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.
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.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Top hotels in Avondale
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
This was a great value for the price. The recently upgraded room was clean and comfortable, although I am not a big fan of heavy air freshener. The shower was hot with good water pressure. I would stay here again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Our stay was perfect. We were in town for an AAU Basketball event in Hoover. The two rooms we had were clean and the staff we friendly and helpful. Edwin, with corporate customer service, was very helpful in changing the
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Nothing special, just ok for one night.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Great check in experience. Friendly staff and room was great. Beds were comfortable and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
To our surprise, the minute we walked into the hotel lobby and the room No. 518, the room was not the level of cleanliness, with the bathroom floor grout showing mold lines. The furniture is scratched and outdated, the room needs remodeling, and it should be rated 1 or 2 stars. The worst is that ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
I enjoyed the breakfast bar. I will say the bathroom is in need of some repair as there was areas with broken tiles.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avondale
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
East Birmingham
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Birmingham and surrounding area, you can visit Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
