Fairfield

To feel the real pulse of Birmingham, spread your wings and explore nearby areas such as Birmingham, Bessemer, and Homewood.

There are some interesting cultural attractions in and around Fairfield. Take the time to see the many museums here such as the McWane Science Center, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Book seats for a couple of the magical live performances at Alabama Theater and the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. Visit the Birmingham Museum of Art, to get your fill of art.

If the sun is out, follow the lead of the locals who know the area best and make the most of the nearby parks and reserves. When you need a little time out, visit the Kelly Ingram Park, a place where locals come to spend time outdoors.

Birmingham has some unique sights including Vulcan Statue and the Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens. Whatever your religious background, you'll appreciate the peaceful atmosphere at Fairfield’s holy places like the 16th Street Baptist Church.

Watch popular sporting heroes, the UAB Blazers, take to the field in the nearby Legion Field. On match days the stadium becomes a sea of green, white and gold, as local college football lovers come together to get behind their home-grown heroes.

After a long day taking in the sights around Fairfield, get a good nights sleep in one of the area’s popular hotels or serviced apartments. The Redmont Hotel, the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Homewood, AL and the Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham are among the best places to stay while you are enjoying this special area.