Irondale 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.

UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.

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.

Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

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
Our pick of the best Irondale Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Great spot! Close to everything, Secluded Perfect for Talladega or Barber Motorsports museum- kid friendly
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
It is exactly what it is. With that said it met expectations.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
Our room had a broken fridge and a broken shower curtain rod that made water spill out of the shower. When I tried to check out in the morning, no one was there that I could bring these issues up with, so I just had to leave my room key on the desk and just hope I wasn't billed for the damage that ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
Very nice
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
This was a great value for the price. The recently upgraded room was clean and comfortable, although I am not a big fan of heavy air freshener. The shower was hot with good water pressure. I would stay here again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Room was clean & functional. Front desk staff was friendly; check in was fast & easy. This property is dated a bit. Some upgrades have been done. Room had a slight musty smell that a squirt or two of air freshener could have helped. Breakfast was very basic; fresh waffles and cereal.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Irondale

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.

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.

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.

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.

Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
