Downtown Birmingham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial View of Vulcan Statue overlooking downtown Birmingham, AL
Aerial View of Vulcan Statue overlooking downtown Birmingham, AL
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A view of downtown Birmingham with a Norfolk Southern locomotive passing by from Railroad Park. Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham. It stretches from 14th Street to 18th Street along First Avenue South.
Welcome to Birmingham, AL from Regions Field

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The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years. In 1987 the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc. Now the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, it hosts many live events. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million People. In 1998 the Theatre underwent a complete restoration.

Alabama Theater

Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Alabama Theater
The Birmingham Museum of Art, one of the finest regional museums in the United States, houses a diverse collection of more than 26,000 paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, and decorative arts dating from ancient to modern times.

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.

Birmingham Museum of Art
Cool place to bring kids ! #KidsFun

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.

McWane Science Center
Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. I am not a museum person, but this is worth a visit. It’s a very moving and well done exhibit.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

You can study the exhibits at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Regions Field - A Minor league baseball park in the Southside community of Birmingham. Regions bank is the only Fortune 500 company based in Birmingham. BTW... Across the street is the Good People Brewery... another must do when in the HAM ! #birmingham

Regions Field

Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this romantic area.

Regions Field
A view of downtown Birmingham with a Norfolk Southern locomotive passing by from Railroad Park. Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham. It stretches from 14th Street to 18th Street along First Avenue South.

Railroad Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this romantic area.

Railroad Park

Activities

Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

AU$145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

AU$45
per adult
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

AU$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Our pick of the best Downtown Birmingham 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 AU$180 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$180
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The room was spotless! We were on the top floor which is what I requested, so great job! I will definitely be staying at this hotel again!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Fifth Avenue North Birmingham AL
The price is AU$219 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$219
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

3 out of 5
1016 20th Street Birmingham AL
The price is AU$183 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$183
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Staff was great, room was great. The fees at this location are excessive. I won’t stay here again.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

3 out of 5
821 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is AU$192 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$192
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Great room for price

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler

3.5 out of 5
2021 Park Place Birmingham AL
The price is AU$214 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$214
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Nice location. No hot water the entire time, but overall very good

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

3 out of 5
250 18th Street South Birmingham AL
The price is AU$206 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$206
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (965 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Birmingham

This sculpture in Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham, Alabama depicts a vicious dog attack during the civil rights protests in 1963. This sculpture is very effective. I got chills walking through and imagining what it just have been like. #civilrights #historymatters

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.

Civil Rights Historic District
Birmingham, Alabama, USA downtown city skyline.

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
Spectacular Firework show over Birmingham, AL celebrating Independence Day #troeon #Fireworks

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
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside
Birmingham Alabama Skyline in the Spring on a Beautiful Day.

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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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Northside

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