Southside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
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
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 acclaimed theatre scene.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Alabama Ballet

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

Alabama Ballet

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 family-friendly area.

Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Activities

Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

NZ$52
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

NZ$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

NZ$166
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

NZ$38
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
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$166
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
2 out of 5
1466 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$153 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$153
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Good help"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$146 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$146
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-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! (157 reviews)
"Quick over night stay. Breakfast buffet only had eggs, no meat, waffles, cereal, & yogurt. Front desk was helpful and friendly upon check in. She came and fixed my remote to the tv. Room was cool upon arrival. A great place for a quick overnight stay."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
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$265 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$265
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,142 reviews)
"I was a good stay."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
3 out of 5
2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$197 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$197
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,268 reviews)
"Staff was amazing. Place was clean and we will be back."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
4 out of 5
8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL
The price is NZ$234 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$234
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Didnt appreciate having to pay $30 for parking"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
4 out of 5
808 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$300 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$300
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent facility! Only minor issue was missing the body wash from the shower and very low condiments for the coffee bar in the room for just being clean and stocked. Well clean and welcoming environment!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
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Other neighbourhoods around Southside

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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 a statue or sculpture and interior views

Central City

1/5(1 area review)

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

Central City
Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

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 featuring a city

Five Points South

5/5(1 area review)

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 which includes 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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Forest Park

If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Forest Park

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