Birmingham Map, Alabama

Birmingham Sightseeing

Birmingham also has a science center, known as The McWane Science Center, which is the science museum of the region with temporary exhibitions, IMAX dome theater, and science exhibits that you can interact with.  This center is also home to a major fossil specimen collection for researchers' use.  There are more unique museums in the area that include the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, which has the biggest... read more

Birmingham Travel Guide

Over the century's course, Birmingham's economy diversified.  Even though the industry of manufacturing continues to have a strong presence, other industries, like medicine, biotechnology, insurance, publishing, and banking have increased in stature.  The city has become recognizable as a top city for income growth throughout the southern part of the United States.  Today, Birmingham is ranked one of the more... read more

Birmingham Nightlife

The Steel Urban Lounge is one of the biggest hot spots in Birmingham, being one of the best examples of never judging a book by the cover.  As you walk up to the club, it appears as an older building, but on the inside, it is gorgeous, having carpeted floors that lead the way to the giant bar at the back of the room.  There are places to sit for small groups all over and a big open party filled with people amounting... read more

Birmingham History

The history of Birmingham, Alabama, is largely dependent in its initial development upon the railroads that started being built in the States. The location of the city was established because it was the site of a major railway crossing and it had the privilege to be the only location in the world where all three raw materials needed for the production of steel (iron ore, coal and limestone) were found at such proximity... read more