Alabama summers can reach impressive temperatures, but don’t let the heat stunt your schedule. The city has plenty of spots where you can sit back, relax, and stay in the shade all season long.
1. Topgolf Birmingham
Stay shaded and cool while working on your swing at Topgolf. With misting fans, covered bays, and cold drinks delivered to your table, it’s a fun, social way to beat the heat without breaking a sweat.
2. Birmingham Museum of Art
Step into the peaceful, air-conditioned galleries of the BMA this summer. Enjoy everything from centuries-old European masterpieces to modern Southern works. Admission is free, so this refreshing retreat won’t break the bank.
3. Breakout Games – Birmingham
Put your mind to work and forget about the heat with an exciting escape room experience. Breakout offers several immersive, air-conditioned adventures ranging from island escapes to submarine missions that are perfect for groups or date nights.
4. Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema
Tucked beneath the Pizitz Food Hall, this indie cinema showcases documentaries, foreign films, and locally curated screenings in an intimate setting. Grab a snack and drinks from the concession stand and enjoy a comfortable cool-down.
5. Big Spoon Creamery
This beloved small-batch ice cream shop offers inventive flavors that are handcrafted in-house. Stepping into their shops for a scoop (or two) makes summer infinitely sweeter.
Cover Photo by Denise Jans
