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I Welcome to Birmingham f diversity were a place, it could very well be Birmingham. People who visit here get a taste of that variety---in entertainment, cuisine, the arts, fun places, good times--that brings them back time and again. Bouillabaisse and barbeque. Fried okra and foie gras. Sushi, sweet tea and seven layer salad. Slab of ribs and rack of lamb. Tapas and turnip greens. Martinis and meat-andthree. None of these necessarily in combination of course. Just a wide wonderful range of dining decisions in a city where food writers from around the world congregate because of its word-of-mouth reputation. Diversity, of course, goes beyond cooking and cuisine. So we have water recreation and Wedgwood collections. Science centers and skate parks. Mountain biking (the best) and museums by the dozen. The zoo and botanical gardens too. And diverse music? With strong local roots, music is plentiful. Jazz, Photograph: JEFF NEWMAN blues, gospel, alternative, rock, country, bluegrass and reggae---all live, all the time---rock our world. By nature, what diversity first brings to mind is the diversity of our people. Birmingham has long been known as the city that changed the world through civil right conflict and reconciliation. The community has matured to acknowledge and embrace the impact of our past, both negative and positive, on race relations. With a rich history of Italian, Lebanese, Hispanic, Greek and Asian immigrants, Birmingham benefits from the gifts of many cultures. Today’s social scene is a picture of diversity as well, with folks of all ethnic backgrounds enjoying and learning from one another, arguing issues of the day, sharing professional and social time together. The influences are all around us and beautifully melded into the diversity of Southern culture…in Birmingham. bbvacompassbowl .com 1 ry. blic Libra oover Pu H e th t a r ry Theate The Libra SEC Baseball Tour Park nament at Regions Pig Iron B B Q Veterans Park Regions Park Celebrate Hoover Day Exceeding Your Expectations www.hooveral.org InFormatIon central TourisT inForMaTion parks: 205-254-2391 (city), 800-252-7275 (state) doWnToWn TourisT cenTer The birMinghaM shop cap (ciTy acTion parTners) Got a flat? Lock your keys in the car? Mon-Fri, 7 am to midnight; Sat 11 am to 7 pm. 205-251-0111 (downtown only) 2200 9th Avenue North, 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085 airporT TourisT cenTer loWer level 205-458-8002 vulcan park and MuseuM TourisT cenTer P r e F e r r e D Pa r t n e r S 1701 Valley View Drive, 205-458-8000 helpFul inForMaTion area code: 205 alTiTude: 620 average feet; ranging between 538 and 1,200 aVIS RENT a CaR 205-592-8901 www.avis.com ClINE TOURS 205-591-7555 churches: More than 1,300, all major 205-595-0533 beTTer business bureau: 205-558-2222 Television sTaTions: 7 commercial, 3 independents and 1 public educational station, several cable stations. PhotograPh: (toP LEFt) DaVID DEVorE eMergencies— for emergencies call 911 renTal car agencies alaMo renT a car 205-591-4395 avis renT a car 205-592-8901 budgeT renT a car denominations birMinghaM shuTTlesWorTh inTernaTional airporT: laWs To knoW: Use safety belts. Turn on headlights during rain. Drinking age 21. Liquor sales at package and grocery stores after noon Sundays. 205-322-3596 radio sTaTions: 14 AM stations and 18 FM stations. Also, 1 Spanish station. convenTion and visiTors bureau: 205-458-8000 or 800-458-8085 dollar renT a car 800-800-4000, www.dollar.com enTerprise renT a car 205-591-1927, www.enterprise.com birMinghaM business alliance: herTZ renT a car Travelers aid socieTy: naTional car renTal 205-324-2100 205-322-5426 205-591-6090 205-592-7259 bbvacompassbowl .com 3 STAY THREE AND GOLF FOR FREE. Enjoy a complimentary round of golf or Signature spa treatment when staying at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa for three nights. Support your team in the BBVA Compass Bowl and stay in Birmingham’s only AAA Four-Diamond hotel. Take advantage of the special room rate of $159 per night and play the world’s third longest golf course or indulge in the 12,000-square-foot full-service spa. FROM $159/NIGHT Special BBVA Compass Bowl rate. Ask for Football Fan Package when calling or use rate code QZP online. For more information or to make reservations, call 800 593 6419. RENAISSANCE BIRMINGHAM ROSS BRIDGE GOLF RESORT & SPA 4000 Grand Avenue Birmingham, AL 35226 t: 205 916 7677 rossbridgeresort.com A part of the Resort Collection on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail INFORMATION CENTRAL Wheelchair Accessible Transportation Burkes Brothers Classic Limousine Service Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital Care with Flair Cline Tours 205-930-3200, 1515 6th Ave. S., 35205 205-822-0917 Clastran 205-324-9677 www.burkesbrotherslimousine.com 205-591-7555 205-325-8787 Hudson Express Travel Fresh Air Accessible Transportation Larry’s Limos 205-731-2121 205-744-3829 205-999-4201, www.larryslimos.com Express Medical Transporters Magic City Limousine 205-744-7475 205-243-991 J & B Passenger Service Murry’s Charter & Tour 205-781-5702 205-980-5994 MAX VIP New Generation Charter & Tours 205-521-0101 Ground Transportation 205-424-6928 R. C. Platinum Taxi 205-960-1114 205-325-8100, 1720 University Blvd., 35233 Cooper Green Mercy Hospital St. Vincent’s Hospital 205-939-7000, 2800 8th Ave. S., 35205 St. Vincent’s East 205-838-3000, 50 Medical Park East Dr., 35235 The Children’s Hospital of Alabama 205-939-9100, 1600 7th Ave. S., 35233 Trinity Medical Center 205-592-1000, 800 Montclair Road, 35213 UAB Medical Center West 205-481-7000, 995 9th Ave. S.W., 35022 Rare Transportation UAB University Hospital STS, Inc. 205-251-5466 205-324-4024 www.sts-transportation.com Veterinary Emergency Hospitals Airport Express Yellow Cab Alabama Veterinary Specialists Ambassador Limousine Windham’s Tours Acton Limousine Coach 205-408-7723, www.actonlimo.com Affordable Limousine, LLC 205-591-7770 205-987-5466 American Cab Co. 205-980-7273 www.raretransportation.com 205-222-2222 205-808-0833 Apex Valet Hospitals with Emergency Rooms Birmingham Door To Door Birmingham VA Medical Center 205-591-5550 205-933-8101, 700 19th St. S., 35233 Birmingham Limousine Brookwood Medical Center 205-322-2222 205-991-0532, www.apexvalet.com 205-822-8600, www.birminghamlimousine.com 205-934-4011, 1802 6th Ave. S., 35233 205-481-1001, 3783 Pine Lane SE, Professional Building 200, Bessemer, 35022 Emergency and Specialty Animal Medical Center 205-967-7389 or 205-251-5696, 2864 Acton Rd., Birmingham, 35243 Pet Vet Animal Hospital 205-824-2077, 2021 Kentucky Ave., Birmingham, 35216 205-877-1000, 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., 35209 Call A Cap Uh-oh. Now you’ve done it. And just when you were on your way to McWane your brain at McWane Science Center. There are those keys just dangling from the ignition. Be thankful that CAP is downtown and to the rescue. Those handsome young men in uniform riding bicycles all over town are useful as well as cool. They are the City Action Partnership (CAP) patrol. CAP service area is downtown from 11th Avenue North to 5th Avenue South and from 22nd Street to 16th Street North, more or less. To summons free assistance or for helpful information, call CAP headquarters at 205-251-0111 (unless you locked your cell phone in the car too), or visit their Web site at www.capisdowntown.com bbvacompassbowl .com 5 game DaY InFormatIon 7TH ANNUAL BBVA COMPASS BOWL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, NOON CST TickeT oFFice The Legion Field ticket office and Will Call opens at 8 a.m. on game day. The ticket office and general Will Call is located outside the south end zone near Gate 7. Fans picking up tickets from a participating school’s will call should contact the school directly for location and times. parking inForMaTion In order to accommodate as many fans as possible in the Legion Field parking lots, parking attendants have been instructed to park vehicles as close as possible in an orderly and safe manner. In addition, parking attendants are required to keep a fire lane between parking rows. general parking: General parking is $10. All public lots at Legion Field will open at 7 a.m. on Game Day. Fans wishing to park prior to 7 a.m. on Game Day should enter Lot M. rv parking: RV parking is $20/day plus an additional $10 if towing an automobile. Lot M will open for RVs at 8 a.m. on Friday, January 4th. All RVs should enter through Lot M. RV parking is also available at the Hoover RV Park. Located just 20 minutes from Legion Field, the Hoover RV Park features numerous amenities, sewer and sanitation connections, and cable television hook up. Free shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the game for guests of the Hoover RV Park. For more information about the Hoover RV Park call 866-466-8378 or visit hooveral.org bus parking: Bus parking is $25 (cash only). Buses should enter the “Bus Lot” on 6th Avenue West located on the east side of Legion Field. accessible parking: Legion Field has several lots available for patrons with disabilities including a large number of spaces in Lot F. For more information please contact Legion Field at (205) 254-2391. TailgaTing inForMaTion • Tailgating is allowed around your vehicle. If you wish to tailgate in a surrounding parking space, you will be required to purchase one or more additional parking spaces depending on the amount of space needed to accommodate your needs. • The charge for additional tailgating space, tents, etc. is $10 per space. If you wish to take up additional space please notify the parking cashier (the person at the gate where you enter the Legion Field parking lot) upon entering the Legion Field parking lot. The parking cashier will provide you additional parking tickets to show how many spaces you have paid for. • DO NOT PAY THE PARKING ATTENDANTS, notify and pay the parking cashier. • When you are directed to the parking area, show the parking attendants your additional parking tickets so the proper amount of space will be allocated to you. • Due to heightened security measures, tailgating on the tarmac surrounding the stadium is prohibited. • For large groups in need of special accommodations, please contact the Legion Field office prior to January 5, 2013. • Please direct all parking and tailgating questions to the Legion Field office during normal business hours. Parking is limited on game day, fans are encouraged to carpool. Complimentary shuttles will be provided from several locations. Log onto www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information. 6 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m Make the most of your Birmingham visit… on your phone. The new IN app puts nearly 300 of the most locally loved spots in Birmingham right at your fingertips. Download it free on the App Store or visit inbirmingham.com/app. Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau • 800-458-8085 legIon FIelD 400 GRAYMONT AVENUE WEST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204, PHONE: (205) 254-2391 B uilt in 1926, historic Legion Field currently seats approximately 71,594. Best known for college football, Legion Field has also hosted Olympic Soccer in 1996, a World Cup qualifier in 2005 and numerous concerts including the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and U2. As a college football venue Legion Field has hosted the SEC Football Championship Game (1992-93), the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama (1948-88), and Birmingham’s previous N First Aid $30 S $50 bowl games including the Dixie Bowl (194748), the Hall of Fame Bowl (1977-85), and the All-American Bowl (1986-90). Home to numerous University of Alabama football games over the years, Legion Field hosted the first-ever nationally televised game in prime time when the Crimson Tide took on Archie Manning and Ole Miss in 1969. Log on to www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information on Legion Field and the BBVA Compass Bowl. $ ATM PRESS BOX Suites 7 6 U-2 Suites 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 CLUB LEVEL 6 U-1 12 9 8 7 14 14 15 13 14 15 U-2 15 U-1 MEDIA WILL CALL Gates 5A, 5, 5B Gate 6 e Gat 6A 5 8 9 10 11 12 Gate 3A 13 14 Gat e 2,3 s 15 16 17 4 Gates 7A, 7B tes Ga , 1 1A 7 6 Gates 4A + 4 18 3 Gate 17 TICKETS WILL CALL ESPN LOUNGE $ Gate 7C Gate 16 43 28 e Gat 8 42 41 29 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 Ga te 9 Gate 9A 8 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m Gates 10, 11 Gate 12 33 32 31 Gate 13A 30 es Gat 14 13, Fans may enter any gate. