Mike Martin Birmingham Alabama Vacation

by Mike Martin

The main point of any weekend getaway is to get free from every day worries and problems, relax and recharge the batteries .   A little over an hour by car from Atlanta,  Birmingham Alabama is a great place to visit.

Birmingham is known as The Magic City, and has great a variety of  unique attractions and site seeing options, allowing you to create your ideal weekend. When have a  limited time ala weekend breaks, it is always best that your destinations are close by. Birmingham offers more than just a  weekend trip, here some reasons to make Birmingham your next travel destination

Short travel time.

Like most weekend trips, preparation can be a big part of the trip -  airport, checkin, boarding, flight time, and time on the transportation can eat up a lot of your vacation. This makes driving a preferred option if possible.

Great Local Accommodations.

Great lodging is necessary for a good getaway. With over 120 hotels, within 15 miles from Birmingham’s down town, you have the option to select from some of the world’s larget hotel chains.

Dining Locations

Birmingham has many different choices of  dining places depending on your preference, including pizzas, vegetarian, Asian flavors and Italian cuisines.  There are great places with  for a date or simple choices for a family dinner or a night out with friends.

Weather

Birmingham has good weather year round. The average temperature in Birmingham is 62 degrees. Winter months the temp averages 45 degrees

Springs temperatures are mild. Summer time temperature can be between 66 and 104 degrees, while autumns temperature can be as high as 100 degrees.

Golf

There are 10 beautiful golf courses to choose from in Birmingham.  Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa is one of the best.

You can splurge at one of the many shopping malls and entertainment options. In short Birmingham is a great place to visit.