Forest Park Travel Guide
Birmingham
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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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Avondale Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Avondale Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.
Highland Park Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Birmingham at Highland Park Golf Course. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Forest Park
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The staff were friendly at check in and check out, the room was clean, the air/heat worked, and the waffle maker was appreciated. We got new towels when we needed them and I liked the room did not have carpet.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The location for shopping was excellent. We were able to walk from the lobby area into the Galleria Mall.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Not a lot of walking shopping ,But I did back my 18 wheeler in and I've stayed many other times with my box trucks and I've never had a problem and I will cont .the rooms are clean and staff are very nice .
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Yes everything was awesome
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
It is a great hotel, well maintained in an excellent location. The breakfast was delicious- great place to stay.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
My favorite place to stay
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Park
Crestwood South
Though Crestwood South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.
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.
Highland Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
