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The Summit

One of the largest lifestyle centers in the US, the Summit is an upscale shopping area that is perfect for a stroll on a nice day and is surrounded by restaurants after shopping all day works up an appetite. Includes the only Saks Fifth Avenue store in Alabama.

Address: 214 Summit Blvd
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun noon-6PM
Website: thesummitbirmingham.com (opens in a new tab)

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