Woodlawn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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.

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 acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.

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.
Activities

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Our pick of the best Woodlawn Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
There was a tick in the bed and the toilet wouldn’t flush! They offered a $50 rebate! Not acceptable.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Birmingham Airport
Ok for price . Could use a remodel . Everything is very old . Flooring , furniture , tubs etc
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Very clean room. Quick and efficient check-in process. Very nice front desk people.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The people at the hotel were so incredible. I asked one morning about whether the water in the room was complementary or if we had to pay. I think it was the manager of the hotel, not only told me it was complementary, but he went and got me more water. I was really disappointed though, because the ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Everything was clean and in a good area, but this hotel needs lots of updating. Also, the staff did not bring towels when requested. We had to go down to the front desk to get some. Several of the towels were very stained. It was an ok stay, but I doubt we would stay here again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Woodlawn

East Birmingham
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Birmingham and surrounding area, you can visit Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.

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.

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

Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.

Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

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.
