Avondale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Our pick of the best Avondale Hotel Deals
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Very friendly staff Quiet room
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Quiet stay. Recently re-done in great taste
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The rooms were nice and the beds were comfortable. The air condition was not working properly and the coffee maker was broken. The restaurant downstairs did not have any glasses or ice. The waiter was nice but was not prepared to serve customers. The coffee shop did not have any cream or lids for ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Excellent staff excellent customer service hotel cleaniness excellent overall we would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
This is my second time staying here. The place is very clean. Staff is always friendly. Valet service top notch. The rooms are clean. Beds are very comfortable. Outside pool is very nice.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Spacious room with thoughtful amenities. The pool/ courtyard area was relaxing with its landscaping design. The breakfast eggs were delicious. Perfect location to visit student at Samford University
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avondale
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
