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  • Flights connecting to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport can be made from destinations around the world
  • Car rental is by far the most convenient way to see the state and its many attractions outside of the city centers
  • Avoid the topics of racial issues and the Confederacy when chatting with locals as there are still strong feelings routed in years of history
  • Eight huge visitor centers are located around the perimeter of Alabama and in its main cities with excellent brochures, maps, and self-tour information available

Contact Numbers

Police: 911 Emergency: 911 St Vincent’s Hospital: +1-205-939-7111 Canadian Consulate-General: +1-404-532-2000 Australian Consulate-General: +1-404-364-8560 British Consulate-General: +1-404-954-7700 Yellow Cab Company: +1-205-328-4444

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