Birmingham, AL Hotels
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A city synonymous with the Civil Rights struggle in America, Birmingham, Alabama is a modern exemplar of the New South. A major hub of business and finance, the city was built in the image of Birmingham, England after the U.S. Civil War. Known for decades as "The Pittsburgh of the South", Birmingham became the focal point of the Civil Rights Movement in 1963 when Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a non-violent protest to end segregation in the city. Protestors were met with police brutality, tear gas, dogs and fire hoses, now indelible images which were then broadcast around the world to a shaken international community. Foreign pressure, King's arrest and dramatic "Letter from Birmingham Jail" were subsequently instrumental in the watershed Civil Rights Act of 1964. ... Read more »
Today, Birmingham has overcome the shameful bane of racism and the landmarks of the Civil Rights Movement, from the 16th Street Baptist Church to Kelly Ingram Park, have become vital tourist attractions. The city offers much more than Civil Rights history lessons of course, but no visit to Birmingham is complete without them.
Attractions
- Civil Rights District
- Vulcan Park
- Alabama Theatre
- Carver Performing Arts Theatre
- Talladega Superspeedway
Activities
- NASCAR at Talladega Superspeedway
- City Stages
- Southern Heritage Festival
- Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival
- Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
Restaurants
- John's City Diner
- Highlands Bar & Grill
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- Chez Fonfon
- Ocean
Nightlife
- Basecamp
- Dave's Pub
- Nana Funks
- The Juniper
- Bell Bottoms
Climate
Birmingham has a typical humid subtropical climate with four seasons. Late summer can get quite hot, with occasional tropical storms and hurricanes courtesy of the Central Gulf Coast.
- Winter (December to February) 0-15°C
- Spring (March to May) 6-31°C
- Summer (June to September) 18-33°C
- Fall (October to November) 6-24°C
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275 Oxmoor Road I-65 Exit 256B Birmingham AL 35209-4705
Assuring quality amenities and exceptional service, the Howard Johnson Express Inn Birmingham offers a home away from ... More hotel details
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1466 Montgomery Highway Birmingham AL 35216
Featuring pleasant ambience, comfortable accommodation and friendly atmosphere, this inn welcomes you for an unforgett... More hotel details
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600 Corporate Ridge Drive Birmingham AL 35242
Candlewood Suites Hotel Birmingham is a great alternative to a corporate apartment, carrying yesteryear tradition into... More hotel details
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4965 Montevallo Road Birmingham AL 35210-2418
Presenting tranquil ambience and comfortable accommodation, this property is an ideal place for a pleasant as well as ... More hotel details
Comfort Inn Birmingham (AL)
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226 Summit Parkway Birmingham AL 35209
Boasting a tranquil ambience and comfortable accommodation, this property is an ideal place for business as well as le... More hotel details
Days Inn Birmingham, AL
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905 11th Court West I-59 20 Exit 123 North West Corner Birmingham AL 35204
Offering expected facilities and comforts, Days Inn Birmingham AL is an ideal place for a pleasant as well as a relaxi... More hotel details
Days Inn Galleria Birmingham
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1800 Riverchase Drive Birmingham AL 35244-1008
Providing a perfect blend of contemporary amenities with affable hospitality, the Days Inn Galleria Birmingham cater t... More hotel details
Econo Lodge Birmingham Hotel
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1535 Montgomery Highway Birmingham AL 35216
Whether in Birmingham for a vacation or a business trip, Econo Lodge Birmingham Hotel offers a suitable haven for trav... More hotel details
Econo Lodge Oxmoor
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195 Oxmoor Road Birmingham AL 35209
Creating an ideal atmosphere for a relaxing stay, this property is the right choice of accommodation, while visiting O... More hotel details
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2021 Park Place Birmingham AL 35203
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham Downtown Tutwiler offers comfortable accommodation and convenient facilities for a rel... More hotel details
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