Central City Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
McWane Science Center
You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Central City
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Polite and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
The hotel had an older grand charm. Service ranged from wonderful, with the kind and helpful valet attendant, to dealing with a grouchy lady at the front desk, who didn’t smile, look you in the eye, and when asked what our room number was, told us to look at our paper. The room was very clean and ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was clean and decorated beautifully. The city view is breathtaking. The staff all been nice, helpful, smiling and overall seem to enjoy their jobs and be happy to be doing them! Will for sure stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
This was hands down the best experience I have ever had. The hotel is spectacularly beautiful, the rooms are comfortable, clean, and amazing; and the staff are friendly, helpful, accommodating, and very respectful. I will for sure stay again!
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Staff very courteous and helpful with questions. Room clean and nice.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The staff were friendly at check in and check out, the room was clean, the air/heat worked, and the waffle maker was appreciated. We got new towels when we needed them and I liked the room did not have carpet.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to McWane Science Center or Regions Field.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Topgolf Birmingham are top sights worth seeing.
Avondale
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Avondale. You might want to make time for a stop at Avondale Brewing Company or Sloss Furnaces.
Highland Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
