Ensley 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.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Tuxedo Junction
Learn about the local history of Birmingham when you spend time at Tuxedo Junction.
Erskine Hawkins Park
Explore the great outdoors at Erskine Hawkins Park, a lovely green space in Birmingham.
Activities
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Ensley Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
The staff is excellent!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Room was so ready: clean and fresh, exceeding our expectations.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Quiet and comfy bed. Loved that is was connected to the mall. No issues
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
AC/ heater didn’t keep consistent temperature
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Everything
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Just a layover on the way to Florida, so we didn’t get to see much. Room was clean, but somewhat dated. Breakfast was ok, although as a northerner , I am not familiar with biscuits and/or gravy 😊
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ensley
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District 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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.
Druid Hills
If you're spending some time in Druid Hills, Protective Stadium and Coca-Cola Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
