Irondale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Barber Motorsports Park featuring interior views

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
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces
Birmingham which includes signage

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.

Alabama Theater
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

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

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.

Train Watching Platform

UAB Hospital

If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.

UAB Hospital

Activities

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

AU$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

AU$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Irondale Hotel Deals

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport

2.5 out of 5
1813 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$114 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$114
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Pretty solid for our needs"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG

2.5 out of 5
811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$217 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$217
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (624 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. Had our dog with us and there were no problems, very welcoming and kind. This is our second stay here on our way to NC and where we will stay every time!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast

Quality Inn Airport - Southeast

2.5 out of 5
3910 Kilgore Memorial Drive, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$127 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$127
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Barber Motorsports ...
6.8/10 (693 reviews)
"Check in was super easy! The staff was very friendly, quick, and helpful. The room was clean, the beds were soft. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale

2.5 out of 5
950 Old Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$184 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$184
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
5000 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL
Fully refundable
The price is AU$172 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$172
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,297 reviews)
"My sister and I love this property they are such nice people at everything is kept excellent. Sometime their prices are just a little bit too high and I had to choose another place and it was awful."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$142 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$142
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (259 reviews)
"Have stayed here many times! Very clean and comfortable! Staff are always nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
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Other neighbourhoods around Irondale

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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.

Crestwood South
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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.

Mountain Brook
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Forest Park

If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Forest Park
Sloss Furnaces showing industrial elements

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.

Avondale
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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.

Highland 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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