Civil Rights Historic District Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Civil Rights Historic District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
You can study the exhibits at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
16th Street Baptist Church
After visiting 16th Street Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
You can learn about the history of Birmingham with a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Things to do
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Civil Rights Historic District
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 20 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
Very nice property with a great location. Only complaint was the a/c made loud noises when it started up in the middle of the night
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Very nice room. Clean. Just saty over night 2 sleep. Very accommodating moved us rooms to be next to each other. Perfect no frills place cant beat for the price.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Civil Rights Historic District
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 Alabama Theater.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Vulcan Park and Museum while you're exploring the area.
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.
