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"The Dining Table of the South"

Often described as “the country’s best kept secret” and “The Dinner Table of the South,” Birmingham, Alabama, will be sure to wow you!  You will find this city — as rich in history as it is in flavor — provides something for everyone.

Birmingham has blossomed into a destination known across the country for its award-winning food and beverage scene. In fact, two popular Birmingham chefs were just named James Beard semifinalists. If selected, they will join the six other Birmingham chefs who have won the coveted award, often called the “Oscars of the food world.”

At the CONNECT Opening Party on Monday, October 7, CONNECT attendees will have the opportunity to experience Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.  Recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest motorcycle collection, Barber features over 1,800 motorcycles spanning over 100 years of production. 

Photo: Inside Barbers Motorsports Museum

Be sure to take a free self-guided tour of the Sloss Furnances Factory. Sloss is currently the only twentieth-century blast furnace in the U.S. being preserved and interpreted as an historic industrial site and is a must see. 

    
Photos: Sloss Furnaces entrance and inside 

Don't miss out on visiting the Vulcan Park and Museum the world's largest cast iron statue designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti and cast from local iron in 1904, for the World's Fair.  Today, visitors can take a walk around the top, weather permitting, and explore the museum. 

Photo: Vulcan statue

While in Birmingham, be sure to also explore the rich history and culture of several well-known sites, including:
 
Birmingham Museum of Art
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

And, just a few steps outside the doors of the Westin Downtown is Uptown, a unique dining experience featuring southern, Mexican and Classic American restaurants.

Learn more this friendly, welcoming city here.