| Birmingham, Alabama, may be better known as the | | | | shoppers and visitors to marvel.Famously, 2006 |
| center of the civil rights struggle in the 1950s and 1960s; | | | | American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks, used to work at |
| but today, one of its top attractions is the Riverchase | | | | the Galleria, dressing up as an Easter Bunny every |
| Galleria in Hoover - second only to the popular | | | | year. Just two weeks before his eventual victory, |
| Alabama Gulf Coast beaches across the state. The | | | | Taylor returned to Riverchase Galleria, for a rally in his |
| Riverchase Galleria currently has over 200 stores, | | | | honour, attended by an estimated 10, 000 fans. In this |
| anchored by 5 department stores: JC Penney, Belk, | | | | vein, the Riverchase Galleria often organises events, |
| Parisian, Macy's and Sears, as well as parking space | | | | such as Pet Night, an attraction for pet loving shoppers, |
| for 5000 vehicles.The Riverchase Galleria promises to | | | | and Rockin' Shoppin', a regular event which combines |
| provide a truly unique shopping experience. Its skylight, | | | | live music and shopping from 5am to 9am! Other |
| at two hundred feet in length, is said to be the longest | | | | activities organised by the Riverchase Galleria include |
| in the world; furthermore, it attracts visitors from the | | | | community programs like 'Mall Walkers', which allows |
| neighbouring states of Florida, Tennessee, Georgia and | | | | anyone into the mall from 8am onwards to walk in a |
| Mississippi in hoards, cementing its position as one of | | | | safe environment on the Galleria's 2nd floor. One trip |
| the best places to shop in the Deep South, if not the | | | | around the second floor measures 1.14 miles, and is a |
| country. As well as its anchor department stores, the | | | | great way for people to exercise in a safe, |
| Riverchase Galleria is also home to Sunglass Hut | | | | climate-controlled area.With a multiplicity of exciting |
| International, Victoria Secret Beauty, Claire's | | | | activities and events in which to participate, a fulfilling |
| Accessories, Foot Locker, Banana Republic and | | | | trip to the Riverchase Galleria often involves an |
| American Eagle Outfitters, among a host of | | | | overnight stay for out-of-town visitors; for those |
| others.Shopping, however, is not the only activity to | | | | wishing to make their trip to the Galleria longer than an |
| indulge in at Riverchase Galleria. Visitors can dine at | | | | afternoon's worth of shopping, there are a selection of |
| one of the Galleria's many restaurants and eateries. | | | | nearby hotels that offer affordable, comfortable |
| These include: Auntie Anne's pretzels, California Pizza | | | | accommodation for the night; this way, you can make |
| Kitchen, and Godiva Choclatier, as well as a variety of | | | | the most of your trip to Birmingham and visit other |
| restaurants at the nearby Wynfrey Hotel. Additionally, | | | | nearby Alabama attractions, like the Birmingham Zoo, |
| the architecture of the Riverchase Galleria is in itself a | | | | the Botanical Gardens and the Museum of Art. |
| wonder, with a fabulous nine-story glass atrium for | | | | |