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 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.

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.

Follow this 5-day Birmingham itinerary featuring two to three MICHELIN-recognized restaurants a day for the ultimate culinary adventure in the Magic City.

Dine like a local by checking out the restaurants our Sales, Servicing and Tourism teams picked as their favorites in Greater Birmingham!

Non-alcoholic beverages, zero-proof cocktails, or temperance drinks. Whatever you call them, mocktails have gone mainstream. On a quest to find the best mocktail in Birmingham? Here’s your guide.

Birmingham’s central location in the Southeast makes it an easily accessible destination to visit. Driving, flying and traveling by train into the city are all equally accommodating.

No matter where you are in Birmingham or the surrounding cities, you’ll find no shortage of unique, locally loved coffee shops. From matcha lattes to creative seasonal flavors, each neighborhood has its own favorite spots worth exploring. Use this guide to sip your way through Birmingham’s coffee scene, one cup at a time.