Central City Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Central City
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The room was amazing and the staff was so kind!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Only concerns were couldn't get the hot water to work. And the elevator was broken.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
We enjoyed the stay. The building is historical but is update enough to be nice. The rooftop area was a big plus with great views of the city. We enjoyed a coffee from the lobby and a tasty lunch from the restaraunt. The people were nice and we will stay again.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
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Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
The room was very clean. The staff was amazing. And the great thing was the valet parking was only $35 a day and was able to come and go as pleased.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Room was nice. A little high for amenties...no coffee one day No shower gel. Choose because of proximity to hospital we thought however ended up not being that close to our part as believed.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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.
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.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Topgolf Birmingham are top sights worth seeing.
Fountain Heights
If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.
