Irondale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Train Watching Platform
You can learn about the history of Birmingham with a visit to Train Watching Platform. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Irondale Hotel Deals
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
Room was recently remodeled. Quiet room. Stayed on third floor but there was a working elevator.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
It was great.....we got non-smoking but when we opened the door it smelled like someone had been smoking in it all day. Went to the front desk and the young man was super nice changed our room. It was super clean had all the amenities. Perfect location on the hill had beautiful scenery. Super quiet. ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Ice machine was broken. Bathroom wasn’t clean but the staff cleaned it after I mentioned it
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Location was clean and secure and close to my business event.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel last weekend. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent. The valet attendant greeted us with a warm smile and went above and beyond by helping roll our bags to the front desk, a small gesture that ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Irondale
Crestwood South
Though Crestwood South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.
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.
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.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
