Central City Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Central City

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Clean room, kept original building style. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was very friendly, especially Jackie at the front desk
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Everything was awesome.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Stay was amazing. Valet was great.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Room was very clean and in good condition.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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.
