National Geographic: Birmingham + other industrial cities are prime travel destinations

Birmingham is emerging as a prime travel destination, according to National Geographic.

This month, the venerable magazine highlights 10 U.S. industrial cities that have had a “glow up.”

Unsurprisingly, The Magic City topped the list, followed by: • Buffalo • Cleveland • Detroit • Lake Charles • Pittsburgh • Richmond, California • St. Louis • Tacoma • Wilmington, Delaware.

Birmingham attracting first-time visitors

Here is what National Geographic had to say about Birmingham and the other nine industrial cities:

“After decades in decline, a handful of flyover or underrated cites are now attracting first-time visitors. With careful urban planning, corporate support, and community collaboration, these cities are nodding to their pasts while moving toward a more modern,