East Lake Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in East Lake
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Rooms were clean & staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"We were on the 4th floor, the room was great, however, we could hear people slamming doors and talking in the hallway from our room. But that is the only negative thing I have to say."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"Hotel is always clean on the inside as well asthe outside and staff are very friendly."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"The room itself was great and spacious. Bed was comfortable and shower had good water pressure. All the trash cans were overflowing throughout the hotel. There was a nice coffee and hot cocoa bar in the general dining. The most inconvenient was having to pay for parking in the parking lot by scanning ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"Ok"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"Great location, good breakfast, very friendly atmosphere."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Lake
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.
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
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.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
