Forestdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Forestdale
Popular places to visit
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
The Birmingham Ghost Walk - Hotels Churches and Riots Tour
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Forestdale Hotel Deals
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
"Rooms were clean & staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Room was not clean shower rusted. Debris was in the sink, floor not swept. Breakfast bar should be removed no real choices, to select. Parking was adequate. Room was not serviced. Items like towels and trash left in the hall over a day. I will not stay here again."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"Hotel is always clean on the inside as well asthe outside and staff are very friendly."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"Great trip"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"breakfast needed servicing as things ran out"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"Wonderful experience! I arrived very late but check in was easy and the room was very comfortable and clean and the bed was wonderful. I will be staying again in August. Such a great place to stay."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forestdale
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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 McWane Science Center or Regions Field.
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.
