Glen Iris Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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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 great live music or attend a sporting event.

Alabama Theater
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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 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 great live music.

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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University of Alabama-Birmingham

5/5(2 reviews)

Walk around the campus at University of Alabama-Birmingham during your visit to Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Alabama-Birmingham

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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Center Street Dynamite Hill Walking Tour

AU$100
Per adult
Center Street Dynamite Hill Walking Tour
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Birmingham Ghost Tour

AU$50
Per adult
Birmingham Ghost Tour
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Our pick of the best Glen Iris Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
2.5 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$124 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$124
per night
26 May - 27 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,006 reviews)
"It was ok for the price. Rooms were recently renovated. Breakfast I was told began at 6:30 and it started at 7. Breakfast lady did not speak English. Came to my room no toilet paper, only one towel, shower was dirty. Most were corrected by front desk. Wifi in room did not work. Within 6 miles of ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$158 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$158
per night
27 May - 28 May
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! (2,117 reviews)
"Fantastic, everyone was helpful and friendly and very good ffoo."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
Sonesta Select Birmingham
Sonesta Select Birmingham
3 out of 5
4300 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$145 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$145
per night
3 Jun - 4 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great I’ll be back"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Sonesta Select Birmingham
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$257 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$257
per night
26 May - 27 May
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! (1,008 reviews)
Great stay!
"Easy check in and out. Staff was friendly and courteous! Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$207 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$207
per night
27 May - 28 May
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! (451 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
2.5 out of 5
120 Riverchase Pkwy E, Hoover, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$172 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$172
per night
26 May - 27 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and clean, comfortable rooms."

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
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Other neighbourhoods around Glen Iris

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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.

Homewood
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Five Points South

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Five Points South
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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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Fountain Heights

If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Fountain Heights
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Redmont Park

If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Redmont 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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