“Letter From Birmingham Jail” Historic Marker
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“Letter From Birmingham Jail” Historic Marker

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in April 1963 while he was incarcerated for violating an injunction that prohibited public civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham. He wrote it in response to a handful of Alabama’s leading white religious leaders who had issued a public statement questioning the motives and methods of the King-led demonstrations in the city. 425 6th Ave S.
425 6th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205
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Where to Stay

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

Everything you need within five blocks

Country Inn & Suites - Colonnade

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Homewood Suites Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB is the ideal home away from home located in the downtown Birmingham area, close to the historic University of Alabama at Birmingham and 5 Points South District.

Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast

In between visits to Birmingham’s many world-class attractions, the Drury Inn & Suites wants you to kick back, relax and enjoy all of the Drury extras, comfortable rooms and award-winning service

Kings Inn--Civic Center--UAB

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The Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn and Suites

Rest up in our historic Tutwiler building, minutes off I-20. We're a short walk from downtown Birmingham's Convention Center, Museum of Art, and Civil Rights Institute. Grab a bite to eat in the neighborhood. Free hot breakfast, free WiFi, and fitnes...

DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park

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The Painted Lady Hotel

The Painted Lady arrives to Birmingham with our 22-room and suite boutique hotel, occupying the old Eyer-Raden Building in the Automotive Historic District. Legend has it that the “Louise Curtis” who operated a “boarding house” in the upper floors of...
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Upcoming Events

Birmingham Bowl 2024

The 18th Birmingham Bowl will be played on Saturday, December 27th at Protective Stadium and will feature teams from the Southeastern Conference and the American Athletic Conference.

Zoo Year's Eve!

Get an early start to 2025 with two Zoo Year’s Eve celebrations planned for Tuesday, December 31. Daytime and evening celebrations will be held from 1-3 p.m and from 5-7 p.m., with a special zoo-related drop featuring red pandas at 2 p.m and 6 p.m.

Alabama Dance Festival

Join us at the 2025 Alabama Dance Festival. One of the largest gatherings of dancers and dance enthusiasts in the Southeast.

Annie

Broadway National Tour of Annie at Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall January 14-19, 2025.

Dance Across Birmingham

Dance Across Birmingham is a community celebration that offers a day of FREE dance classes! No experience necessary! Register online to reserve space in your favorite classes!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

BCRI will be open to the public from 10 am-5 pm in honor of MLK Day. The day will be filled with activities, performances and celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

54th Annual World of Wheels

Indoor Custom car show featuring hot rods, customs and classic cars, trucks & bikes competing for trophies and cash prizes plus entertainment.

SIX

Broadway National Tour of SIX at Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall February 11-16, 2025!
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Where to Eat

The Atomic Bar & Lounge

The Atomic Lounge is a kitschy watering hole with a cool vibe offering creative cocktails, themed rooms & costumes to wear.

Ranelli's Deli

Ranelli's Deli is a family-owned establishment that's been serving casual Italian cuisine to Birmingham's Southside since 1971.

The Club

The Club opened in Birmingham in 1951 and is still today one of the most unique private clubs in the South as well as the country. Three restaurant options are available from casual to elegant, but what The Club is most famously known for is its beau...

Galley & Garden

Farm-to-table American fine dining in an elegant, historic home with intimate rooms & a jazz brunch.

The YARD Birmingham

Welcome to The Yard, where global cuisine is rivaled by our spirit and passion for creating an atmosphere that is minimalistic, convivial and a haven for those who simply want to enjoy Southern hospitality.

Full Moon Bar-B-Que

n the heart of downtown Birmingham, our Southside bar-b-que location is the original Full Moon.

Shrimp Basket Irondale

It all began in 1993, when two local boys in Gulf Shores, Alabama decided to open up a casual family-focused seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast. The idea was to create a restaurant where people would feel welcome to be themselves, families could af...

Mayawell Bar

Agave spirits bar located in Birmingham, AL - "All's well, that ends Mayawell!"
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