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City and Destination Information
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham is Alabama's largest city. With a metropolitan population of nearly a million people, the city is a world-renowned medical and financial center. People like being in Birmingham. With geographical good fortune, a stock of year round entertainment, and its irresistible Southernness, this is a generously outfitted city. Visit http://www.birminghamchamber.com or www.birminghamal.org for more information.
Airport Information
Birmingham International Airport is Alabama's largest airport serving the
Greater Birmingham area and surrounding Southeastern cities. Offering nearly 150
arrivals and departures daily to major cities throughout the United States,
Birmingham International presently ranks in the country's top 75 airports in
terms of passengers served annually, with more than 3 million passengers
choosing to fly in and out of BHM last year. Conveniently located only 4.5 miles
from Birmingham's vibrant downtown business district, Birmingham International
Airport is adjacent to four major U.S. Interstates and serves as the premier
gateway to Alabama. For additional information, click on
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City Stages (Birmingham) is a music festival with dancing, children’s activities, regional crafts persons, and good food. Phone 205/251-1272.
The Alabama State Fair is held in Birmingham. Phone 205/786-8100.
Restaurant and Dining Suggestions
When in Birmingham (downtown) at lunchtime I sometimes stop in at Joe Joe's for pizza. They also have homemade spaghetti, burgers, wings, salads, chili and lots of sandwiches and salads. Give them a try. Open from 10:00 until folks stop coming in. 119 20th Street North, 322.4466.
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Birmingham Public Library The Birmingham Public Library home page contains a description of the library system and its collections and may help you find items for travel to Birmingham.
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