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. BIG FANS DESERVE BIG SAVINGS You can save 10% on Avis rentals just by mentioning AWD # H800904 when you make your reservation. Plus you can take advantage of all the other exclusive Avis products and services, like: • where2® GPS • Avis® Preferred® Service • Avis Blast • Avis e-Toll™ • And so much more! Visit avis.com or call 1-800-331-1212 to make your reservation today. Terms and Conditions: The savings of up 10 % applies to Avis leisure weekly and weekend rates and is applicable only to the time and mileage charges of the rental. Offer does not apply to car group X. Taxes, concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fee, customer facility charges ($10/contract in CA) may apply and are extra. Optional products such as LDW ($29.99/day or less) and refueling are extra. Please mention AWD to take advantage of this offer. Offer is available for U.S. and Canadian residents only for rentals at participating locations in the U.S. Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other AWD number, promotion or offer. Weekly rates require a minimum five-day rental period. Weekend rate available Thursday noon; car must be returned by Monday 11:59 p.m. or higher rate will apply. A Saturday night keep and an advance reservation may be required. Discount valid on rentals checked out no later than 1/30/13 1/30/11. Offer is subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times, including some online rates at avis.com. Car rental return restrictions may apply. Offer subject to change without notice. Holiday and other blackout periods may apply. Renter must meet Avis age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Avis features GM vehicles. ©2010 Avis Rent A Car System, LLC 19684 DrIVIng DIrectIonS legion Field-driving direcTions FroM i-20 e/59 norTh: Legion Field is located at 400 Graymont Avenue West and public parking can be accessed from both 8th Avenue and Graymont Avenue via I-65 and I-20/59. Below are suggested driving directions, however several alternative routes exist: • Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road • Turn Right on Arkadelphia Road • Turn Left on Graymont Avenue FroM i-65 souTh: • • • • Merge onto I-20 W/I-59 via Exit 261B Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road Turn Left onto US-78/Arkadelphia Road Turn left onto 8th Avenue FroM i-65 norTh: • Take Exit 260B (3rd Avenue North) • Stay straight merging onto 11th Street North • Turn left onto 8th Avenue North FroM i-20 W /59 souTh: • Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road • Turn left on US-78/Arkadelphia Road • Turn left on 8th Avenue FroM highWay 280 W: • Merge onto Highway 31 N/Elton B Stephens • • • • Expressway Merge onto I-20 W/59 S Take Exit 123 US-78/Arkadelphia Road Turn left on US-78/Arkadelphia Road Turn left on Graymont Avenue Parking is limited on game day, fans are encouraged to carpool. Complementary shuttles will be provided from several locations. Log onto www.bbvacompassbowl.com for more information. ShUttle BUS tranSPortatIon The BBVA Compass Bowl will provide complimentary roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the Sheraton Hotel and the Wynfrey Hotel to Legion Field on Saturday, January 5th for the 7th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to the Historic Five Points South entertainment district beginning on Wednesday, January 2nd and will run through Saturday, January 5th. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby. The WynFrey hoTel 205-987-1600 sheraTon hoTel 205-324-5000 10 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m The BBVA Compass Bowl will provide complimentary roundtrip shuttle bus transportation from the Marriott Birmingham and the Hilton Perimeter Park to Legion Field on Saturday, January 5th for the 7th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. Roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will also be provided to the Historic Five Points South entertainment district and the Summit shopping center beginning on Thursday, January 3rd and will run through Saturday, January 5th. Daily routes and schedules will be available in the hotel lobby. The MarrioTT birMinghaM 205-968-3775 hilTon periMeTer park 205-967-2700 S N TO INTERSTaTE 20/59 ARKADELPHIA ROAD 8TH CT. WEST 8TH AVE. WEST 7TH STREET WEST public parking gate J public parking gate k 6TH STREET WEST public parking gate l WEST NT AVE. GRAYMO T URT WES 4TH CO LACE 5TH P officials parking 5TH STREET WEST 8TH T T WES REE . AVE 5TH ST 8TH TERRACE WEST EST REET W 6TH ST JA SP ER RO AD ST WE E. WEST TICKETS AND WILL CALL 4TH AV EST REET W 4TH ST one public/ handicapped parking gate F Fan Z . AVE General Parking $10 • Bus parking $25 RV Parking $20 per day plus $10 if towing a vehicle (cash only) For more information call 205.254.2391 public parking gate n public parking gate Q 1ST STREET WEST 6TH AVE. WEST ParKIng InFormatIon public parking gate d lOT BUS BUSES TTlE SHU NT O YM GRA EST REET W 2ND ST public/rv parking gate M EST REET W 3RD ST TO INTERSTaTE 65 CENTER STREET BUS TRAFFIC ONLY bbvacompassbowl .com 11 ScheDUle oF eVentS Wednesday, January 2 FCA Breakfast presented by Northwestern Mutual of Alabama TiMe: 7:30 a.m. locaTion: Sheraton Hotel Ballroom 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard N. keynoTe speaker: Rich Wingo, former University of Alabama and Greenbay Packer Linebacker adMission: Ticket required. For more information contact Ann Debellis in the FCA office at 205-298-9400 or [email protected] Friday, January 4 Monday Morning Quarterback Club Team Luncheon presented by Sheraton Birmingham TiMe: 12 p.m. locaTion: Sheraton Hotel Ballroom 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard N. adMission: Ticket required. For more information contact Michelle Banks in the Monday Morning Quarterback Club office at 205-251-8423 or [email protected] keynoTe speaker: Danny Wuerffel , former University of Florida quarterback and 1996 Heisman Trophy winner. 12 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m BBVA Compass Street Fest and Pep Rally TiMe: 2-8 p.m. locaTion: Historic Five Points South, Birmingham, AL Miller liTe sTage: 2-4:45 p.m. Live Music 4:45 p.m. Rib Eating Contest, Dreamland BBQ 5-6 p.m. Pep Rally 6-8 p.m. Live Music adMission: Free and open to the public. For more information visit our Web site at www.bbvacompassbowl.com saTurday, January 5 BBVA Compass Bowl Fan Zone TiMe: 8:30-11:45 a.m. locaTion: Legion Field, east parking lot. adMission: Free and open to the public. For more information visit our Web site at www.bbvacompassbowl.com 7th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl TiMe: Noon. locaTion: Legion Field adMission: Ticket required. Legion Field ticket office will open at 8 a.m. on game day. For more information visit our web site at www.bbvacompass.com or call the BBVA Compass Bowl ticket office at 877-464-9529. PhotograPhS: PaDraIC MaJor Take a timeout from the game and make a play to Vulcan® Park and Museum - Vulcan is the #1 pick of the season! Interactive history museum for all ages Spectacular views of the city skyline Get an up-close look at the world’s largest cast iron statue Open 7 days a week. 1701 Valley View Drive | Birmingham, AL 35209 | 205.933.1409 | [email protected] Fca BreaKFaSt PRESENTED BY NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL OF ALABAMA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 7:30-9:00 A.M. SHERATON HOTEL BALLROOM Please make plans to join us for the 5th Annual FCA Breakfast presented by Northwestern Mutual of Alabama. Players and coaches representing both teams will be in attendance. Space is limited. For tickets and more information please contact Ann Debellis at 205-298-9400 or [email protected] 14 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m monDaY mornIng QUarterBacK clUB team lUncheon PRESENTED BY THE SHERATON BIRMINGHAM FRIDAY, JANUARY 4TH NOON • SHERATON HOTEL BALLROOM Don’t miss this year’s Monday Morning Quarterback Club Team Luncheon presented by the Sheraton Birmingham. Join us as we honor this year’s Golden Flake Legend of Birmingham and hear from another outstanding keynote speaker, former University of Florida quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, 16 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m Danny Wuerffel. Both participating teams will be in attendance for what is always a great event. Last year more than 1,000 guests were on hand. Seating is limited. For tickets and more information please contact Michelle Banks at 205-251-8423 or [email protected] PhotograPhS: PaDraIC MaJor BBVa comPaSS BoWl hIStorY 2006 SOUTH FLORIDA 24 EAST CAROLINA 7 2007 CINCINNATI 31 SOUTHERN MISS 21 2008 RUTGERS 29 NC STATE 23 2010 UCONN 20 SOUTH CAROLINA 7 2011 PITTSBURGH 27 KENTUCKY 10 2012 SMU 28 PITTSBURGH 6 FreD SIngton moSt ValUaBle PlaYer aWarD 2006 BENJAMIN WILLIAMS RB-SOUTH FLORIDA 2007 BEN MAUK QB-CINCINNATI 2008 MIKE TEEL QB-RUTGERS 2010 ANDRE DIXON RB-UCONN 2011 DION LEWIS RB-PITTSBURGH 2012 DARIUS JOHNSON WR-SMU 2011 MVP DION LEWIS 18 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m Your goals. Our solutions. Together, we’re a winning team. At BBVA Compass, we’ll help you reach your financial goals by teaming up with you to build a winning game plan. Whether you’re looking for checking or savings accounts that fit your finances, loans tailored to your needs, or Online and Mobile Banking that truly keeps you connected to your money, we have you covered. That’s banking built for you. 1-800-COMPASS • bbvacompass.com All loans, checking and savings accounts subject to approval, which may include credit approval. Please refer to the Terms & Conditions (account disclosure) for each product or service for complete details. BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank, a member of the BBVA Group. Compass Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. BBVa comPaSS BoWl Fan Zone SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 8:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. LEGION FIELD-EAST PARKING LOT The Fan Zone is the place to be prior to the 7th Annual BBVA Compass Bowl. The pregame event is free and features attractions for fans of all ages, live music, food and beverages for all ages, the BBVA Compass Kids Zone and much more. 20 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m PhotograPhS: (toP rIght, BottoM LEFt) StarLINg PhotograPhY; (BottoM LEFt) DaVID DEVorE TICKETS TO ALL LIVE EVENTS Co lleg eF oot b a ll - Official Partner Bowl Gam lle es - NFL - Co ll t ba ske a B ge s ster - Ma - Der by - Concerts & More ! 1.800.SOLD.OUT www.TicketCity.com Str ESPN and BBVA Compass welcome football fans to Birmingham and invite you to join us for the BBVA Compass Bowl Street Fest and Pep Rally in historic Five Points South. The Street Fest and Pep Rally features live music on the Miller Lite stage, BBVA Compass kids zone, shopping and fun for the whole family. The event is free and open to the public. Parking deck is available THANKS TO THE FIVE POINTS MERCHANT GROUP FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF THIS EVENT 22 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m PhotograPhS: PaDraIC MaJor eet FeSt & PeP rallY FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 • 2:00-8:00 P.M. • HISTORIC FIVE POINTS SOUTH Miller liTe sTage: 2-4:45 p.m. Live Music 4:45 p.m. Rib Eating Contest, Dreamland BBQ 5-6 p.m. Pep Rally 6-8 p.m. Live Music at 2012 Magnolia Avenue. Shuttle Buses provided from team hotels. bbvacompassbowl .com 23 Lodging BiRMingHAM Lodging P R E F E R R E d PA R T n E R S SHERATON BIRMINGHAM HOTEL 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203-1101, 205-324-5000 www.sheraton.com/birmingham ALOFT BIRMINGHAM SOHO SQUARE 1903 29th Avenue S, Homewood 35209 205-874-8055, www.aloftbirminghamsohosquare.com WYNFREY HOTEL 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244-2399 205-987-1600, www.wynfrey.com COMFORT INN HOMEWOOD 226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209-4732 205-916-0464, www.choicehotels.com TUTWILER HOTEL HAMPTON INN & SUITES 2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203-2717 205-322-2100, www.thetutwilerhotel.com HOTEL HIGHLAND AT FIVE POINTS SOUTH 1023 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2622 205-933-9555 www.thehotelhighland.com RENAISSANCE ROSS BRIDGE GOLF RESORT & SPA 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham 35226-6201 205-916-7677, www.rossbridgeresort.com HYATT PLACE BIRMINGHAM/HOOVER 2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham 35244-1087, 205-988-8444 www.birminghamhoover.place.hyatt.com BIRMINGHAM MARRIOTT 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham 35243-1946 205-968-3775, www.birminghammarriott.com EMBASSY SUITES BIRMINGHAM 2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209-1304 205-879-7400 www.birmingham.embassysuites.com HILTON BIRMINGHAM PERIMETER PARK 8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-2700 www.birminghamperimeterpark.hilton.com HOOVER RV PARK 10 Ben Chapman Drive, Hoover 35244-4500 205-739-7400, www.hooveral.org 