Smithfield 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.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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 Smithfield
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
This was a great value for the price. The recently upgraded room was clean and comfortable, although I am not a big fan of heavy air freshener. The shower was hot with good water pressure. I would stay here again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Our stay was perfect. We were in town for an AAU Basketball event in Hoover. The two rooms we had were clean and the staff we friendly and helpful. Edwin, with corporate customer service, was very helpful in changing the
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Clean room although it’s a composite type flooring and not carpeted which surprised us a little but we assume that’s because this is a pet friendly place and that easier to keep clean. Breakfast was good and appreciated. Pool was nice.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
The room was clean and comfortable, if a little dated.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
I enjoyed the breakfast bar. I will say the bathroom is in need of some repair as there was areas with broken tiles.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The hotel was really comfy and clean breakfast was great the staff were so nice and helpful..Everything to shopping and eating was close ..we would definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield
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 Regions Field or Alabama Theater.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art 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.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
