Five Points South Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Five Points South
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this romantic 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.
Vulcan Park and Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Railroad Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Good People Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Good People Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the great live music 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
The hotel was clean inside. Outside of the hotel we encountered a homeless man urinating on the sidewalks right after we checked in. I was frightened for our safety because of this. There was no parking on site and we had to pay to park close by. The area we parked in was dark and smelled of ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
clean room, restaurant open late
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
One of the best experiences that I’ve had with a hotel, they let us check in early after I had surgery. It was extremely modern clean and professional people were so gracious and nice even at the breakfast morning before we left. If I can give them 20 stars I would your front office Staff the gentleman ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Painted Lady
Safe parking area; entire building clean.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham
Great location, nice hotel well maintained. Room was great but could be cleaner (floor and countertops) .
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
Great choice of breakfast food.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
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.
