Lake Purdy Travel Guide
Birmingham

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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Top hotels in Lake Purdy

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Birmingham - Inverness
The AC was not the best. However, the cleaness of this hotel was fabulous. The lobby and halls smelled sooooo good. Also the check out staff were super nice.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Studio 6 Extended Stay - Birmingham, AL - Medical Center
It was good the WiFi was horrible and the tub and sink was stopped up but other than that the stay was good
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
We went with a group- 2 people checked out and went elsewhere but the manager told us no refunds so some of us stayed. My personal room had a toilet that didn’t flush and when it did drain it bubbles up in the tub- toilet water in the tub!!! My tv also didn’t work. Another person in our group had ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Missing pillows. Missing light bulb. Understaffed. The room seemed clean. The one employee there was super friendly and helpful. He got me pillows. The poor guy was there when I arrived at 11pm and still there when I left at 7am. The hotel was totally sold out so that was probably the reason for ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Everything good
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Front dest check in was slow
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Purdy

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.

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.

Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

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

Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
