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Birmingham

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80% of people who have been to Birmingham think it's worth visiting. The most popular destinations in Birmingham are Vulcan, Birmingham Zoo, and Botanical Gardens. Birmingham is featured on the lists 100 Biggest Cities in America, Largest Cities in Alabama, and 50 states -- biggest city. Places in Birmingham have been tagged historic, culture, and theater.

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Only visited the downtown area. by zenob437

Pretty much dead on a Sunday. But the people were really nice. Wish I had more time to explore other parts of the city.

over 3 years ago

ok by BrookieCookie221

it’s ok

over 3 years ago

The Truth by fromTx2009

UAB and Five Points is really nice. I think the area just around and south of Vulcan is great. Farther south is Hoover, a really nice area. I flew over the city in a helicopter at only a couple hundred feet. You can request a VFR overflight of the downtown from Birmingham Tower since KBHM is Class Charlie Airspace. On the ground however, most of the rest of the town (like the other 80% besides what is mentioned) is like a third-world country. Just one giant ghetto. Go to 5 points.

over 3 years ago

Untitled by alexandra coronel

is nice

over 5 years ago

If you knit..... by thegothicl

If you knit you have to visit Nouvoe Knits in down town Homewood!!!!!!!!!!!

over 5 years ago

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“I am from the northern virginia area but may be moving soon. Is Birmingham a nice city? Is it a good place to raise children? Are the suburbs nice? How does it compare to Mobile?” over 7 years ago
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