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 popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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 great live music and entertainment choices.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Alabama Ballet
You can make plans for a show at Alabama Ballet on your trip to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Southside
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Room was clean, all the staff was friendly and helpful. Will stay there again if I am in the area.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The absolutely friendliest folks ever!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Great staff
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Yes. Beautiful room and the staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Room was very clean. Nice staff. Perfect place to stop for the night and get some rest on our travels.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Clean, quiet, staff was super nice and helpful and it was nice to have a hot delicious breakfast every morning
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
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 Alabama Theater.
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 theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Vulcan Park and Museum 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.
