Sand Ridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sand Ridge
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.
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.
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.
RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley
Enjoy a round of golf in Birmingham at RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Sand Ridge Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Cleanness, staff very helpful and polite. Comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Great place to stay.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Older hotel but well maintained and reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
We love this hotel. It is always clean and everyone is so friendly. We love the little efficiency apartment Style King bedroom. Super cozy and perfect for a couple. We come here a lot to go to UAB and it is close to that and also close to multiple restaurants. All within walking distance.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
Staff is excellent. Cons- paying for parking. Website said all fees included. None of the ice machines work.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sand Ridge
Glen Iris
Glen Iris might not have many top sights, but Regions Field and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet is worth a stop.
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
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.
Fountain Heights
If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.
