And the winners are…
Published: June 29, 2023
By: Compiled by Carol Muse Evans
FAMILY FUN | PARTIES, ACTIVITIES & LEARNING
BUSINESSES & SERVICES | HEALTH & WELLNESS
What are YOUR local favorites? Whether it’s a place for a child’s haircut, a birthday cake, a beach destination, or even a medical specialist for someone in your family, everyone has favorites, and that is what this promotion is all about.
Our contest is truly READER-DRIVEN. Your vote selects the winners by popular vote! It’s that simple. We have tallied the votes, and now we have your winners here.
And the winners are…
FAMILY FUN
FAVORITE GEORGIA TRAVEL DESTINATION
Georgia Aquarium
http://www.georgiaaquarium.org
FAVORITE FLORIDA TRAVEL DESTINATION
Destin
FAVORITE ALABAMA TRAVEL DESTINATION
Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
FAVORITE FAMILY ATTRACTION IN BIRMINGHAM
The Birmingham Zoo
FAVORITE FAIR, FESTIVAL OR SPECIAL EVENT IN BIRMINGHAM
Greek Food Festival
http://www.birminghamgreekfestival.net
FAVORITE PUMPKIN PATCH
Helena Hollow
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS OUTING
Birmingham Zoo
FAVORITE MUSEUM FOR KIDS IN BIRMINGHAM
McWane Science Center
PARTIES, ACTIVITIES & LEARNING
FAVORITE FIELD TRIP
McWane Science Center
FAVORITE GYM/EXERCISE FACILITY
Lifetime Fitness
http://www.lifetime.life/life-time-locations/al-vestavia-hills.htm
FAVORITE BIRTHDAY PARTY PLACE
Let’s Play
Two locations – Hoover and Birmingham/Hwy. 280
http://www.letsplayparty.com/hoover/
http://www.letsplayparty.com/birmingham/
FAVORITE TUTOR
GradePower Learning
http://www.gradepowerlearning.com
FAVORITE PRIVATE SCHOOL
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
http://www.ourladyofsorrows.com
FAVORITE CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL
Ardent Preschool & Daycare
http://www.ardentpreschool.com
FAVORITE MOTHER’S DAY OUT PROGRAM
Christ the King Lutheran Preschool
FAVORITE SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICE/PROGRAM
The Bell Center
FAVORITE COLLEGE/CAREER TECH SCHOOL
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
FAVORITE GYMNASTICS CLASS
Mountain Brook Gymnastics
http://www.mountainbrookgymnastics.com
FAVORITE PARENT/CHILD CLASS
Kindermusik with Michele & Friends
FAVORITE ART CLASS
Sips n Strokes
FAVORITE DANCE CLASS
The Dance Foundation
http://www.thedancefoundation.org
FAVORITE MUSIC CLASS
Mason Music – Four Locations: Bluff Park/Hoover, Mountain Brook, Cahaba Heights, Woodlawn, and Greystone
FAVORITE THEATRE CLASS
Red Mountain Theatre
http://www.redmountaintheatre.org
FAVORITE MARTIAL ARTS CLASS
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
http://www.tigerrockmartialarts.com
FAVORITE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Odyssey Early Schools
http://www.odysseyearlyschool.com
FAVORITE DAY CAMP
Odyssey Early Schools
http://www.odysseyearlyschool.com
FAVORITE SLEEP AWAY CAMP
YMCA Camp Cosby
http://www.campcosby.ymcabham.org
FAVORITE BIRTHDAY CAKE
Edgar’s
FAVORITE PARTY RENTALS/SUPPLIES
Party City
BUSINESSES & SERVICES
FAVORITE BANK
Regions Bank
FAVORITE CREDIT UNION
America First Credit Union
FAVORITE SHOPPING CENTER OR MALL
The Summit
http://www.thesummitbirmingham.com
FAVORITE MOM AND BABY STORE
Swaddle Baby & Kid
FAVORITE KIDS’ HAIRCUTS
Pigtails & Crewcuts – locations in Trussville and Hoover
http://www.book.pigtailsandcrewcuts.com
FAVORITE CONSIGNMENT STORE/SALE
Riverchase TNT Consignment
FAVORITE TOY STORE
Homewood Toy and Hobby
http://www.homewoodtoy-hobby.com
FAVORITE BOOK STORE
Books-A-Million
FAVORITE ICE CREAM
Bendy’s Cookies & Cream
FAVORITE FROZEN YOGURT
Yogurt Mountain
FAVORITE GROCERY STORE
Publix
FAVORITE BAKERY
Edgar’s Bakery
FAVORITE FAMILY DINNER RESTAURANT
Mexico Lindo
http://www.mexicolindorestaurant-mexicanrestaurant.business.site/
FAVORITE KIDS’ MEAL
Chick-fil-A
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER
Chelsea Morton
http://www.chelseamortonphotography.com
FAVORITE VETERINARIAN
Riverview Animal Clinic
http://www.riverviewanimalclinic.vet
FAVORITE TV STATION
ABC 33/40
FAVORITE RADIO STATION
106. 9 FM
FAVORITE PET BOARDING
Riverview Animal Clinic
http://www.riverviewanimalclinic.vet
HEALTH & WELLNESS
FAVORITE PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Shelby Pediatric Dentistry
http://www.shelbypediatricdentistry.com
FAVORITE FAMILY DENTIST
Dr. John Weaver, Weissman Family Dentistry
http://www.weissmandentistry.com
FAVORITE ORTHODONTIST
PT Orthodontics
FAVORITE PEDIATRICIAN/CLINIC
Purohit Pediatric Clinic
FAVORITE ENT
ENT Associates of Alabama
FAVORITE ALLERGIST
Dr. Sunena Argo, Children’s of Alabama
FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR
The Farm
FAVORITE OB/GYN PRACTICE
Dr. William T. Hudson
After Ours OGYN & Urgent Care for Women
FAVORITE PHARMACY
Publix
FAVORITE OPTOMETRIST/OPHTHALMOLOGIST
America’s Best Contacts & Eye Glasses
FAVORITE FAMILY DOCTOR
Dr. James Colvard / Ascension St. Vincent’s
https://healthcare.ascension.org
FAVORITE FERTILITY SPECIALIST
Alabama Fertility Specialists
http://www.alabamafertility.com
FAVORITE PLACE TO HAVE A BABY
Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham
https://healthcare.ascension.org
FAVORITE BIRTHING SUITES
Grandview Medical Center
http://www.grandviewhealth.com
FAVORITE WOMEN’S HEALTH FACILITY
Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham
http://www.healthcare.ascension.org
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S HEALTH FACILITY
Children’s of Alabama
FAVORITE ALL-AROUND HOSPITAL
UAB Hospital
http://www.uabmedicine.org/locations/uab-hospital/
FAVORITE WALK-IN/URGENT CARE
American Family Care
FAVORITE WALK-IN URGENT CARE FOR CHILDREN
Urgent Care for Children
http://www.childrensurgent.com