Central City Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 entertainment choices.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Top hotels in Central City

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central City

Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.

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.

Fountain Heights
If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.