By Melissa Helen Brown
Birmingham
Alabama
Alabama
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Statue of VulcanPhoto By: Melissa Helen Brown -
Birmingham Civil Rights InstitutePhoto By: Melissa Helen Brown -
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Torii Japanese GardensPhoto By: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Known most often by the moniker the Magic City, Birmingham’s brand of magic comes from its surprises. Visitors don’t expect to find all there is to see and do in this southern city.
EscapeWizard.com invites you plan a trip to one of the gems of the South. Book your flight today by following this link to make your arrangements (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). Air travel arrives into the city through Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), served by 7 major airlines. Birmingham’s proximity to Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia (about 3 hours) makes it an easy drive from either of these tourist-friendly locales. The city offers a range of comfortable and luxury accommodations. Visit this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to book an affordable selection with EscapeWizard.com.
Downtown Birmingham has enjoyed many enhancements in the last several years, with new businesses and restaurants opening in the city center as well as more recreation spaces, like the Railroad Park completed in summer 2010 that spans several city blocks.
Connoisseurs of art, history, and culture will find plenty to engage and enlighten, from the Civil Rights Institute, the Southern Museum of Flight, and the Birmingham Museum of Art. Sloss Furnaces gives visitors a peek into Birmingham’s iron-producing past while providing a venue for concerts, a haunted house each Halloween, and artist in residence programs. Many of the parks and green spaces throughout the city and its suburbs hold annual arts and crafts festivals bringing skilled artisans from around the country to exhibit. The Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex plays host to events ranging from popular musical acts and sports to live theater and the circus. In addition, visitors can take in a symphony orchestra or opera performance throughout the year. Live, local and national bands take the stage in popular nightlife locations like the Lakeview District and Five Points South. EscapeWizard.com recommends visiting www.birmingham365.org for an extensive calendar of events in Birmingham, Alabama.
Visitors in search of a good bite won’t have to look far either. Birmingham boasts a diversity of cultures in its cuisine, while there’s plenty of “soul food” and barbecue to be had as well. Acclaimed, local chefs create inventive fare in their neighborhood restaurants making much use of Alabama-grown meats, vegetables, and herbs. In summer and early fall, Saturday farmers’ markets abound, proffering not only fresh produce but other edibles like honey, goat cheese, and stone-ground grits all made in Alabama.
Lovers of the natural world will find plenty of trails to explore at Oak Mountain State Park and Ruffner Mountain, both just a short drive outside downtown. Vulcan Park atop Red Mountain provides a perfect perch to take in the city skyline and learn about the world’s largest cast iron statue that the park is named for.
The Birmingham Zoo, a popular destination since 1955, draws crowds from all over the state to its animal habitats. A new safari-themed exhibit focused on elephant conservation is currently underway. Located near the zoo, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens includes activities for kids and adults; year round, it’s a quiet and picturesque spot to while away a few hours or hone your photography skills in the various gardens.
Getting around to all that Birmingham has to offer is best done by car. Once you get the hang of it, the network of interstate and highway roads that surround the city center will take you anywhere you need to go. EscapeWizard.com invites you to visit the Magic City, during your next vacation in Alabama.
EscapeWizard.com invites you plan a trip to one of the gems of the South. Book your flight today by following this link to make your arrangements (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). Air travel arrives into the city through Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), served by 7 major airlines. Birmingham’s proximity to Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia (about 3 hours) makes it an easy drive from either of these tourist-friendly locales. The city offers a range of comfortable and luxury accommodations. Visit this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) to book an affordable selection with EscapeWizard.com.
Downtown Birmingham has enjoyed many enhancements in the last several years, with new businesses and restaurants opening in the city center as well as more recreation spaces, like the Railroad Park completed in summer 2010 that spans several city blocks.
Connoisseurs of art, history, and culture will find plenty to engage and enlighten, from the Civil Rights Institute, the Southern Museum of Flight, and the Birmingham Museum of Art. Sloss Furnaces gives visitors a peek into Birmingham’s iron-producing past while providing a venue for concerts, a haunted house each Halloween, and artist in residence programs. Many of the parks and green spaces throughout the city and its suburbs hold annual arts and crafts festivals bringing skilled artisans from around the country to exhibit. The Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex plays host to events ranging from popular musical acts and sports to live theater and the circus. In addition, visitors can take in a symphony orchestra or opera performance throughout the year. Live, local and national bands take the stage in popular nightlife locations like the Lakeview District and Five Points South. EscapeWizard.com recommends visiting www.birmingham365.org for an extensive calendar of events in Birmingham, Alabama.
Visitors in search of a good bite won’t have to look far either. Birmingham boasts a diversity of cultures in its cuisine, while there’s plenty of “soul food” and barbecue to be had as well. Acclaimed, local chefs create inventive fare in their neighborhood restaurants making much use of Alabama-grown meats, vegetables, and herbs. In summer and early fall, Saturday farmers’ markets abound, proffering not only fresh produce but other edibles like honey, goat cheese, and stone-ground grits all made in Alabama.
