The holiday season is quickly approaching, and everyone knows that means prime travel time. Whoever you have coming to visit you in Birmingham, tell them to bring their fur babies along! The Magic City is fun for all—even Fido. Check out 34 hotels all over Birmingham that will welcome your pets with open paws.
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Fall is in the air, which means crisp colorful leaves will be popping up all over Birmingham. If you’re wondering where to find the best fall colors, here are four drives around Birmingham that will make you swoon.
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It is a surprise to many visitors, but locals know that Birmingham is chock full of gorgeous mountaintop vistas and curving, winding roads. The best way to enjoy them? From behind the wheel of your car. Here are five mountain drives around Birmingham that will add some adventure to your daily commute or lazy Sunday afternoon. Keep reading for the best drives around.
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Magic. Wonder. Adventure. Experience it all every Friday and Saturday from 6:30-10:30PM in October at DeSoto Caverns’ annual Fall event—Tomb of the Risen Dead. Only 45 minutes from Birmingham. Here are 5 reasons this family-friendly event is sure to knock your socks off. Get tickets now!
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Calling all bachelorette parties, sorority reunions, or just good old fashioned girls’ weekends: Birmingham, AL is the perfect destination for your #GirlSquad. Grab your calendar, pull up the group chat, and check out the ultimate guide to your next girls’ getaway!
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Alabama is home to some amazing natural wonders and scenic viewpoints, just a short distance away from Birmingham. Whether you’ve lived here your entire life or you’ve just moved to the area; we love sharing fun short road trip ideas that inspire y’all to explore. Find out more about visiting the Natural Bridge of Alabama in Winston County – the longest natural bridge in the USA east of the Rockies.
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As the sun sets on another Birmingham, AL summer, there’s still time for one last hoorah. You know Bham Now is here to make this easy. We’ve pulled together the 4 ‘must-do’ places to check out before Labor Day weekend. Birmingham City School employees, be sure to read till the end for a special deal just for you compliments of Adamson Ford.
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Now that summer is coming to a close in Birmingham and school is starting back, we’re already thinking about our next vacation. What’s better than a fall trip to the beach? Nothing. ResortQuest offers the best locations with tons of fun amenities and activities for you and your family. Book your fall vacation now for a chance to save 25% on your stay of three or more nights!
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Did you know that Birmingham has nonstop flights to a bunch of great cities across the U.S.? Get ready to pack your bags. We’ve chosen our top six destinations with no connection required!
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Birmingham, AL has become quite the destination for food and drink, live music, sports, and much more. This is no secret to locals—but as it brings more and more people to the city, accommodations are growing. We’ve got 13 Air Bnb listings all over the city with a 4-star rating or higher!
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Bham Now is officially three years old! And if you can’t tell by the gif, we are VERY excited. As a thank you to YOU, our audience, we’re giving away a 4 day vacay—compliments of ResortQuest. Yes, you read that right. We’re celebrating by sending you to the beach.
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It’s hot, Birmingham. We know. To help y’all beat the heat and still participate in all the fun, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to staying cool this summer in Birmingham—including happy hours, road trips and floating local rivers!
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Hey Birmingham! The new school year is quickly approaching and where’s the best place to go before is starts? The beach, obviously. ResortQuest offer the perfect getaway to many beautiful locations with fun activities, restaurants, amenities and more.
Need another reason? Save up to 25% right now for your stay of three or more nights. Here are 5 eye-popping reasons you need to go now.
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There’s something undeniably romantic about travelling over Alabama’s historic covered bridges. They suddenly appear on scenic backroads and provide a beautiful reminder of days gone by. Check out our great road trip from downtown Birmingham that allows more than enough time to explore three historical bridges in Blount County over three to four hours. Photos and map below.
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It’s summer and that means one thing for many in Birmingham—travel plans. But before you head off for that exciting trip, check out these local Etsy shops selling the perfect travel essentials.
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