Lakeview District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
Activities
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Lakeview District Hotel Deals
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
"Bathtub drain did not work so water backed up in tub when showering. They mistakenly left an ozone machine in my room. It ran all night making noise, interferred with my sleep. Did not get much rest here. But price was good, can not complain about it."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"Great staff, place was a little bit rundown, bathroom door wouldn’t open without rubbing the floor and the walls were paper thin, I could hear phone conversations from all the rooms around me, looked way better in pictures"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
"Nice room and breakfast! Ample safe parking! Nice location!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"This was a last minute booking for me, overall not a bad area. Not a lot of food options."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"Wonderful location and such a nice unit! We were impressed with the comfort, cleanliness, and breakfast was awesome! Stay here! We'll be back!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was clean also. Front desk staff were very nice."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Lakeview District
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company 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.
