Central City
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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.
McWane Science Center
You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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 storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum during your trip to Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Birmingham Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Birmingham Museum of Art during your travels in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Walking Tour: Civil Rights History -The Church, Children & Community
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Walking Tour: Civil Rights History -The Church, Children & Community
Top hotels in Central City
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Nice decor, everything was clean and staff is courteous
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
We all Loved and appreciated Sam at the Valet! He was awesome and so precious!
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
All was great but WiFi was terrible and didn’t work
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
The room was delightfully classic and cozy! Loved the decor.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Great location
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Staff was great!! Everything was so convenient including access to the mall for shopping.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
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.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater while you're in town.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to McWane Science Center and Regions Field while you're in town.
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.
Highland Park
While Highland Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
