Irondale Travel Guide
Birmingham
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 entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
Top hotels in Irondale
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
It was convenient to the airport.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
Clean place but dated. That's not an issue persay. But it was cleans dn friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Nice hotel staff was great . Beds comfortable
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Room was fine, property is a bit older. Breakfast was fairly limited, but the price point reflects all this. I would stay here again if I was looking for a good budget hotel. Staff was all very nice.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Everything was nice
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Spacious rooms, loved the colors, check in was easy, good spot for traveling through with the dog.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 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.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
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.
Irondale Travel Guide
- Train Watching Platform
- UAB Hospital
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Birmingham Zoo
- Riverchase Galleria
- Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
- Birmingham Race Course Casino
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- Liberty Park & Statue of Liberty Replica
