Central City Travel Guide

Birmingham

Spectacular Firework show over Birmingham, AL celebrating Independence Day #troeon #Fireworks
Spectacular Firework show over Birmingham, AL celebrating Independence Day #troeon #Fireworks
Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites (and the only blast furnace) in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use. In 1981 the furnaces were designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.
Sloss Furnace
Fountain

Popular places to visit

Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

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

Sloss Furnaces
The Birmingham Museum of Art, one of the finest regional museums in the United States, houses a diverse collection of more than 26,000 paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and decorative arts dating from ancient to modern times.

Birmingham Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

Birmingham Museum of Art
Cool place to bring kids ! #KidsFun

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 great live music or attend a sporting event.

McWane Science Center
University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

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.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

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

Barber Motorsports Park
Woman jogging on street in city, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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.

The Summit

Things to do

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

฿303
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Kelly Ingram Park

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

฿304
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
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Top hotels in Central City

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 out of 5
2027 1ST Avenue North Birmingham AL
The price is ฿3,882 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,882
฿4,657 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
There was no gym- it is under renovation.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,012 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿4,012
฿4,810 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

3.5 out of 5
2021 Park Place Birmingham AL
The price is ฿3,787 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,787
฿4,546 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Spacious king suite with nice furnishings. The hotel staff and valet are super nice. We were able to walk to the art museum and the park which is just across the street. I would return again after the renovations and when the restaurant is reopened.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

4 out of 5
1928 1st Ave N Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,734 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿4,734
฿5,658 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (518 reviews)
The staff’s friendly attitude and quick response to requests was exemplary. It is the ONLY commendations I will stay whenever I visit Birmingham

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

3 out of 5
1918 1ST AVENUE NORTH Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,258 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿4,258
฿5,098 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (370 reviews)
Great place to stay!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
John Hand Club Hotel

John Hand Club Hotel

3 out of 5
17 20th Street North Birmingham AL
The price is ฿7,932 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
฿7,932
฿10,343 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Birmingham Zoo and Heaviest ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (264 reviews)
Clean room but rooms are really small compared to pictures. For 300.00 a night I was expecting more.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

John Hand Club Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Central City

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Northside

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

Northside
This sculpture in Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama depicts a vicious dog attack during the civil rights protests in 1963. This sculpture is very effective. I got chills walking through and imagining what it just have been like. #civilrights #historymatters

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.

Civil Rights Historic District
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside
Aerial View of Vulcan Statue overlooking downtown Birmingham, AL

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.

Downtown Birmingham
Mugshots downtown. Chocolate Milkshake in a Frozen mug.

Druid Hills

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

Druid Hills
Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites

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.

Avondale

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