Birmingham, Alabama offers many fun activities for couples. The city also boasts exquisite hotels and a world famous shopping mall.
Birmingham, Alabama is a mid-sized metropolitan city and comes complete with all of the standard entertainment attractions expected in an urban area. Birmingham also has many unique establishments that provide fun and romantic entertainment for couples.
The Birmingham experience is not complete without a trip to Dreamland. Dreamland is a restaurant that specializes in ribs. The restaurant originated in Tuscaloosa, and became a popular gathering place for University of Alabama football fans. The restaurant about twenty years ago and opened a store on the south side of Birmingham. Originally, the Dreamland menu consisted only of ribs, sliced white bread, and bottled sodas. The restaurant has expanded the menu to offer side dishes and desserts, but the ribs are still the main attraction. Once seated in the restaurant, visitors will be greeted by wait staff delivering a complimentary appetizer white bread and bar-b-que sauce. The atmosphere is casual, and the dining experience is entertaining and enjoyable.
Visitors hoping to experience more elegant dining might prefer the Highlands Bar and Grill. Owner and chef Frank Stitt opened the restaurant in 1982 with the intention of establishing a fine dining establishment that combined the flavors of the American South with the flavors of south France. The Highlands Bar and Grill features a wide variety of locally grown produce, veal, lamb, poultry, and fresh gulf seafood. The restaurant also features a martini bar and wine list containing over 300 labels.
Birmingham visitors and residents often find high quality entertainment at the Alabama Theater. Located in the heart of the city's business district, the theater hosts hundreds of events every year. The Alabama Theater was originally built in 1927, and was originally used primarily to show films. The owners later surrendered the theater to a non-profit organization which restored the interior of the building in 1998. Today the theater frequently hosts theatrical productions, comedians, symphonies, and bands. The theater often shows classical films as well. One major attraction in the Alabama Theater is "The Mighty Wulitzer". This pipe organ, which was originally used to produce sound effects for silent films, is still housed at the Alabama Theater and played regularly. The organ contains over 2000 pipes and recedes into the floor of the stage. Visitors of the Alabama Theater are often treated to music from "The Mighty Wurlitzer" prior to events and during intermissions. The atmosphere and ambiance of the theater provides an excellent opportunity for couples to relax for a romantic evening together.
Couples hoping to take in a romantic view of the city might choose to visit Vulcan Park. Vulcan Park sits atop Red Mountain and is home to the Vulcan statute. The Vulcan statute is the second largest statue in the United States, behind only the Statue of Liberty. Visitors can take an elevator to the observation deck at the top of the statue and experience a romantic and breathtaking view of the city. Admission to Vulcan Park is $1.
Hoover, a Birmingham suburb, is home to the Riverchase Galleria. The Galleria one of the largest shopping malls in the southeastern United States. The mall houses numerous large department stores, over 30 restaurants and eateries, and over 150 specialty shops. Adjacent to the Galleria is the Wynfrey Hotel. The Wynfrey, which has been rated in the top 100 hotels of the 20th century provides elegant European style accommodations accompanied with the hospitable service only found in the deep south.
Couples seeking more historical accommodations might choose to lodge at the Tutweiler Hotel in the heart of the Birmingham financial district. The hotel was built in the 1920's and restored in 2000. The Tutweiler boasts grand ballrooms which host numerous events each year. The hotel is also centrally located and provides an ideal lodging location for travelers hoping to explore the historical aspects of Birmingham.
