Central Alabama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Birmingham
Barber Motorsports Park featuring interior views
Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views
Birmingham which includes interior views
Barber Motorsports Park

Where to stay in Central Alabama

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
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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.

Homewood
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Mountain Brook

Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.

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Vestavia Hills

Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.

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University Area

If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.

University Area
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
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL
The price is 4.016.151 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
4.016.151 ₫
4.798.165 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"When we checked in the staff assisting just checked us in, he didn't get us any information on the hotel amenities. I didn't know the pool hours or where it was located, Our room had a view of the back lot. Our room was comfortable and clean, and that is mostly what we look for in a stay. I will ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
The price is 2.428.432 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
2.428.432 ₫
2.932.596 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,313 reviews)
"Great front desk. Great waitress. Great shuttle (receptionist filled in)."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
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 3.352.292 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
3.352.292 ₫
3.874.405 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews)
"Stayed for soccer tournament. Excellent location"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Postcard Cabins Talladega Valley

Postcard Cabins Talladega Valley

2 out of 5
215 Cosper Bend Rd, Childersburg, AL
Stay at this cabin in Childersburg. Enjoy free parking, patios and climate control. Popular attractions Sally West Park and The Meadows Golf Course are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"The staff that I talked to were super nice! Even let us have a later check out time which was amazing! Super clean and they provide literally everything you need. They even give you a s’mores kit and some waters and breakfast snacks and coffee. We will definitely be coming back. Super peaceful an ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Postcard Cabins Talladega Valley
Landing Midtown

Landing Midtown

4 out of 5
2014 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions The Summit and Heaviest ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
"The property in the surrounding area of the property was pretty cool. I love the fact that you can walk anywhere in Birmingham and have a good time. This place was perfectly located close to the Coca-Cola amphitheater. Definitely would use landing again"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Landing Midtown
Downtown Birmingham Apartments by Landing

Downtown Birmingham Apartments by Landing

4 out of 5
600 19th St N, Birmingham, AL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Don Kresge Memorial Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"Great stay! Loved the location and apartment itself!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Downtown Birmingham Apartments by Landing
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Popular places to visit

Tuscaloosa featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and flowers

University of Alabama

Explore the campus of University of Alabama, a top university in Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.

University of Alabama
Bryant-Denny Stadium

Bryant-Denny Stadium

Catch an event at Bryant-Denny Stadium during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.

Bryant-Denny Stadium
Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Barber Motorsports Park
Tuscaloosa showing interior views

Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center during your trip to Vance. You can attend a football match while in the area.

Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

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.

Sloss Furnaces
Birmingham which includes signage

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.

Alabama Theater

Cities near Central Alabama

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Talladega

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Childersburg

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Montevallo

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