Central City
Birmingham
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 entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
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
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Central City
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Clean room and wonderful staff
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Room and hotel were clean.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
We enjoyed the stay. The building is historical but is update enough to be nice. The rooftop area was a big plus with great views of the city. We enjoyed a coffee from the lobby and a tasty lunch from the restaraunt. The people were nice and we will stay again.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
This was hands down the best experience I have ever had. The hotel is spectacularly beautiful, the rooms are comfortable, clean, and amazing; and the staff are friendly, helpful, accommodating, and very respectful. I will for sure stay again!
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Birmingham Downtown
Staff very courteous and helpful with questions. Room clean and nice.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The staff were friendly at check in and check out, the room was clean, the air/heat worked, and the waffle maker was appreciated. We got new towels when we needed them and I liked the room did not have carpet.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central City
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra 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.
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.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Topgolf Birmingham are top sights worth seeing.
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.
