Five Points South Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Five Points South
Popular places to visit
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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
Regions Field
Catch an event at Regions Field during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Vulcan Statue
Towering over the city, this large statue depicting blacksmiths and the Roman god of fire is a fitting reminder of Birmingham’s industrial heritage.
Vulcan Park and Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Railroad Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Railroad Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this romantic area.
Activities
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Five Points South Hotel Deals
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Excellent room, the staff was amazing, food from blaze was terrible, it’s sad that the pizza dough was so wet it broke apart. For the price you paid for a large pizza, shrimp and grits and a garlic mash, plus the delivery and 20% gratuity it was over a hundred dollars. Someone needs to reevaluate ..."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
"The location is great - close to many good restaurants!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham
"Our stay was great. Clean comfortable rooms"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The Painted Lady
"Everything was great in the end, but it was fully automated. We saw no staff, no one was reachable by phone. My entry code had gone to my junk mail so I didn’t find it until we had sat to eat and it crossed my mind to check. Room was great, bed was comfy, room was quiet. Parking was close and easy ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
"Toilet didn’t work correctly"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Five Points South
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.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
