., Birmingham, 205-957-1006

bubba’S Pub 2408 Carson Rd. Ste. A, Birmingham, 205-853-9922

CreStwood tavern 5500 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham, 205-510-0053

tenamPa niGHtClub 5800 Oporto-Madrid Blvd., Birmingham. 205-951-8200

walKer’S reStaurant/tHe emerGenCy room lounGe 2100 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-849-0704

homewood, mountAin Brook, inverness

billy’S bar & Grill 2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook, 205-879-2238 www.billysbarandgrill.com

blaCK marKet bar 3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800, Birmingham 205-967-8787 www.blackmarketbar280.com

Cafe firenze 110 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, 205-980-1315

Courtyard 280 oySter bar & Grill4643 Highway 280, Ste. M, Birmingham, 205-980-9891

dram wHiSKey bar2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook, 205-871-8055 www.dramwhiskeybar.com

fox & Hound Pub & Grill 3425 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham, 205-968-3823 www.fhrg.com/FHRG.aspx

HoGan’S iriSH Pub & Grill 507 Cahaba Park Circle, Ste. B, Birmingham, 205-995-0533

JaCKSon’S bar & biStro 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood, 205-870-9669

loCo’S deli & Pub230 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood, 205-943-0080 www.locosgrill.com

luCKy’S Pub & PaCKaGe 704 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-945-1657

oaK Hill bar & Grill 2835 18th St. S.,Homewood 205-870-8277

Garage Cafe & Antiques

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offiCial SPonSor

on taP SPortS Cafe - inverneSS810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham, 205-437-1999www.ontapsportscafe.com

otey’S tavern224 Country Club Park, Birmingham, 205-871-8435

Starz KaraoKe lounGe730 Valley Ave., Homewood205-944-0007

Stir Crazy430 Green Springs Highway, Ste. 10, Homewood205-941-3343

SuPerior Grill4701 Highway 280 S., Birmingham, 205-991-5112

tHe uPPer deCK SPortS bar & Grill449 Valley Ave., Homewood205-942-3289

Bessemer, west

allStarS SPortS Grill242 Forest Rd., Hueytown205-744-7827

Crazy eiGHtS lounGe817 19th St. N.,Bessemer205-424-9122

SHarKy’z lounGe1121 9th Ave. SW, Bessemer205-425-4445

hoover, vestAviA

barriSter’S tavern1535 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover, 205-978-2168

blaCKwellS Pub3151 Green Valley Rd., Vestavia, 205-967-3798www.blackwellspub.com

buffalo’S ameriCan Grille700 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 140, Vestavia Hills205-380-5017www.buffalos.com

bumPerS billiardS2132 Lornaridge Ln. #100, Hoover, 205-823-4006

Comedy Club Stardome1818 Data Drive, Hoover205-444-0008www.stardome.com

iron HorSe Cafe1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham205-978-5599www.ironhorsecafe.net

ivory’SWynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover205-987-1600www.wynfrey.com

martini’S fine food & Club ultra2132 Lorna Ridge Lane, Hoover, 205-822-4488

offiCial SPonSor

on taP SPortS Cafe - Galleria3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover205-988-3203www.ontapsportscafe.com

PoPPa G’S billiardS2722 Chandalar Place Dr., #D, Pelham, 205-664-2949www.poppa-gs com

Pub 2619340 Helena Rd., Ste. C, Hoover, 205-444-0261www.myspace.com/pub261

redline bar & Grill1615 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, 205-823-1488www.redlinebar.com

BottleTree Cafe

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Birmingham Shopping

Without question, Birmingham is the unrivaled retail giant of Alabama.

From outlet malls to upscale boutiques, shopping opportunities are near endless.

