O. Henry's Coffee

multiple locations

A local favorite, O. Henrys is a favorite to start your day with a coffee and little treat! You can't beat the cozy vibes and friendly service.

Red Cat Coffee House

Railroad Park or Pepper Place | Downtown Birmingham

Whether you're starting your day with some breakfast, need some light lunch, or just an afternoon coffee - Red Cat is your place! Get cozy and sit in, or take it to go and stroll around. Mimi called her Gram from the Railroad Park location every Saturday in PA school!

Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint

2811 7th Ave S | Downtown Birmingham

Grab a burger, some fries, and a local beer at our favorite dive bar downtown. Mimi recommends the sweet potato fries, and be sure to try the signature sauce. We also hear this is an excellent first date spot!

MELT

5219 Peridot Pl | Hoover, AL

Classic grilled cheese sandwiches with a twist! Sammies, salads, and excellent fried pickles. Perfect for the whole family with plenty of indoor or outdoor seating.

Taco Mama

multiple locations

A fan favorite across the state of Alabama, Taco Mama will fill your craving for Mexican while you're in Birmingham. Noah guarantees the "build your own nachos "will be piled high. Don't forget one of their signature margs!

Edgewood Creamery

936 Oxmoor Rd | Homewood, AL

In the mood for something sweet? Checkout Mimi and Noah's favorite ice cream spot when they lived in Homewood! Every flavor you could ask for - beware Cookie Monster WILL stain your lips blue.....

Otey's Tavern - Edgewood

924 Oxmoor Rd | Homewood, AL

Your favorite neighborhood bar, Otey's is your go-to for friendly service and a cold drink after a long day of work or travel. Grab a bite to eat or watch whatever game is on like a local!

The Summit

214 Summit Blvd | Birmingham, AL

Forget anything for the trip or just need some retail therapy after traveling all day? The Summit, Birmingham's large outdoor shopping center, has whatever you're looking for!

Beach Volleyball @ SideBar

2929 7th Ave S | Downtown Birmingham

In honor of Noah's favorite hobby, try your hand at some beach volleyball! This local downtown bar has a full sand court and the friendliest staff.

Majestic Caverns

5181 Desoto Caverns Pkwy | Childersburg, AL

Looking for some fun before the celebrations begin? Checkout this activity! Located in Talladega County and only a short drive from our host hotels, you'll be in for a great adventure! Heads up, you will need to check the hours and get tickets for this attraction.

https://majesticcaverns.com/tickets/

Talladega Superspeedway

3366 Speedway Blvd | Lincoln, AL

If you have been a die-hard fan of Talladega Nights, this is your chance to jump into the driver's seat and...tour the facilities! Be sure to check out the hours of operation and tour options before making the short trip over to this historic location. In the words of Ricky Bobby, if you ain't first, you're last.

https://www.talladegasuperspeedway.com/tours/

Lakeside Park

2801 Stemley Bridge Rd | Pell City, AL

If you're looking for a way to beat the Alabama Summer heat, Lakeside Park has public access to Logan Martin Lake. While it's not the Florida beach, this is the best way to hit the water if you're not staying in an airbnb on the lake. It may be busy, so plan ahead for crowds!

https://pell-city.com/lakeside-park/