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
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: Furnace of the Forgotten
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in Northside
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The room was nice but the windows are so thin you can hear everything outside, do not stay in room 939, we barely slept during our 3 night stay. There was also 1 elevator working so getting downstairs from the 9th floor took a ridiculously long time. We would not stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
We had bad experience with an Airbnb and came straight to the Redmont where Ben was so very nice to help! We loved our stay and will definitely be back! Everyone was very friendly and always smiling!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 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
Due to road closures we were unable to get to the hotel valet parking. Tried to call the hotel 3 times to find out how they preferred us to get to the hotel. No one would answer the phone. We were able to get to the Sheraton and ask for directions. The staff at the Sheraton were awesome. They told ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
Excellent staff- so polite and helpful. Great location- very close to everything we did.
Reviewed on 26 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.
