Brenda’s guidebook

Brenda
Brenda’s guidebook

Restaurants

Really good authentic Mexican food.
Munoz Mexican Grill
6662 Alabama 75
Really good authentic Mexican food.
Some of the best Oysters anywhere in the area. They have all the Cajun food you could ask for. Everything on the menu is fabulous!
Half Shell Oyster House
218 Main Street
Some of the best Oysters anywhere in the area. They have all the Cajun food you could ask for. Everything on the menu is fabulous!
Some of the best steaks EVER! And make sure you get the French Onion Soup.... I've never had any better that what they offer... Oh, and if you like Ahi Tuna,,,,,yep, they have that too. Yum!
Outback Steakhouse
1725 Fulton Rd
Some of the best steaks EVER! And make sure you get the French Onion Soup.... I've never had any better that what they offer... Oh, and if you like Ahi Tuna,,,,,yep, they have that too. Yum!
By far THE best Asian food anywhere....and believe me, I've tried them all! The owners, Lili and Bennie, are hard working Asians and they will make sure you get exactly what you want, whether it's on the menu or not! Tell them Brenda sent you!
Kumo Sushi & Asian
By far THE best Asian food anywhere....and believe me, I've tried them all! The owners, Lili and Bennie, are hard working Asians and they will make sure you get exactly what you want, whether it's on the menu or not! Tell them Brenda sent you!
Nice little place.... Make sure you get the steak and salmon... It's to die for!
Applebee's Grill + Bar
1250 Boots Blvd
Nice little place.... Make sure you get the steak and salmon... It's to die for!

City/town information

There are a few wonderful breweries..... And a great, covered, amphitheater. They have concerts and show sporting events on the big screen. This is a must. Plus, the Half Shell Oyster house is directly across the street. So you can make a night of it! There is great shopping in this little town.... there is a historic district and then shopping malls as well.
Trussville
There are a few wonderful breweries..... And a great, covered, amphitheater. They have concerts and show sporting events on the big screen. This is a must. Plus, the Half Shell Oyster house is directly across the street. So you can make a night of it! There is great shopping in this little town.... there is a historic district and then shopping malls as well.
Very nice little city right off of Hwy 65. Easy to get there and they have lots of restaurants and shopping.
Fultondale
Very nice little city right off of Hwy 65. Easy to get there and they have lots of restaurants and shopping.
Quaint city, not too big but everything you need.... Especially Walmart! Right! Plus, Kumo's is directly across the street.
Gardendale
Quaint city, not too big but everything you need.... Especially Walmart! Right! Plus, Kumo's is directly across the street.

Music Venue

There are wonderful musical acts that perform at Iron City. Please google it to verify what acts are performing during your stay.
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Iron City Bham
513 22nd St S
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There are wonderful musical acts that perform at Iron City. Please google it to verify what acts are performing during your stay.
Magic City Music Fest This event happens every Oct. Google for exact dates.
BJCC East Exhibition Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Boulevard North
Magic City Music Fest This event happens every Oct. Google for exact dates.

Holiday event

Christmas Village happens in November each year. Please google to get exact dates.... It is a wonderful all day event!! Wear your tennis shoes and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays.
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Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
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Christmas Village happens in November each year. Please google to get exact dates.... It is a wonderful all day event!! Wear your tennis shoes and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays.

Sightseeing

www.turkeycreeknp.com Bullfrog Bend, more recently called Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is a short 3 mile trip from my home. The rich history of the preserve dates back to prehistoric Native American inhabitants. During the early days of AL statehood, the preserve played a key role in the birth of industry. The Hanby family ran a grist mill and a small iron forge on the banks of Turkey Creek. David Hanby was killed by Union Soldiers on April 19th, 1865. Turkey Creek waters are home to 3 endangered species of fish. It is also home to a threatened bat species, the long-eared bat and grey bat... it is home to the flattened musk turtle and several other protected species.
Turkey Creek
www.turkeycreeknp.com Bullfrog Bend, more recently called Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is a short 3 mile trip from my home. The rich history of the preserve dates back to prehistoric Native American inhabitants. During the early days of AL statehood, the preserve played a key role in the birth of industry. The Hanby family ran a grist mill and a small iron forge on the banks of Turkey Creek. David Hanby was killed by Union Soldiers on April 19th, 1865. Turkey Creek waters are home to 3 endangered species of fish. It is also home to a threatened bat species, the long-eared bat and grey bat... it is home to the flattened musk turtle and several other protected species.

Food scene

This area in downtown Birmingham is made up of several blocks… where fun happens on Saturday’s.
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Pepper Place
2829 2nd Ave S
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This area in downtown Birmingham is made up of several blocks… where fun happens on Saturday’s.

Tipps für Reisende

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Festival alert: In Oct every year. The AL Butterbean Festi

Of course you can eat all the butterbeans and cornbread your heart desires....and then you can purchase gallons of it to go. Make sure you go to this festival if in the area during this time.
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Secret Stages Festival

Happens every September. It's located at Historic Sloss Furnaces downtown Birmingham, AL. You are only 25 minutes from this event. Google it to get exact dates.
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The MGB Culture & Community Fest Honoring Juneteenth

This event is held at Legion Field Stadium in downtown Birmingham, AL. I've never been but I've heard great things about it. If you go, leave a review so that I will be able to pass that along to others.
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Sidewalk Film Festival

This happens every August. Google it for exact dates.
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Birmingham Hot Air Balloon Festival

This event happens in November each year.
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Greek Food Festival

This is an excellent food and cultural event..... Belly dancers abound! Fun, Fun.... Make sure you take advantage of tasting all the wonderful food... Heck, let them teach you how to belly dance. I did!
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Red Mountain Theatre

A small theatre, however, these people put on excellent plays. You will not be disappointed!
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World of Wheels Car Show

This is a huge event.... There are more beautiful cars than you can imagine! There are performers and other events going on within the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center. This is a must!! This event happens in February each year.