Forest Park Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Top hotels in Forest Park
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"The bed was too soft not like Laquita’s we have stayed in previous nights."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"We had the pleasure of staying there for a night during our return journey from Destin, Florida, and we were very pleased with the cleanliness of the room and the quality of the breakfast."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"Deep clean carpets, especially for those who have allergies/sinus problems and especially because you guys accommodate pets."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"Ok"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"The staff and the food were good. There could be improvement on the carpet and the tiles in the bathroom. Also the hot water in the bathroom was extremely hot! The staff however were awesome. Very attentive, helpful , polite and courteous! Loved that."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"Great, friendly staff"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Park
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
