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University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

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.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views

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
Woman jogging on street in city, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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.

The Summit
African Elephant in a zoo setting in Birmingham Alabama.

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 acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.

Birmingham Zoo
The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years. In 1987 the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc. Now the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, it hosts many live events. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million People. In 1998 the Theatre underwent a complete restoration.

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.

Alabama Theater
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

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

Sloss Furnaces

Things to do

Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass

Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass

฿1,118
per adult
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

฿303
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle

The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle

฿2,018
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass

Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass

฿2,328
per adult
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham

฿382
per adult
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

฿3,105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Top hotels in Irondale

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale

2.5 out of 5
950 Old Grants Mill Road Birmingham AL
The price is ฿3,610 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,610
฿4,260 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (83 reviews)
Yes! Great staff...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

2.5 out of 5
811 Old Grants Mill Road Birmingham AL
The price is ฿3,516 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,516
฿4,149 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (705 reviews)
The property was beautiful and clean but the only takeaway was ladybugs everywhere. I was visiting from D.C and in Birmingham for a funeral. The signage at check in warned of the infestation but I didn't realize the severity. They truly were everywhere in the room, crawling on me, flew in my drink, ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport

2.5 out of 5
1813 Crestwood Blvd Birmingham AL
The price is ฿2,151 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
฿2,151
฿2,538 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Ac good

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,023 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿4,023
฿4,649 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,431 reviews)
Love this place for easy access to any part of town Staff is amazing rooms are very comfortable

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

2 out of 5
1466 Montgomery Highway Birmingham AL
The price is ฿2,185 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,185
฿2,557 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

3 out of 5
120 Riverchase Pkwy E Birmingham AL
The price is ฿2,773 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
฿2,773
฿3,225 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,273 reviews)
Always a pleasure staying here

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
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Other neighbourhoods around Irondale

The “living wall” inside Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport filled with vegetation that grows in Alabama. This is so cool, I stared at it for at least 15 minutes examining all the different types of plants. I want this in my house!

Woodlawn

While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.

Woodlawn
Aaaah Back home! Mountain Brook is were it all began for me many moons ago! This image is of "The Old Mill" or "Old Mill House", a 1926 replica of Perryman's Mill built by the Jemison Companies to promote the newly-developed residential suburb of Mountain Brook. It is located on the foundations of the earlier grist mill, on the bank of Shades Creek at 2780 Mountain Brook Parkway. Tip - Early morning is better. Be aware this is a private residence in a residential area... not a tourist attraction. There is a linear park with a popular running trail along this road. Plenty of pull in parking spots along the side of the road and a great place to watch the fabulous Mountain Brook housewives strut their stuff. #TroverDetour

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.

Mountain Brook
Tranquil scenery of autumn park at sunset time

Forest Park

If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Forest Park
Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites

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.

Avondale
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Red Mountain

If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Red Mountain
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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 Alabama Ballet.

Highland Park

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