Overview
Homewood is located in Metropolitan Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham famous as the home of Samford University.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Homewood
Alabama Men's Hall of Fame
Not many places have a hall of fame expressly devoted to men, but Alabama does. This unusual institution was set up by the state legislature in 1987 to parallel the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame, which had been establishe…
Southern Magic's Romance Readers' Luncheon
Meet Alabama Romance authors at the annual event.
Samford Bulldogs
If you're in the Birmingham area and want to catch college sports action without paying the (relatively) high costs of UAB sports, a cheaper alternative is Samford University, a member of the Southern Conference. Unlike …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Jul. (climate data from nearby Birmingham)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham — 7 mi away (major hub). Directions
- HSV Huntsville International Airport, Huntsville — 81 mi away. Directions
Fly in to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, then take I-65 south.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Alabama Men's Hall of Fame, Southern Magic's Romance Readers' Luncheon
- Lunch Demetri's BBQ
- Afternoon Samford Bulldogs
- Dinner Kool Korner Sandwiches
- Evening O'Henry's Coffee
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Fly in to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, then take I-65 south.
MAX Transit, the public transit authority for Birmingham and Jefferson County, also offers service to downtown Homewood on its Magic City Connector bus.
See
Even if you're not interested in any of the sights here, it's worth it just to visit downtown Homewood, a scenic enclave on the southern foot of Red Mountain, just minutes from downtown Birmingham.
Do
Events
Sports
Do Samford Bulldogs
If you're in the Birmingham area and want to catch college sports action without paying the (relatively) high costs of UAB sports, a cheaper alternative is Samford University, a member of the Southern Conference. Unlike UAB, whose football team plays in the top-tier FBS, Samford plays football in the second-tier FCS. As is the case for UAB, football and men's basketball tend to have the highest profiles. Samford's main athletic venues are on campus, most notably Seibert Stadium (football) and Pete Hanna Center (basketball and volleyball).
Eat
Eat Demetri's BBQ
A popular BBQ restaurant with Greek roots. Aside from the reliably good BBQ, the Greek salad might be the best in town, same for the potato salad. The cream pies and fried apple/peach pies are homemade and definitely worth the 5-minute drive from downtown on the Highway 31 expressway to get there. Breakfast here, from 6AM-10:30AM daily, is notable for the deep-fried French toast.
Eat Kool Korner Sandwiches
Known for making the best Cuban sandwiches in Atlanta (with jalapeños upon request). With its friendly owner, Ildefonso Ramirez, and its hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, Kool Korners became an Atlanta landmark over 23 years of business -- and now lucky Alabamans can take advantage! As-yet-untoasted cubanos are pre-made in the morning, and the store can run out of them later in the day. Call ahead for large orders.
Drink
Drink Oak Hill Bar and Grill
A classic neighborhood bar also serving pub food.
Coffee shops
Drink O'Henry's Coffee
A pleasant break from the national coffee chains.
Sleep
Eat Econo Lodge Oxmoor
The Econo Lodge hotel is less than two miles from the University of Alabama and Samford University. Free continental breakfast, indoor pool, and an exercise room are available to guests.
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