South East Lake Travel Guide
Birmingham
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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 great live music 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.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Top hotels in South East Lake
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Stay was ok. Bathroom wasn’t clean and it was mold in the tub
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was clean; the staff was very accommodating and courteous. We don't have a pet, and our meetings all were at other locations so we can't comment on the pet- or business-friendly questions.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Friendly staff especially at the breakfast buffet. Lights were off in the parking area and it was very dark
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Marriott Birmingham
Good bar area and better than average, large selection, good service for breakfast. Spacious, clean, good stay.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South East Lake
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
Woodlawn
While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
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.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