1. Aloft Birmingham Soho Square 2. Baymont Inn & Suites Birmingham/Vestavia 1903 29th Avenue S, Homewood 35209 205-874-8055, www.aloftbirminghamsohosquare.com, 111 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Bus Parking, Cable TV, Concierge Service, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lounge, Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV 1466 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham 35216-3607, 1-877-229-6668, www.baymontinns.com, 123 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers, In-Room Hair Dryers, Meeting Space, In-Room Iron and Ironing Boards, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail 24 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m 2021 park place • birmingham, al 35203 main: 205.322.2100 • sales: 205.439.9107 fax: 205.325.1198 • thetutwilerhotel.com Meetings • Weddings • Social Events • Accommodations Lodging 3. Best Western Plus Bessemer Hotel & Suites 9. Candlewood Suites Birmingham/Homewood 5041 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-481-1950, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Free Parking, Fully Equipped Kitchens, Hot Breakfast Buffet, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Laundry, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Spa, Suites, Voice Mail 400 Commons Dr., Birmingham 35209 205-769-9777, www.ichotelsgroup.com, 81 rooms 4.Best Western Carlton Suites Hotel 140 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham, 35209-7186 205-940-9990, www.carltonsuiteshotel.com, 102 rooms ★ amenities: All Suites, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Suite, Voice Mail 5. Best Western Plus/Gardendale 842 Thompson Street, Gardendale 35071-4602 205-631-1181, www.book.bestwestern.com, 59 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast 6.Birmingham Garden Inn & Suites 7901 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham 35210-2611 205-951-0700, 102 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Laundry, Pool 7. Birmingham Marriott 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, 35243-1946 205-968-3775, www.birminghammarriott.com, 295 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Suite, Voice Mail 8.Birmingham’s Rodeway Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center 260 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 35209-4793 205-942-2041, www.rodewayinn.com, 193 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Gourmet Coffee, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Free Parking, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting/Banquet Space, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite, Voice Mail 26 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m 10.Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 5216 Messer Airport Highway, Birmingham 35212-3033 205-591-7900, www.clarionhotel.com, 197 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Suites 11. Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast 1309 19th Street S, Birmingham 35205-4801 205-918-9090, www.cobblanebandb.com, 8 rooms 12.Comfort Inn & Suites Colonnade 4400 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-3365 205-968-3700, www.choicehotels.com, 67 rooms ★ amenities: Bus Parking, Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites, Voice Mail 13.Comfort Inn & Suites Trussville 4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-3636, www.comfortinn.com, 66 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Suites, Voice Mail 14.Comfort Inn Airport 4965 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham 35210-2418 205-957-0084, www.comfortinn.com, 83 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Voice Mail 15.Comfort Inn Bessemer 5051 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3999, www.comfortinn.com/hotel-bessemeralabama, 59 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast 16.Comfort Inn Homewood 226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood 35209-4732 205-916-0464, www.choicehotels.com/hotel/AL339, 115 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Suite 17. Comfort Suites Fultondale 1325 Old Walker Chapel Rd, Fultondale 35068-1659, 205-259-2160, www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al222, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Pool 18.Country Inn & Suites Bessemer 4985 Academy Ct, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-481-0007, www.countryinns.com/ hotels/albessem, 66 rooms ★ amenities: Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Whirlpool 19. Country Inn & Suites Homewood 485 Wildwood North Circle, Homewood 35209, 205-451-4000, www.countryinns.com/hotels/alhomewd, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Laundry, Pool www.thehotelhighland.com | 205-933-9555 The Birmingham Marriott welcomes the fans of the 2013 BBVA Compass Bowl. 3590 Grandview Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 For reservations call 205-968-3775 or 800-228-9290 www.birminghammarriott.com 20.Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown/UAB 1820 5th Avenue South, Birmingham 35233-1809, 205-254-0004 www.marriott.com/bhmdw, 122 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/ Bar, Suites 8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL 35243 205-967-2700 Proudly Serves the BBVA Compass Bowl Bands and Fans 21. Courtyard by Marriott Colonnade 4300 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham 35243-2399, 205-967-4466 www.marriott.com/bhmsc, 122 rooms ★ amenities: Laundry, Lounge, Pool, Restaurant, Suites 22. Courtyard by Marriott Homewood 500 Shades Creek Parkway, Homewood 35209-4418 Official HOst HOtel (205) 324-5000 Lodging ★ amenities: Complimentary continental breakfast, dry cleaning services, FAX and copy center, fitness center, free high-speed wireless internet access, outdoor seasonal pool, pets allowed. 28. Days Inn Birmingham/Vestavia 1485 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia 35216-3633 205.823.4300 ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, FAX/ Copy Service, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal. 29. Days Inn Galleria Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa 1800 Riverchase Drive, Hoover 35244-1008 205-985-7500, www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 138 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Pool 30. DoubleTree Hotel Birmingham 205-879-0400, www.marriott.com/bhmhw ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Restaurant, Suites 23.Courtyard by Marriott Hoover 1824 Montgomery Hwy S, Hoover 35244-1208 205-988-5000, www.marriott.com/bhmho, 153 rooms ★ amenities: Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Center, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Restaurant, Whirlpool 24.Courtyard by Marriott Trussville 3665 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham 35235 205-661-2280, www.marriott.com/bhmtv, 84 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Parking, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Voice Mail 25.Days Inn 280 808 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2795 205-933-9000, www.birmingham.doubletree.com, 298 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Restaurant, Voice Mail 31. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast 3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-1929 205-967-2450, www.druryhotels.com/properties/ birmingham.cfm, 151 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Fax and copy service, Dry cleaning, Suites, Laundry, Voice mail, Complimentary breakfast, Pool, Pets allowed 32.Drury Inn & Suites Southwest 4627 US Hwy 280 S, Birmingham 35242-5039 205-991-9977, www.daysinn.com, 102 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Parking, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed 160 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209-7186 205-940-9500, www.druryhotels.com/properties/ birminghamsw.cfm, 139 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Fax and copy service, Dry cleaning, Suites, Laundry, Voice mail, Complimentary breakfast, Pool, Pets allowed 26.Days Inn Birmingham 33.Econolodge Oxmoor 905 11th Court West, Birmingham 35204-1806 205-324-4510, www.daysinn.com/DaysInn, 106 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suite 195 Oxmoor Road, Homewood 35209-5956 205-941-0990, www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al114, 153 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Suites, Voice Mail 27.Days Inn Birmingham/Summit Mall 4627 US Highway 280 S, Birmingham 35064-1828 205-991-9977, www.daysinn.com 28 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, No Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Voice Mail 34. Economy Inn 1011 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer 35022-4529 205-424-9690, 122 rooms ★ amenities: Pets Allowed, Pool 40.Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-East I-20 35. Embassy Suites Birmingham 2300 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham 35209-1304 205-879-7400, www.birmingham.embassysuites.com, 242 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Kitchenette, Laundry, Lounge, Pets Allowed, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail 3910 Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210 205-933-0444, www.hamptoninn.hilton.com, 99 rooms ★ amenities: Board Suites, Bus Parking, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Gourmet Coffee, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, Meeting/Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Satellite TV w/premium channels, Suites, Voice Mail, Wireless Internet (Public) 36. Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover 41. Hampton Inn & Suites Hoover-Galleria 2960 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 205-985-9994, www.birminghamhoover.embassysuites. com, 208 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, High Speed Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pool, Voice Mail 37. Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham Fultondale/I-65 4520 Galleria Blvd, Birmingham 35244-5304 205-380-3300, www.birminghamriverchasesuites. hamptoninn.com, 102 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Meeting/Banquet Space, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Spa, Suites, Whirlpool 1795 Morris Avenue, Fultondale 35068 205-849-8484, www.marriott.com/bhmbf, 75 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service Fitness Center Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Whirlpool 38.Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham/Bessemer 4980 Academy Court, Bessemer 35022-5471 205-277-1700, www.marriott.com/hotels/ travel/bhmbb-fairfield-inn-and-suitesbirmingham-bessemer, 76 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free Parking, Indoor Pool, No Pets Allowed 39.Fairfield Inn Birmingham Inverness 707 Key Drive, Birmingham 35242, 205-991-1055, www.marriott.com/hotels/ travel/bhmfi-fairfield-inn-birminghaminverness, 63 rooms Embassy Suites Birmingham 2300 Woodcrest Place • Birmingham, AL 35209 205-879-7400 (Reservations - ask for Compass Bowl Block) www.birmingham.embsuites.com Lodging Sheraton Birmingham Hotel ★ amenities: Bus Parking, Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Concierge Service, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail 47. Hampton Inn Mountain Brook 2731 Hwy 280 South, Mountain Brook 35223-2405 205-870-7822, www.birminghammountainbrook. hamptoninn.com, 130 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Laundry, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Voice Mail 48. Hampton Inn Trussville 42. Hampton Inn Bessemer 4910 Civic Lane, Bessemer 35022-7820 205-425-2010, www.bessemer.hamptoninn.com, 84 rooms ★ amenities: Laundry, Pool 43. Hampton Inn Colonnade 3400 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243-2355 205-967-0002, www.birminghamcolonnade. hamptoninn.com, 133 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, No Pets Allowed, Pool 44. Hampton Inn Fultondale 1716 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669, 205-439-6700, www.fultondale.hamptoninn.com, 65 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Laundry, Pool 45. Hampton Inn I-65/Lakeshore Drive 30 State Farm Parkway, Birmingham 35209 205-313-2060, www.birmingham-lakeshoredrive. hamptoninn.com, 97 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Voice Mail 46. Hampton Inn Leeds 310 Rex Lake Road, Leeds 35094, 205-702-4141 www.birminghamleeds.hamptoninn.com, 105 rooms 30 bbvaco m pa ss bow l .co m 1940 Edwards Lake Road, Birmingham 35235-3716 205-655-9777, www.birminghamtrussville.hamptoninn. com, 78 rooms ★ amenities: Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Pool 49. Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park 8 Perimeter Park S, Birmingham 35243-2326 205-967-2700, www.birminghamperimeterpark.hilton. com, 205 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Restaurant, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail 50. