Southside 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

You can make plans for a show at Alabama Symphony Orchestra during your stay in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Alabama Ballet

You can make plans for a show at Alabama Ballet on your trip to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Alabama Ballet

Activities

Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

NZ$53
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

NZ$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

NZ$171
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$315 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$315
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Only complaint is I was across a banquet room which party when on pass 130am in the morning needed to make noise complaint…"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
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$211 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$211
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (2,334 reviews)
"Staff"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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$254 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$254
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,232 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Close to everything."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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$162 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$162
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-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! (355 reviews)
"I like it all"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover

3 out of 5
2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$219 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$219
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,353 reviews)
"Was everything I needed for a quick one night stay!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 out of 5
2027 1ST Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$272 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$272
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (985 reviews)
"I stayed in a suite and while it wasnt the black suite I wanted, it was still nice. The parking attendant was very friendly and efficient. The hotel seems nice and clean. Im only stayinh 1 night so I cant really get too far into my review but I did enjoy seeing some personal touches such as 2 water ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Southside

Sloss Furnaces showing industrial elements

Lakeview District

While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.

Lakeview District
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Highland Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.

Highland Park
Birmingham featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture

Central City

While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.

Central City
Birmingham featuring interior views and a statue or sculpture

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
Vulcan Statue which includes a city

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.

Five Points South
Sloss Furnaces showing industrial elements

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.

Avondale

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