Birmingham, AL

Birmingham now holds the golden key to becoming a city worth knowing. Uber launched in Birmingham this past year. A new breed of cool kids is also emerging - this crowd gravitates toward microbreweries and kicking back at minor league baseball games. Birmingham's Railroad Park gives the High Line a run for its money. The food in Birmingham is also to die for. Grab a meal at Chris Hastings' restaurant Oven Bird. Like any budding hip city with a self-awareness to the point of pretension, Birmingham is also brimming with craft breweries. Enjoy the southern sun and a cold beer on the patio of Avondale or head indoors to J. Clyde for a wider selection. 

[Photo via @lkathrynsmith]

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