Danny’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
This beautiful area is lined with historic homes, popular spots, and 3 dog parks within walking distance of our home! We're located right next to Rojo, a vibrant restaurant and bar serving a mix of Latinx & American dishes, the Clubhouse on Highland (right behind us), a favorite spot for weddings, holiday parties, and more, O'Henry's Coffees, a delicious local coffee shop, and many more!
Highland Park
This beautiful area is lined with historic homes, popular spots, and 3 dog parks within walking distance of our home! We're located right next to Rojo, a vibrant restaurant and bar serving a mix of Latinx & American dishes, the Clubhouse on Highland (right behind us), a favorite spot for weddings, holiday parties, and more, O'Henry's Coffees, a delicious local coffee shop, and many more!
Historic Forest Park is an urban neighborhood that was developed in the early 20th Century but has really flourished in the last few decades.
Forest Park
Historic Forest Park is an urban neighborhood that was developed in the early 20th Century but has really flourished in the last few decades.
Oxmoor is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama with a population of 19,963. Oxmoor is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Oxmoor offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oxmoor there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Oxmoor and residents tend to have moderate political views.
Oxmoor
Oxmoor is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama with a population of 19,963. Oxmoor is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Oxmoor offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oxmoor there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Oxmoor and residents tend to have moderate political views.
Five Points South is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama with a population of 17,551. Five Points South is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Five Points South offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Five Points South there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Five Points South and residents tend to lean liberal.
32 locals recommend
Five Points South
Five Points South is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama with a population of 17,551. Five Points South is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Five Points South offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Five Points South there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Five Points South and residents tend to lean liberal.
Part of Southside, the Lakeview District is an up-and-coming area full of dining and nightlife, including gourmet Southern restaurants, burger pubs, and craft breweries. On Saturdays April to December, a market sells produce and prepared foods outside Pepper Place, a former soda bottling plant. A popular industrial photography spot, Sloss Furnaces are a hug, defunct blast furnace plant offering self-guided tours.
9 locals recommend
Lakeview District
Part of Southside, the Lakeview District is an up-and-coming area full of dining and nightlife, including gourmet Southern restaurants, burger pubs, and craft breweries. On Saturdays April to December, a market sells produce and prepared foods outside Pepper Place, a former soda bottling plant. A popular industrial photography spot, Sloss Furnaces are a hug, defunct blast furnace plant offering self-guided tours.
Food scene
A vibrant restaurant and bar serving a mix of Latinx & American dishes
Take-out & Dine-in ---- Just down the street!
2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 328-4733
Closed Monday
Tue-Sun: 11am–10pm w/ Bar Open Late
Happy Hour: Tue-F 3pm-6pm
Brunch: Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
45 locals recommend
Rojo
2921 Highland AveA vibrant restaurant and bar serving a mix of Latinx & American dishes
Take-out & Dine-in ---- Just down the street!
2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 328-4733
Closed Monday
Tue-Sun: 11am–10pm w/ Bar Open Late
Happy Hour: Tue-F 3pm-6pm
Brunch: Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
Voted best coffee house in Birmingham for many years provides great coffee, baked goods, friendly service in a warm environment ---- Just down the street!
2915 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 250-1195
Tue-Sat 6:30am–9pm
Sun-Mon 6:30am–8pm
23 locals recommend
O'Henry's
2915 Highland AveVoted best coffee house in Birmingham for many years provides great coffee, baked goods, friendly service in a warm environment ---- Just down the street!
2915 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 250-1195
Tue-Sat 6:30am–9pm
Sun-Mon 6:30am–8pm
Event Location
A favorite event venue for weddings, holiday parties, and more ---- Right behind us!
2908 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 324-9633
Clubhouse On Highland
2908 Highland AvenueA favorite event venue for weddings, holiday parties, and more ---- Right behind us!
2908 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 324-9633
Groceries
Supermarket
3314 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 252-0684
Mon-Sat 7am–10pm
Sun 7am–9pm
31 locals recommend
Piggly Wiggly Clairmont
3314 Clairmont AveSupermarket
3314 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 252-0684
Mon-Sat 7am–10pm
Sun 7am–9pm
Pharmacy & Convenience Store
3020 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-6823
Mon-Fri 8am–8pm
Sat 9am–6pm
Sun 10am–6pm
25 locals recommend
Walgreens
3020 Clairmont AvePharmacy & Convenience Store
3020 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-6823
Mon-Fri 8am–8pm
Sat 9am–6pm
Sun 10am–6pm
Dog-Friendly Parks
Very dog-friendly - most people let their dogs off-leash to play together here!
