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Most first time visitors, and even those who have lived in Birmingham their entire life, are surprised to learn just how many things there are to do in Birmingham, Alabama. Let's look at just a few of the many attractions that Birmingham has to offer.

The Alabama Ballet is one of the top cultural things to do in Birmingham, Alabama. The Alabama Ballet has set it's mission on an objective to promote the development of both classical and contemporary ballet.

Why stress over having to do your taxes, when you could hire someone to do them for you? Well, I have reviewed the top three tax accountants in Birmingham, Alabama.

Previously known as the Visionland Theme Park, the Alabama Adventure Theme Park is the number two tourist destination in Alabama, and one of the top venues for people looking for activities in Birmingham. The park is one of the newest theme parks in the United States.

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has filled Birmingham with delightful sounds since 1921. Conducted by Maestro Justin Brown, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra plays more than 150 concerts annually, including 15 free concerts each year for residents of Birmingham, Alabama.

Birmingham, Alabama has gradually emerged from its own checkered past and now is concentrating on building neighborhoods that are safe, progressive and upscale. Three of the best neighborhoods in Birmingham are reviewed here.

Birmingham, Alabama is a city that has played an important in the history of United States. Visiting this city will bring the past and the future together--and will certainly not be a disappoinment.

Every city has its own attractions but few cities can boast the type of ground breaking, law creating history that Birmingham has to offer with its Civil Rights Tour.

From the blast iron furnaces to an old antebellum home, Birmingham, Alabama's rich southern heritage is a breeding ground for ghosts, spirits and haunts of all types. Here are a few to make sure not miss on your next trip to the city.

The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is located in the historic Carver Theater. The Jazz Hall of Fame highlights jazz musicians who have a connection to Alabama and the music they played. Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Duke Ellington are just a few of the inductees.

The Alabama Theatre is a historic movie house build in 1927. After 80 years the Alabama Theatre still plays host to live productions and vintage films, and draws more than 400,000 visitors per years.

If you would like to see an amazing concert, there are three absolutely breathtaking music venues in which one must never miss. Whether you are a native of Alabama, or just passing through, there is always something to see and do at these music venues.

There are literally hundreds of hotels to choose from in the downtown metropolitan area of Birmingham, Alabama; however, which ones are worth spending your time and money at? I review the top three hotels in the downtown area of Birmingham, Alabama.

Donating your car in Birmingham, Alabama is a great way to clear your yard of any old clunkers that may be more rust than metal. Donating your car is a safe and efficient way to make a financial gift towards the future of a child.

Learn about inexpensive day trips that you can take this summer near Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama.

Standing 56 feet tall, Vulcan is the tallest cast iron statue in the world. Learn the history of this unique creation, from the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis to side show attraction to its final resting place on Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama.

A description of my first hot air balloon experience. Balloon set up and pack up description. Flight description. Hot air ballooning in Alabama.

Some retirement communities in Alabama, their costs (when available), activities, health care, location.

Very few cities found themselves at the heart of America's Civil Rights Movement as much as the city of Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham was a city that found itself on the front lines of the Civil Rights struggle in the United States.

For almost 60 years, the Birmingham Zoo has provided zoological wonders to visitors from Birmingham and surrounding areas. The Birmingham Zoo also enjoys distinction as the number one tourist attraction in the State of Alabama.

The Birmingham Children's Theatre has been entertaining Alabama Children with theatrical performances since 1947. The Birmingham Children's Theatre is one of America's largest professional theaters dedicated entirely to performing for children and families.

Considering work on a master's degree in Birmingham, Alabama? A few thoughts to ponder from an alum's perspective.

The Birmingham Race Course is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful race tracks in the United States. The Birmingham Race Course offers pari-mutuel wagering on live greyhound races, and simulcast betting on horse and dog races from other race tracks.

Seven places you can volunteer at in Birmingham, Alabama

Barber Motorsports Park is Alabama's premier race track for both automobiles and motor bike racing. Still relatively new to the Birmingham area, Barber Motorsports Park features major racing events on a regular basis.

Located in the center of Birmingham's Civil Rights District, the 16th Street Baptist Church is an important landmark in Birmingham. In September 1963, a bomb exploded in the church, killing four young girls and injuring 22 others.

Standing watch over the city of Birmingham from Red Mountain is the Statue of Vulcan. The Statue of Vulcan is a unique attraction that can only be found in Birmingham, Alabama, and is a piece of history more than a century old.