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Lakeshore 520 Wildwood Circle North, Birmingham 35209-7199 205-314-0274, www.birminghamlakeshoredrive. gardeninn.com, 95 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Pool, Restaurant, Suites, Voice Mail 51. Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Trussville 3230 Edwards Lake Parkway, Birmingham 35235 205-655-5222, www.birminghamtrussville.hgi.com, 104 rooms ★ amenities: Concierge Service, Data ports, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Room Service, Voice Mail 52. Hilton Garden Inn Liberty Park 2090 Urban Center Pkwy., Vestavia Hills 35242 205-503-5220, www.birminghamselibertypark.stayhgi. com, 130 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Lounge, Microwaves and Refrigerators available, Restaurant, Suites, Whirlpool Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa 53. Holiday Inn Airport 5000 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham 35212-1497, 205-591-6900, www.holidayinn.com/bhm-airport, 220 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Seasonal/Gazebo, Pool, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Restaurant/Bar, Studio 1 and 2 Bedroom. Suites, Voice Mail 54. Holiday Inn Birmingham - Homewood 492 Wildwood Circle N, Homewood 35209 205-942-6070, www.holidayinn.com/homewoodal, 110 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free In-Room Coffee Makers Free Parking, Indoor Pool Laundry, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Whirlpool 55. Holiday Inn Express Fultondale 1733 Fulton Rd, Fultondale 35068-1669 205-439-6300, www.hiexpress.com/bhm-fultondale, 67 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pool 56.Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bessemer 5001 Academy Drive, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-424-2600, www.hiexpress.com/bessemeral, 63 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, 57. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Inverness 156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham 35242 205-776-6370, www.hiexpress.com/inverness280, 96 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Suites, Voice Mail 58. Holiday Inn Express Irondale 811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale 35210-1233 205-957-0555, www.birminghameasti20suites. hamptoninn.com, 100 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free HighSpeed Wireless Internet Access Laundry, Managers Reception Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Suite 59. Holiday Inn Express Trussville 5911 Valley Road, Trussville 35173-1071 205-655-2700, www.hiexpress.com/trussvilleal, 64 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Refrigerators 60. Holiday Inn Hoover/Birmingham 2901 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover 35244 205-682-2901, www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/ hoover/bhmgb/hoteldetail, 112 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Pool, Laundry facilities, Dry Cleaning 61. Hotel Highland at Five Points South 1023 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205-2622 205-933-9555, www.thehotelhighland.com, 63 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Extended Stay Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Lounge, Microwaves Refrigerators available, No Pets Allowed, Suites, Voice Mail bbvacompassbowl .com 31 Lodging Wynfrey Hotel 68. Microtel Inn & Suites Gardendale 850 Odum Road, Gardendale 35071-4618 800-771-7171, www.microtelinn.com, 81 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites 69. Microtel Inn & Suites Hoover 62. Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover 2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham 35244-1087 205-988-8444, www.birminghamhoover.place.hyatt.com, 128 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Dry Cleaning Services Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool, Suites 63. Jameson Inn Bessemer 5021 Academy Lane, Bessemer 35022-5250 205-428-3194, www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Pool 64. Jameson Inn Trussville 4730 Norrel Drive, Trussville 35173-2634 205-661-9323, www.jamesoninns.com, 60 rooms ★ amenities: Fitness Center, Laundry, Pool, Suites 65.La Quinta Inn & Suites - B’ham/Homewood 60 State Farm Parkway, Homewood 35209-7179 205-290-0150, www.lq.com/lq/reservations, 129 rooms ★ amenities: Laundry, Pets Allowed, Pool, Restaurant, Suites 66. La Quinta Inn & Suites Fultondale 1207 Boots Blvd, Fultondale 35068 205-949-8700, www.lq.com/lq/properties, 66 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Data ports, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Laundry, Microwaves Refrigerators available, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail 67. La Quinta Inn Birmingham/Cahaba Park South 513 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham 35242-5011, 205-995-9990, www.lq.com/lq/properties, 99 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free HighSpeed Internet Access, Pets Allowed, Voice Mail 32 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m 500 Jackson Dr, Hoover 35244-1031 205-444-3033, www.hoovermicrotel.com, 59 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Long Distance Phone Calls, Meeting Space 70. Quality Inn Homewood 155 Vulcan Rd, Homewood 35209-4701 205-945-9600, www.qualityinn.com, 132 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Fax and Copy Service, Outdoor Pool Seasonal 71. Quality Inn Irondale 3910 Kilgore Memorial Dr, Irondale 35210-1204 205-956-4100, www.qualityinn.com, 70 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Microwaves, Refrigerators available, Outdoor Pool Seasonal/Gazebo 72.Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham 35226-6201 205-916-7677, www.rossbridgeresort.com, 258 rooms ★ amenities: 24-Hour Bus Parking, Cable TV, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Free Parking, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi/ Hot Tub, Lounge, Meeting Space No Pets Allowed, Outdoor Pool/Gazebo, Refrigerators, Restaurant/Bar, Satellite TV w/ premium channels, Spa, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail, Whirlpool 73.Rime Garden Inn & Suites 5320 Beacon Drive, Birmingham 35210-2820 205-951-1200, www.rimehotel.com, 127 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV w/HBO, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Complimentary Shuttle - EWTN, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Fully Equipped Kitchens, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Meeting/Banquet Space, Off-site Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Wireless Internet (Public) 74. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel 77. The Redmont Hotel 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham 35203-1101 205-324-5000, www.sheraton.com/birmingham, 770 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Data ports Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), Indoor Pool, Laundry, Pay Self Parking Facilities, Refrigerators, Restaurant, Suites, Voice Mail, Whirlpool 2101 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35203-3305 205-324-2101, www.theredmont.com, 114 rooms ★ amenities: Board Suites, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Lounge, Restaurant 75. Springhill Suites Birmingham Downtown 2024 4th Avenue S, Birmingham 35205, 205-322-8600 www.birminghamdowntown.place.hyatt.com, 147 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Indoor Pool, Meeting Space 76. Springhill Suites by Marriott 3950 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham 35243 205-969-8099, www.marriott.com/BHMCO, 120 rooms ★ amenities: Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, Concierge Service, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, Free High-Speed Internet Access, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, Free In-Room Movie Channel, Kitchen, Laundry, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Voice Mail 78. Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites 2021 Park Place, Birmingham 35203-2717 205-322-2100, www.thetutwilerhotel.com, 149 rooms ★ amenities: Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Complimentary Breakfast, Fax and Copy Services, Fitness Center, Laundry, Lounge, No Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Suites, Valet Services, Voice Mail 79. Wynfrey Hotel 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 35244-2399 205-987-1600 , www.wynfrey.com, 329 rooms ★ amenities: Cable TV, Club Level Rooms with added amenities, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service, Concierge Service, Data ports, Dry Cleaning Services, Fax and Copy Service, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet Access by Request (Charge), In-Room Mini Bar, Jacuzzi/Hot Tub, Lounge, Outdoor Pool Seasonal, Pool, Restaurant/Bar, Spa, Suites, Video games featured on TV, Voice Mail, Web TV 10 Ben Chapman Drive Hoover, Alabama Tel: (205) 739-7400 www.hooveral.org City of Hoover welcomes the BBVA Compass Bowl fans! The Hoover RV Park is conveniently located off of I-459 and Highway 150 adjacent to Regions Park and is available for group or individual reservations. Full payment is due at the time reservations are made. AMENITIES: Water and sanitary connections | Cable television hookups 30 & 50 amp electrical service connection at all sites | Garbage pickup | All spaces are pull-through | Minutes away from restaurants and shopping | Additional site space to accommodate canopy extension and/or tow car FOR RESERVATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: Locally: (205) 739-7400 | Toll-free: (866) 466-8378 or (866) HOOVERV LODGING/Attractions 65 31 P r e f e r r e d Spon s o r s 68 66 44 gardendale 1. Avo 2. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Inverness 3. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Hoover 4. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Trussville 5. Colonial Brookwood Village 6. Dram Whiskey Bar 7. Dreamland BBQ Restaurant 8. Full Moon Bar-B-Que - Homewood 9. Full Moon Bar-B-Que - Hoover 10. Full Moon Bar-B-Que - Southside 11. Hoover RV Park 12. Jackson’s Bar & Bistro 13. On Tap Sports Cafe 14. On Tap Sports Cafe 15. On Tap Sports Cafe 16. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 17. The Summit 18. 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Birmingham 35209 205-933-1409, www.visitvulcan.com MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER 200 19th Street North, 35203 205-714-8300, www.mcwane.org BIRMINGHAM CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE 520 16th Street North, Birmingham 35203-1911 205-328-9696, www.bcri.org VESTAVIA BOWL 1429 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham 35216 205-979-4420, vestaviabowl.com ALABAMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME 1631 4th Avenue North. 205-254-2731, www.jazzhall.com McWane Science Center 1. Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Outside on the sidewalk, visitors can feel the rhythm. From the boogie woogie beginnings of Clarence “Pinetop” Smith to the velvet crooning of Nat King Cole, legendary jazz greats are immortalized in the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, within the historic Carver Theatre. Interactive exhibits also recall the contributions of Sun Ra and His Intergalactic Space Arkestra, along with Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. Admission. 1631 4th Avenue North. 205-254-2731. www.jazzhall.com 2. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Displays include memorabilia from the late University of Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, a tribute to Olympic great Jesse Owens, and other displays showcasing the careers of Alabama-connected sports figures such as Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Joe Louis. Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Admission. 2150 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. 205-323-6665. www.ashof.org 3. Alabama Theatre Built in 1927, the Alabama Theatre is one of the nation’s last operating movie palaces, featuring first-run and revival films, concerts and other special events. The “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ still rises from the orchestra pit and is often played to accompany silent films. Tours by appointment. Call for special events schedule. Admission. 1817 3rd Avenue North. 205-252-2262 www.alabamatheatre.com 4. Alabama Veteran’s Memorial Amid peaceful Alabama woodlands, you can peruse the names of Alabamians lost to war. 36 bbvaco m pa ss bow l .co m A time line in the Memorial walkway outlines historic events of the 20th and 21st centuries, visitors will find descriptions of Alabama’s 23 Medal of Honor recipients of the 20th century, and in the courtyard, Medal of Honor stories appear on columns with artwork and letters. I-459, exit Liberty Park. 205-985-9488, www.alabamaveterans.org Vulcan Park and Museum 5. Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens The city’s only antebellum home, the mansion is fully restored and contains a fine collection of antiques and decorative arts including 19th century furniture, textiles, silver and paintings. During the Civil War, Arlington Antebellum home was spared from destruction when Union troops used the home as headquarters. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, 1pm – 4pm (tickets sold until 3pm) Admission. 331 Cotton Avenue SW. 205-780-5656. www.informationbirmingham.com/arlington 6. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Home to the world’s best motorcycle collection, the museum now has more than 1200 vintage and modern motorcycles and racecars and the largest collection of Lotus cars as well as other significant makes. The collection is the largest of its kind in the world. Approximately 600 of the 1200 motorcycles in the collection are on display at any given time. These bikes range from 1902 to current-year production. Common street bikes are represented, as well as rare Gran Prix race machinery. The museum is adjacent to Barber Motorsports Park, a world-class 2.3 mile road course and home to the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama. Open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, noon – 5pm. Admission. 6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy. 205-699-7275. www.barbermuseum.org 7. Birmingham Botanical Gardens The glory of nature in the heart of the city— that’s the promise of the 67-acre Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum with more than 10,000 different plants in 25 themed areas. The gardens also have more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of walking paths. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens also has the largest public horticulture library in the U.S., conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens and Japanese Gardens with a traditionally crafted tea house. The gift shop is a special treat. Open sunrise to sunset daily. 2612 Lane Park Road. 205-414-3900. www.bbgardens.org 8. Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail The Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail winds through downtown, marking significant locations along Civil Rights march routes. Designed as a self-guided tour, the route includes signs marking actual civil rights events that occurred on the very streets that are a part of this trail. Beginning at Kelly Ingram Park, corner of 6th Avenue North and 16th Street. Follow maps on signs. 9. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Richly detailed exhibits in the Civil Rights Institute reveal slices of black and white life in Alabama from the late 1800s to the present. A series of galleries tells the stories of daily life for African-Americans in the state and the nation and how dramatically different it was from the lives white people of that era took for granted. The powerful Movement Gallery bbvacompassbowl .com 37 AttrActions The Birmingham Zoo The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church presents the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1963. Here a picture emerges of the bad old days of “Bombingham,” a reference to the relentless violence that rocked the city in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. In the final exhibits, the Processional Gallery uses life-size figures representing all ages and races to portray the “walk to freedom.” Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Admission. 520 16th Street North. 205-328-9696. www.bcri.org Birmingham Race Course is open year-round. Patrons enjoy live greyhound racing and simulcast events from the country’s top thoroughbred and greyhound racetracks. With more than 200 simulcast races on Saturday alone, the Birmingham Race Course gives the ardent handicapper the chance to hit the big one. Must be 19 or older to play. Open daily 11am – 1 am. 1000 John Rogers Drive. 205-838-7500. www.birminghamracecourse.com 10. Birmingham Museum of Art 12. Birmingham Zoo The Birmingham Museum of Art has one of the finest collections in the Southeast. More than 24,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian and Native American. Highlights include the museum’s collection of Asian art, considered the finest and most comprehensive in the Southeast, and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics, one of the finest in the world; a remarkable Kress collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the late 13th century to the 1750s; the collection of 18th century European decorative arts, which includes superior examples of English ceramics and French furniture; and the museum’s worldrenowned collection of Wedgwood, the largest outside of England. Excellent café. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, noon – 5pm. Donations welcome. 2000 8th Avenue North. 205-254-2565. www.artsbma.org One of the state’s most popular attractions, the Birmingham Zoo is an ever-evolving adventure. Visitors come from around the Southeast to see shows such as the Rhino Encounter, the Giraffe Feedings, the Lorikeet Aviary, the Predator Zone and the Sea Lion Splash Show. The zoo is blazing new trails in elephant conservation with the opening of Trails of Africa. The initiative designates the Birmingham Zoo as a national leader in the care and conservation of threatened elephants. Trails of Africa is a mixed-species exhibit that includes a bull elephant herd, red river hogs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and more. Concessions and dining on site. Open daily 9am – 5pm. Extended hours for special events. Admission. 2630 Cahaba Road. 205879-0409. www.birminghamzoo.com 11. Birmingham Race Course A spacious pari-mutuel racing facility, the 38 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m 13. Five Points South/ 14. Lakeview Entertainment Districts Live music and some of the best dining to be found in the area are in historic Five Points South and Lakeview, two of the city’s top entertainment districts. Dining options range PHOTOGRAPH: (TOP LEFT) JEFFREY GREENBERG from casual barbeque joints to fine upscale dining. Five Points South attracts a young eclectic crowd, while folks on the other side of young are the primary patrons in Lakeview establishments. Both districts border the downtown area. 15. Kelly Ingram Park Called a “Place of Revolution and Reconciliation,” Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District is adjacent to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and historic 16th Street Baptist Church. The park served as a staging area for demonstrations in the early 1960s, including the ones in which police dogs and fire hoses were turned on marchers. Images of those attacks haunted Birmingham in the decades that followed, but they were the same images that were instrumental in overturning legal segregation. An audio tour, available via your cell phone, takes you on a journey through the most dramatic days of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham. Bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North. 16. McWane Science Center Four floors of hands-on exhibits and an IMAX Dome Theatre are all part of the fun of learning at McWane Science Center. Celebrating science and discovery, the exhibits include everything from dinosaurs to space travel. Play tunes with your feet on the Giant Piano, and learn about gravity with a daring ride on the High Cycle. Pet the sharks and stingrays in the Shark & Ray Touch Tank, and check out the Zoetrope for visual illusions of motion from still pictures. Open September – May, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm; Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, noon – 6pm. June – August, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, noon – 6pm. Admission. 200 19th Street North. 205-714-8300. www.mcwane.org 17. Mercedes-Benz US International Visitors Center Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) in nearby Vance, builds the M-Class, the R-Class and the GL-Class vehicles. The visitors center, the first one of its kind outside Germany, displays the star studded history of Daimler-Benz. This architectural showcase brings to life the company’s long-held vision of producing the most excellent automobiles in the world. Much more than a museum, the visitors center moves people along a multimedia path through the past, present and future of automotive technology. Visitors Center open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Admission for factory tours (available by reservation only) 11 Mercedes Drive, Vance, Alabama. 205-507-2252. www.mbusi.com 18. Moss Rock Preserve This 250-acre nature preserve is filled with rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls and wildlife. Canopies of trees make the preserve an ideal place for hiking, picnicking and other outdoor activities. Moss Rock Preserve’s Boulder Fields is an urban favorite with rock climbers of all skill levels. The annual fall Moss Show your BBVA Compass Bowl Ticket or Ticket Stub and receive $1 off one daytime admission ticket to Vulcan® Park and Museum! $1 00 OFF Offer good Jan. 3 – 7, 2013. Not valid with any other discount or offer. Vulcan® Park and Museum 1701 Valley View Drive | Birmingham, AL 35209 | 205.933.1409 www.visitvulcan.com 200 19th Street North • Birmingham, AL 35203 bbvacompassbowl .com 39 Attractions Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Birmingham Civil Rights Institute the seasons. The new Visitors Center offers lessons in nature and the environment and has exhibits including raptors, turtles and other native Alabama wildlife. The visitor center is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm; Sunday, 1pm – 5pm. Hiking trails also open daily, dawn to dusk. Donations welcome. 1214 81st Street South. 205-833-8264. www.ruffnermountain.org Rock Festival is a popular event with a focus on art, design and the environment. Preserve Pkwy. 205-444-7866. www.ci.hoover.al.us 19. Oak Mountain State Park More outdoor adventure can be found at Alabama’s largest state park. The 10,000-acre park has a sandy beach area fronting the lake, rental boats and fishing equipment, an 18-hole golf course, and some of the best mountain biking trails in the Southeast. The Wildlife Center and Treetop Nature Trail give visitors up-close views of hawks and owls that cannot be released into the wild. Overnight accommodations also are available within the park. Open every day, 7am – 5pm. Admission. 200 Terrace Drive. 205-620-2520. www.dcnr.state.al.us 20.Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Just ten minutes from downtown, this 1,011acre nature preserve is a quiet getaway for nature lovers. Easy to moderate hiking trails lead through a Southern upland forest with its diversity of plant and animal life including resident and migratory birds. Find a spectacular view at Hawk’s View overlook. Beautiful spring wildflowers and autumn color highlight 40 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m 21. Sixteenth Street Baptist Church National Historic Landmark The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is Birmingham’s most famous Civil Rights landmark. On a September Sunday morning in 1963, four African-American schoolgirls were in the basement of the church just prior to the worship service. A bomb set by Ku Klux Klansmen ripped through that side of the church, killing 11-year-old Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins, all 14 years old. The bombing was a turning point in the status of race relations locally and nationally. Now a National Historic Landmark, the church is a reminder of man’s inhumanity and his capacity for love and forgiveness. The sanctuary of the church contains a massive stained glass window of Christ, given in memoriam from the people of Wales following the bombing. Tours by appointment. Donations welcome. 1530 6th Avenue North. 205-2519402. www.16thstreetbaptist.org 22.Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark Sloss is a 32-acre blast furnace plant where iron was made for nearly 100 years. Now a museum of history and industry, the site preserves a collection of machinery, buildings and industrial structures. These artifacts typify the first 100 years of Birmingham’s history and the technology that drove America’s rise to world industrial dominance. Sloss is the only 20th century blast furnace in the country being preserved and interpreted as a museum. Additional interest at Sloss is the speculation that the furnaces are haunted by a former foundryman. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, noon – 4pm. Donations welcome. 20 32nd Street North. 