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Backgroud in Birmingham

Backgroud information about Birmingham
topics: Overview
September 2, 2010

Overview : Birmingham

The rapid transformation of farmland into the city of BIRMINGHAM began in 1870, when two railroad routes met in the Jones Valley, a hundred miles south of Huntsville. What attracted speculators was not the scenery, ... more

September 2, 2010

Overview : Arrival, information and getting around

Birmingham Airport is just three miles from downtown; call Yellow Cabs ($12) at 205/252-1131. Amtrak pulls in at 1819 Morris Ave, downtown, and the Greyhound station is at 19th Street N, between Sixth and Seventh avenues a rough area at night. ... more

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Things to Do in Birmingham

Things to Do in Birmingham
topics: West of Birmingham
September 2, 2010

West of Birmingham : West of Birmingham

Just west of Birmingham city limits, I-20/59 passes BESSEMER , a likeable small town named in 1887 after Sir Henry Bessemer, the English engineer who perfected the steel-making process. The Hall of History Museum here, ... more

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Eating in Birmingham

Eating and dining information for Birmingham
topics: Dining Overview
September 2, 2010

Dining Overview : Eating and drinking

Birmingham has a couple of fantastic barbecue joints; for something a little more upmarket, the best bet is to ignore downtown in favor of Five Points South . Bottega 2240 Highland Ave S tel 205/933-2001. ... more

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