With a metropolitan population of over one million people, Birmingham is Alabama’s largest city. So there’s plenty to see, plenty to do, and plenty to experience, from exciting attractions and colorful events to friendly neighborhood hangouts. And because UAB is centrally located, you don’t have to go far from campus to hit the highlights. All of Birmingham’s best bets are just minutes away.
America's Most Livable Communities, a project of Partners for Livable Communities, has listed Birmingham as one of America's best places to live, work, and play. To find out why Birmingham was listed as one of America's most livable mid-sized cities, please visit America's Most Livable Communities at http://www.mostlivable.org/.