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
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.
Woodlawn
While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.
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.
