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 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 entertainment choices 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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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 Glen Iris Hotel Deals

Sonesta Select Birmingham
Sonesta Select Birmingham
3 out of 5
4300 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$146 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$146
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"This was my second time staying on this property and it was just as great as the first time. Such a nice, affordable place to stay! Will definitely be back again!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Sonesta Select Birmingham
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$176 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$176
per night
4 Jun - 5 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! (2,128 reviews)
"Was perfect location for to the airport."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel
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$248 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$248
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Only thing I didnt like the pool was under maintenance."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 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
The price is AU$241 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$241
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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! (473 reviews)
Ideal stay
"Excellent room, perfect in every way."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
4 out of 5
8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$210 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$210
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Exceptional Service
"Transactionally devoid of hassle, excellent service"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
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$173 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$173
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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! (1,008 reviews)
"My stay was very comfortable and everything was so nice and clean. The bed was so comfortable and a nice feeling with the sheets."

Reviewed on 30 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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