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.
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.
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
I can confidently say this was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a La Quinta Inn. From the moment I arrived, I felt unsafe. People were outside selling items from their cars, and a man stood at the entrance asking for money. Before checking in, I went to the front desk to request a refund and ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The Kuerig coffee maker was dirty as was the coffee space. The toilet handle had to be jiggled to work properly. Parking was good! Staff was okay but could have been more accommodating and courteous.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Parking difficult due to construction
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Clean room, helpful staff even though I checked in at the last minute around 11 pm. Also was assisted with late check-out the next morning to get prepared for an event I had. Great stay at a beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Love it always a great stay
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Breakfast bar had pretty good choices but needed more staff to keep it clean.
Reviewed on 4 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.
