Birmingham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Birmingham
Where to stay in Birmingham
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.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Regions Field while you're exploring the area.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Breakfast was adequate, property seems to be well kept. No vent fan in bathroom, and the fire alarm in the hallway flashed the entire length of our stay. Check-in was smooth and easy, location was very convenient to downtown."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"I'd never stayed at a Red Roof Inn and wasn't sure how clean the rooms would be or how safe the area was. However, I stayed based solely on other people's reviews and I was not disappointed. The ONLY frustration that I had was that the ice machines were broken and we couldn't get any ice. Someone ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Friendly staff with comfortable and clean room!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Downtown Birmingham Apartments by Landing
"Fantastic place I loved it here!!!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
InTown Suites Extended Stay Birmingham AL - Homewood
"Filthy and AC didnt work"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Landing Midtown
"Nice place for work travel"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
You can learn about the history of Birmingham when you stop by Sloss Furnaces. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Other places like Birmingham
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- UAB Hospital
- Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
- Hoover Metropolitan Complex
- The Summit
- Samford University
- Birmingham Zoo
- Barber Motorsports Park
- Alabama Splash Adventure
- Birmingham CrossPlex
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
- Riverchase Galleria
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Children's of Alabama
- Protective Stadium
- Legion Field
- RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley
- The Outlet Shops of Grand River
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- Church of the Highlands Grandview
- Bessemer Civic Center
- Birmingham Race Course Casino
- Vulcan Statue
