Glen Iris Travel Guide

Birmingham

Popular places to visit

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Barber Motorsports Park

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

Barber Motorsports Park
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Alabama Theater

5/5(1 review)

Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Alabama Theater
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Sloss Furnaces

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

Sloss Furnaces
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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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McWane Science Center

You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

McWane Science Center
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University of Alabama-Birmingham

4/5(1 review)

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

University of Alabama-Birmingham

Things to do

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Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

฿3,524
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Birmingham Ghost Tour

฿1,163
Per adult
Birmingham Ghost Tour
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Super City Birmingham Hop On Hop Off Driving App Tour

฿1,409
Per adult
Super City Birmingham Hop On Hop Off Driving App Tour
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Top hotels in Glen Iris

Sonesta Select Birmingham
Sonesta Select Birmingham
3 out of 5
4300 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿2,923 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿2,923
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"This was my second time staying on this property and it was just as great as the first time. Such a nice, affordable place to stay! Will definitely be back again!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Sonesta Select Birmingham
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿3,588 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿3,588
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,135 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
4 out of 5
808 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿5,255 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿5,255
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (820 reviews)
"Enjoyed our time"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿5,450 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿5,450
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Had an amazing time the hotel was beautiful and well-maintained and all the employees were very helpful in and generous"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
3.5 out of 5
2027 1ST Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿4,273 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿4,273
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (461 reviews)
"Beautiful historical building that’s been restored to amazing hotel! Valet team members are amazing and check in and out was very smooth!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
3 out of 5
1016 20th Street, Birmingham, AL
The price is ฿4,167 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿4,167
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (887 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Very nice, clean hotel. Staff was extremely nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB
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Other neighbourhoods around Glen Iris

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Homewood

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

Homewood
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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 Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.

Five Points South
Birmingham featuring 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 Regions Field.

Downtown Birmingham
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Fountain Heights

If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Fountain Heights
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Redmont Park

If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Redmont Park
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside

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