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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in Central City
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Friendly staff! Great location
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room, staff was friendly and congratulated us on our wedding anniversary.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
The room was lovely, clean, and warm in a crazy cold snap. The staff were all lovely, welcoming, and helpful. Breakfast was yummy, fresh, and hot with lots of great options, even on a quieter weekday morning. I would definitely choose to stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
The room was beautifully appointed. The staff couldn’t have been nicer and more professional. I was there for an event and every time they saw me, they made me feel special. I would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Everything was clean and perfect. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They gave great recommendations for food around the area. The location is in a perfect spot.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Clean room, nice breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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.
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.
