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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Irondale
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Not many restaurants around
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
Great
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
The staff was super friendly. Food was great.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
Good accommodations for the price
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Best kept secret in Birmingham.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Wonderful stay at a very walkable area to the VA staff was polite knowledgeable and helpful. I had my 2 small dogs with me and the staff welcomed them gladly. Parking is onsite and the restaurant was so yummy. The prices are high to me but that steak was delicious. My room was clean and well stocked ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Irondale
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company 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.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
