Glen Iris Travel Guide
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.
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 browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
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.
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
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.
Top hotels in Glen Iris
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Room was clean and nice.
Reviewed on 30 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
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Everything is good.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Everything was perfect
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
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Iris
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.
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.
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.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District 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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo 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.
