East Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 East Lake Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Wonderful
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Everything was great expect the bed was not comfortable
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Bathroom was dirty, shower didn’t drain, ans we didn’t stay for that breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Loved the style and the built of the hotel. The room was clean. I only ate one time at the Restaurant, what I ordered I did not like. Lump crab cakes, Not the "lump" crab that I know and love, but full of bread crumbs....
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The staff was lovely, but this location was in disrepair and not as clean as I would have expected. Not going back.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Hotel is beautiful! Upon arrival, staff was very friendly and throughout our stay. We enjoyed our breakfast very much! Delicious omelettes made to order per our choosing.
Reviewed on 3 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.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
