Northside Travel Guide
Birmingham
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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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Kelly Ingram Park
After visiting Kelly Ingram Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Northside
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
"Excelente hotel"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
"Staff was great. Location for us was good. We had a brief but really nice stay."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Great downtown location very comfortable bed. Nice view from the 14th floor"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
"The Hotel does not have a business center. I like to gather my thoughts then type them out. I usually like to either be in a business center of the hotel or an area that has a table or two off the lobby. This hotel did not have it. My room had an elevated credenza that I could have used but the mounted ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Westin Birmingham
"Staff was exceptional. Very few selections for room service and some of those were not available late."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
"Beautiful hotel with amazing staff. Great location to explore!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Northside
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
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.
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Regions Field while you're exploring the area.
