Birmingham - Basketball

Birmingham, Alabama has grown to become the largest metropolitan area in the state and is nicknamed “The Magic City.” Things to do in Birmingham are plentiful, including rooting for the city’s sports teams like the Birmingham Barons (the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Chicago Red Sox) or paying a visit to institutions like the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Meanwhile, major Birmingham events include the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival, the Birmingham Folk Festival and the Sidewalk Film Festival.