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Your Central Alabama Holiday
Central Alabama's rich history and laid-back lifestyle are just a small taste of the fantastic things this destination has on offer. Book a customised Central Alabama holiday package and experience this place your way. A trip to Central Alabama wouldn't be complete without experiencing some of its most well-known cities, starting with Birmingham. A couple of the top attractions here include Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and The Summit. Tuscaloosa is another favourite with Central Alabama travellers. Visitors to this exciting destination enjoy Tuscaloosa River Walk and Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre. If you're ready to stop dreaming and start doing, Expedia will help turn your Central Alabama holiday into reality.
Where to stay in Central Alabama
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
Central Alabama Holiday Packages
Archaeological treasures, civil rights movement heritage and a thrilling college football league make this region of Alabama a rewarding destination year-round.
Spend some time getting to know the lively communities in Central Alabama, the heart of the state. Radiating out from the central city of BirminghamOpens in a new window, Central Alabama features rich pastoral landscapes, busy towns and magnificent natural reserves. See fascinating Native American relics, cheer on the local team at an exciting football match or go on a heritage trail to discover the region’s remarkable history.
Learn about the fight for African-American civil rights at Birmingham’s Civil Rights Institute. Another Central Alabama civil rights landmark can be found at Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, as well as in the small town of Selma, where Martin Luther King Jr. led a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965.
TuscaloosaOpens in a new window, to the west, is famed for its Native American heritage. Visit the Moundville Archaeological Park along the banks of Black Warrior River to see the remaining foundations of prehistoric Native American huts. You can also explore a visitor centre and check out the park’s historical displays. Tuscaloosa and the eastern Alabama city of Auburn are also renowned for filling out huge stadiums for local college football matches. Catch an enthralling match and cheer on the university teams.
You can find more sporting action in Talladega, where NASCAR races are held on the city’s speedway in spring and fall. For a more relaxed competitive experience, try out one of the many Robert Trent Jones-designed golf courses dotted throughout Central Alabama. Lace up your hiking boots or rent a four-wheel drive to explore the network of trails in the Talladega National Forest.
Fried green tomatoes, as made famous by the book and movie of the same name, originate from a café outside of Birmingham, while Tuscaloosa is renowned for its slabs of ribs.
Central Alabama can be reached by plane to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport or one of several regional airports. Make the most of the region’s road hub in Birmingham and get around by car or express bus. In the summer, Alabama can experience very hot and humid weather, and winters are usually mild. Make the most of the region’s exciting daytrip destinations and embark on a road trip across the state.
Central Alabama Essential Information
Language | English |
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Currency | U.S dollars |
Closest Airport | Birmingham Intl. Airport (BHM) |
Top hotels in Central Alabama
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"If you’re making a pit stop for one night only I would say this is an okay option. Anything else speed pass and don’t look back. They had roaches, and overall just bad!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
What to do in Central Alabama
Alabama: Mobile Area Multi-Attraction Pass
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Admission Ticket
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- Adger Holidays
- Alabama Theater
- Barber Motorsports Park
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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- Hoover Metropolitan Complex
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- Visit Kellerman
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