Forestdale Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
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.
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
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
Top hotels in Forestdale
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The staff is excellent!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Room was so ready: clean and fresh, exceeding our expectations.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Quiet and comfy bed. Loved that is was connected to the mall. No issues
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
AC/ heater didn’t keep consistent temperature
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Everything
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Staff was very courteous; front desk man was excellent. Location could not have been better. Many staff people working.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forestdale
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District 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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
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.
