West End 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Room had a strange smell
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Cclean rooms, and ghe nicest staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Place was clean and breakfast was fresh and delicious.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Reviewed on 11 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Breakfast was good, ample parking, safe area. Wound stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Breakfast was very nice. Parking is NOT FREE, and they really want you to use valet even though there is enough parking.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Regions Field or Alabama Theater.
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.
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
