Five Points South Travel Guide

Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, USA downtown city skyline.
Birmingham, Alabama, USA downtown city skyline.
A view of downtown Birmingham with a Norfolk Southern locomotive passing by from Railroad Park. Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham. It stretches from 14th Street to 18th Street along First Avenue South.
Welcome to Birmingham, AL from Regions Field
Sunset look at Downtown Birmingham, AL #bvscities

Popular places to visit

University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

4/5(1 review)

Walk around the campus at University of Alabama at Birmingham during your visit to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Regions Field - A Minor league baseball park in the Southside community of Birmingham. Regions bank is the only Fortune 500 company based in Birmingham. BTW... Across the street is the Good People Brewery... another must do when in the HAM ! #birmingham

Regions Field

Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this romantic area.

Regions Field
Vulcan Statue which includes a statue or sculpture

Vulcan Statue

Towering over the city, this large statue depicting blacksmiths and the Roman god of fire is a fitting reminder of Birmingham’s industrial heritage.

Vulcan Statue
The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge. It was created as Birmingham's entry for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition

Vulcan Park and Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Vulcan Park and Museum
A view of downtown Birmingham with a Norfolk Southern locomotive passing by from Railroad Park. Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham. It stretches from 14th Street to 18th Street along First Avenue South.

Railroad Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this romantic area.

Railroad Park
Damn Fine Peeps and Suds at the Good People Brewery and Taproom!! Enjoy drinking your beer at tables right out on this working brewery floor. I would highly recommend a stop for one of their tours that they offer on Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm on the hour. Signing up online is the best way to go to reserve a slot. Each tour is limited to 15 peeps so... nice and intimate. $10 gets you a collectible glass and a pint or four 4-oz samples.

Good People Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Good People Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Good People Brewing Company

Things to do

Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Rp1.682.000
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Rp521.420
per adult
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
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Top hotels in Five Points South

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is Rp2.743.219 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
Rp2.743.219
Rp3.273.715 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Clean rooms and great staff

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
821 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is Rp2.504.839 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
Rp2.504.839
Rp2.993.619 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

3 out of 5
1016 20th Street Birmingham AL
The price is Rp1.985.043 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.985.043
Rp2.382.859 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Room was fantastic (clean, SPOTLESS sheets), comfortable mattress. Barely heard anything during my 3-day. Oh, but the staff! I was checked in by Ms. Lolita - great customer service! I didn't feel like a nuisance or was in a rush. Smooth check in! Only con was PARKING. First come, first serve. Be ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

3 out of 5
250 18th Street South Birmingham AL
The price is Rp2.053.739 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp2.053.739
Rp2.463.557 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (953 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
The Painted Lady

The Painted Lady

2 out of 5
2143 2nd Ave S Birmingham AL
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Heaviest Corner on Earth and McWane Science ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Hotel was conveniently located, rooms were spacious, very stylish and clean. Management were super friendly. Only complaint is that the person staying above me kept late hours and had loud footsteps! Next time I will ask for the top floor.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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The Painted Lady
Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
1820 5th Avenue South Birmingham AL
The price is Rp2.859.551 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp2.859.551
Rp3.410.407 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (820 reviews)
Staff was great. Bathroom was dirty had hair in places.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
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Other neighbourhoods around Five Points South

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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 Alabama Ballet.

Highland Park
Aerial View of Vulcan Statue overlooking downtown Birmingham, AL

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.

Downtown Birmingham
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside
Truly the best view of the city is from Crest Road. FYI, This is NOT a spot that locals ... or local Law Enforcement want a bunch of tourists visiting. The small one way street only runs about 1000 feet and no stopping is allowed. The street is closed with a keypad locked gate after 7 p.m. I parked down the street and walked up just before 7 p.m. for this shot. Please be aware that in this part of town there is a lot of affluence and Local Law Enforcement is VERY serious about protecting its community... If you look out of place they will find a reason... dig?

Redmont Park

If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Redmont Park
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Red Mountain

If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Red Mountain
This sculpture in Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama depicts a vicious dog attack during the civil rights protests in 1963. This sculpture is very effective. I got chills walking through and imagining what it just have been like. #civilrights #historymatters

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.

Civil Rights Historic District

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