Central City 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.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in 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.
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.
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 Central City
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
It was a Nice hotel, fantastic burgers and the bar tender was very pleasant. The only complaint would be the street noise. It was constant, all night which made it hard to sleep. Oh, and there is a train close by but I would have preferred the train over the Fast and Furious outside our window. Make ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Our room did not have a mini fridge, and the shower water never got hot. The restaurant had good food, but the service was unpredicatable (excellent once, and awful the next time). The elevator was extremely slow to arrive. Also had to pay for valet because hotel parking for free was basically ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
The entire experience was horrible. The hotel was under construction, no mention of that when I booked the room. The entrance/valet area was an absolute nightmare. No parking lot to park, you can park on the street and risk having you car broken into by the homeless people. Or pay a fortune to valet. ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Everything was great , nice room good location and super friendly staff. Tamya was great.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Had a handicapped assessable. There wasn’t a pull down bench in the shower. The A/C unit was very loud. Plunked each time it came on. Staff was great but had problems with the computer program during check in and again on check out. Do not get a room on the street side. Traffic is very loud.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Room was terrible. Bed was broken. Dirty rags were left from previous days. Vape left under mattress where the sheets hadn’t been changed
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Avondale
You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Avondale. You might want to make time for a stop at Avondale Brewing Company or Sloss Furnaces.