Northside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit

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

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.

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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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.

Kelly Ingram Park
After visiting Kelly Ingram Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Things to do

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Top hotels in Northside

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Several staff members were unengaging and fairly curt. The car valet guys were nice but having to valet the car every time we used it was inconvenient and expensive. During our 4 night stay, the room was only serviced the third morning at my request because I had spilled coffee on the sheet the first ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
This property is a bit worse for wear. It’s in a cool historic building, but it’s not maintained well. The mattress seemed old based on how soft it was, the paint was chipping, and the room wasn’t as clean as I would expect from a hotel (e.g., hairs in the shower, marks in the toilet). I don’t see ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Was under construction so limited options for food. Complementary breakfast nice. Wifi ok
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Everything was great , nice room good location and super friendly staff. Tamya was great.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

The Westin Birmingham
Stay was all round amazing
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
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Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside

Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.

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.

Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

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.
