To be in Birmingham is to be in the arms of the South. Where the energy is palpable and a spirited nature is tempered by cosmopolitan charm. Live music, parks, museums, trendy malls and world-class cuisine (but don’t forget barbecue and fried pies). Birmingham offers much for everyone including two courses on the state’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, biking, hiking and mountain climbing are popular activities, along with family gatherings in green spaces like Railroad Park downtown.