Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
You can make plans for a show at Alabama Symphony Orchestra during your stay in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Alabama Ballet
You can make plans for a show at Alabama Ballet on your trip to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Activities
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
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.
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.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.