205-324-1911. www.slossfurnaces.com 23.Splash Adventure Waterpark Alabama’s greatest water adventure! Create water fun your way, whether it’s relaxing by the wave pool and enjoying the lazy river or amping up the excitement with monster slides, water-based obstacle course, water maze, Zip Line and more! Experience special events throughout the season, such as dive-in movies! Great for the family or a larger group outing. Located off Exit 110 at I-459 & I-20. 205-4814750. www.SplashAdventureWaterpark.com 24.Southern Museum of Flight The Southern Museum of Flight is dedicated to investigating, preserving and promoting the rich stories of Southern aviation. Among the top exhibits are the Korean War jets, the Tuskegee Airmen diorama, the Lake Murray B-25, and the Vietnam War helicopters. Ship models and fullsize aircraft carriers also are in the collection. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Admission. 4343 73rd Street North. 205-8338226. www.southernmuseumofflight.org 25.Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in search of quilts, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. Open daily 7am – sunset. Admission. 12632 Confederate Pkwy. 205-477-5711. www.tannehill.org 26.Vulcan Park and Museum Vulcan is the largest cast iron statue in the world and Birmingham’s city symbol. Standing high atop Red Mountain, the 56-foot-high statue has an observation balcony on its pedestal for a panoramic view of the city. Vulcan is patterned after the mythical Roman god of the forge, a nod to the city’s powerful position in the iron and steel industry in the first part of the 20th century. The statue was created as Birmingham’s exhibit in the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and won the exposition’s grand prize. The museum at Vulcan has interactive exhibits and displays that portray the region’s history and progress. Museum open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, 1pm – 6pm. Observation balcony open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 10pm; Sunday, 1pm – 10pm. Admission. 1701 Valley View Drive. 205-933-1409. www.visitvulcan.com “Come and Walk With Us Through History” www.bcri.org With more than 1,500 acres for hiking and camping, Tannehill is well suited for outdoor recreation. The old ironworks and a collection of 19th century buildings give visitors a glimpse into life in Alabama in the 1800s. Steeped in history, Tannehill has a cotton gin, a pioneer farm, a working gristmill and a country store, along with the Iron and Steel Museum with artifacts from Alabama’s iron industry heritage. From spring through fall, visitors find blacksmithing, milling and many other activities underway in the park. The third weekend of each month, from March through November, shoppers and swappers come from near and far to Trade Days bbvacompassbowl .com 41 BiRMingHAM Dining P R E F E R R E D PA R T n E R S RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 205-879-9995, www.ruthschris.com DREAMLAND BBQ 1427 14th Ave. s., birmingham 205-933-2133 www.dreamlandbbq.com DRAM WHISKEY BAR 205-871-8055, www.dramwhiskeybar.com southside and downtown 26 1210 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-918-0726, www.twentysix26.com 808 south - a Bistro 808 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-9000 al’s deli & grill 1629 10th Ave S, Birmingham 205-939-4278 atriuM CaFé in sheraton hotel 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, 205-307-3005 avery’s CaFe 1901 6th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-250-9907 Bayou deli 323 20th St N, Birmingham, 205-327-2300 42 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m AVO 205-871-8212, www.avorestaurant.com COSMO’S 5 PTS PIZZA 2012 Magnolia Ave. s., ste. R-3, birmingham, 205-930-9971 www.cosmossouthside.com JACKSON’S BAR & BISTRO 1831 28th Ave. s., ste. 175, homewood 205-870-9669 Bettola 2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 150, Birmingham 205-731-6499 Bottega italian restaurant and CaFe’ 2240 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-1000 www.bottegarestaurant.com FULL MOON BAR-B-QUE Multiple locations, visit www.fullmoonbbq.com for the one nearest you. BUFFALO WILD WINGS Multiple locations, visit www.buffalowildwings.com for the one nearest you. ON TAP SPORTS CAFE Multiple locations, visit www.ontapsportscafe.com for the one nearest you. Century restaurant and Bar at the tutwiler 2021 Park Place N., Birmingham 205-458-9611 Chez FonFon 2007 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-3221 CosMo’s 5 Pts Pizza BriCk & tin restaurant 2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Ste. R-3, Birmingham, 205-930-9971 www.cosmossouthside.com CaFe de Paris Courtyard oyster Bar & grill southside 214 20th St N, Birmingham 205-297-8636, www.brickandtin.com 2801 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-202-4024, www.cafedeparis.us CaFe duPont 113 20th St. N., Birmingham 205- 322-1282, www.cafedupont.net Cantina tortilla grill 2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110, Birmingham 205-323-6980 2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-558-4995 dreaMland Bar-B-Que 1427 14th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-2133, www.dreamlandbbq.com el Barrio MexiCan restaurant 2211 2nd Avenue N, Birmingham 205-868-3737 Dining Little Savannah 3811 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-591-1119, www.littlesavannah.net Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant 3324 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-324-5896 www.losamigosmexican.com Lucy’s Coffee & Tea 2007 University Blvd., Birmingham 205-328-2007 Makarios Kabobs & Grill 940 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-731-7414 Matthew’s Bar & Grill 2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham 205-862-6261 Mellow Mushroom 1200 20th St. S., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-212-9420 www.mellowmushroom.com MetroPRIME STEAKHOUSE 1035 20th Street S., Birmingham 205-623-5288, metroprimesteak.com or opentable.com Moe’s Original BBQ 731 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-5888, www.moesoriginalbbq.com Moe’s Original BBQ & Blues Revue 2025 3rd Ave. N., Ste. 104, Birmingham 205-250-6333 www.moesoriginalbbq.com Fish Market Restaurant 612 22nd St. S., Birmingham 205-322-3330, www.thefishmarket.net Five 744 29th Street South, Birmingham 205-868-3841 Formaggio’s Italian Bistro 1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-7555 www.myspace.com/formaggios Fuego Cantina 1101 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-1544 Full Moon Bar-B-Que - Southside 525 25th St. S., Birmingham 205-324-1007 Ga Briella’s Restaurant 317 17th St. N., Birmingham 205-983-7249 Gable Square Saloon & Games 803 9th Court S., Birmingham 205-251-0960 44 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m Golden Rule Barbecue Harbert Plaza Moe’s Southwest Grill – UAB 1901 6th Ave. N. Ste. 263, Birmingham 205-801-9600, www.goldenrulebbq.com 1801 4th Avenue S, Suite 109, Birmingham 205-250-6355, www.moes.com Highlands Bar & Grill Newk’s Express Cafe Hot & Hot Fish Club Niki’s Downtown Cafe 2011 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-1400, www.highlandsbarandgrill.com 2180 11th Court S., Birmingham 205-933-5474 www.hotandhotfishclub.com Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar B Q Five Points South 1908 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-320-1060, www.jimnnicks.com Kelley’s Neighborhood Sports Grill 720 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-323-9786 La Cocina 2111 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-252-7626 611 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd. S., Birmingham, 205-323-0992 www.newkscafe.com 1101 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-251-1972 Ocean 1218 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-0999 www.oceanbirmingham.com O’Henry’s Coffees - Regions/ Harbert Tower 1901 6th Ave. N., Ste. 295, Birmingham 205-323-1198, www.ohenryscoffee.com On Tap Sports Cafe - Lakeview 737 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-320-1225 www.ontapsportscafe.com Photo: bigswedefood.net Dining original PanCake house rogue tavern taJ india Pita stoP CaFe Bar & grill roJo the J. Clyde 1931 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-8837 1106 12th St. S., Birmingham 205-328-2749 Planet sMoothie - BirMinghaM 2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-202-4151, www.roguetavern.com 2921 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-328-4733 www.birminghammenus.com/rojo/ 2226 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-939-3805, www.tajindia.net 1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com tin rooF 1901 6th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-328-4791 www.planetsmoothie.com saw’s soul kitChen 215 41st St. S., Birmingham 205-591-1409 2709 7th Avenue S, Birmingham 205-323-4356, www.tinroof.com/home/ birmingham PurPle onion deli & grill southside silvertron CaFe urBan standard 1717 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-7555 ranelli’s deli & CaFe 3813 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham 205-591-3707, www.silvertroncafe.us sliCe Pizza restaurant 1225 20th St. S. 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BUFFALOWILDWINGS.COM Dining VJ’s Cafe on the Runway 5100 East Lake Blvd., Birmingham 205-808-0582 Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness 32 Degrees, A Yogurt Bar 229 Country Club Pk, Suite 229, Mountain Brook 205-871-7328 www.facebook.com/32degreesyogurt Acapulco Bar and Grill 430 Green Springs Hwy., Birmingham 205-941-1183 Amore Ristorante Italiano 5510 Hwy. 280, Ste. 116, Birmingham 205-437-1005 Another Broken Egg Cafe 2418 Montevallo Rd., Birmingham 205-871-7849 www.anotherbrokenegg.com Avo 2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-8212, www.avorestaurant.com Billy’s sports Grill 2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-2238, www.billysbarandgrill.com Moe’s Southwest Grill – Trussville 5870 Trussville Crossing Blvd, Ste. 102, Trussville, 205-655-9669, www.moes.com Airport, Centerpoint, Eastwood, Irondale, Leeds Costa’s Famous Bar-B-Que Huffman Centerpoint 613 Springville Rd., Birmingham 205-853-9933, www.costasfamous.com Crestwood Coffee Company 5512 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-595-0300, www.myspace.com/ crestwoodcoffee El Cazador Mexican Grill 1540 Montclair Rd., Birmingham 205-951-1205 Golden Rule Barbecue Irondale 2504 Crestwood Blvd., Irondale 205-956-2678, www.goldenrulebbq.com Golden Rule Barbecue Pinson 4437 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-520-0502, www.goldenrulebbq.com 48 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m Gus’s Hot Dogs 5415 Beacon Drive, Suite 139, Irondale 205-956-6622 Hacienda Mexican Grill 1676 Montclair Rd., Birmingham 205-956-2550 www.haciendamexicangrill.com Hamburger Heaven 1703 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-951-3570 Irondale Cafe, the original Whistlestop Cafe 1906 1st Ave. N., Irondale 205-956-5258, www.irondalecafe.com Ken’s Hickory Pit Barbecue Black Jack Grill 2409 Acton Rd, Suite 129, Birmingham 205-824-5208, www.blackjacksteaks.com Black Pearl Asian Cuisine 3419 Colonnade Pkwy. Ste. 600, Birmingham, 205-262-9888 Bongiorno Italian Restaurant 68 Church St., Ste. A, Birmingham 205-879-5947 www.bongiornoitalianrestaurant.com Brio Tuscan Grille 591 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-879-9177, www.brioitalian.com Cantina Tortilla Grill – Inverness 4817 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-853-6488 6801 Cahaba Valley Rd, Suite 124 Birmingham, 205-408-4110 www.birminghammenus.com/cantina Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Carrabba’s Italian Grill 8601 First Ave. N., Birmingham 205-836-3251 Legends Smokehouse 6633 Old Springville Rd., Pinson 205-681-1122, www.legendssmokehouserestaurant.com 4503 Riverview Pkwy., Birmingham 205-980-1016, www.carrabbas.com Chez Lulu/Continental Bakery 1911 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-870-7011 www.continentalbakeryandchezlulu.com Chicago Mike’s Hot Dogs 2701 18th Street S, Homewood 205-868-4728 Chuy’s Restaurant 216 Summit Blvd, Ste. 135, Birmingham 205-977-4224, www.chuys.com Cocina Superior 587 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-259-1980, www.thecocinasuperior.com Costa’s Famous Bar-B-Que - Wildwood 215 Lakeshore Pkwy., Homewood 205-263-0145 Courtyard 280 Oyster Bar & Grill 4643 Hwy. 280, Ste. M, Birmingham 205-980-9891 Crestline Bagel and Pizza 66 Church St. Ste. B, Birmingham 205-871-4583 daniel george 2837 Culver Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-3266, www.danielgeorgerestaurant.com Davenport’s Pizza Palace 2837 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-8603 Dave’s Pizza 1819 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-871-3283 