Bill Harris Arena, Birmingham

#132 among attractions in Birmingham

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The W. F. "Bill" Harris State Fair Arena is a 5,000-seat multipurpose indoor arena located at the Alabama State Fairgrounds. The arena is used primarily for basketball, but also hosts concerts and other events. The arena has previously served as the home of the Birmingham Magicians and the Birmingham Blitz of the American Basketball Association and the Alabama Outlawz of X-League Indoor Football. It is named in honor of Bill Harris, longtime athletics director for Birmingham City Schools. In 2022, it will be the venue for the artistic roller skating and inline hockey competitions at the 2022 World Games. ()

Opened: 1987 (37 years ago)Capacity: 5000Coordinates: 33°29'42"N, 86°52'26"W

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Five Points West (Central Park)Birmingham United States

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Bill Harris Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Legion Field, Western Hills Mall, Rickwood Field, Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens.

2.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
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2.1 miE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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3.3 miNW
Church
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33°28'33"N • 86°50'35"W
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1.8 miE
Cemetery
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2.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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