Birmingham Guides

Your insiders guide on what to do, where to eat, and where to sleep in Greater Birmingham and Jefferson County. Start planning your Birmingham, Alabama trip here!

With 140,000 yards of some of the best public golf on earth and a Southern climate, Birmingham is a near-year-round perfect place to play. From award-winning Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course at Ross Bridge to Highland Park in the heart of downtown, one of the surrounding area's 17 golf courses is sure to be perfect for your group!

Looking for free things to do in Birmingham? Explore beautiful parks, museums, historic sites and more without spending a dime.

Experience the charm of Greater Birmingham for yourself, and make it your goal to visit every stop on this list!

Learn the ins and outs of Downtown Birmingham with our districts guide, and experience the city like a local!

Discover your next favorite brewery right here in Birmingham, Alabama.

Looking for the perfect way to spend a day? You'll find it in Greater Birmingham.

When you consider all the sporting events, concerts, shows, festivals, museum exhibits, and more, something is always happening in the Magic City.

Birmingham named one of the top 24 places to travel worldwide in 2026 by AFAR Media⁠ ⁠- See why here!

We’re a city of dreamers and doers - from the heroes of the Civil Rights movement to the artists, visionaries, and entrepreneurs who are bringing today’s Birmingham to life. You’ll see it, taste it, and feel it everywhere: in our vibrant culinary scene, our world-class entertainment, our passion for sports, and the undeniable momentum that runs through the city.

Birmingham’s historic Kelly Ingram Park, site of civil rights rallies, demonstrations and confrontations in the 1960s, now offers visitors a free guided audio tour through phones by calling or scanning a QR code.

Walk in the footsteps. Lose yourself in the stories. Get immersed in the culture. Tour the sites where Birmingham became the city that changed the world.