Pete's Famous Hot Dogs is a Birmingham Tradition. The restaurant has served up an amazing assortment of dogs to Birmingham residents since 1915, and has been under the same proprietor for the last 60 years.

Kelly Ingram Park is a historic park in Birmingham, which was the central focal point for grass roots demonstrations in the 1960s. Events that unfolded at Kelly Ingram Park horrified the nation and put the Civil Rights Struggle in the spotlight.

The Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is a forest oasis in the center of Birmingham. Just over 1,000 acres in size, the Nature Center is one of the top bird watching locations in the Southern United States, and is a haven for hiking, biking and outdoor activities in Birmingham.

Rickwood Field is the oldest baseball park still in use in the United States. The park enjoyed it's opening day in August 1910 and was home for the Birmingham Barons, who have played baseball since 1887.

Although the Birmingham Museum of Art was officially formed in 1950, the museum can actually trace it's roots back to 1908. This means that for almost an entire century, the museum has been providing a valuable service to people looking for things to do in Birmingham.

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a state of the art museum and archive dedicate to the civil rights movement and the human rights struggle that changed the face of America during the 1950s and 1960s.

The Southern Museum of Flight is located near the international airport in Birmingham, Alabama. Originally known as the Birmingham Air and Space Museum, the Southern Flight Museum is on a mission to acquire and preserve civilian and military aircraft.

The new All American Football League held their second national tryout camp today at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field.

'The magic City', Birmingham was built as an industrial center and was named after its British counterpart because of this.

Follow these suggestions for a great first year at Birmingham-Southern College.

Since 1985, Birmingham AIDS Outreach - or BAO for short - has been dedicated to providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and services for individuals and their families who are living with HIV/AIDS in Central Alabama.

The Donnas are now touring the United States again and are making a stop in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 14, 2007. Work Play Theater has nailed down the show before any other venue could snatch them up.

The Sloss Furnaces were first fired up in April 1882, and continued to burn for 90 years. Now officially recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the Sloss Furnaces currently act as a museum and tourist attraction.

Birmingham has a lot of crime. In many cities self-defense has become big business because many people are paying for instruction that may possibly save their lives in a car jacking or armed robbery.

Built in 1910, Rickwood Field was home to the Southern Association's Birmingham Barons and the Negro Leagues' Black Barons. Preservationists saved the historic stadium, and the current Barons play one game per season there.

Birmingham offers music fans many opportunities to hear live music. Small clubs provided entertainment nightly in all sorts of styles. Larger venues provide concert space for classical, pop and Broadway acts.

For many years Birmingham was seen as a center of racism and violence. Today it offers a new look and a new feel, one that can be enjoyed by vacationers of all ages.

There is a wealth of avid gardeners in the Birminghan area who love plants, water gardens, hortivulture in general and fortunately this area has one of richest areas of gardening resourses in the country.

Birmingham is still getting over its past, but it's slow going, acccording to the media. On the ground, neighborhoods are becoming slowly mor accepting of upwardly peopple of other than Caucaucian descent. Many neighborhoods are viable choices for black professionals.

Birmingham, Alabama prepares for Veterans Day Celebration, 2007, proud of its 60 year old tradition of veteran recognition.

Actor Alan Alda signed copies of his new book, "Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself," at Brookwood Village in Birmingham.

Money magazine's list of best places to live in the U.S. left out a notable Southern gem: Birmingham, Alabama.

A review of a "DooWop" concert in Birmingham, Alabama, featuring The Drifters, Gene ("Duke of Earl") Chandler, The Coasters, and Bobby Lewis

Birmingham, Alabama, has a tried and true reputation for great music. Finding the top 10 spots to hear tunes and see great lives shows in the Magic City is as easy as checking out this list.

The Birmingham Zoo in Alabama is a great place to explore and visit with over 800 different animals from all over the world with your friends and family!

Through my relationships with professors at Samford - and the help of the business school staff, I was able to land an internship with Merrill Lynch during my senior year.

A few wallpaper places near Birmingham, Alabama to compete with the online distributors and big box competitors.

A review of Mariott's Ross Bridge Resort. A beautiful resort hotel with a Robert Trent Jones Trail golf course. The hotel is located in Birmingham, Al.

A review of three holiday stores in the Birmingham area

On a recent business trip, I had the opportunity to stay at the Embassy Suites in Birmingham, Alabama. See what they have to offer and what I thought.

