Birmingham, Alabama, or “The Magic City”, Is Alabama’s largest city and truly has something for everyone. With a rich history, southern roots and a great location, it should definitely be on your list of travel destinations!
People that live in Alabama love to get outside and play and with great weather almost year-round, there is not really a bad time to come explore the great outdoors in Birmingham. The city offers many beautiful and lush parks and some of the most challenging and rewarding golf courses you will find. Visit Red Mountain Park which has 1,500 acres of trails, overlooks, city parks, and a zip line! Visit Oak Mountain State Park (Alabama’s largest) which offers hiking, boating, and horseback riding. In town, visit Railroad Park that celebrates the heritage of the iron and steel industry which was a cornerstone of Birmingham.
The city also offers many museums, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Civil Rights Institute and the Alabama Theater, which still is a wonderful venue to catch a performance. Take the family and enjoy the Birmingham Zoo or Botanical Gardens. Both are filled with activities and memory-making opportunities.
If you like southern food, Birmingham is for you. Quickly becoming a foodie destination, you will find many restaurants serving southern classics or up and coming chefs putting a modern twist on these dishes. No matter what you are craving, you will find it here. Not sure where to start? Take a Birmingham Taste Tour to sample tastings from some historical and authentic restaurants.
No matter what the occasion or time of year, book your Birmingham vacation rental today to explore all that this city has to offer!
Birmingham, Alabama has one major airport, the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) which is only 6 miles from downtown.
The Birmingham airport offers many options to get you to your vacation rental. There are public transportation options including taxis, shuttles that will easily get you to downtown. Other available options are major rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber or car rentals. All of these options serve the airport and can get you to your vacation rental.
Getting around town? Visitors can take the public bus system or taxis or rent a car to explore the city and its surrounding areas.
In Birmingham, June - August are the warmest months of the year with many days around 95 degrees. December - February are the coolest months with temperatures around 35 degrees. July is the wettest month and September is the driest. Make sure you book a vacation rental with your preferred heating and cooling options to make your visit comfortable no matter what season you visit.
In Birmingham, most of the almost 500 vacation rental options are apartment rentals with an average nightly price of around $140. The median size is about 800 ft² which makes them a great fit for small or medium groups or families, as most can accommodate 4-6 people. There are house rentals to choose from. These typically cost an average of $225 per night for a size of about 2,000 ft². Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, there are many options in Birmingham to choose from for your next vacation rental.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute - https://www.bcri.org/
Birmingham Zoo – https://www.birminghamzoo.com/
Civil Rights Tour – https://www.birminghamal.org/experiences-and-itineraries/1357758/
Alabama Theater – https://alabamatheatre.com/
Birmingham Botanical Gardens - https://www.bbgardens.org/
Birmingham Museum of Art - https://artsbma.org/