Lovers of the natural world will find plenty of trails to explore at Oak Mountain State Park and Ruffner Mountain, both just a short drive outside downtown. Vulcan Park atop Red Mountain provides a perfect perch to take in the city skyline and learn about the world’s largest cast iron statue that the park is named for.
The Birmingham Zoo, a popular destination since 1955, draws crowds from all over the state to its animal habitats. A new safari-themed exhibit focused on elephant conservation is currently underway. Located near the zoo, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens includes activities for kids and adults; year round, it’s a quiet and picturesque spot to while away a few hours or hone your photography skills in the various gardens.
Getting around to all that Birmingham has to offer is best done by car. Once you get the hang of it, the network of interstate and highway roads that surround the city center will take you anywhere you need to go. EscapeWizard.com invites you to visit the Magic City, during your next vacation in Alabama.
Hotels in Birmingham
By D. Gregory Perrin
Candlewood Suites
600 Corporate Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL
600 Corporate Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL
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SuitePhoto By: IHG Hotel Group
Candlewood Suites in Birmingham is an excellent hotel for any traveler who wants to enjoy the at-home experience during their travels. The hotel has all the luxuries of a modern home at an affordable price. Guests can also bring their pets under 80 pounds for a minimal fee per evening. Visitors of the hotel can check-in at 3 p.m. or after on the day of arrival into Birmingham. There is a safety deposit box located at the hotel front desk so that any guests can check any valuables during their stay in the city.
The rooms at Candlewood Suites Birmingham are all equipped with 1 queen size bed. If more bedding is required there are some rooms available with a sofa bed. All rooms have a color television with a full cable package. There is both a DVD player and VCR in the rooms, which guests can use to play rented movies from the hotel or bring their own. The room has a full kitchen for guests to cook their meals while in Birmingham. The kitchen has a stove, pots and pans, toaster, plates, silverware, glassware, and a dishwasher for easy clean-up.
The Candlewood Suites is an excellent venue for travelers into fitness. The hotel is equipped with treadmills, weight machines and other cardio vascular equipment so that no guest will have to miss their normal workout regime. If guests wish to utilize more advanced equipment they can travel one mile down the road to the Greystone YMCA where they will have free access to the equipment courtesy of the hotel. The YMCA has an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis and racquetball courts and large fitness area with machines and free weights. There is also barbeque grills at the hotel that guests can use to cook out during the summer months.
During your next stay in Birmingham, choose Candlewood Suites if you are looking for an affordable rate and a little piece of home. Their friendly staff and amenities make it an excellent hotel in the city. Click on this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) and make your reservations with EscapeWizard.com.
The rooms at Candlewood Suites Birmingham are all equipped with 1 queen size bed. If more bedding is required there are some rooms available with a sofa bed. All rooms have a color television with a full cable package. There is both a DVD player and VCR in the rooms, which guests can use to play rented movies from the hotel or bring their own. The room has a full kitchen for guests to cook their meals while in Birmingham. The kitchen has a stove, pots and pans, toaster, plates, silverware, glassware, and a dishwasher for easy clean-up.
The Candlewood Suites is an excellent venue for travelers into fitness. The hotel is equipped with treadmills, weight machines and other cardio vascular equipment so that no guest will have to miss their normal workout regime. If guests wish to utilize more advanced equipment they can travel one mile down the road to the Greystone YMCA where they will have free access to the equipment courtesy of the hotel. The YMCA has an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis and racquetball courts and large fitness area with machines and free weights. There is also barbeque grills at the hotel that guests can use to cook out during the summer months.
During your next stay in Birmingham, choose Candlewood Suites if you are looking for an affordable rate and a little piece of home. Their friendly staff and amenities make it an excellent hotel in the city. Click on this link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) and make your reservations with EscapeWizard.com.
Hotels in Birmingham
By D. Gregory Perrin
Holiday Inn Express
811 Old Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, AL
811 Old Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, AL
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GuestroomPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group
The Holiday Inn Express on Old Grants Mill Road is an excellent selection for hotel accommodations while staying in Birmingham, Alabama. This hotel is equipped with 100 guestrooms and 20 suites which is just the right size for the small town felling in a large city. The hotel is a short distance from the Birmingham International Airport and has a shuttle running to and from the airport each day from 6am to 9pm. Guests can check in at 3 p.m. or after on the day they arrive in Birmingham. There is a safety deposit box at the front desk so that guests can check-in any valuables for safe keeping during their stay in the city.
Vacationers can call ahead and select between 1 king size or 2 queen size beds to be in their room based on your party’s sleeping requirements. All rooms come equipped with a television that has a cable package and the option for pay per view movies. Also, there is complimentary high speed internet service and a stereo in each room so visitors can listen to music in their room.