The best places in Birmingham to shop for decorative items this holiday season.

The Birmingham Zoo is a great neighborhood attraction that has unique access to animals.

A paper for a class that never ended up seeing the light of day. The tone and word/phrase choices of Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" are looked at, to better understand what makes this letter so effective in its purpose.

Finding the right venue sets the perfect tone for your special day.

The McWane Science Center provides a fun and entertaining environment for children to learn about the wonderful world of science. The center also features a large aquarium filled with a variety of aquatic life, and a 280 seat IMAX theater.

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To be named the best is a singular honor, but to be named the best restaurant in any city is to have a special honor which tells of how much people both local and international have come to enjoy the cuisine that your establishment offers.

Comfortable with its Southern Baptist Conference Affiliation, Samford University offers a full menu of curriculum choices to a small to mid sized college community of undergraduates.

description of Tannehill State Park

The Tutwiler is a historic hotel that has offered charming, luxurious accommodations for guests for nearly one hundred years.

No one even briefly scanning information about Southeasern Bible College will mistake this institution for a big time Southern football school. But if religion is going to be central in your future, give Southeastern Bible College a look.

One of the country's foremost paranormal 'hotspots' just won't cool down.

Studio 21 Hair Salon, where art and beauty meet. Studio 21 is an innovative hair salon providing professional services to make you look and feel your best.

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Many clubs in Birmingham bring in local and regional talent to present the best in live music to adoring audiences of devotees.

Christmas Tree Farms are not found with great abundance in Alabama. But for those who want that old fashioned expereince of cutting their own tree, these best "U-cut" Christmas Tree Farms can help to get you started.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has been awarded a total of $1.2 million to study the causes of and to hopefully find a cure for rheumatoid arthritis

A local coffee shop rivaling the nearby Starbucks, O'Henry's offers wifi and casual seating to entertain college students while keeping them caffeinated enough to write that last-minute paper.

Psychologists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have released the results of a study that looked into the long term effects of disrupted sleeping patterns in toddlers.

Seven used book stores exist in Jasper, only one of these is listed in the yellow pages under used books with an out of date address. Without this guide you can waste a lot of time and gas.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have developed a new drug that showed great promise for treating glioma, which are malignant brain tumors

Recap of a campaign appearance by Republican presidential candiate John McCain in Birmingham, Alabama. McCain talked about talked about fighting to win in Iraq, stimulating the American economy, and inspiring Americans "to serve causes greater than their own self-interest."

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham working in conjunction with researchers at The Whitehead Institute, are saying that they have been able to successfully treat sickle cell anemia in mouse models.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have released the results of a test that shows drinking alcohol at the same time as being exposed to tobacco smoke is more dangerous than being exposed to the smoke alone.

Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee made his first campaign appearance in Alabama today. Huckabee spoke on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham.

This is an article about the rivalry between the Alabama and Auburn University football leagues, with some fall activities included

Do you believe in ghosts? Many people in the state of Alabama do! And, with so many townships in the state reporting hauntings, who could blame them!

better places to head for than the Gulf Coast of Alabama. If you are planing a winter vacation this year, and more and more people are taking at least par or their vacation in the winter, consider coming to resorts in Alabama.

Alabama has some of the best and most professional suppliers in the country, with the largest selection of rare bamboo varieties available.

This is a short history of the football team from the University of Alabama, including their best years, best coach, all time greatest player and some of their most memorable games.

Designated Targets by John Birmingham continues the story of time travel and alternate history so well begun in Weapons of Choice.

If you are one of brave men and women who drag race for sport or profit, and feel the need for speed this weekend, here are the places where you can find relief inside of Alabama.

This is a funny email I got and I know that people think Alabama is a redneck state, and maybe we are, but it is quite laid back and enjoyable... at the least..... ENJOY!

Selma, Alabama is a unique city of antebellum buildings steeped in Civil War history and was the major focus of demonstrations during the Civil Rights Movement. The city has numerous museums and buildings that highlights its historical significance.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was a response to "A Call for Unity" by eight white clergymen. His inspiration for writing the letter was the clergymen's unjust proposals, and the letter allowed him to present his rebuttal.

A rieview of country/bluegrass/folk singer Elizabeth Cook's performance at Workplay Theater in Birmingham, May 8, 2008.

Alabama enjoys mild fall and early winter weather, making outdoor activities the perfect family outings.