Highland Park Travel Guide
Birmingham
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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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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.
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 great live music 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.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
Top hotels in Highland Park
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The room was clean and just what we needed for the weekend.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Nice staff
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Everything was so amazing
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Rude staff,
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
My room was clean, comfortable and on the top floor. All staff were wonderful especially the front desk and Blazers restaurant folx.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Everything was great! Thank you
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Five Points South
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.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
