Five Points South Travel Guide
Birmingham
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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.
Regions Field
Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
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.
Railroad Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Vulcan Park and Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Good People Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Good People Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
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 Five Points South
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Breakfast was great! So many options.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
clean room, restaurant open late
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Lovely
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Painted Lady
The staff was helpful at all times. The only minor issue I had was that the electronic locks to the front door and my room door sometimes took several tries to open, which was a little frustrating but not a big issue
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham
Hotel was pretty decent but the breakfast offering was poor - so much so that I didn’t bother with it on the second morning
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Overall. I would stay at this hotel again. It's for a lot of other businesses around it. It's in the middle of everything. The staff was super friendly and that meant a lot to me. It could've use a little updating on the decor and the elevators were quite trusting. They look really old and at one ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Five Points South
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 Sloss Furnaces.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company 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.
