Southside 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.

Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

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

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 romantic area.
Alabama Ballet
You can make plans for a show at Alabama Ballet on your trip to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southside

Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.

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.

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

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.

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.