Best places in Birmingham

Discover the best places in Birmingham, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 878 places in the city.

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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Museum
Contemporary, glass-enclosed setup for 1,200+ motorcycles & race cars with an adjacent road course.
4.90 (4.2K reviews)
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden
Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space.
4.80 (3.7K reviews)
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Birmingham Museum of Art
Art museum
Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden.
4.80 (2.2K reviews)
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Alabama Theatre
Performing arts theater
Classic films & theatrical works presented in an ornate, former movie theater from the 1920s.
4.80 (2.1K reviews)
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Red Mountain Park
Park
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus
Performing arts theater
Cozy playhouse with modern flair showcasing familiar musicals, classes for kids & master classes.
4.90 (549 reviews)
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Hop City Beer & Wine Birmingham
Beer store
👍👍 The best place to buy beer in Birmingham, hands down. Has the widest selection of craft beers I've seen in the city, and the employees are all very knowledgeable of their selections. HG in particular has always been very sweet and helpful when recommending beers to my partner and I! In addition to...
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Chez Fonfon
French restaurant
Classic French bistro outfitted with antique furnishings & a court for playing a game of boules.
$$$ $
4.80 (788 reviews)
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Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
Performing arts theater
Elegant setting for music, dance, theater & other performing arts at the University of Alabama.
4.80 (767 reviews)
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Vulcan Park and Museum
Museum
Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum.
4.70 (4.7K reviews)
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McWane Science Center
Science museum
IMAX theater & interactive exhibits including a space center & dinosaur fossils in a 4-story venue.
4.70 (4.5K reviews)
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Lyric Theatre
Performing arts theater
Restored vaudeville-era theater hosting live music & dance shows in an ornate, intimate setting.
4.80 (697 reviews)
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Railroad Park Foundation
Park
Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe.
4.70 (3.8K reviews)
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16th Street Baptist Church
Baptist church
Birmingham's first black church & former civil rights headquarters, offering tours by arrangement.
4.80 (646 reviews)
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Birmingham, Alabama
Dinner theater
👍👍 This was totally worth the price!! The theatrics and actresses' abilities to put on a wonderful show alone was worth the price; the dinner was an added benefit. I'm still telling family members some of the jokes that were said... it was a great atmosphere... I haven't laughed out loud like that in q...
4.90 (358 reviews)
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Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Local history museum
Blast furnace plant where iron was made from 1882–1971, now an arts & education center with tours.
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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Trader Joe's
Grocery store
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
$$ $$
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
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The Garage
Bar
Locals' haunt for bustling conversation, beer & pub grub in a rustic indoor/outdoor setting.
$ $$$
4.80 (576 reviews)
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Iron City Bham
Live music venue
👍👍 If you're not aware, Iron City also does private events and we recently booked them for our wedding. If you love the look and feel of a classic Birmingham/industrial setting, book Iron City for your private event! First of all, it's such a fun venue, and having a full stage made us decide to hire a...
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
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Regions Field
Stadium
This minor league baseball stadium boasts a 360-degree concourse & is home to the Birmingham Barons.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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