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Samford University! It is over...

Samford University! It is over..., Homewood

 lbs Says:  Samford University! It is over 160 years old (used to be Howard College), and is affiliated with the Southern Baptists. The Sciencenter and the chapels are probably the best tourist attractions. Some may want to see the Divinity Library, or the special collections at Davis... 

Hotels  

DAYS INN Motel and Conference...

DAYS INN Motel and Conference..., Homewood

 lbs Says:  DAYS INN Motel and Conference CenterU.S. Military and Triple AAA members get discounts. I think my dad paid under $300 for a four-night stay in the 'suite,' which comes with a functional kitchenette and separate bedroom. My dad stayed here because their suite is quite... 

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George's Lebanese and American...

George's Lebanese and American..., Homewood

 lbs Says:  George's Lebanese and American CuisineVery small, very casual. No tablecloths, flowers, or any nonsense like that. Usually there is Arab T.V. blaring. In the back, they sell all sorts of Middle Eastern delights. It is likely that you will be waited upon by George himself... 

Transportation  

The only way is by car. The...

The only way is by car. The..., Homewood

 lbs Says:  The only way is by car. The nearest airport is in Birmingham, which is about 20 minutes away by car. The train station near Morris Ave. in downtown Birmingham is just about the same distance. It's in an old industrial area that is now just boarded up, so I would not advise... 

Local Customs  

Foreigners and even native...

Foreigners and even native..., Homewood

 lbs Says:  Foreigners and even native English speakers may have difficulty understanding the local dialects (they may vary according to generation, race, region, and class). Never, ever tell anybody here that they talk funny; they are extremely sensitive about it.Translation of... 

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 lbs Says:  You will be getting here by car, as there is no airport, train station, or Greyhound bus stop in Homewood proper. Since you are not likely to be able to stroll around with your luggage (there are few sidewalks here), you don't need to have the cool, groovy techno-luggage... 

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