Central City Travel Guide

Birmingham

Spectacular Firework show over Birmingham, AL celebrating Independence Day #troeon #Fireworks
Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites (and the only blast furnace) in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use. In 1981 the furnaces were designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.
Sloss Furnace
Fountain
Awesome and FREE! walk into Birmingham history... supposedly haunted too! :D

Popular places to visit

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 great live music or attend a sporting event.

Sloss Furnaces
The Birmingham Museum of Art, one of the finest regional museums in the United States, houses a diverse collection of more than 26,000 paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and decorative arts dating from ancient to modern times.

Birmingham Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Birmingham Museum of Art
Cool place to bring kids ! #KidsFun

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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

McWane Science Center
University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

4/5(1 review)

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.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
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 entertainment choices.

Barber Motorsports Park
Woman jogging on street in city, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

The Summit

5/5(1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.

The Summit

Top hotels in Central City

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 out of 5
2027 1ST Avenue North Birmingham AL
The price is 3.216.633 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
3.216.633 ₫
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Only 1 elevator works, no fridge in your room, only a single room of toilet paper in your bathroom/ no backup. ICE is only on the 1st floor.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham AL
The price is 3.324.574 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
3.324.574 ₫
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Was absolutely awful and horrible condition elevators did not work, mechanical banging all night, long from the broken elevator

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

3.5 out of 5
2021 Park Place Birmingham AL
The price is 3.138.178 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
3.138.178 ₫
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Was under construction so limited options for food. Complementary breakfast nice. Wifi ok

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

4 out of 5
1928 1st Ave N Birmingham AL
The price is 3.918.700 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
3.918.700 ₫
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
Everything was great , nice room good location and super friendly staff. Tamya was great.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown

3 out of 5
1918 1ST AVENUE NORTH Birmingham AL
The price is 3.524.200 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
3.524.200 ₫
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (375 reviews)
Very nice clean room

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham

2 out of 5
1800 Riverchase Dr Birmingham AL
The price is 1.542.495 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
1.542.495 ₫
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
Greetings..

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
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Other neighbourhoods around Central City

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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Northside
This sculpture in Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama depicts a vicious dog attack during the civil rights protests in 1963. This sculpture is very effective. I got chills walking through and imagining what it just have been like. #civilrights #historymatters

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.

Civil Rights Historic District
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside
Aerial View of Vulcan Statue overlooking downtown Birmingham, AL

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
Mugshots downtown. Chocolate Milkshake in a Frozen mug.

Druid Hills

If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

Druid Hills
Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites

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.

Avondale

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