Irondale 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 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.

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.
Train Watching Platform
You can learn about the history of Birmingham with a visit to Train Watching Platform. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
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

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Our pick of the best Irondale Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Breakfast was better than quialty inns
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
The room was spotless!! The staff was helpful and kind. We will be returning.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
Front desk lady was superb and polite. Room clean as expected.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
Check-in night desk clerk was friendly and pleasant. Room notes: 1. door to next suite room was not locked 2. table lamp did not work-was pluggede in - knob came off 3. toilet seat was crooked 3. entire toilet was loose on floor - rotated 4 .towel rack over toilet was crooked and mounted that way ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
All staff were friendly and helpful. The room was nice and well kept. No issues during our stay. Shuttle to and from airport both were pleasant and smooth rides. Would recommend
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Staff was great, check in perfect. Clean room, great view. I would love an indoor pool amenity.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Irondale

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.

Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company 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.

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 Sloss Furnaces.

Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
