About Birmingham, AL
Birmingham is the largest city in the state of Alabama and is known for being the entertainment capital of the state. Often referred to as the "Magic City", major attractions in Birmingham include the Regions Charity Golf Classic, BJCC, Fair Park Arena and the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival. Birmingham is located in the center of Dixie Alley, which is a tornado valley. Among the biggest companies in Birmingham are Wachovia and AT&T.; The biggest schools here are Samford University and The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Some of the best places to visit when you are in Birmingham are the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the McWane Science Center. Famous people from Birmingham include Condoleezza Rice, Courtney Cox, Ricky Smiley, and radio personalities Rick and Bubba. More information..