West End 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.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
Rickwood Field
Catch an event at Rickwood Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Baptist Medical Center - Princeton
If Baptist Medical Center - Princeton is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
Activities
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Fast check in. Room is nice and clean but the TV is about to go out as one side has barely a picture
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Receptionist super sweet
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Stayed in a handicap room and it was well appointed with large bath that worked very well. The area had so many food and shopping areas.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
clean room, staff, and amenities
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Ashley at the front desk was outstanding. Hospitality plus! Professional and A+ for all things hotel. The airport shuttle driver was fabulous going in from the airport and the shuttle driver the next day was equally assistive and courteous returning me to the airport.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
