Southside 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
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Top hotels in Southside
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Stay was ok. Bathroom wasn’t clean and it was mold in the tub
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was clean; the staff was very accommodating and courteous. We don't have a pet, and our meetings all were at other locations so we can't comment on the pet- or business-friendly questions.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Friendly staff especially at the breakfast buffet. Lights were off in the parking area and it was very dark
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Marriott Birmingham
Good bar area and better than average, large selection, good service for breakfast. Spacious, clean, good stay.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
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 Alabama Ballet.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
