Red Mountain Travel Guide

Birmingham

Popular places to visit

Whenever I’m back home in the “HAM” I always try and make time to stroll around BBG and relax. It’s awesome here no matter the season.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Birmingham, AL. August 30, 2016.

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
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
If you're a gearhead you need to make the pilgrimage to Birmingham, Alabama. This museum has over 1,000 cars and motorcycles stacked in an array of very cool displays. The museum is located right next to the racetrack where Porsche holds their driving academy. If you take part in one of the Porsche classes you will get free entry into the museum. #LifeAtExpedia

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 acclaimed theatre scene.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Top hotels in Red Mountain

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham

3.5 out of 5
2300 Woodcrest Pl Birmingham AL
The price is ฿4,045 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿4,045
฿4,846 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (42 reviews)
Room was good. Bathroom door wouldn’t latch. The check in staff was far from friendly but check out was pleasant.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2655 Lane Park Rd Birmingham AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,935 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿8,935
฿10,592 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (293 reviews)
Everything was perfect. from the time you arrive until we left. Staff is on point!!!! Hotel rooms are amazing, All staff are amazing, and the food we ate there was delicious. We didn’t want to leave and will definitely be going back.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection
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 ฿2,611 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,611
฿3,038 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,230 reviews)
Room was very clean and in good condition.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is ฿1,961 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿1,961
฿2,353 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (589 reviews)
Cleanness, staff very helpful and polite. Comfortable bed.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham AL
The price is ฿3,940 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿3,940
฿4,554 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (1,363 reviews)
All of the above

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
50 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is ฿2,265 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿2,265
฿2,718 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Older hotel but well maintained and reasonably priced.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Sloss Furnaces.

Highland Park
Truly the best view of the city is from Crest Road. FYI, This is NOT a spot that locals ... or local Law Enforcement want a bunch of tourists visiting. The small one way street only runs about 1000 feet and no stopping is allowed. The street is closed with a keypad locked gate after 7 p.m. I parked down the street and walked up just before 7 p.m. for this shot. Please be aware that in this part of town there is a lot of affluence and Local Law Enforcement is VERY serious about protecting its community... If you look out of place they will find a reason... dig?

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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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
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Southside

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

Southside
A view of downtown Birmingham with a Norfolk Southern locomotive passing by from Railroad Park. Railroad Park is a 19-acre park in Birmingham, Alabama, that opened in the fall of 2010. The park lies immediately south of the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail lines through downtown Birmingham. It stretches from 14th Street to 18th Street along First Avenue South.

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
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

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