South East Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South East Lake
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.
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene 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 South East Lake 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 South East Lake
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course 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.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
