Central Park Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Barber Motorsports Park featuring interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Barber Motorsports Park
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces
Birmingham which includes signage

Alabama Theater

Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Alabama Theater
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Birmingham CrossPlex

Catch an event at Birmingham CrossPlex during your trip to Birmingham.

Birmingham CrossPlex

UAB Hospital

If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.

UAB Hospital

Activities

Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass

Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass

NZ$125
per adult
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass

Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass

NZ$60
per adult
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

NZ$42
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

NZ$167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

NZ$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Kelly Ingram Park

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

NZ$16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
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Our pick of the best Central Park Hotel Deals

Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex Village
Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex Village
2.5 out of 5
2341 Crossplex Blvd, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$197 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$197
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"It was very clean and the breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex Village
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$152 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$152
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,279 reviews)
"I wasn’t crazy about the surrounding area; however, the hotel was clean. My husband and I ate dinner at the hotel. Ordered the pizza, and it was delicious!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$245 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$245
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,151 reviews)
"Average. Good stay"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$153 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$153
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (197 reviews)
"Room was nice. Only issue was that the bed was very squeaky & fairly comfortable"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
2 out of 5
1800 Riverchase Dr, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$125 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$125
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Okay
"It was okay not the best not the worst"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
3 out of 5
2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$195 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$195
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
"Ok stay."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Park

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Glen Iris

Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Glen Iris
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Fountain Heights

If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Fountain Heights
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Sand Ridge

While visiting Sand Ridge, you might make a stop by sights like RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley and Red Mountain Park.

Sand Ridge
Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

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.

Civil Rights Historic District
Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

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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Druid Hills

If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Alabama Sports Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.

Druid Hills

Central Park Travel Guide

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