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Birmingham Walking Tour Series: Historic Retail/Theatre District

Birmingham Walking Tour Series: Historic Retail/Theatre District

Apr 18th 20212:30p-4:30p

Birmingham

Since the 1890’s this area has been the hub for business and theatre in the city, at one time known as “Birmingham’s Broadway” and home to more than 70 theatres and playhouses in its history. It was also the place to do all your shopping, with large department stores like Pizitz, Loveman’s and Parisian.

 

The Saturday tour begins at 9:00 a.m. Registration is $25 for Vulcan Park and Museum members and $40 for non-members. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

Huge thanks to the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield, Spire and Protective Life Corporation for making this event possible.

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    Birmingham Walking Tour Series: Historic Retail/Theatre District

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    Vulcan Park and Museum
    • 1701 Valley View Dr.
    • Birmingham, AL 35209
    Personalized Directions

    Directions

    Take I-59 North /I-20 East to exit 126A onto Highway 280 East.

    Region

    Birmingham is located in the Bankhead & Sipsey Wilderness Area of the North Alabama Region

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    Where to Stay

    Best Western Plus Inn and Suites Birmingham

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    Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

    The Elyton Hotel invites you to experience a new definition indulgence at the intersection of modern sophistication and rich tradition. This architectural and historical treasure enjoys an ideal location on the celebrated "Heaviest Corner on Earth" c...

    Birmingham Inn

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    Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

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    Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham East Irondale

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    Apex Motel

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    Days Inn Birmingham

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    Ramada-- Birmingham Airport

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    Courtyard Colonnade

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    Where to Eat

    Oscar's at the Museum

    Oscar’s at the Museum is the Birmingham Museum of Art’s in-house restaurant, featuring a delicious seasonal lunch menu artfully created with fresh, local ingredients. Just steps from the galleries, Oscar’s light-filled dining space offers a refres...

    Lloyd's

    Founded in 1937, Lloyd's is known for its casual setting and home-cooked meals.

    Cahaba Brewing Company

    Local craft brewery located in the historic Continental Gin at 4500 5th Av. S. Building C.

    Urban Cookhouse

    "Buy local, eat urban"

    The Atomic Bar & Lounge

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

    Back Forty - Birmingham

    Back Forty Beer Company’s name is inspired by an old agricultural term referring to the 40 acres of land situated furthest from the barn.

    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

    Known for pulled pork, cheese biscuits and homemade slaw, Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q has grown from one location in Birmingham started by owner Nick Pihakis and his father, Jim, to more than 35 locations throughout the South and in Colorado.

    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

    Known for its slow-smoked meat, cheese biscuits and scratch-made sides, the restaurant consistently receives accolades from local and national publications like Saveur and Bon Appétit.

    FILTER - Coffee Parlor

    FILTER-Coffee Parlor goes beyond a typical American coffee shop and connects with our community by providing a place that allows patrons to engage with each other. Our focus is on offering high quality coffees, teas, specialty drinks, and seasonal ea...
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    What to See & Do

    The Summit

    The Summit, which opened in October 1997, is a 1 million square foot upscale lifestyle center located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 and Interstate 459 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

    The Cathedral of Saint Paul

    Known for its many elegant stained-glass windows, The Cathedral of St. Paul, completed in 1893, has been called "the most highly developed Victorian Gothic structure in the South."

    Virginia Samford Theatre

    The Virginia Samford Theatre is located in the historic Southside district of Birmingham next to Caldwell Park.

    Southern Museum of Flight/Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame

    One of the largest aviation museums in the Southeast with more than 75 aircraft, artifacts and dioramas telling the story of a century of flight.

    The Hill Opera Center

    Opera Birmingham, the only professional opera company in Northern and Central Alabama, has entertained audiences since 1955!

    Birminhgam Boulders

    Located near Red Mountain Park, Birmingham Boulders is the newest member of the Bouldering Authority family. Opened in 2016, B2 is in the vanguard of modern climbing facilities, featuring the newest generation of walls from Vertical Solutions.

    Don Kresge Memorial Radio Museum

    Operated by the Alabama Historical Radio Society, the Don Kresge Memorial Museum allows visitors to see and listen to radios manufactured more than fifty years ago.

    Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park

    This memorial garden to singer Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations features a bronze sculpture of Kendricks by Tuskegee artist Ron McDowell, as well as sculptures of the other Temptations set into a granite wall.

    Space One Eleven

    Founded in 1986 as a non-profit organization, Space One Eleven (SOE) is a visual arts center with contemporary art exhibitions and art classes for aspiring and established artists of all ages.
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