Avondale Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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 entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Avondale Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Avondale Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
You can make plans for a show at Alabama Symphony Orchestra during your stay in Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
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
Walking Tour: Civil Rights History -The Church, Children & Community
Top hotels in Avondale
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
10/10 it was excellent! I highly recommend staying here, the price was great and the rooms were very nice! Clean and it didn’t have a horrible smell! They should update the pictures on hotels.com, it looked way better in person! We will be staying here again!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Amazing stay! Staff was amazing
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great place
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Our room was clean however we had issues with the toilet and the shower water drainage.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
The staff is friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The staff was so nice and efficient!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Avondale
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Topgolf Birmingham are top sights worth seeing.
