Smithfield Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Smithfield
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Our pick of the best Smithfield Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
It was a little dated but very clean, the staff were amazing and very accommodating. Candice was a great help at the front desk , helping me to find a local Harley dealer. I’d definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
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Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Great location, clean and polite staff.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Very nice La Quinta property. Convenient to everything in a nice place to stay! Comfortable beds and pillow pillows. The room is very spacious and nice!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
I had to check out a night early and find somewhere else to stay. People were banging on the doors, hollering, and running from 2am till 4am on the 3rd floor Friday night.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Great location.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield
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.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art 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.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
