Southside Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Top hotels in Southside
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"We had the pleasure of staying there for a night during our return journey from Destin, Florida, and we were very pleased with the cleanliness of the room and the quality of the breakfast."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"Ok"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"Great place! Very clean. Great shower with pressure"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"Great, friendly staff"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"Overall, our stay was pleasant, and most aspects of the accommodation met our expectations. However, there were a few issues that affected our experience. Upon entering the bathroom, there was an unpleasant odor coming from the shower area. Additionally, our room was located on the second floor, ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"The bed was too soft not like Laquita’s we have stayed in previous nights."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Highland Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Regions Field while you're exploring the area.
