Red Mountain Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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 Red Mountain
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
We had to pay for parking but the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and inviting. We slept very well and ate a wonderful breakfast the next morning. It was the best stay we've ever had at a hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
clean room
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Staff is extremely friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Staff was nice - room was clean- beds were fine- bathroom shower had a broken curtain ring and drain but nothing that ruined anything - just needed fixed
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Charging $20/ night for SELF PARKING is a money grab I did not appreciate.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Red Mountain
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.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
