Southside
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.

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.

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

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.
Alabama Ballet
You can make plans for a show at Alabama Ballet during your stay in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
You can enjoy a show at Alabama Symphony Orchestra on your trip to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Things to do

Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass

Walking Tour: Civil Rights History -The Church, Children & Community

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in Southside

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The rooms were nice a Candace did a really good job at the front desk will be coming back again
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Everything was great no complaints
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Great staff
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Everything is good.
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Check-in staff is wonderful
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
I love it
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southside

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.

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 known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to McWane Science Center and Regions Field while you're in town.

Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theaters 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.
