Five Points South Travel Guide

Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, USA downtown city skyline.
Birmingham, Alabama, USA downtown city skyline.
A view of downtown Birmingham with a Norfolk Southern locomotive passing by from Railroad Park. Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham. It stretches from 14th Street to 18th Street along First Avenue South.
Welcome to Birmingham, AL from Regions Field
Sunset look at Downtown Birmingham, AL #bvscities

Popular places to visit

University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

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.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Regions Field - A Minor league baseball park in the Southside community of Birmingham. Regions bank is the only Fortune 500 company based in Birmingham. BTW... Across the street is the Good People Brewery... another must do when in the HAM ! #birmingham

Regions Field

Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this romantic area.

Regions Field
Vulcan Statue which includes a statue or sculpture

Vulcan Statue

Learn about the local history of Birmingham when you spend time at Vulcan Statue. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Vulcan Statue
A view of downtown Birmingham with a Norfolk Southern locomotive passing by from Railroad Park. Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham. It stretches from 14th Street to 18th Street along First Avenue South.

Railroad Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this romantic area.

Railroad Park
The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge. It was created as Birmingham's entry for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition

Vulcan Park and Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Vulcan Park and Museum
Damn Fine Peeps and Suds at the Good People Brewery and Taproom!! Enjoy drinking your beer at tables right out on this working brewery floor. I would highly recommend a stop for one of their tours that they offer on Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm on the hour. Signing up online is the best way to go to reserve a slot. Each tour is limited to 15 peeps so... nice and intimate. $10 gets you a collectible glass and a pint or four 4-oz samples.

Good People Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Good People Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Good People Brewing Company

Top hotels in 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 2.777.783 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.777.783 ₫
3.342.068 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The room was spotless! We were on the top floor which is what I requested, so great job! I will definitely be staying at this hotel again!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

3 out of 5
1016 20th Street Birmingham AL
The price is 2.829.117 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
2.829.117 ₫
3.402.387 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Staff was great, room was great. The fees at this location are excessive. I won’t stay here again.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
821 20th Street S Birmingham AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.970.091 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.970.091 ₫
3.568.031 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Great room for price

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

3 out of 5
250 18th Street South Birmingham AL
The price is 3.183.766 ₫ per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
3.183.766 ₫
3.819.099 ₫ total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (965 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
1820 5th Avenue South Birmingham AL
The price is 4.432.466 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
4.432.466 ₫
5.286.322 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (823 reviews)
Front desk lady was so rude, the elevators were so slow and barely worked, someone

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
2024 4th Avenue South Birmingham AL
The price is 3.387.540 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
3.387.540 ₫
4.058.532 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB
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Other neighbourhoods around Five Points South

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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 Alabama Ballet.

Highland Park
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
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Southside

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

Southside
Truly the best view of the city is from Crest Road. FYI, This is NOT a spot that locals ... or local Law Enforcement want a bunch of tourists visiting. The small one way street only runs about 1000 feet and no stopping is allowed. The street is closed with a keypad locked gate after 7 p.m. I parked down the street and walked up just before 7 p.m. for this shot. Please be aware that in this part of town there is a lot of affluence and Local Law Enforcement is VERY serious about protecting its community... If you look out of place they will find a reason... dig?

Redmont Park

If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Redmont Park
Birmingham Alabama Skyline in the Spring on a Beautiful Day.

Lakeview District

While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.

Lakeview District
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Red Mountain

If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Red Mountain

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