The city of Birmingham is vibrant and prosperous and a center for business, social and cultural activities.

Birmingham’s lively, pedestrian-friendly downtown offers one of the midwest's premier shopping districts. Comprised of nearly 300 retailers, downtown Birmingham offers a wonderfully diverse assortment of boutiques and national retailers, restaurants, gift shops, jewelers, salons, spas, art galleries, and antiques. Movie theaters and two beautiful parks complete the city center. Browse the shopping, dining, and service directories or download the Visitor Guide to find a user-friendly map organized by category.