Things to do in Central Alabama

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Central Alabama travel guide

Barber Motorsports Park which includes interior views

Barber Motorsports Park featuring interior views

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What to do in Central Alabama

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Tuscaloosa which includes château or palace, flowers and heritage architecture

University of Alabama

Stroll along tree-lined pathways and visit historic buildings, museums, galleries and sports arenas while experiencing life at one of Alabama’s oldest universities.

Bryant-Denny Stadium

Catch an event at Bryant-Denny Stadium during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football match while in the area.

Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Alabama Theater

5/5(1 review)

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.

Tuscaloosa which includes a river or creek and a garden

Tuscaloosa River Walk

Take a stroll along the banks of the Black Warrior River where you’ll find picnic areas, a farmers’ market, museums and concert venues.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

4/5(1 review)

Walk around the campus at University of Alabama at Birmingham during your visit to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Talladega Superspeedway

Catch an event at Talladega Superspeedway during your trip to Lincoln. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's sunrises.

Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

1/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex during your trip to Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

UAB Hospital

If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.

Areas of Central Alabama

Birmingham which includes a statue or sculpture and interior views

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.

Homewood

Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Pete Hanna Center while you're in town.

Vestavia Hills

Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.

Mountain Brook

Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.

University Area

If you're spending some time in University Area, Paul W. Bryant Museum and Coleman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.

Five Points South

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Birmingham

Childersburg

Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views

Leeds

Alabaster

Tuscaloosa showing a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes

Moundville

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