9 locals recommend
Rushton Park
3000 Highland AveVery dog-friendly - most people let their dogs off-leash to play together here!
Rhodes Park
2800 Highland AveVery dog-friendly - most people let their dogs off-leash to play together here!
Caldwell Park
2500 Highland AveVery dog-friendly - most people let their dogs off-leash to play together here!
Local Favorites
Highland Park Golf Course is a public golf course in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 1903 as the Country Club of Birmingham, it is the oldest golf course in the state of Alabama. Bobby Jones won the Birmingham Country Club Invitational at Highland Park in 1927 at the age of 14.
18 locals recommend
Highland Park Golf Course
3300 Highland AveHighland Park Golf Course is a public golf course in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 1903 as the Country Club of Birmingham, it is the oldest golf course in the state of Alabama. Bobby Jones won the Birmingham Country Club Invitational at Highland Park in 1927 at the age of 14.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5-acre of botanical gardens located adjacent to Lane Park at the southern foot of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama.
101 locals recommend
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park RdThe Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5-acre of botanical gardens located adjacent to Lane Park at the southern foot of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama. It is the largest zoo in Alabama. The 122-acre zoo is home to almost 800 animals representing over 200 species, including many endangered species from six continents. The zoo is managed by a private non-profit corporation.
118 locals recommend
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba RdThe Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama. It is the largest zoo in Alabama. The 122-acre zoo is home to almost 800 animals representing over 200 species, including many endangered species from six continents. The zoo is managed by a private non-profit corporation.
The McWane Science Center is a science museum and research archive located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The state-of-the-art science center, aquarium, and 280-seat IMAX Dome Theater is housed in the historic and refurbished Loveman's department store building. It opened to the public on July 11, 1998.
107 locals recommend
McWane Science Center
200 19th St NThe McWane Science Center is a science museum and research archive located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The state-of-the-art science center, aquarium, and 280-seat IMAX Dome Theater is housed in the historic and refurbished Loveman's department store building. It opened to the public on July 11, 1998.
The Southern Museum of Flight is a civilian aviation museum in Birmingham, Alabama USA. The facility features nearly 100 aircraft, as well as engines, models, artifacts, photographs, and paintings.
23 locals recommend
Southern Museum of Flight
4343 73rd St NThe Southern Museum of Flight is a civilian aviation museum in Birmingham, Alabama USA. The facility features nearly 100 aircraft, as well as engines, models, artifacts, photographs, and paintings.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a large interpretive museum and research center in Birmingham, Alabama that depicts the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
152 locals recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 16th St NBirmingham Civil Rights Institute is a large interpretive museum and research center in Birmingham, Alabama that depicts the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing, it became one of the first industrial sites in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use
66 locals recommend
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
20 32nd St NSloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing, it became one of the first industrial sites in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is a state museum located in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to communicating the state’s athletic history.
23 locals recommend
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
2150 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd NThe Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is a state museum located in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to communicating the state’s athletic history.
The 16th Street Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama, that is frequented predominantly by African Americans. In 1963, the church was the target of the racially motivated bombing that killed four young girls in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement.
34 locals recommend
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
1530 6th Ave NThe 16th Street Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Birmingham, Alabama, that is frequented predominantly by African Americans. In 1963, the church was the target of the racially motivated bombing that killed four young girls in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement.
Kelly Ingram Park, formerly West Park, is a 4 acres park located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North in the Birmingham Civil Rights District.
16 locals recommend
Kelly Ingram Park
500 17th St NKelly Ingram Park, formerly West Park, is a 4 acres park located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is bounded by 16th and 17th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues North in the Birmingham Civil Rights District.
Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders.
34 locals recommend
Moss Rock Preserve
617 Preserve WayHiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders.
Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. It was designed by landscape architect Tom Leader and built by Birmingham-based Brasfield & Gorrie. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham.
158 locals recommend
Railroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave SRailroad Park is a 19-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. It was designed by landscape architect Tom Leader and built by Birmingham-based Brasfield & Gorrie. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham.
Alabama Splash Adventure is a water park and amusement park, located off Interstate 20/59 in Bessemer, Alabama, just west of Birmingham and east of Tuscaloosa. It is owned by Koch Family Parks, which consists of members of the family who formerly had minority ownership in Holiday World & Splashin' Safari.
28 locals recommend
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure PkwyAlabama Splash Adventure is a water park and amusement park, located off Interstate 20/59 in Bessemer, Alabama, just west of Birmingham and east of Tuscaloosa. It is owned by Koch Family Parks, which consists of members of the family who formerly had minority ownership in Holiday World & Splashin' Safari.
Contemporary, glass-enclosed setup for 1,200+ motorcycles & race cars with an adjacent road course.
45 locals recommend
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
6030 Barber Motorsports PkwyContemporary, glass-enclosed setup for 1,200+ motorcycles & race cars with an adjacent road course.