Central City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central City
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
McWane Science Center
You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
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 entertainment choices and mountain views.
Activities
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Central City Hotel Deals
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The staff was very accommodating. SUPER nice! They made our stay LOVELY...10 out of 10 RECOMMEND!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is nice. Very standard. I would say basic. The elevators were not working 100% and the rooms were very basic. It's ok. But
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Considering that the hotel is undergoing renovations we accepted some inconveniences such as crowded parking while exterior painting was underway, fireplaces in the room not functioning as advertised. Otherwise our room was clean and updated. The air handler was very noisy (room 302) and some of ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Staff is rude both the night check in and when checking out- acted arrogant and dismissive. Very disrespectful. If you don’t want to help or be in customer service find another job. Wallpaper was peeling off in the room. The “pantry” had a few candy bars and chips so if you need a late night snack ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
all good
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
John Hand Club Hotel
Clean room but rooms are really small compared to pictures. For 300.00 a night I was expecting more.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
