Central Alabama Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Alabama
Where to stay in Central Alabama
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.
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.
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.
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.
University Area
If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
Five Points South
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.
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Clean rooms and great staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Clean room, nice breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Room was spotless. Staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Postcard Cabins Talladega Valley, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Was great will be back
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Downtown Birmingham Apartments by Landing
New and clean, with convenient location. The different access codes for parking vs door were somewhat inconvenient, but otherwise a great stay.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Landing Apartments UAB
The room was spotless. Very clean smell. Quiet stay. It was a great to have free parking available on premise.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Alabama during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- UAB Hospital
- Barber Motorsports Park
- The Summit
- Samford University
- Birmingham Zoo
- Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
- Hoover Metropolitan Complex
- Birmingham CrossPlex
- Cheaha Resort State Park
- Coleman Coliseum
- Riverchase Galleria
- Jacksonville State University
- Talladega National Forest
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Children's of Alabama
- Alabama Splash Adventure
- The Outlet Shops of Grand River
- DCH Regional Medical Center
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
