The Summit Birmingham provides a little bit of something for everyone. Tire out those legs by walking past what seems to be endless storefronts, and then wear out your arms by carrying all the bags from each shop you go in. With names like Anthropologie, Saks Firth Avenue, Victoria's Secret, Urban Outfitters, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer and Abercrombie & Fitch, shopping options surround you from all over. And if all the shopping gets your appetite working overtime, The Summit houses some great eateries like The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's China Bistro and Village Tavern.
Located in downtown Birmingham, at first glance this rare bookstore/antique store/museum resembles a room in your grandmother’s house. Bursting at the seams and boasting an inventory of over 45,000 books, magazines, and other periodicals, if Reed Books doesn’t have what you’re looking for, it probably doesn’t exist. But, its vast inventory is not what makes Reed Books special. The randomness (a display of plastic Santa statues) and odd finds (post office mailboxes chocked full of letters) are what makes Reed Books special. That and owner Jim Reed, author, humorist, columnist, and all-around good guy who encourages people to "become your own book." Worth a trip on a lazy Saturday.
Located in Riverchase Galleria, this fantastic store is every Indoor Sports lover's dream. This store looks like an arcade game zone, but what's unique is that you can buy most of the things you see here. You can find table tennis equipment, pool and billiards tables, Foosball, arcade games like shooting games, dance games, basketball games, casino games, poker, darts, chess, board games and many more. You can even find many other accessories and they even do pool table repairs. Everything you need to have fun can be found here.
Homewood Toy & Hobby has been keeping the kids (and parents!) of Birmingham busy and entertained since 1950, when it first opened. They carry the biggest selection of remote control operated toys in the entire city. But of course, there is more than just that, with a huge selection of all kinds of toys, puzzles, models and other hobbies. If you're looking for an escape from the big box toy stores taking over, head to the delightfully old fashioned Homewood Toy & Hobby.
Bass Pro Shops is known throughout the United States as THE place for all things outdoors, and this location in Leeds is certainly no exception. At this sporting goods and outdoor megastore, you can get anything from hiking boots to hunting knives, outdoor stoves, and even motorized boats. In addition, they also host some classes and seminars on topics like hunting and equipment trade-ins.
Four Seasons Antiques and Arts is the place to shop for something unique to add that extra touch of sophistication or whimsy to your home. The gallery features artworks from over 40 American artists, largely local in nature. Discover a wide selection of home decor here from one-of-a-kind ceramics from labels like Peter's Pottery, to floral and botanical arrangements, elegant antiques, landscape art, furnishings etc. Their selection of hand-crafted jewelry is beautiful, and created by local artists so you're unlikely to find it anywhere else. The gallery also hosts temporary exhibitions, one-on-one classes with artists and more.