Student Accommodation Birmingham

Birmingham Etymology - Where Did Birmingham Get Its Name?

The city was created in 1871 when three smaller towns in Alabama merged to form one large city, which is now known as Birmingham. Birmingham is named after the British industrial city Birmingham. The name Birmingham stems from the Old English Beormingahm, which means "home of Beorma's people," a group that may have helped to create the Anglo-Saxon administration.

What Is Birmingham Alabama Famous For? 

Birmingham did not only take its name from the city of Birmingham in England, but it also took its outstanding properties as well and developed itself to become the only spot in the world where all of the components for creating iron are found within a ten-mile radius, including coal, iron ore, and limestone.

Birmingham Location

Birmingham is located in the north-central region of Alabama, USA. It is the most populous city in Alabama, with a population of approximately 209,403 people. Birmingham is the county seat of Jefferson County, the most populated and fifth-largest in Alabama.

Why Choose Student Accommodation in Birmingham Alabama? 

Birmingham is known as the birthplace of the Veterans Day holiday, which was then known as “Armistice Day”, the city is also home to the country's oldest and largest Veterans Day celebration. Choosing student accommodation in Birmingham is a free pass to see the celebrations of Veterans Day in its original birthplace. You will not only have a free pass to that but choosing student accommodation in Birmingham will also allow you to experience lots of fun festivals held all year round. 

Top Birmingham Alabama Festivals 

1. Moss Rock Festival

Every year, 10,000 people attend Moss Rock Festival, a one-of-a-kind outdoor fall festival. You will get to learn more about nature, Art Design, and Smart Living.

2. Melkite Rite Food and Cultural Festival

Enter into the heaven of new food and delicious dishes when you attend the Melkite Rite Food and Cultural Festival. People who attended the festival recommend meat pie, spinach pie, hummus, and doughnuts. The dishes served are very cheap. 

3. Sidewalk Film Festival

The sidewalk is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting independent cinema in Alabama and increasing audiences for it. You will even have the chance to submit your work and it may be presented at the Sidewalk Film Festival for hundreds of people to see. 

Birmingham Alabama Climate

Weather and Temperature

Summers in Birmingham are long, hot, and muggy. Winters are short, cold, and wet. The weather is partially cloudy all year. The temperature normally ranges from 36°F(2°C) to 90°F(32°C) throughout the year, and rarely falling below 21°F(-6°C) or rising over 97°F(36°C).

What to Pack and Birmingham Alabama Time Zone

Be ready for long hot humid summers with your softest and lightest cotton, linen, and denim fabric clothing. On the other hand, be ready for comfortable, not-so-cold winters, with only a coat or two and some sweaters if you want. Now to protect all of these clothes you brought, don’t forget your umbrella as you’ll probably need it every day. Birmingham Alabama time zone is GMT-5, keep it in mind when booking your travels and student accommodation in Birmingham Alabama.  

Where to Go and What to Eat in Birmingham Alabama?

Top Attractions You Must Visit in Birmingham

1. Vulcan Park and Museum

Don’t miss your chance to see the largest cast-iron statue in the world, a 56-foot statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, which is made of 100,000 pounds of iron and it stands right there in Vulcan Park and Museum. From the observation deck, you can see incredible views of the city, and there is also a wonderful history museum on-site with interactive displays about the city and the statue's history. Visitors at Vulcan Park can enjoy a picnic on the grounds, attend an art show at the Linn Henley Gallery, and take in a panoramic visit of Birmingham's skyline.

2. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Does it sound boring to you? Well, don’t let the name fool you as you will miss out on a lot of interesting things if you don’t go. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has permanent installations that use multi-media presentations to guide visitors through various events and experiences. The galleries are organized around four basic themes: human rights in general, the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century, confrontations, and segregation. There are additional galleries dedicated to unique temporary exhibitions within the museum.

3. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

This museum is like a dream come true to all motorcycles lovers out there. 750 historical and modern motorbikes are displayed on the walls, two-tiered platforms, and just about everywhere else in Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. The motorcycles are displayed randomly rather than by date and year, giving the visitor a unique sense of unpredictability.

4. Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo houses a diverse collection of birds, reptiles, and mammals from all over the world. Several endangered species are featured among the zoo's 950 residents. The sea lion display, sea lion training session, and reptile feeding are among the shows and events available to visitors. Hundreds of butterflies of more than 20 species are on display in the botanical exhibit. A day at this zoo is like a day in Africa’s jungle, it’s an experience of a lifetime. 

5. Kelly Ingram Park

This site, once known as West Park, is significant in the history of civil rights. In May of 1963, this was the site of an incident that gained world attention to the American Civil Rights movement when police used fire hoses and police dogs to attack nonviolent protestors. There are monuments depicting episodes from that day throughout the park, including attacks on children. 

5 Food You Need to Try in Birmingham Alabama

1. Beef Fat Candle

Yes, there is a candle in the dish. It is actually what completes the dish. The Beef Fat Candle is made from an edible candle made of extracted beef fat, and it arrives fully lit and drenched with sofrito, a sauce consisting of onion, saffron, bell pepper, and stewed tomato. Combine the sofrito and the candle as it burns out, then spoon onto a large slice of the restaurant's crusty toasted bread. 

2. Alabama Barbecue 

What makes Alabama barbecue special is its secret sauce recipe, including a mayonnaise base mixed with vinegar, mustard, and brown sugar. This sauce just transforms any barbecue to a whole new level. We recommend you first try it at Miss Myra's Pit. Bar-B-Q, or at SAW'S BBQ.

3. Chicken and Waffles

Chicken and waffles, the dish that went viral all over the world and could be found in lots of countries now, is what you must try in Birmingham Alabama. They know how to perfectly combine the savouriness of the tender fried juicy chicken and the sweetness of the maple syrup on the waffle. The best place to try this dish is Yo' Mama's. 

4. Popsicle from Steel City Pops

Steel City Pops has the most delicious ice-cold popsicle created with organic ingredients and fresh flavours obtained from local growers and manufacturers.

5. Corn Dog

This corn dog is not the usual corn dog that you are used to having. This classic hot dog is fried, served on a stick, and topped with "hipster ranch," ketchup prepared with cilantro, cotija, and guajillo. Head to Birmingham downtown and order your corn dog at Carrigan's Public House. 

Transportation in Birmingham Alabama

BJCTA (Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority) is Birmingham Alabama's public transportation provider. It operates 109 buses on 38 routes and was founded in 1972 to take over transportation operations from private operators. It also provides paratransit and "vintage trolley" (buses that look like trolleys) services.

Famous Neighbourhoods For Student Accommodation in Birmingham Alabama 

1300 3rd Avenue South Birmingham, 200 16th Street South Birmingham

Universities in Austin 

1. The University of Alabama at Birmingham

2. Strayer University- Birmingham

Other Student Accommodation In USA

Besides having facilities for student accommodation in Birmingham Alabama, Casita offers student accommodation in these states and cities in the USA: 

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