Location: Birmingham
Top Things to do in Birmingham
Things to do in Birmingham, Alabama (AL): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
It has been said that Birmingham is the last major Southern city in America, where a friendly "How y'all doin'," a hearty meal of country-fried steak with butter beans and a true taste of Southern hospitality await visitors. Whether you're into the history of the Civil Rights movement, a fan of jazz music or just looking for culture and a few fun activities for the family, Sweet Birmingham is the place for you. Spend the morning at the Birmingham Museum of Art, then have lunch at a traditional Southern tea room. Outdoor enthusiasts can tee off at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail or pack a lunch and spend the day hiking and enjoying the vistas at Ruffner Mountain. A world-class zoo, the innovative McWane Center and VisionLand, Alabama's first amusement park, are sure to keep families entertained and on the go. In the evening, listen to a blues show at an outdoor cafe and then spend the night at a small cozy inn or splurge for an elegant hotel.
Restaurants in Birmingham
1. ArcanA
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Alabama Booksmith
3. Painted Shovel
4. Jim Reed Books
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 875pamf - Greensburg, United States
All types, ages, shapes and sizes of books! The owner amazingly knew where to find each and every book I asked for, and there were thousands of books and other memorabilia. He was knowledgeable and friendly.
5. Levy's Fine Jewelry
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A vintage/antique jewelry selection with the feel of a museum with exhibits you can purchase. Family-owned since 1922, Levy's Fine Jewelry is Birmingham's favorite source for Antique and Vintage Jewelry, Modern and Top Designer Jewelry, Diamonds and Engagement Rings. Best known for having one of the largest collections of antique and vintage jewelry in the United States, as well as high-end, rare colored stones, previously-owned Rolex watches and previously-loved top designer jewelry like Tiffany & Co, David Yurman and Cartier, Levy's also carries a wide variety of modern designer engagement rings and fashion jewelry.
6. sojourns
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Far trade store specializing in a unique variety of beautiful, hand crafted items, including journals, cards, jewelry, scarves, baskets, home decor, toys and games and much more from 59 countries. Fair trade means no sweat shop labor, child labor or forced labor. Artisans work in humane conditions and are paid fair and living wages. we provide hop and dignity to the world's poorest artisans.
7. Brass Bear
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Brass Bear is a 30,000 sq.ft. shoppe with 300 individual vendors that carry an eclectic assortment of Antiques, collectibles, vintage furniture & accessories, plus so much more! We also have vendor that make custom items, furniture, crochet, lamps -- just too much to list. Prices are so reasonable that Brass Bear will be your favorite place to shop. The inventory changes on a daily basis.
8. Simply Infused
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Inspired in 2012, infused in 2014, we shared our 1st harvest in 2015 with Birmingham and the surrounding communities. Simply Infused is an Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar tasting room. We are purveyors of fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oils from around the world and barrel-aged Balsamic Vinegars from Modena, Italy. When was the last time you tasted a fresh Picual Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain...a robust Cobrancosa or Hojiblanca from Argentina...the Coratina cultivar from Italy or the notes of apple or artichoke in an organic Arbequina Extra Virgin? Have you tasted a Baklouti Chili Pepper Infused EVOO, paired Chipotle olive oil with a 12-year aged Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic, or dipped bread in our Tuscan Herb Extra Virgin Olive Oil drizzled with an 18-year aged Traditional Balsamic? We invite you to experience it at Simply Infused ~ "Infusing Life with Health & Happiness".
