Central City Travel Guide
Birmingham
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Things to do
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Central City
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Really nice hotel, close to wonderful bars and restaurants! A bit noisy because of the busy road, but the city quiets down by 1-2am, so we did not mind it much.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was disgusting. The elevator didn’t work. There was no hot water. Would not stay here again.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Major hotel construction; not a pleasant stay
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
The rooms are beautiful, amazing location. Nicest bathrooms ever seen staff wonderful
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
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Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The side of both beds had obvious signs of fluid stains and something dried and thick on top of the stain. Gross!!! The cord of the hair dryer was caked in dirt/filth.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 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.
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