Smithfield Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit

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.

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

The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.

Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.

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.
Things to do

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Smithfield

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
It was easy to find right off I65 and in a very safe and clean area with a few restaurants near by. Bed was a little firmer than I like but room was nice and clean.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room looked nothing like the picture. It was small. & one of the beds was pushed up against the a/c fan unit.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
This is my second time staying here. The place is very clean. Staff is always friendly. Valet service top notch. The rooms are clean. Beds are very comfortable. Outside pool is very nice.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
This is a nice hotel in an excellent location. Everything was good except the check-in. I was treated like an interruption, not a customer. Maybe it was a bad day. When I asked about the parking, I was told that it is handled by a third party - end of discussion. (Parking is a source of confusion ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
I was there for a conference. The room was clean, and the staff was very friendly. I didn't get a chance to eat breakfast, so I can't comment on that. No issues with parking. The only issue was that I wasn't told there would be a $100 hold on the credit card. Overall, everything was great. I would ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
A fire alarm went off in the middle of the night. I woke disoriented, called the front desk, no answer, walked out to hallway where a few other guests gathered, afraid to take stairwell down to lobby from 4th floor, eventually took elevator and when I arrived to lobby firemen were roaming around, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield

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 Alabama Theater or Birmingham Museum of Art.

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

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 Regions Field or Alabama Theater.

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

Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.

Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
