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
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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
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

McWane Science Center
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 acclaimed theatre scene.

Birmingham Museum of Art
Birmingham, AL. August 30, 2016.

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
The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years. In 1987 the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc. Now the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, it hosts many live events. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million People. In 1998 the Theatre underwent a complete restoration.

Alabama Theater

Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Alabama Theater

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 ฿3,924 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿3,924
฿4,704 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,004 reviews)
Clean room, kept original building style. Friendly staff

Reviewed on 19 Jan 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 ฿3,953 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,953
฿4,739 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was very friendly, especially Jackie at the front desk

Reviewed on 15 Jan 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 ฿3,729 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,729
฿4,475 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
Everything was awesome.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 ฿5,873 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿5,873
฿6,994 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (512 reviews)
Our thermometer went out during the night and was locked so we sweated and sleep was uncomfortable- room was great but that part not so good

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1918 1ST AVENUE NORTH Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,164 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,164
฿4,986 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (355 reviews)
Stay was amazing. Valet was great.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

3 out of 5
120 Riverchase Pkwy E Birmingham AL
The price is ฿2,562 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿2,562
฿2,983 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,230 reviews)
Room was very clean and in good condition.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
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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
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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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