DeVinci’s Pizza On Tap Sports Cafe Lakeview/Southside 737 29th Street South 205.320.1225 Dish’n It Out On Tap Sports Cafe Galleria 3440 Galleria Circle 205.988-3203 2707 18th St. S., Homewood 205-879-1455 1113 Dunston Ave, Birmingham 205-871-5444, www.dishnitout.com DoDiYos 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 110, Homewood 205-453-9300, www.dodiyos.com Dram Whiskey Bar www.ontapsportscafe.com On Tap Sports Cafe Inverness/280 810 Inverness Corners 205.437.1999 2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-8055, www.dramwhiskeybar.com Dyron’s Lowcountry 121 Oak St., Birmingham 205-834-8257, www.dyronslowcountry.com Fish Market Restaurant 5407 Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205-980-8600, www.fishmarketrestaurant.com FLIP Modern Burger Boutique 220 Summit Blvd., Ste. 140, Birmingham 205-968-2000, www.flipburgerboutique.com Full Moon Bar-B-Que - Homewood 337 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-945-9997 2012 Magnolia Ave., Birmingham, AL 205-930-9971 CosmosSouthside.com Weekend Brunch Live Music Catering bbvacompassbowl .com 49 Dining Hogan’s Irish Pub & Grill 507 Cahaba Park Circle, Ste. B, Birmingham, 205-995-0533 Jackson’s Bar & Bistro 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood 205-870-9669 Jim N Nick’s Bar B Q - Greystone 2831 Greystone Commercial Blvd., Birmingham, 205-991-1306 www.jimnnicks.com Jim N Nick’s Bar B Q - Homewood 220 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-942-3336, www.jimnnicks.com Full Moon Bar-B-Que - Hwy. 280 4635 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-7328 www.fullmoonbbq.com GianMarco’s 721 Broadway St., Homewood 205-871-9622 Hamburger Heaven Jinsei Sushi Bar & Lounge 1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 125, Homewood 205-802-1440, www.jinseisushi.com Joe’s Crab Shack 20 Meadow View Dr, Inverness 205-981-2999, www.joescrabshack.com Johnny Ray’s Bar-B-Que 5303 Hwy. 280, Birmingham 205-981-6402 3431 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 500, Birmingham, 205-967-0099 www.johnnyrays.com Hamburger Heaven La Paz Restaurante 180 Oxmoor Blvd, Homewood 205-941-1668 99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham 205-879-2225, www.lapazbham.com Landry’s Seafood House 139 State Farm Pkwy., Homewood 205-916-0777 www.landrysseafoodhouse.com Little Donkey Taqueria 2821 Central Avenue, Homewood 205-703-7000, www.thelittledonkey.com MAFIAoZA’s Pizzeria & Neighborhood Pub 2 Dexter Ave., Birmingham 205-414-7878, www.mafiaozas.com Maki Fresh 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, Birmingham 205-970-3242, www.makifresh.com Mellow Mushroom – Hwy 280 920 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-981-9914 www.mellowmushroom.com Michael’s Restaurant @ Aloft Hotel 1903 29th Ave. S., Homewood 205-874-8055 www.eatatmichaels.com Moe’s Southwest Grill – Mountain Brook 2737 Hwy 280, Suite 161 205-445-0456, www.moes.com Smart. Simple. Satisfying. For taste and more...it’s On-Cor! Moe’s Southwest Grill – Wildwood 231 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood 205-943-7942, www.moes.com Momma Goldberg’s Deli 2829 18th St. S., Homewood 205-834-8871 www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com Nabeel’s Cafe & Market 1706 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-879-9292, www.nabeels.com New York Pizza 1010 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-871-4000 Oak Hill Bar & Grill 2835 18th St. S., Homewood 205-870-8277 O’Carr’s Deli 2909 18th St. S., Homewood 205-879-2196 O’Carr’s Deli 3152 Cahaba Heights Village Rd., Birmingham, 205-967-4173 www.ocarrs.com O’Henry’s Coffees - Downtown Homewood 2831 18th St. S., Homewood 205-870-1198, www.ohenryscoffee.com On Tap Sports Cafe - Inverness 810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999, www.ontapsportscafe.com Over Easy 358 Hollywood Blvd, Homewood 205-639-1910, www.eatovereasy.com P. F. Chang’s 233 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-967-0040, www.pfchangs.com Petruccelli’s Italian Eatery Saw’s BBQ Taziki’s Greek Fare Steele’s Taziki’s Greek Fare – Colonnade 1008 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood 205-879-1937 8 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham 205-972-8602 Stone’s Throw Bar & Grill The Cheesecake Factory Suburban Grill Tracy’s 3154 Heights Village, Mountain Brook 205-972-9227, www.surburbangrill.com Superior Grill 4701 Hwy. 280 S., Birmingham 205-991-5112 www.superiorgrillbirmingham.com/ Romano’s Macaroni Grill Surin 280 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 2300 Woodcrest Place, Homewood 205-879-9995, www.ruthschris.com Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 160, Homewood 205-870-9373, www.salsaritas.com Salvatore’s Pizza & Pasta – Mountain Brook 2031 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 205-871-2423 3439 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 1700, Birmingham, 205-968-6622 www.tazikis.net 3 Mt Laurel Ave., Birmingham 205-995-0512 www.stonesthrowgrill.com 10 Meadowview Dr., Birmingham 205-991-7455, www.petruccellis.com 241 Summit Blvd, Birmingham 205-298-7998, www.macaronigrill.com 3439 Colonnade Pkwy., Ste. 1700, Birmingham, 205-968-6622 16 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham 205-968-8161 Surin of Thailand 64 Church St., Birmingham 205-871-4531, www.surinofthailand.com 236 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-262-1800 75 Church St., Birmingham 205-803-3005 Urban Cookhouse at the Summit 250 Summit Blvd, Ste. 102, Birmingham 205-969-6700 www.urbancookhouse.com Village Tavern 101 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-970-1640, www.villagetavern.com Vino 1930 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook 205-870-8404 Tavern on the Summit Yankee Pizzeria Taziki’s Greek Fare -Mt. Brook Zea Rotisserie & Grill 225 Summit Blvd. Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-298-1222 2737 Hwy. 280, Ste. 121, Birmingham 205-870-0455, www.tazikis.net 3144 Heights Village, Birmingham 205-967-6266 595 Brookwood Village, Birmingham 205-380-3118, www.zearestaurants.com bbvacompassbowl .com 51 Dining Hoover, Vestavia Agave Mexican Grill 1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 142, Hoover 205-824-9410 Amigo’s Mexican Grill 3659 Lorna Rd, #133, Hoover 205-682-8090 Baker’s Famous Pizza 757 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover 205-822-4848 Bellini’s Ristorante 6801 Cahaba Valley Rd., Hoover 205-981-5380, www.ourbellinis.com Bistro V 521 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 113, Vestavia Hills, 205-823-1505 Bonefish Grill 3430 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-985-9545, www.bonefishgrill.com Zoe’s Kitchen - Crestline 225 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-0060, www.zoeskitchen.com Zoe’s Kitchen - Homewood 1830 29th Ave. S., Ste. 155, Homewood 205-870-1100, www.zoeskitchen.com Zoe’s Kitchen - Summit 323 Summit Blvd., Birmingham 205-967-5800, www.zoeskitchen.com Bessemer, West Bob Sykes Barbeque 1724 9th Ave. N., Bessemer 205-426-1400, www.bobsykes.com Bryant’s Seafood Restaurant 3096 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-491-5652 China King Chinese Restaurant 4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 102, McCalla, 205-477-8388 Classic Burger 1732 15th Street North, Bessemer 204-424-5742 Golden Rule BBQ 2201 4th Place W., Birmingham Habanero’s Mexican GrillBessemer Cajun Steamer Bar and Grill 4863 Promenade Parkway, Ste. 103 205-438-1558 180 Main St., Ste. 200, Hoover 205-985-7785, www.cajunsteamer.com Lena’s Ole Hickory Restaurant Carino’s Italian Grill 3103 Ensley Five Points W. Ave., Birmingham, 205-781-7837 4330 Creekside Ave., Hoover 205-560-0505, www.carinos.com Los Sombero’s Chicory Grille 5031 Ford Pkwy, Suite 107, Bessemer 205-425-8887 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover 205-444-5739, www.wynfrey.com Muffalletta’s Pizza and Pasta Chipotle Mexican Grill 1810 9th Ave. N., Bessemer 205-424-9901 1759 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-982-4833< www.chipotle.com Niki’s West Dale’s Southern Grill 233 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham 205-252-5751 700 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 156, Vestavia Hills, 205-987-4757 Pike’s Hickory Pit Dave’s Deli Railroad Cafe Diplomat Delicatessen & Spirits 515 West Town Plaza, Bessemer 205-428-1538 1205 Lake Dr. SE., Ste. 111, Bessemer 205-424-1073 San Antonio Grill – McCalla 4760 Eastern Valley Rd, Suite 140, McCalla, 205-477-1110 Guadalajara – Hueytown Smokehouse Steak & Seafood Restaurant 591 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr, Hueytown, 205-744-2550 348 Finley Ave. W., Birmingham 205-323-6427 or 328-2247 Habanero’s Mexican Grill The Bright Star 3048 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr., Hueytown, 205-491-9974 52 bbvaco m pa ss bow l .co m 304 19th St. N., Bessemer 205-424-9444, www.thebrightstar.com 1615 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 124, Hoover 205-822-8000 1413 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 101, Vestavia Hills, 205-979-1515 Donatos Pizza 629 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills 205-824-1112 El Poblano Mexican Restaurant 2499 Rocky Ridge Rd., Cahaba Heights 205-823-0447 Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill 191 Main St., Hoover 35244-5060 205-733-2002 www.firebirdsrestaurants.com Fish Market Restaurant 1681 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-823-3474mwww. fishmarketrestaurant.com Formaggio’s Italian Bistro 1779-A Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-989-7999 Full Moon Bar-B-Que - Hoover 2000 Patton Chapel Rd., Hoover 205-822-6666 Gabriel’s Spirited Cafe 3706 Lorna Rd., Hoover 205-985-0983, www.gabrielscafe.net Ginza Sushi & Korean BBQ 5291 Valleydale Rd., Ste. 101, Hoover 205-981-1616 Golden Rule Barbecue Hoover 1571 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-823-7770, www.goldenrulebbq.com Habaneros Mexican Grill- Hoover 1601 Montgomery Hwy., Hoover 205-979-7772 Iron Horse Cafe 1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599 www.ironhorsecafe.net Iz Café Rocky Ridge 2514 Rocky Ridge Road, Hoover 205-979-7570, www.cafeiz.com J. Alexander’s Restaurant 3320 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-733-9995 or 733-9537 www.jalexanders.com Jim N Nick’s Bar B Q - Riverchase 1810 Montgomery Hwy. S., Hoover 205-733-1300, www.jimnnicks.com Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza 2516 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia 205-637-5270 Klingler’s European Bakery & Cafe 621 Montgomery Hwy., Vestavia Hills 205-823-4560 Moe’s Original BBQ & Blues Revue 2501 Rocky Ridge Rd., Birmingham 205-822-2773 www.moesoriginalbbq.com Moe’s Southwest Grill Riverchase 3670 Lorna Road, Hoover 205-937-6163, www.moes.com Moe’s Southwest Grill Vestavia Hills 716 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 108 205-824-7663, www.moes.com On Tap Sports Café – Galleria 3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203 www.ontapsportscafe.com On Tap Sports Cafe - Riverchase Shula’s Steak House Wynfrey Hotel. 