Woodlawn 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.

UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.

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.

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

Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour
Top hotels in Woodlawn

Ramada by Wyndham Birmingham Airport
"I was shocked when I entered the room and found extensive water damage and mold covering a large section of the ceiling near the entrance. The ceiling showed significant discoloration, staining, peeling, and dark spots consistent with prolonged moisture exposure. The damage was so severe that I did ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
"Took forever to check in and get an airport transfer. Breakfast was fine but underwhelming for $14/person. Glad I only had to stay one night. Staff were friendly but seemed untrained and understaffed."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Ot was"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"They never cleaned our room but once during a five night stay, not even emptying trash cans or replacing towels or sheets and never vacuumed but one time. It also was very noisy!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"I had a most perfect stay. I will utilize Comfort inn Homewood again."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"I expected a lot more for the price. There was a blood stained wash cloth hanging on the shower rod in my bathroom and used gloves on the elevator floor for at least 24 hrs. I realized this the next morning so I unwittingly slept very well, what can I say? The bed was comfortable."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Woodlawn

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.

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.

Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.

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.

Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vulcan Statue or Regions Field while you're exploring the area.
















