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    50 Things You Simply Must Do In Birmingham

    Bham is back and cooler than ever.

    1. Watch fireworks at Vulcan

    2. Attend a baseball game at Regions Field

    3. Enjoy a sunny day at Railroad Park

    4. Get some local coffee at Urban Standard

    5. Or enjoy coffee and catch up on your reading at Church Street Coffee and Books

    6. Explore the treasures at What's On Second

    7. Dine at the award-winning restaurants

    8. Breakfast at Bogue's

    9. Or, if it's Sunday, grab some brunch at Trattoria Centrale

    10. Have (at least) one crazy night at Zydeco

    11. Attend a concert at Iron City

    12. Or, if you're feeling indie, catch a show at Bottletree Cafe

    13. After your show, grab some late night at Al's Deli and Grill

    14. Watch the sunset from Red Mountain near English Village

    15. Grab some delicious bbq at Saw's

    16. Spend a day at McWane Science Center

    17. Marvel at the Satanic Fountain in Five Points

    18. While you're there, veg out at Golden Temple

    19. Go hiking at Ruffner Mountain Park

    20. Zipline at Red Mountain Park

    21. While you're feeling outdoorsy, picnic at Oak Mountain State Park

    22. See a film at the Alabama Theater

    23. Go to Secret Stages

    24. Float down the Cahaba River

    25. Stock up on some fresh food at the Pepper Place Market

    26. Support local artists at Art Walk

    27. While you're feeling artsy, visit the Birmingham Museum of Art

    28. Attend Art on the Rocks

    29. See a play at Virginia Samford Theater

    30. Climb at First Avenue Rocks

    31. Or, if it's just too pretty outside, climb at Moss Rock

    32. Go to the Symphony (like the royal you are)

    33. Participate in the Mercedes Marathon

    34. Pig out at one of the food festivals

    35. Attend a music festival at Avondale Brewery

    36. Cool down with some Doodles

    37. Not a fan of Italian ice? Stop by Steel City Pops instead

    38. If you've got a major sweet tooth, stop by Savage's Bakery

    39. Or grab some cupcakes with your lunch at Olexa's

    40. Burn off those calories with a run on Jemison Trail

    41. Get scared at Sloss Furnace

    42. Learn about Birmingham's history at the Civil Rights Institute

    43. Picnic at the Botanical Garden

    44. Go to Zoolight Safari

    45. Go to a race at Barber Motorsports

    46. Attend a UAB Blazers basketball game

    47. Host a party with some Ousler's sandwiches

    48. Visit some of the incredible churches

    49. Stroll through the Color Tunnel at Night

    50. Attend Sidewalk Film Festival