Lakeview District Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit Lakeview District
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Lakeview District
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Good
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Staffs were polite, the place is clean and I did not even smell anything (which is a plus for me), and there are enough outlets to plug and charge my devices and they’re all visible. I was satisfied.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Excellent staff, great hot breakfast buffet. Nice place to sit oudoors and it was close to the fenced pool area. Clean exercise room...convenient parking. As you can tell, we pretty much liked everything about this place.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Overall, my experience was great. We had a tough time at check in. The two attendants at the front desk weren’t the nicest. However, the other staff that we encountered more than made up for it. Rooms were clean, I made good use of the fitness center, breakfast exceeded my expectations. Next time, ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Very nice
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Breakfast was fine
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeview District
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham 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 McWane Science Center or Regions Field.
