Set in the Appalachian foothills, the young city of Birmingham exhibits Southern charm and a strong financial sense, making it a good destination for business or pleasure. From its early days as a steel town and industrial center, the city has since grown to include a significant medical research base as well as a cultural calender that is full of unique and edifying events. Golf figures highly on many travel itineraries for good reason: the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail runs throughout the state of Alabama and offers a number of holes in the Birmingham area. (continue...)
