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
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Walking Tour: Civil Rights History -The Church, Children & Community
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
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
10/10 it was excellent! I highly recommend staying here, the price was great and the rooms were very nice! Clean and it didn’t have a horrible smell! They should update the pictures on hotels.com, it looked way better in person! We will be staying here again!
Reviewed on 24 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.
