Central City Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
You can learn about the history of Birmingham when you stop by Sloss Furnaces. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
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.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Central City
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Girls trip. We enjoy the Kelly! It’s always clean and the staff is kind and helpful
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Guest centric staff, clean, and welcoming!!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
This was hands down the best experience I have ever had. The hotel is spectacularly beautiful, the rooms are comfortable, clean, and amazing; and the staff are friendly, helpful, accommodating, and very respectful. I will for sure stay again!
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
I appreciate the staff opening breakfast a few minutes early for us.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
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Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District 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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
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 Alabama Theater.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Central City Travel Guide
- McWane Science Center
- Heaviest Corner on Earth
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- UAB Hospital
- Barber Motorsports Park
- The Summit
- Samford University
- Birmingham Zoo
- Riverchase Galleria
- Hoover Metropolitan Complex
- Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
- Birmingham CrossPlex
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Children's of Alabama
- Legion Field
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
- Alabama Splash Adventure
- RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley
- Protective Stadium
- Birmingham Race Course Casino
- The Outlet Shops of Grand River
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
