Five Points West Travel Guide

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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
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
Woman jogging on street in city, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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.

The Summit
African Elephant in a zoo setting in Birmingham Alabama.

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.

Birmingham Zoo
The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years. In 1987 the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc. Now the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, it hosts many live events. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million People. In 1998 the Theatre underwent a complete restoration.

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
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

Activities

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

NZ$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

NZ$167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

NZ$52
per adult
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
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Our pick of the best Five Points West 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$183 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$183
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great Stay

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites at CrossPlex Village
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is NZ$145 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$145
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (646 reviews)
It was perfect! Clean and relaxing

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is NZ$322 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$322
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Great service!!!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham AL
The price is NZ$243 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$243
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,398 reviews)
There was hair on the bathroom floor that wasn't mine but I got it up myself.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

2 out of 5
1466 Montgomery Highway Birmingham AL
The price is NZ$145 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$145
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover

3 out of 5
2980 John Hawkins Parkway Birmingham AL
The price is NZ$178 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$178
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,470 reviews)
Room was nice and clean. Check in was seamless

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
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Other neighbourhoods around Five Points West

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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
This sculpture in Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama depicts a vicious dog attack during the civil rights protests in 1963. This sculpture is very effective. I got chills walking through and imagining what it just have been like. #civilrights #historymatters

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
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
Mugshots downtown. Chocolate Milkshake in a Frozen mug.

Druid Hills

If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

Druid Hills
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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
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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Northside

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