South East Lake Travel Guide
Birmingham
Visit South East Lake
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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 South East Lake
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The staff is excellent!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Quiet and comfy bed. Loved that is was connected to the mall. No issues
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Room was so ready: clean and fresh, exceeding our expectations.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
AC/ heater didn’t keep consistent temperature
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Everything
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Staff was very courteous; front desk man was excellent. Location could not have been better. Many staff people working.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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 Southern Museum of Flight and Avondale Brewing Company.
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.
