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 great live music or attend a sporting event.

Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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

Southern Comfort Motel

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
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Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Awesome stay and the breakfast is as delicious. All of the staff was awesome.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The room was clean and the staff was great. Only issue was that the room wouldn’t get completely dark at night when we were trying to sleep. We were on the 4th floor and the lights from outside would shine into the window and the current didn’t lay flat on the wall so it was like we had a nightlight ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Room was clean and nice, but furniture was old. The desk felt like it was going to fall apart. I would stay again, just be aware of the quirks!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
My room was clean, comfortable and on the top floor. All staff were wonderful especially the front desk and Blazers restaurant folx.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.

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 McWane Science Center or Regions Field.

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.
