Resources and Sights Around UAB 2

Resources and Sights Around UAB 2

Resources and Sights Around UAB 2 Introduction Welcome to University of Alabama at Birmingham! The UAB International Mentoring Program is happy to assists International Scholar and Student Services by providing valuable information about UAB, Birmingham, and the United States to incoming international students. Chosen in early February each year, this dedicated group of students plays a crucial role in helping new international students make the best of their new environment. To better meet the needs of international students, International Mentors follow a thorough training that involves leadership and cross-cultural communication skills. They must be able to introduce and guide new students through departmental, campus, and community resources. The UAB International Mentoring Program is a joint effort between International Scholar and Student Services and Student Life. This resource booklet has valuable information that will help international students around UAB. 3 Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... 3 Activities ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Seasonal ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Fun Things ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Marathons/Runs ........................................................................................................................... 6 Hiking ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Shopping .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Apartments .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Attractions ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Banks ...................................................................................................................................................17 Festivals ............................................................................................................................................. 18 August ............................................................................................................................................ 18 September ...................................................................................................................................... 18 October ........................................................................................................................................... 18 November ....................................................................................................................................... 18 January .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Market/Shops .................................................................................................................................. 19 Restaurants ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Treats .............................................................................................................................................. 25 Coffee .............................................................................................................................................. 26 Standard Restaurants ................................................................................................................ 27 Fast Food ....................................................................................................................................... 28 Transportation Around Birmingham .......................................................................................... 29 Bike Purchase ............................................................................................................................... 29 Bike Rental .................................................................................................................................... 29 Taxi Services ................................................................................................................................. 29 Blazer Express .............................................................................................................................. 30 Car Rentals .................................................................................................................................... 30 Distance Traveling ....................................................................................................................... 30 4 Activities Seasonal Name: Warehouse 31 Address: 3050 Lee Street Pelham, AL 35124 Phone: URL: http://www.warehouse31.com/ Additional Notes: Haunted house open for limited time during the fall Name: Sloss Fright Furnace Address: 20 32nd Street North Birmingham, AL 35222 Phone: URL: http://www.frightfurnace.com/ Additional Notes: Haunted house open for limited time during the fall Name: Atrox Factory Address: 8404 Parkway Drive Leeds, AL 35094 Phone: URL: http://www.atroxfactory.com/ Additional Notes: Haunted house open for limited time during the fall Name: Alabama Splash Adventure Address: 4599 Splash Adventure Parkway Bessemer, AL 35022 Phone: (205) 481-4750 URL: http://www.alabamasplash.com/ Additional Notes: Water park Name: Pepper Place Farmer’s Market Address: 2829 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 Phone: URL: http://www.pepperplacemarket.com/#themarket Additional Notes: Open every Saturday morning for most of the year. Fun Things Name: Breakout Birmingham Address: 2717 19th PI South Homewood, AL 35209 Phone: (205) 282-4798 URL: http://www.breakoutbham.com/ Additional Notes: Group activity Name: Stardome Comedy Club Address: 1818 Data Drive Hoover, AL 35244 Phone: (205) 444-0008 URL: http://www.stardome.com/ Additional Notes: Check website for upcoming performances 5 Name: Sips n Strokes Address: 522 Cahaba Park Circle Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (205) 408-2836 URL: https://www.sipsnstrokes.com/ Additional Notes: Painting classes Name: Fort Red Rock Address: 223 Mountain Top Industrial Drive Bessemer, AL Phone: (205) 424-3223 URL: http://www.fortredrock.com/ Additional Notes: Paintball Name: Treetop Family Adventure Address: 1012 Dunnavant Valley Road Chelsea, AL 35043 Phone: (205) 637-3780 URL: http://www.treetopfamilyadventure.com/ Additional Notes: Name: Grant’s Mill Station Adventure Park Address: 5405 Beacon Dr, Irondale, AL 35210 Phone: 205-745-1487 URL: http://www.grantsmillstation.com/ Name: Alabama Training Institute and Pistol Range Address: 906 North 40th Street Birmingham, AL 35222 Phone: (205) 592-3004 URL: http://alpistol.com/ Additional Notes: Shooting Range Name: Hoover Tactical Firearms Address: 1561 Montgonery Highway Birmingham, AL 35216 Phone: (205) 822-3600 URL: http://hoovertacticalfirearms.com/ Additional Notes: Shooting range Name: Pelham Civic Complex Address: 500 Amphitheater Road Pelham, AL 35124 Phone: (205) 620-6448 URL: http://pelhamciviccomplex.com/ Additional Notes: Ice skating Name: Airwalk Address: 7010 Champion Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (205) 637-3347 URL: www.airwalk.us Additional Notes: Trampoline arena 6 Name: Pelham Game Zone Address: 200 Bowling Lane Pelham, AL 35124 Phone: (205) 982-0200 URL: www.pelhamgamezone.com Additional Notes: Laser tag and arcade center Name: Oak Mountain Lanes Address: 300 Bowling Lane Pelham, AL 35124 Phone: (205) 403-7466 URL: http://oakmountainlanes.com/ Additional Notes: Several different deals offered here. Check website for more information. Name: Vestavia Bowling Address: 1429 Montgomery Highway Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 Phone: (205) 979-4420 URL: www.vestaviabowl.com Additional Notes: Several different deals offered here. Check website for more information. Marathons/Runs August 20 -------------------Walk to stop diabetes September 24 ---------------St. Jude end childhood cancer walk October 22 ------------------Flavor run October 29 ------------------Dirt dash October 29 ------------------Halloween run Hiking Name: Moss Rock Address: Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226 Phone: (205) 444-7777 URL: http://www.hooveral.gov/Index.aspx?NID=214 Name: Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Address: 1214 81st Street South Birmingham, AL 35206 Phone: (205) 833-8264 Hours: Trails open everyday (dawn-dusk); Visitor Center T-Sa 9 am – 5 pm; Su 1-5 pm Student Discount: Free Admission URL: www.ruffnermountain.org Additional Information: Several activities available here. Check website for more information. 7 Name: Red Mountain Park Address: 2011 Frankfurt Drive Birmingham, AL 35211 Phone: (205) 202-6043 Hours: 7 am – 5 pm Student Discount: Free Admission URL: www.redmountainpark.org Additional Information:

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