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-444-5750 www.donshula.com/steakhouse/ birmingham/ Sol Azteca 1360 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 128, Birmingham , 205-979-4902 Stix 3250 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-982-3070, www.stixonline.com The Pita Cafe 2801 Hwy. 150, Ste. 137J, Hoover 205-402-7482 Tortugas Homemade Pizza 1851 Montgomery Hwy. S., Ste. 107, Birmingham, 205-985-2909 1845 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558 www.ontapsportscafe.com 2801 John Hawkins Pkwy. Ste. 169R, Hoover, 205-403-9800 Mandarin House Purple Onion Deli & Grill - Hoover 1551 Montgomery Highway, 205-822-7322 www.purpleonionofhoover.com 2943 John Hawkins Pkwy., Hoover 205-988-0744 www.upthecreekfishcamp.com Salvatore’s Pizza Zoe’s Kitchen - Patton Creek La Dolce Vita 1550 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. O, Hoover 205-822-1761 Moe’s Original BBQ 181 Main Street, Ste. 201, 205-985-8841, www.moesoriginalbbq.com 1594 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 102M, Hoover, 205-823-7206 Up The Creek Fish Camp and Grill 180 Main St., Ste. 140, Hoover 205-989-4020, www.zoeskitchen.com bbvacompassbowl .com 53 Nightlife BirMiNghaM Nightlife P r e f e r r e d Pa r t N e r s BACCHUS DANCE CLUB 1928 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-731-2582, facebook.com/bacchus5pts BLACK MARKET BAR 2011 Highland Ave., Birmingham, 205-933-8035 www.evilbartenders.com THE J. CLYDE 1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com WORLD OF BEER 1005 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-332-1946 www.wobusa.com/fivepoints DAVE’S PUB 1128 20th St. S., Birmingham, 205-933-4030 www.davespub southside.com JAZZ UNDERGROUND 2012 Magnolia Avenue, Birmingham, 205-202-3640 www.jazzunder ground5points.com southside and downtown aBove The Historic Redmont Hotel 2101 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-2101, www.theredmont.com aqua lounGe & niGhtCluB 2824 5th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-714-8155 avondale BrewinG ComPany 201 41st Street S., Birmingham, 205-777-5456, www.avondalebrewing.com BaCChus danCe CluB 2011 Highland Ave., Birmingham, 205-933-8035 www.evilbartenders.com Blue monKey lounGe 1318 Cobb Lane S., Birmingham 205-933-9222 www.bluemonkeylounge.com Bottletree CaFe 3719 3rd Ave. S., Birmingham 205-533-6288, www.thebottletree.com Cantina tortilla Grill 2901 2nd Ave. S., Ste. 110, Birmingham 205-323-6980 1928 11th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-731-2582, facebook.com/ bacchus5pts Chaser’s sPorts Bar Base CamP martini Bar & lounGe CluB south 1024 20th South, Birmingham 205.731.6099 54 bbvaco m pa ss bow l .co m BlaCK marKet Bar 815 24th Street N., Birmingham 205-324-2425 1102 10th St. S., Birmingham 205-251-0512 Courtyard Oyster Bar & Grill Southside 2015 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham 205-558-4995 Dave’s Pub 1128 20th St. S., Birmingham, 205-933-4030 Formaggio’s Italian Bistro 1713 10th Ave. S., Birmingham, 205-933-7555 DANCE CLUB & PUB Gable Square Saloon & Games Download our App and Party with Us! Facebook.com/Bacchus5pts 1928 11th Avenue South, Birmingham, 205.731.2582 803 9th Court S., Birmingham 205-251-0960, www.myspace.com/ gablesquaresaloon Garage Cafe & Antiques LOCATED IN THE HEART OF 5 POINTS (ACROSS FROM STARBUCKS) 2304 10th Terrace S., Birmingham 205-322-3220 Good People Brewing Company 114 14th Street S., Birmingham, 205-286-2337 www.goodpeoplebrewing.com Innisfree Irish Pub 710 29th St. S., Birmingham, 205-252-4252 www.innisfreepub.com Jazz Underground 2012 Magnolia Avenue, Birmingham 205-202-3640 www.jazzunderground5points.com 5pts. s 2011 Highland Ave., Birmingham, 205.933.8035 Inverness 3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800, Birmingham 205.967.8787 www.evIlbartenders.com Kelley’s Neighborhood Sports Grill 720 29th St. S., Birmingham, 205-323-9786 Lou’s Pub & Package Store 726 29th St. S., Birmingham, 205-322-7005 Marty’s 1813 10th Court S., Birmingham 205-939-0045, www.martysbar.com Matthew’s Bar & Grill 2208 Morris Ave., Birmingham, 205-862-6261 Nana Funks 708 29th St. S., Birmingham, 205-250-8003 Oasis 1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312 www.jclyde.com 2807 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-5538, www.oasisbar.com Old Car Heaven 115 35th St. S., Birmingham 205-326-8902, www.oldcarheaven.com On Tap Sports Cafe - Lakeview 737 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-320-1225, www.ontapsportscafe.com Ona’s Music Room 2801 Second Ave S, Suite C, Birmingham 205-320-7006, www.onasmusicroom.com Pale Eddie’s Pour House 2308 2nd Ave, North, Birmingham 205-297-0052, www.paleeddiespourhouse.com 1005 20th St. S., Birmingham, 205-332-1946 Nightlife Parkside Cafe The H Martini Bar Tin Roof 821 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0791 www.platinum-bham.com The J. Clyde Upside Down Plaza Rag’s Bar & Grill The Metro Bar 4036 5th Ave S., Birmingham 205-595-0920 Platinum Club 728 29th St. S., Birmingham 205-327-7247 Rogue Tavern 2312 2nd Ave. N., Birmingham 205-202-4151 www.roguetavern.com 1023 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-933-9555, www.thehotelhighland. com/martini_bar.htm 1312 Cobb Lane, Birmingham 205-939-1312, www.jclyde.com 2125 2nd Ave. N., Ste. 100, Birmingham 205-323-7995, www.myspace.com/ metrobistroandmarket The Nick 2709 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-4356, www.tinroofbars.com/ home/birmingham 2012 Magnolia Ave. S., Birmingham 205-930-0333 WorkPlay 500 23rd St. S., Birmingham 205-879-4773, www.workplay.com World of Beer 2514 10th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-252-3831, www.thenickrocks.com 1005 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-332-1946 www.wobusa.com/fivepoints 2300 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-324-0666 www.steelurbanlounge.com The Quest Zydeco Stillwater Pub The Rare Martini Steel Urban Lounge 416 24th St. S., Birmingham 205-251-4313, www.quest-club.com 2109 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-202-5625, www.stillwaterpub.com 2839 7th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-323-0008, www.theraremartini.com The Break Restaurant & Billiards The Wine Loft 1001 20th St. S., Birmingham 205-252-3779 2200 1st Ave. N., Birmingham 205-323-8228 www.wineloftbirmingham.com 2001 15th Ave. S., Birmingham 205-933-1032 www.zydecobirmingham.com Fultondale, Gardendale, Northwest, Trussville Neighborhood Sports Grille 1423 Gadsden Hwy, #131, Trussville 205-655-1018 www.neighborhoodsportsgrille.com Tipsy T’s Karaoke & Club 1800 Tin Valley Circle, Birmingham 205-655-8184 www.myspace.com/tipsyts Velma’s Place 1911 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham 205-661-0404 Airport, Centerpoint, Eastwood, Irondale, Leeds 1128 20th Street South – 205.933.4030 www.davespubsouthside.com Airport Inn Tavern 7502 5th Ave. N., Birmingham 205-836-9110 Bourbon St. Bar & Lounge 1568 Cooper Hill Rd., Birmingham 205-957-1006 Crestwood Tavern 5500 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham 205-510-0053 Tenampa Nightclub 5800 Oporto-Madrid Blvd., Birmingham 205-951-8200 Walker’s Restaurant/The Emergency Room Lounge 2100 Pinson Valley Pkwy., Birmingham 205-849-0704 56 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m 5 Points District Visit Five Points South, one of Birmingham’s oldest entertainment and dining districts. 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C, Hoover 205-444-0261, www.pub261bar.com Comedy Club Stardome 1818 Data Drive, Hoover 205-444-0008, www.stardome.com Gabriel’s Spirited Café 3706 Lorna Rd, Hoover, 205-985-0983 Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness Billy’s Bar & Grill 2012 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-879-2238 www.billysbarandgrill.com Black Market Bar 3411 Colonnade Parkway, Ste. 800, Birmingham, 205-967-8787 www.evilbartenders.com Cafe Firenze 110 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham 205-980-1315 www.myspace.com/cafefirenze Courtyard 280 Oyster Bar & Grill 4643 Highway 280, Ste. M, Birmingham 205-980-9891 Dram Whiskey Bar 2721 Cahaba Rd., Mountain Brook 205-871-8055 www.dramwhiskeybar.com Fox & Hound Pub & Grill 3425 Colonnade Pkwy., Birmingham 205-968-3823 www.fhrg.com/FHRG.aspx 58 bbvaco m pa ss bow l .co m Hogan’s Irish Pub & Grill Iron Horse Cafe 507 Cahaba Park Circle, Ste. B, Birmingham, 205-995-0533 www.hogansirishpubandgrill.com 1694 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 184, Birmingham, 205-978-5599, www.ironhorsecafe.net Jackson’s Bar & Bistro Ivory’s 1831 28th Ave. S., Ste. 175, Homewood 205-870-9669 jacksonsbarandbistro.com/Birmingham Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, 205-987-1600 www.wynfrey.com Lucky’s Pub & Package Martini’s Fine Food & Club Ultra 704 Valley Ave., Homewood, 205-945-1657 MAFIAoZA’s Pizzeria and Neighborhood Pub 2 Dexter Avenue, Birmingham 205.414-7878, www.mafiaozas.com Oak Hill Bar & Grill 2835 18th St. S.,Homewood, 205-870-8277 On Tap Sports Cafe - Inverness 810 Inverness Corners, Birmingham 205-437-1999, www.ontapsportscafe.com Otey’s Tavern 224 Country Club Park, Birmingham 205-871-8435, www.oteystavern.com Starz Karaoke Lounge 730 Valley Ave., Homewood 205-944-0007 2132 Lorna Ridge Lane, Hoover 205-822-4488 Moonlight on the Mountain 585 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham www.moonlightonthemtn.com On Tap Sports Cafe - Galleria 3440 Galleria Circle, Hoover 205-988-3203, www.ontapsportscafe.com On Tap Sports Cafe - Riverchase 1845 Montgomery Hwy., Ste. 207, Hoover, 205-988-5558 www.ontapsportscafe.com Redline Bar & Grill 1615 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham 205-823-1488 www.facebook.com/redlinerbar Lakeview District The Lakeview District is one of the top entertainment areas in town. Centered around 7th Avenue South and 29th Street; this region of the city packs in the crowds every night. With live music, martini bars, dance clubs and restaurants, the Lakeview District is the place to be any night of the week. 2 P r e f e r r e d Pa r t n e r s tS hS 6th S Ave 29t S Ave 5th tS hS 28t Red S Ave q ess xpr E ain unt Mo 1 7th 9 6 0 2 5 3 4 7 8 way 8th S Ave St. Vincent’s Hospital 1 Full Moon Barbecue 2 Innisfree 3 Kelley’s 4 Lou’s Pub 5 Moe’s Original BBQ 6 Nana Funks 7 On Tap Sports Café 8 Rag’s Italian Bistro 9 Rare Martini 0 Slice Stone Pizza and Brew q Tin Roof bbvacompassbowl .com 59 shopping BiRMinghAM shopping p R E F E R R E D pA R T n E R s COLONIAL BROOKWOOD VILLAGE Shades Creek Parkway (Alabama 149) between U.S. 280 and U.S. 31. www.shopbrookwoodvillage.com THE SUMMIT At I-459 and U.S. 280 www.thesummitonline.com The Summit 60 bbvaco m pa ss b ow l .co m Colonial Brookwood Village Conveniently located in Homewood right off 280 Highway, shoppers find specialty stores as well as larger retailers such as Macy’s, Belk and Books-A-Million. Also houses several particularly good restaurants. Garage and courtesy valet parking is available. Shades Creek Parkway (Alabama 149) between U.S. 280 and U.S. 31. www.shop brookwoodvillage.com Downtown Birmingham Investigating downtown shopping is an adventure in itself. Start out at BB’s China & Glassware (2427 1st Ave. North) where you’ll find an enticing assortment of dishes and glassware, some bearing the logos of defunct hotels from around the country, along with Fiesta ware and seconds at good discounts. Move on to downtown 20th Street to the historic Bon Ton Hatters, where you can get your hat steam cleaned while you get the best shoeshine in town. Just off 20th on Third Avenue North is a treasure trove of memories at Reed Books. Back over to 20th Street and south a few blocks is the Peanut Depot. Stop in for treats or just to see the beautiful old roasters that are still in use. Head further south down 20th into historic Five Points South. A good photo background here is “The Storyteller,” a fountain designed by Birmingham-native sculptor Frank Fleming. While in this district, stop in at Charlemagne Record Exchange, if only for the atmosphere and the personnel. Also check out McNolia’s Cards and Gifts for funky stuff and at The Golden Temple, where herbal supplements are sold alongside Birkenstocks®. www.downtown birmingham.org 5 GUYS BURGERS ALTAR’D STATE BELK BETSY PRINCE BOOKS•A•MILLION Shop BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE COCINA SUPERIOR HIBBETT SPORTS JASON’S DELI LOFT MACY’S ZEA ROTISSERIE & GRILL SHOPBROOKWOODVILLAGE.COM shopping Soho Square Soho Square Patton Creek Combines a “main street” element with parking and sidewalks in front of an eclectic mix of quaint, unique shops and restaurants, with larger retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Rave Motion Pictures. In the Birmingham suburb of Hoover between I-459, the Riverchase Galleria, and Alabama 150. www.pattoncreek.com Downtown Homewood Riverchase Galleria Old-style shopping along main street in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood includes upscale clothing shops, home decorating stores, and nationally acknowledged high end antique galleries. A stop by Savage’s Bakery, a local landmark, is a necessity. The new Soho Square includes an interesting mix of boutiques and restaurants at sidewalk level below residential lofts. 18th Street (and beyond), Homewood. www.homewoodchamber.org Housed beneath the world’s longest skylight are more than 200 shops, a dozen restaurants and a colorful carousel. Look for American Eagle, Banana Republic, Godiva Chocolatier, Abercrombie & Finch and the Disney Store, just a few samples of stores in this two-story city under glass. The complex also includes the Wynfrey Hotel. U.S. 31 and Alabama 150 at I-459. www.riverchasegalleria.com English Village, Mountain Brook Village and Crestline Village Set against the picturesque landscape of the Cahaba River Valley, The Shops of Grand River is a brand new shopping destination. A sampling of the distinctive outlet and specialty stores are Brooks Brothers, Gap Outlet, Jones New York Outlet, Bose, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Carters Babies & Kids, and more. www.shopsofgrandriver.com In the heart of the suburb of Mountain Brook, these three distinct shopping areas are linked by tree lined sidewalks. English Village has restaurants, coffee houses and garden shops. Mountain Brook Village has funky art shops, high end boutiques and home furnishing stores (Don’t miss a stroll through Smith’s Variety for a variety of toys and candy bins.) 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