Forestdale Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Forestdale
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Only thing we didn’t like was the smell of smoke in room
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
They overbooked the hotel and sent us to another hotel for 1 of our nights. The staff refused to listen to you over the phone. They rather just cut you off while you’re talking in person and over the phone. Valet was the best thing far as staff goes!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
All was fine
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The air freshener in the lobby and in the floor hallways was disgustingly strong, and it leaked into the bedroom. There was no pool bar, as advertised 😔 The pillows were uncomfortable, but otherwise, clean rooms and hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Our room smelled terrible, the floors where sticky and there is mold around the bathtub. Breakfast was good, parking was good and the staff were good. Very disappointed that the swimming pool was not open. We were really looking forward to have a swin.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
The front desk clerk working 04/18/26 at 3:30 PM seemed disinterested in welcoming me to the hotel. He was just matter-of-fact. No pleasantries. He did, to his credit, let me know that the elevator near the front of the hotel was not working, and I would need to drive around to the back to use Entrance ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forestdale
North Birmingham
While North Birmingham isn't home to many top sights, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District 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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
