After winter in Birmingham, it feels like spring usually passes us by, and summer moves in to mark its territory for the long haul. It’s rare, but when we do get a proper spring season we emerge from colder months with slow blooming flowers, a pleasant breeze and the thrill of needing a light jacket – ultimate Southern euphoria! We can actually enjoy the sunshine instead of immediately baking in the brutal heat.
We decided to survey the SW team and share our favorite spring venues and activities. Check out the list below – all of the top choices are listed first, and the rest are in no particular order.
Best Patio for Outdoor Dining
Bottega
Vino
Bartaco
Little Donkey
Favorite Outdoor Activity
Birmingham Barons Game
The Market at Pepper Place
Hiking at Oak Mountain State Park
Nearby Lakes; Logan Martin, Smith Lake, etc.
Golf
Running
Anything in Railroad Park
Visiting Lake Logan Martin
Favorite Family Activity
Birmingham Zoo
Swimming at local pools like the Jewish Community Center
Birmingham Barons Baseball Games
Golf
Live Music
Riding bikes downtown
Hiking at Red Mountain
BBQ/Grilling out with family
Favorite Place to Shop for Plants
Shoppe Bham
Leaf ‘N Petal
Petals from the Past in Clanton
Myers Plants and Pottery in Pelham
Favorite Ice Cream/Dessert Shop
Big Spoon Creamery
Mountain Brook Creamery
TCBY
Bluff Park Creamery
Favorite Public Park
Railroad Park
Oak Mountain
Red Mountain
Favorite Festival/Event
Greek Food Festival
SlossFest
Trucks by the Tracks
Best Golf Course
Top Golf (hey, it counts!)
Shoal Creek
Farm Links
Favorite Weekend Getaway
Beaches on 30A
Orange Beach, AL
Nashville
Atlanta
New Orleans
North Carolina Mountains
