Central City Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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
Great place in a great location.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great Hotel
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Excellent Professional Courteous service
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
The hotel is old with nostalgia. There were no amenities specifically for AlphaKappaAlpha as our 5 day convention was going on. The hotel can really use more upgrading. There was no complementary breakfast and I was told we should go next door to the Fairfield hotel for that. The food on the rooftop ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
The room was beautiful but the "city view" that I paid extra for was a view of the parking garage across the street. My biggest complaint was the street light that was shining on our bed with no way to close the drapes. There were heavy drapes on either side of the window and then a sheer drape in ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The staff here are amazing. So nice and helpful. The location is good also. The convenience of the parking garage to proximity of rooms was also on point. My disappointment was in the room itself. The building is old I understand, however things need work. The air conditioner was very loud and the ...
Reviewed on 8 May 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 Alabama Theater or Birmingham Museum of Art.
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 Regions Field 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.