The hotel also comes with several amenities for guests to take advantage of during their stay. There is an outdoor pool that is open in the warmer months that guests can use to relax or swim in while staying at the hotel. The hotel has its own fitness center with several cardiovascular machines and free weights so no guest has to miss their normal workout routine during their trip. Guests have access to a self-serve laundry room so they can wash their clothes if needed.
Then, in the morning, enjoy a newspaper courtesy of the hotel to catch up on local and national news. Guests can come downstairs for a complimentary breakfast, and don’t forget to taste the cinnamon rolls as the Holiday Inn Express on Old Grants Mill Road is noted for their excellent quality pastries.
The Holiday Inn Express is just the hotel to stay in while in Birmingham to get that quality hotel experience at a minimal cost. Just click the link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) and book today through EscapeWizard.com.
Vacationers can call ahead and select between 1 king size or 2 queen size beds to be in their room based on your party’s sleeping requirements. All rooms come equipped with a television that has a cable package and the option for pay per view movies. Also, there is complimentary high speed internet service and a stereo in each room so visitors can listen to music in their room.
The hotel also comes with several amenities for guests to take advantage of during their stay. There is an outdoor pool that is open in the warmer months that guests can use to relax or swim in while staying at the hotel. The hotel has its own fitness center with several cardiovascular machines and free weights so no guest has to miss their normal workout routine during their trip. Guests have access to a self-serve laundry room so they can wash their clothes if needed.
Then, in the morning, enjoy a newspaper courtesy of the hotel to catch up on local and national news. Guests can come downstairs for a complimentary breakfast, and don’t forget to taste the cinnamon rolls as the Holiday Inn Express on Old Grants Mill Road is noted for their excellent quality pastries.
The Holiday Inn Express is just the hotel to stay in while in Birmingham to get that quality hotel experience at a minimal cost. Just click the link (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) and book today through EscapeWizard.com.
Hotels in Birmingham
By Summer Brons
Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL
8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL
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PatioPhoto By: Hilton Hotels
When your travel plans find you in Birmingham, book a hotel ready to offer you the finest in comfort and convenience. The Hilton Perimeter Park Birmingham hotel is located on the Highway 280 corridor, just off I-459. You'll enjoy close proximity to the finest offerings of Birmingham while staying overnight in charming, boutique-style accommodations.
Hilton Perimeter Park is close to popular attractions like the Birmingham Zoo, Alabama Adventure Theme Park, Barber Motorsports Park, the Summit Shopping Center, and Oak Mountain Amphitheater. Quick access to major businesses and corporations located in Birmingham round out the ideal location. Both business and leisure travelers will find themselves equally at home at the Hilton.
A host of on-site amenities add to the comforting experience of lodging at Hilton Perimeter Park. Keep up on business obligations at the 24-hour business center, work up a sweat at the 24-hour fitness center, take a dip in the pool, pick up any forgotten essentials at the hotel sundries shop, or grab a bite to eat at the Hilton's own Steele Restaurant and Lounge. Offering delicious food with a unique southern flair, Steele's is ready to satisfy your hunger any time of day.
After a busy day around Birmingham, retire to the comfort of your well-equipped guest room to refresh. You'll find a plush, cozy bed, alarm clock with MP3 connection, TV with premium cable, high-speed internet access, large work desk, iron and board, hairdryer, coffee maker, and Evelyn & Crabtree bath amenities. Members of the Hilton HHonors program will also receive credit for their stay.
For the best in lodging accommodations in Alabama's busy city of Birmingham, look no further than the Hilton Perimeter Park hotel. With a great location and an array of conveniences, you're sure to have everything you need. Book your stay with EscapeWizard.com by clicking (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
Hilton Perimeter Park is close to popular attractions like the Birmingham Zoo, Alabama Adventure Theme Park, Barber Motorsports Park, the Summit Shopping Center, and Oak Mountain Amphitheater. Quick access to major businesses and corporations located in Birmingham round out the ideal location. Both business and leisure travelers will find themselves equally at home at the Hilton.
A host of on-site amenities add to the comforting experience of lodging at Hilton Perimeter Park. Keep up on business obligations at the 24-hour business center, work up a sweat at the 24-hour fitness center, take a dip in the pool, pick up any forgotten essentials at the hotel sundries shop, or grab a bite to eat at the Hilton's own Steele Restaurant and Lounge. Offering delicious food with a unique southern flair, Steele's is ready to satisfy your hunger any time of day.
After a busy day around Birmingham, retire to the comfort of your well-equipped guest room to refresh. You'll find a plush, cozy bed, alarm clock with MP3 connection, TV with premium cable, high-speed internet access, large work desk, iron and board, hairdryer, coffee maker, and Evelyn & Crabtree bath amenities. Members of the Hilton HHonors program will also receive credit for their stay.
For the best in lodging accommodations in Alabama's busy city of Birmingham, look no further than the Hilton Perimeter Park hotel. With a great location and an array of conveniences, you're sure to have everything you need. Book your stay with EscapeWizard.com by clicking (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).