Irondale Travel Guide

Birmingham

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University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

4/5(1 review)

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.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Barber Motorsports Park
Woman jogging on street in city, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

The Summit

5/5(1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.

The Summit
African Elephant in a zoo setting in Birmingham Alabama.

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.

Birmingham Zoo
The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years. In 1987 the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc. Now the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, it hosts many live events. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million People. In 1998 the Theatre underwent a complete restoration.

Alabama Theater

5/5(1 review)

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.

Alabama Theater
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces

Things to do

Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Rp1.682.000
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Rp521.420
per adult
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
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Top hotels in Irondale

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale

2.5 out of 5
950 Old Grants Mill Road Birmingham AL
The price is Rp1.642.857 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.642.857
Rp1.938.570 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (73 reviews)
Staff were great!!!! The rooms were very clean, the bed was comfortable.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

2.5 out of 5
811 Old Grants Mill Road Birmingham AL
The price is Rp2.559.072 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
Rp2.559.072
Rp3.019.704 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (690 reviews)
Beautiful clean room friendly staff great location yummy breakfast great coffee

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport

2.5 out of 5
1813 Crestwood Blvd Birmingham AL
The price is Rp1.111.437 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
Rp1.111.437
Rp1.311.496 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is Rp1.252.598 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.252.598
Rp1.503.119 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (646 reviews)
It was perfect! Clean and relaxing

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

4 out of 5
808 20th Street S Birmingham AL
The price is Rp2.747.298 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp2.747.298
Rp3.278.583 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Clean rooms and great staff

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham AL
The price is Rp2.138.172 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp2.138.172
Rp2.471.188 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,398 reviews)
There was hair on the bathroom floor that wasn't mine but I got it up myself.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Irondale

Aaaah Back home! Mountain Brook is were it all began for me many moons ago! This image is of "The Old Mill" or "Old Mill House", a 1926 replica of Perryman's Mill built by the Jemison Companies to promote the newly-developed residential suburb of Mountain Brook. It is located on the foundations of the earlier grist mill, on the bank of Shades Creek at 2780 Mountain Brook Parkway. Tip - Early morning is better. Be aware this is a private residence in a residential area... not a tourist attraction. There is a linear park with a popular running trail along this road. Plenty of pull in parking spots along the side of the road and a great place to watch the fabulous Mountain Brook housewives strut their stuff. #TroverDetour

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.

Mountain Brook
Tranquil scenery of autumn park at sunset time

Forest Park

If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Forest Park
Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites

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.

Avondale
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Red Mountain

If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Red Mountain
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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.

Highland Park
Truly the best view of the city is from Crest Road. FYI, This is NOT a spot that locals ... or local Law Enforcement want a bunch of tourists visiting. The small one way street only runs about 1000 feet and no stopping is allowed. The street is closed with a keypad locked gate after 7 p.m. I parked down the street and walked up just before 7 p.m. for this shot. Please be aware that in this part of town there is a lot of affluence and Local Law Enforcement is VERY serious about protecting its community... If you look out of place they will find a reason... dig?

Redmont Park

If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Redmont Park

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