Shades Mountain Guidebook

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Shades Mountain Guidebook

Pet-friendly

Dogs are usually allowed on premises.
Great dog park located in a great people park. It's a win-win! The offleash dog park is divided in half for smaller and larger dogs and is covered in artificial turf so it doesn't get little paws muddy when wet. A great group of regulars support the park and have an active FB group (Veterans Dog Park Alabaster - Community).
Beneful Dream Dog Park
7305 Hwy 119
Great dog park located in a great people park. It's a win-win! The offleash dog park is divided in half for smaller and larger dogs and is covered in artificial turf so it doesn't get little paws muddy when wet. A great group of regulars support the park and have an active FB group (Veterans Dog Park Alabaster - Community).
Always a fun destination for our four-legged friends!
Petco
5631 Grove Blvd
Always a fun destination for our four-legged friends!
Eclectic gathering of cant-get-it-any-fresher produce, homemade goods, arts, and crafts. Leashed dogs are welcome and vendors often have water bowls for their guests. the only downside is it's only open seasonally!
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The Market at Pepper Place | Saturday Farmers Market
2829 2nd Ave S
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Eclectic gathering of cant-get-it-any-fresher produce, homemade goods, arts, and crafts. Leashed dogs are welcome and vendors often have water bowls for their guests. the only downside is it's only open seasonally!
A mom and pop owned pet food store, it has a great dog treat bakery.
Alabama Pet Foods Inc
2844 Pelham Pkwy
A mom and pop owned pet food store, it has a great dog treat bakery.

Sightseeing

Best view of the city, hands down. Recently renovated facility.
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Vulcan Park og Museum
1701 Valley View Dr
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Best view of the city, hands down. Recently renovated facility.
Well-preserved, beautiful plantation home. The last in the Birmingham area.
Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens
331 Cotton Ave SW
Well-preserved, beautiful plantation home. The last in the Birmingham area.
Take in one of the many on screen or live events they have in one of the most beautiful theaters in the south.
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Alabama Theatre
1817 3rd Ave N
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Take in one of the many on screen or live events they have in one of the most beautiful theaters in the south.
Historical example of the steel backbone this city was founded upon. Nationally recognized as one of America's most haunted places as well.
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Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
20 32nd St N
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Historical example of the steel backbone this city was founded upon. Nationally recognized as one of America's most haunted places as well.
Our city's zoo has gone through some dark periods but is now one of its crowning jewels. My last visit was great and the animals appeared well cared for.
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Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Rd
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Our city's zoo has gone through some dark periods but is now one of its crowning jewels. My last visit was great and the animals appeared well cared for.
This facility is right down the street from the zoo, so don't forget to pair the two during growing season!
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Birmingham Botaniske Hager
2612 Lane Park Rd
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This facility is right down the street from the zoo, so don't forget to pair the two during growing season!
Home of the Birmingham Barons, this is a new facility recently built downtown in an area that is seeing a nice resurgence.
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Regions Field
1401 1st Ave S
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Home of the Birmingham Barons, this is a new facility recently built downtown in an area that is seeing a nice resurgence.
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Railroad Park Foundation
1600 1st Ave S
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Food Scene

Best gyro around. The ingredients are always fresh and the recipes authentic. Check out their new whipped feta appetizer with honey. Amazing!
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Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
301 18th St S
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Best gyro around. The ingredients are always fresh and the recipes authentic. Check out their new whipped feta appetizer with honey. Amazing!
Wonderful meat and three restaurant with down home southern flavor. Each item is served in individual plates and bowls, so the table fills pretty quickly!
Dale's Southern Grill
1843 Montgomery Hwy
Wonderful meat and three restaurant with down home southern flavor. Each item is served in individual plates and bowls, so the table fills pretty quickly!
Freshest seafood in town. Most dishes have a Greek flair.
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The Fish Market Restaurant
5409 US-280
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Freshest seafood in town. Most dishes have a Greek flair.
Although they are only open for breakfast and lunch it is worth the wait if you catch them open. Not just one but several eggs Benedict's on the menu. Very tasty.
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First Watch
4741 Chace Cir
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Although they are only open for breakfast and lunch it is worth the wait if you catch them open. Not just one but several eggs Benedict's on the menu. Very tasty.
A little hole in the wall, but some of the best tasting Italian food around. I live for their Stuffed Shells with Mushrooms which is smothered in homemade Alfredo.
Cafe Trentuno
3018 Pelham Pkwy
A little hole in the wall, but some of the best tasting Italian food around. I live for their Stuffed Shells with Mushrooms which is smothered in homemade Alfredo.
Best donut in the USA. The Hoover location is a factory and you can see the donuts coming off the conveyer belt piping hot. That is if you catch the Hot Now sign lit! A special treat.
Krispy Kreme
1990 New Patton Chapel Rd
Best donut in the USA. The Hoover location is a factory and you can see the donuts coming off the conveyer belt piping hot. That is if you catch the Hot Now sign lit! A special treat.

Grocery & Shopping

This is the closest grocery store
Winn-Dixie
2910 Morgan Rd
This is the closest grocery store
There is a CVS a little closer on Morgan Road, however it is poorly managed. This one right down S Shades Crest is much nicer.
CVS
2301 John Hawkins Pkwy
There is a CVS a little closer on Morgan Road, however it is poorly managed. This one right down S Shades Crest is much nicer.
This s the closest big box store
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Target
531 Brookwood Village
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This s the closest big box store
If you are partial to Walmart here s the closest one.
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Walmart Supercenter
2780 John Hawkins Pkwy
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If you are partial to Walmart here s the closest one.
The largest mall in Alabama is just minutes away for your shopping pleasure.
Galleria mall, Birmingham
The largest mall in Alabama is just minutes away for your shopping pleasure.