Alton 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.
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 entertainment choices.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
Top hotels in Alton
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Room was clean, all the staff was friendly and helpful. Will stay there again if I am in the area.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The absolutely friendliest folks ever!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Room was nice and it was clean.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Trashbag was left sitting outside the door of the room next to me insyead of staff removing and throwing it away.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Yes. Beautiful room and the staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alton
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
Center Point
Center Point might not have many top sights, but Turkey Creek Nature Preserve and Regal Trussville are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Woodlawn
While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southern Museum of Flight and Avondale Brewing Company.
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.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
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.
