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Road TripsBirmingham Performing Arts The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Theatre presents dramatic productions, special concerts, big-name entertainment and shows in the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center late September through May; phone (205) 975-2787 or (877) 278-8457. The Terrific New Theatre, open year-round, features off-Broadway shows; phone (205) 328-0868. The Birmingham Children's Theatre, one of the largest professional children's theaters in the country, presents nine different shows throughout the year; phone (205) 458-8181. Contemporary and experimental dramas are hallmarks of the Birmingham Festival Theatre, which features new playwrights and local talent; phone (205) 933-2383.
The Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St. S., features two performance spaces in its late-1920s building; phone (205) 251-1206. Alabama Theatre, 1817 3rd Ave. N., is also a late-1920s venue. It's been restored and is an impressive place to see a movie or a live performance; phone (205) 252-2262. The Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Ave. N., goes back even earlier. It was built in 1914 as a Vaudeville venue, and it's still a destination for live events; phone (205) 216-3118.
The Alabama Ballet stages most of its performances at the Samford University Wright Center; phone (205) 322-4300. Opera Birmingham sponsors performances throughout the year; phone (205) 322-6737.
Birmingham, AL
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Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB808 20th St S. Birmingham, AL 35205
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Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel1000 Riverchase Galleria. Hoover, AL 35244
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Best Western Carlton Suites140 State Farm Pkwy. Homewood, AL 35209
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212,237
Elevation
1,200 ft.
Sales Tax
State, county and city sales taxes total 10 percent in Birmingham. Lodging taxes of 17.5 percent and $3 per night also are levied.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(205) 328-9311
Hospitals
Princeton Baptist Medical Center, (205) 783-3000; St. Vincent's Birmingham, (205) 939-7000; St. Vincent's East, (205) 838-3000; Trinity Medical Center, (205) 592-1000; UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Hospital, (205) 934-4011; UAB Hospital-Highlands, (205) 934-3411.
Visitor Information
2200 Ninth Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35203. Phone:(205)458-8000 or (800)458-8085
Air Travel
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Rental Cars
One of the largest car rental agencies in the city, Hertz, (205) 591-6090 or (800) 654-3080, offers discounts to AAA members.
Rail Service
Amtrak trains destined for New York and New Orleans depart from the station at 1801 Morris Ave.; phone (205) 324-3033.
Buses
Greyhound Lines Inc., at 618 19th St. N., provides commercial bus service to and from the city; phone (205) 252-7190 or (800) 231-2222.
Taxis
Taxis are on the meter system. The typical charge is $4.50 initially and $2 for each additional mile. Two companies are Silver Cab, (205) 701-2222; and Yellow, (205) 222-2222.
Public Transportation
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority provides bus service around town and into the outlying suburbs. Basic bus fare is $1.50. The authority also manages Magic City Connector, a system of buses serving the downtown area; the fare is 30c. Exact change is required for both bus services. Phone (205) 521-0101 for schedule and route information.
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