Red Mountain Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Red Mountain Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
It had nice amenities ( like Ruth’s Chris Restaurant and valet parking) but cleanliness was sub par ( floors were dirty, elevator inside panels chipped and stained, MOLD in shower). The staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Rooms are very clean and staff is extremely friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
To be as objective as possible: 1. Breakfast selection and quality were poor. 2.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
The beds were comfortable but the floors in our room were not clean at all. They felt sticky and left our feet very dirty.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Red Mountain
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.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
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.
