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  1. Birmingham ( / ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm / BUR-ming-ham) is a city in the north central region of Alabama. Birmingham is the county seat of Jefferson County, Alabama's most populous county.

  2. Jun 10, 2024 · Birmingham, largest city in Alabama, U.S., located in the north-central part of the state. It is a leading industrial centre of the South. Birmingham is the seat (1873) of Jefferson county, a port of entry in the Mobile customs district, and the focus of a large metropolitan area that includes the.

  3. Jan 27, 2024 · From strolling around the Birmingham Botanical Gardens to catching a show at the historic Alabama Theater, here are the best things to do in Birmingham, AL. Though you don’t need a car for getting around the Magic City, it does give you more flexibility during your travels.

  4. Top Things to Do in Birmingham, AL. Places to Visit in Birmingham. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Fun & Games (6) Historical Tours (10) Speciality Museums (7) Self-guided Tours (6) Nature and Wildlife Tours (3) Arenas & Stadiums (10) Ghost Tours (3)

  5. Jan 19, 2024 · Birmingham is located in Jones Valley, one of the southernmost valleys of the Appalachian mountain chain. Veterans of Gen. Andrew Jackson's army that defeated the Creeks at Horseshoe Bend were the first settlers to reach the area in 1815.

  6. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the Birmingham of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.

  7. Mar 17, 2021 · Now the largest city in the state of Alabama, this thoroughly modern city offers some of everything to visitors: acclaimed museums, award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, dozens of parks and green spaces, and recreational activities ranging from golf to mountain climbing and hiking.

  8. Birmingham is the second- or third-most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama, with about 197,000 people living in it. [3] It is the county seat of Jefferson County. Its metropolitan area is the biggest in Alabama with more than 1.1 million people living in it.

  9. Birmingham , City (pop., 2010: 212,237), north-central Alabama, U.S. It is Alabama’s largest city. Founded in 1871 by a land company backed by railroad officials, it was named for the English city. It developed as the South’s iron and steel centre. From nearby Port Birmingham a barge canal leads south to Mobile.

  10. It’s easy to spend a day in Birmingham, Alabama, learning about the civil rights movement, hiking, indulging in delicious Southern cuisine, and browsing the city’s unique shops.