Five Points West Travel Guide

Birmingham

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Birmingham, AL. August 30, 2016.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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
Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Barber Motorsports Park
The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years. In 1987 the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc. Now the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, it hosts many live events. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million People. In 1998 the Theatre underwent a complete restoration.

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.

Alabama Theater
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces
If you're a gearhead you need to make the pilgrimage to Birmingham, Alabama. This museum has over 1,000 cars and motorcycles stacked in an array of very cool displays. The museum is located right next to the racetrack where Porsche holds their driving academy. If you take part in one of the Porsche classes you will get free entry into the museum. #LifeAtExpedia

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.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Birmingham CrossPlex

Catch an event at Birmingham CrossPlex during your trip to Birmingham.

Birmingham CrossPlex

Things to do

Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Rp1.675.000
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

Rp519.250
per adult
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
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Top hotels in Five Points West

Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex Village

Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex Village

2.5 out of 5
2341 Crossplex Blvd Birmingham AL
The price is Rp1.577.628 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
Rp1.577.628
Rp1.904.278 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean, breakfast was good and the employees friendly and respectful

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex Village
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham

2 out of 5
1800 Riverchase Dr Birmingham AL
The price is Rp988.546 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp988.546
Rp1.160.652 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
The front desk lady was a God send Angel. The room was very clean and orderly. Everything worked great and the pillows were perfect. I would suggest this place to anyone. Safe and welcoming environment

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is Rp1.065.236 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
Rp1.065.236
Rp1.278.283 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (581 reviews)
Nice room, easy checkin.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham AL
The price is Rp2.143.379 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
Rp2.143.379
Rp2.477.207 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,354 reviews)
Great place to stay.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

2 out of 5
1466 Montgomery Highway Birmingham AL
The price is Rp1.147.636 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp1.147.636
Rp1.342.734 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
Great deal for the price. Happy with stay.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
50 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is Rp1.230.415 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp1.230.415
Rp1.476.499 total
1 Feb - 2 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Staff very friendly and professional. What ever you are using for air freshener is nauseating

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
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Other neighbourhoods around Five Points West

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Glen Iris

Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Glen Iris
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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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
Mugshots downtown. Chocolate Milkshake in a Frozen mug.

Druid Hills

If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

Druid Hills
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Sand Ridge

While visiting Sand Ridge, you might make a stop by sights like RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley and Red Mountain Park.

Sand Ridge
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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Northside

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