Norwood 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 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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Top hotels in Norwood
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The location, cleanliness of the room, courtesy of the staff, prompt room service and the price.....Excellent!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Cleanness, staff very helpful and polite. Comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
All of the above
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Older hotel but well maintained and reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
Staff is excellent. Cons- paying for parking. Website said all fees included. None of the ice machines work.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Room was very clean and in good condition.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Norwood
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
North Birmingham
While North Birmingham isn't home to many top sights, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
