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DOWNTOWN

About Birmingham

Birmingham is the state s largest city, a lively center for arts,

entertainment, dining, and shopping. It is also rich in history,

known for its post-Civil War industrial past and for its role in

the civil rights movement. The walking tours that follow invite

you to explore some of the most interesting parts of the city

Upper Downtown, Downtown West, Lower Downtown, and

the Heart of Five Points South. While you are discovering

the buildings and the stories they tell, keep an eye out for

popular restaurants and shops that are fun to browse. Feel

free to combine tours or to pick and choose the sites that

interest you most. Be aware that often the best view of a

building s architecture is from across the street, looking

above modern signs and ground-fl oor remodeling, to see

ornamentation on the upper fl oors.

Featured Tours

UPPER DOWNTOWN

DOWNTOWN WEST

LOWER DOWNTOWN

HEART OF FIVE POINTS SOUTH