Following is a list of major shopping destinations in the area:

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colonial Brookwood VillageConveniently located in Homewood right off 280 Highway, shoppers will fi nd specialty stores as well as larger retailers such as Macy’s, Belk and Books-A-Million. Colonial Brookwood Village also houses several particularly good restaurants. Garage and courtesy valet parking is available. Shades Creek Parkway (Alabama 149) between U.S. 280 and U.S. 31. www.shopbrookwoodvillage.com

Downtown BirminghamInvestigating downtown shopping is an adven-ture in itself. Start out at BB’s China & Glass-ware (2427 1st Ave. North) where you’ll fi nd an enticing assortment of dishes and glassware, some bearing the logos of defunct hotels from around the country, along with Fiesta ware and seconds at good discounts. Move on to down-town 20th Street to the historic Bon Ton Hat-ters, where you can get your hat steam cleaned while you get the best shoeshine in town. Just off 20th

on Third Avenue North is a treasure trove of memories at Reed Books (see Arts and Antiques section). Back over to 20th

Street and south a few blocks is the Peanut Depot. Stop in for treats or just to see the beautiful old roasters that are still in use. Head further south down 20th

into historic Five Points South. A good photo background here is “The Storytell-er,” a fountain designed by Birmingham-native sculptor Frank Fleming. While in this district, stop in at Charlemagne Record Exchange, if only for the atmosphere and the personnel. Also check out McNolia’s Cards and Gifts for funky stuff and at The Golden Temple, where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birken-stocks®. www.downtownbirmingham.org

Downtown HomewoodOld-style shopping along main street in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood includes upscale clothing shops, home decorating stores, and nationally acknowledged high end antique galleries. A stop by Savage’s Bakery, a local landmark, is a necessity. The new Soho Square includes an interesting mix of boutiques and restaurants at sidewalk level below residential lofts. 18th Street (and beyond), Homewood. www.homewoodchamber.org

Colonial Brookwood Village

English Village, Mountain Brook Village and crestline VillageIn the heart of the suburb of Mountain Brook, these three distinct shopping areas are linked by tree lined sidewalks. English Village has restaurants, coffee houses and garden shops. Mountain Brook Village has funky art shops, high end boutiques and home furnishing stores (Don’t miss a stroll through Smith’s Variety for a variety of toys and candy bins.) Crestline Village has a nice mix of restaurants and high fashion shops with special emphasis on children’s clothing. www.mtnbrookchamber. com

patton creekCombines a “main street” element with parking and sidewalks in front of an eclectic mix of quaint, unique shops and restaurants, with larger retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Rave Motion Pictures and Circuit City. In the Birmingham suburb of Hoover between I-459, the Riverchase Galleria, and Alabama 150.www.pattoncreek.com

Riverchase GalleriaHoused beneath the world’s longest skylight are more than 200 shops, a dozen restaurants and a colorful carousel. Look for American Eagle, Banana Republic, Godiva Chocolatier, Abercrombie & Finch and the Disney Store, just a few samples of stores in this two-story city under glass. The complex also includes the Wynfrey Hotel. U.S. 31 and Alabama 150 at I-459. www.riverchasegalleria.com

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Soho Square in downtown Homewood

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The Shops of Grand River Set against the picturesque landscape of the Cahaba River Valley, The Shops of Grand River is a brand new shopping destination. A sampling of the distinctive outlet and specialty stores are Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic, Gap Outlet, Jones New York Outlet, Bose, Polo Ralph Lauren, Carters Babies & Kids, and more. www.shopsofgrandriver.com

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The SummitThis shopping destination continues to thrive and expand. A recent addition brought shops such as Coldwater Creek, Anthropologie and J Jill to the list which already includes Saks, Old Navy, Restoration Hardware, Williams- Sonoma, Chico’s, the Pottery Barn, a luxury spa and some very good restaurants. At I-459 and U.S. 280. www.thesummitonline.com

Trussville ShoppingThe booming suburb of Trussville includes two large shopping areas with a third scheduled to open in October. Target, Books-a-Million, and Old Navy anchor the mall on U.S. 11. A

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second shopping area occupies both sides of Chalkville Road, just after the first I-59 Truss-ville exit, with a Wal-Mart and cinema on one side and a Kohl’s anchoring the other. The third cluster of shops is the Pinnacle Shopping Center, located behind Target and anchored by Belk and Best Buy.

Watermark placeThis outlet center offers huge discounts on name brands such as Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, The Gap and dozens more. I-59/20, Exit 110. Adjacent to Alabama Adventure. www.watermarkoutlets.com

Western Hills MallA landmark in the western section of the city, the recently renovated mall stores include Burlington Coat Factory, City Gear and Mr. Burch Formal Wear. The omnipresent Wal- Mart Supercenter is next door to the mall. U.S. 11 at Aronov Drive.

Dozens of other shopping centers are in the Birmingham area. For a complete listing, visit www.birmingham.travel.

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