Irondale 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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
Train Watching Platform
You can learn about the history of Birmingham with a visit to Train Watching Platform. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly 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
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Top hotels in Irondale
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Irondale
Crestwood South
Though Crestwood South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.
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.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
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.
