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Birmingham's overall high quality of life has been recognized nationally for many years. Newsweek magazine tapped Birmingham as one of its ten "Hot Cities: America's Best Places to Live and Work. The U. S. Conference of Mayors also selected Birmingham as "America's Most Livable City.
Birmingham is the cultural and entertainment center of Alabama and offers a wide variety of events, entertainment, attractions and recreation. Its wonderful year-round climate, quality schools, and business-friendly attitude make Birmingham an area you'll love to call home.
Important educational and entertaining attractions in the area include the McWane Center, a science museum and hands-on learning facility featuring an IMAX domed theatre; Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, a monument to Birmingham's iron and steel heritage; and Vulcan
Park, home of the world's largest cast iron statue.
More specific information on Birmingham's high quality of life is available from the
Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau
can provide a full catalog of local attractions and entertainment options.
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Climate - The Birmingham area's mild weather patterns are conducive to outdoor activities year 'round. The low number of heating days can also reduce operating costs. |
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Cost of Living - Cost of living in the Birmingham-Hoover area is only 95 percent of the national average. |