Highland Park Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Top hotels in Highland Park
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The halls need some updating and maintenance, but the room was very nice. Clean room means more than a pretty hallway. Breakfast was ok - more choices would have made it better. Staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Loved every minute get staff will be coming back
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Room was nice and clean. Check in was seamless
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Clean room and staff
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
