Alton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Our pick of the best Alton Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
If you are only passing through, it’s an affordable choice.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Everything was nice
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Right off the freeway on the way to FL.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great place! Stayed a few nights.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Clean room, Staff was friendly and amazing. Airport shuttle was very convenient and timely.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was nice and clean. The refrigerator was a decent size and the room had wood flooring rather than carpet.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alton
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
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.
