Norwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Norwood Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Clean room, nice breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Great service!!!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Room was spotless. Staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
As I entered the front lobby it wasn't in proper order, there were leaves on the floor from people entering and exiting. But the room was clean. It was very nice for the cost. I enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Staff was very courteous and helpful. Rooms were pretty clean.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Norwood
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
North Birmingham
While North Birmingham isn't home to many top sights, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Birmingham
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Birmingham and surrounding area, you can visit Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
