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Birmingham

Birmingham, AL, United States of America · Alabama

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About Birmingham

Birmingham is a city in the north central region of Alabama, United States. It is the third-most populous city in the state, with an estimated population of 196,357 as of 2024. The Birmingham metropolitan area, with over 1.19 million residents, is the largest metropolitan area in Alabama and 47th-most populous in the US. Birmingham serves as a major regional economic, medical, and educational hub of the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions. It is the county seat of Jefferson County.

Best time: May - Oct
Language: English
Currency: USD ($)
Timezone: America/Chicago
Population: 200,733
Elevation: 186 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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City Walk BHAMPark · City Walk BHAM, Central City, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Boutwell AuditoriumTheatre · Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 I 20;I 59, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States of America
Rotary Trail ParkPark · Rotary Trail Park, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
John W. Woods TheaterEntertainment · John W. Woods Theater, 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States of America
Sidewalk CinemaEntertainment · Sidewalk Cinema, 1821 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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Powell SchoolHistoric Site · Powell School, 24th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States of America
Marconi ParkPark · Marconi Park, Central City, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Museum of Fond Memories at Reed BooksMuseum · Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books, 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States of America
Henley ParkPark · Henley Park, Central City, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Linn ParkPark · Linn Park, Central City, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America

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FAQs about Birmingham

When is the best time to visit Birmingham?

May - Oct

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Location

Birmingham, AL, United States of America

33.5207° N, 86.8024° W

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