Smithfield
Birmingham
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 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.
UAB Hospital
Though UAB Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham while you are here.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of your travels around Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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 Smithfield
Southern Comfort Motel
The room was well stocked and cleaned...The staff was very helpful and friendly ... Thank you for a wonderful stay. Blessings to you all.. Because you made me feel welcomed...
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Very clean, friendly staff, great breakfast, easy check in and out
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
If you are only passing through, it’s an affordable choice.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great place
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Clean, comfortable, safe hotel. The staff was friendly. I would stay here again. The breakfast was disappointing, I would have liked better hot options but the hotel overall was great. I would recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
N I ce and clean
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Smithfield
Fountain Heights
If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater 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.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Topgolf Birmingham 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.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
