Statue of dr martin Luther king jr located inside the amazing and chilling kelly Ingram park in…read moredowntown Birmingham Alabama. Me and my family are on a pitstop in Birmingham on our trip from Lousiville to Destin and decided to check out This area that is ground zero or so much civil rights history. The statue of dr king sits smack dab at the entrance of the park. While a very well done statue and a nice tribute this statue takes a back seat to the other sculptures in this amazing and historic park. It is Worth checking out this whole area and I highly recommend checking out this chilling piece of history.

This statue is located in Kelly Ingham park facing the Civil Rights Institute. The statue stand…read moreout in the park. It faces nine rose bushes that were reportedly planted in memory of his wife Corretta on her birthday at the request of her children. I was a part of my viewing of the many other statues in the park.

Where Montevallo Road meets Cahaba Road in downtown Mountain Brook, this marker to one of the areas…read moremovers and shakers has its place. It reads: Will Franke (1889-1964) William Frederick Franke was a descendant of the earliest settlers of this area, including the Watkins, Byars and Acton families. He became one of the most important figures int he development of present day Mountain Brook. In the 1920's, Franke secured vast areas of land and, working with Jemison Realty, played an important part in developing it into Mountain Brook Estates, Mountain Brook Village, the Country Club of Birmingham and Mountain Brook Club. Franke was influential in securing Shades Valley's first telephone lines, sewer system, water system and modern roads. Franke played a key role in developing Jefferson County's first school system. He led the passage of county school tax and bond initiatives and organized the county into school districts. The resulting building program produced Shades Cahaba, Mountain Brook, Crestline, McElwain, Edgewood and many other schools. An instrumental figure in the growth of Canterbury United Methodist Church, Franke held virtually ever church leadership position open to laymen. Franke was a renowned genealogist and local historian. His research is preserved in the Will H. Franke Collection at Samford University.

When I think of Five Points South, I always think of the famous Frank Fleming sculpture fountain!…read moreIt was installed in 1992 and is entitled "The Storyteller." It honors the life of pre-Columbian art dealer and anthropologist Malcolm McRae and was commissioned by his Mother, Jane. Jane had proposed dedicating a public garden in front of their church, Highlands Methodist Church at Five Points Circle, in his memory. With the encouragement of Cecil Roberts and Mayor Richard Arrington (and his assistant Ann Adams), her idea blossomed into a public commission for a sculptural fountain. The sculpture's Ram represents McRae. This area was incorporated as the Town of Highland in 1887, and today is lauded as a vibrant, retail, entertainment district, and a premier neighborhood and culinary destination. It is known for its annual St. Patrick's parade. I always thought 5 Points South was just the intersection of five streets at the sculptural fountain; however, it is more expansive than I knew! 5 Points' restaurants include Highlands Bar and Grill, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Bottega, Galley & Garden, and Ocean. I've enjoyed dining at Bottega, Hot and Hot, and Ocean. Zydeco is a fun 3-level concert venue and bar I've frequented over the years. In town for a special occasion, I got my hair blown out and styled in Five Points. There is a Historic Five Points Walking Tour that focuses on the historical and architectural nature of the area's temples, churches, apartment buildings, and more. It truly is a walkable part of Birmingham! You can download the brochure at https://fivepointsbham.com/wpcontent/uploads/2018/10/walking-tour.pdf

Best pancakes in the world on first Saturday of the month best pancake grill master Diane Thomas…read moreOnly thing I don't like is bacon is usually overcooked i

I've been here once for the museum, twice for Easter egg hunts, and a few other times just to hang…read moreout for different events. This was home to Alabama's largest charcoal blast furnace and then used to manufacture iron before and during the civil war. This place is a part of Alabama history.

Birmingham is a great city to live! It has that big city feel with a small town charm. Over the…read moreyears, Birmingham has emerged as a slept-on foodie city. Many new restaurants have popped up over the last ten years. New businesses bring more revenue and more revenue brings bigger acts to the city. From Chris Brown to Garth Brooks to Janet Jackson, many big names have graced our city with concerts at our new venues, Protective Stadium and the Coca Cola Amphitheater. There is so much to do in the city. From taking a walk in Avondale Park to watching a movie at Sidewalk Theater, to checking out the latest exhibits in the Museum of Art, to shopping at the Summit, Birmingham has something for everyone. Pro Tip: Follow your favorite businesses on social media to find out about different events that may be taking place. I believe that the current politicians have the city's residents best interests at heart. Mayor Woodfin combines youth and wit and for Birmingham, it works. I appreciate how his administration has helped minorities and women gain ground in the business sector by the offering of grants through non-profits such as Rev Birmingham. The school system, while still having room for improvement, has shown tremendous growth since the pandemic that has made national headlines. Is Birmingham a perfect city? No. But has it come a long way from its tumultuous past during the Civil Rights era, yes. There's so much more I could speak on, but don't just take my word. Come for a visit and let the city speak for itself.

I like Birmingham! I give a huge thanks to Birmingham for existing over the years because its music…read morescene was always so much better than Huntsville's especially in the 80s and 90s! Following a two-hour drive from Huntsville, we could be at the BJCC enjoying acts like Judas Priest, Alanis Morrisette, the Who, Kid Rock, and Van Halen (as an add on to their Huntsville shows), many of whom wouldn't bother booking a show in Huntsville's smaller VBCC. My tennis buddies graduated and played college tennis for Samford; my stepdaughter works as a PharmD at UAB; my best friend lived in and returned to the Highlands area (thank goodness); and honorary nieces have gone to college there. I was featured in a commercial in the 90s that was filmed on Red Mountain promoting "Dances With Wolves" and Kevin Costner. It's not that I was special in any way, it was part of a contest that I won. That was a fun day! I can't count the Do Dah Day events I've attended over the years, and the Do Day Nights they used to have on the Friday before the big day! I've enjoyed The Club with my best friend and have celebrated various birthdays there always completely impressed by the view! We hosted my stepdaughter's baby shower there and were so grateful to have the fabulous venue! Thank you, Birmingham for leading the way for culinary excellence! Places that come to mind are Hot and Hot Fish Club, Ocean, El Barrio, and Bottega. Five Points South and Highlands are my favorite areas of the 'Ham! Thank you "Magic City!" You have indeed brough the magic to this girl!

Came here for the first annual Irondale Arts & Craft Bazaar and it was nice. They said there would…read morebe about 60 vendors and I believe they made their mark. There were several rows of vendors with different items including Christmas decorations. handmade items from Christmas tree ornaments to earrings were available. Nice and worth a visit.

Yelp! Irondale has a civic center. It's the old Zamora Temple. This place is NICE. I can't even…read moreimagine the future of this place. Little work had been done and it already looks good. I attended a private event here and everything was so beautiful. So proud of you Irondale. If you need an event space, Irondale Civic Center has been added to my list. Lots of space, lots of room, tons of parking. Y'all already know, when I'm happy, I'll be back.

Exercise classes, parties, anniversaries and more. My highschool reunion party was held here as…read morewell as a wedding anniversary. I have attended other events and the place is always decorated nicely. The place is spacious. It's also affordable

Been here several times for different events. Tonight was a dance party. The place is roomy and has…read moredifferent rooms for smaller events like meeting. I have even attended exercise classes here. There is ample parking and it's not far from the highway. The event floor has two levels.