Avondale Travel Guide

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Sloss Furnaces showing industrial elements

Popular places to visit

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Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces
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Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Barber Motorsports Park
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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.

Alabama Theater
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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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McWane Science Center

You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

McWane Science Center
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Avondale Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Avondale Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Avondale Brewing Company

Activities

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Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

AU$151
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Birmingham Ghost Tour

AU$50
Per adult
Birmingham Ghost Tour
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Super City Birmingham Hop On Hop Off Driving App Tour

AU$60
Per adult
Super City Birmingham Hop On Hop Off Driving App Tour
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Our pick of the best Avondale Hotel Deals

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
2 out of 5
1466 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$129 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$129
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2024

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$188 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
AU$188
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,124 reviews)
"staff was very nice and helpful friendly"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
4 out of 5
808 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$259 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$259
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (849 reviews)
"Every thing was wonderful as always!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$232 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
AU$232
per night
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Staff was very nice"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Sonesta Select Birmingham
Sonesta Select Birmingham
3 out of 5
4300 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$170 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
AU$170
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Going for baseball tournament, good price nice and friendly staff employees"

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

Sonesta Select Birmingham
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
3.5 out of 5
2027 1ST Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$239 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
AU$239
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (487 reviews)
"You HAVE to use valet parking and pay daily rates plus tips for parking. It was inconvenient. If you wanted ICE you had to go all the way to the basement."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2024

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Avondale

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Central City

1/5(1 area review)

While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.

Central City
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Forest Park

If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Alabama Symphony Orchestra are top sights worth seeing.

Forest Park
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside
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Highland Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Highland Park
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Druid Hills

If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Birmingham Children's Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Druid Hills
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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.

Downtown Birmingham

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