Alton 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 Alton
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
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Everything was spot on
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alton
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.
East Birmingham
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Birmingham and surrounding area, you can visit Avondale Brewing Company and 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.
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.
