Forest Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Forest Park
Popular places to visit
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
The Summit
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Summit during your stay in Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Birmingham Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Birmingham Zoo during your holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Activities
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Forest Park Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Very clean, easy parking, nice staff!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Staff was nice. They room was missing fitted sheets and linen on the pull out bed. We were only there one night; would not have wanted a longer stay.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was spotless! We were on the top floor which is what I requested, so great job! I will definitely be staying at this hotel again!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
The he room was very clean. Extra towels was provided promptly when asked for them. Breakfast was placed out on time and kept up. Staff were exceptionally kind.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Marriott Birmingham
Good bar area and better than average, large selection, good service for breakfast. Spacious, clean, good stay.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Forest Park
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Highland Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Highland Park and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Park Golf Course and Alabama Ballet.
Lakeview District
While visiting Lakeview District, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Alabama Ballet.
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.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
