Central City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Our pick of the best Central City Hotel Deals
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
elevator loud and broke
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
In the processbof refurb, but very comfortable and well kept!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Room service food was below standards both days I was there. My avacado toast was brown ya"ll.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Clean room and very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
I did not enjoy myself at this place. We had to switch rooms 3 different times. The first room had a mildew smell. The second room smelled like urine when the air conditioner was on and the last room was hot because the air conditioner made a loud screeching noise. The breakfast was no breakfast ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Everything was great expect the bed was not comfortable
Reviewed on 1 Apr 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.
