Lake Purdy 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.
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 Lake Purdy
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Birmingham - Inverness
Really good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was clean. Staff was friendly. I didn't eat the breakfast there nor did I park.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great AC. Plenty of hot water.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
aa
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location near the airport was excellent. We left before breakfast so cannot comment on that. Our biggest complaint was that the door into our room dragged so badly on the floor that it could not be opened the entire way. And when we mentioned it the next ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Purdy
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.
Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Avondale Brewing Company and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
