East Lake 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 East Lake
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
This was a clean and quiet location with phenomenal staff and close to several amenities
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Wonderful stay. No complaints.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Staff at front desk was very helpful and friendly!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The staff was amazing and the housekeeping was really good about coming to clean. However, the condition of the hotel was absolutely horrible and absolutely nothing like the pictures described the toilet made a loud sound throughout the whole night. The room was super dusty and outdated. The phone ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Convenient and safe location very close to UAB; quiet, large clean rooms, great complimentary breakfast. Will book stays at this property in the future.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Nice
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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 Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
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.
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.
