Civil Rights Historic District Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Civil Rights Historic District
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Civil Rights Institute
You can study the exhibits at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
16th Street Baptist Church
After visiting 16th Street Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
You can learn about the history of Birmingham with a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Top hotels in Civil Rights Historic District
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Clean rooms (very clean actually). The staff were extremely nice and helpful. We have stayed here often in the past few years and have always had a great experience.
Reviewed on 6 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
We’ve stayed here before. It’s a good hotel, but could be better. The beds in our 2-queen room were quite hard, and uncomfortable. When we stayed before, we had a king room, and the bed was much better. The rooms are old, but have been updated. The mattresses weee in a zipped mattress protector, ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Nice room, easy checkin.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Great place to stay.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Civil Rights Historic District
Fountain Heights
If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
