Central City Travel Guide
Birmingham
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Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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 great live music.
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.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Top hotels in Central City
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
There was no gym- it is under renovation.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was clean and the staff were great! However there was no fridge in the rooms and no ice machine on the 6th floor. The staff were very nice about getting ice for us which my brother had to have for his insulin especially since the rooms had no fridge. Also only one working elevator that took ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
No A.C in the hotel
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
We stayed for the weekend and mostly had a great experience. We took the Don not disturb sign down when we left in the morning, and our room was not cleaned and we had to get fresh towels ourselves in the evening. The front desk staff on the weekend seemed stressed. Everyone was very nice ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Very nice
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Nice & quaint. Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art 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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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 Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
