Southside Travel Guide

Birmingham

Popular places to visit

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Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Barber Motorsports Park
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Alabama Theater

5/5(1 review)

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.

Alabama Theater
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Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces
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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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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.

McWane Science Center
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Alabama Symphony Orchestra

You can make plans for a show at Alabama Symphony Orchestra during your stay in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Things to do

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Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

£79
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Top hotels in Southside

Sonesta Select Birmingham
Sonesta Select Birmingham
3 out of 5
4300 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL
The price is £86 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£86
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"We love the staff (reception ladies especially)!! Only downside is the indoor pool is “under maintenance” and they don’t know when it will be opened again. Still a great stay though!"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Sonesta Select Birmingham
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
The price is £105 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£105
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,089 reviews)
"The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful but the internet and cable issues were a serious drawback and negatively impacted our stay"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is £128 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£128
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Janica at Frront desk and the valet people went above and beyond to help me . Motel itself is older but they updated it. Close to mall and eateries. I would recommend!"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
3.5 out of 5
2027 1ST Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
The price is £110 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£110
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (424 reviews)
"Looks like it’s new. Very clean"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
2.5 out of 5
226 Summit Pkwy, Homewood, Birmingham, AL
The price is £86 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£86
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Although breakfast was early, 6 to 9, it was fairly good. There was good variety and the staff were diligent in restocking and cleaning tables. The bed was very comfortable! The location provided easy access to the main highway & about 20 minutes from the airport."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
3 out of 5
2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, AL
The price is £105 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£105
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (952 reviews)
"This was a great hotel. Clean. Quiet. Staff very polite and courteous."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
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Other neighbourhoods around Southside

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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.

Highland Park
Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

Central City

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

Central City
Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

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.

Downtown Birmingham
Vulcan Statue featuring a city

Five Points South

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Five Points South
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

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.

Avondale
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Forest Park

If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Forest Park

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