Irondale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Barber Motorsports Park featuring interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.

Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham which includes signage

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.

Alabama Theater
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.

Sloss Furnaces
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

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.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Train Watching Platform

You can learn about the history of Birmingham with a visit to Train Watching Platform. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Train Watching Platform

University of Alabama at Birmingham

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Activities

Uncover the Paranormal on a Birmingham Ghost Tour.

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

AU$36
per adult
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

AU$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Arlington Antebellum House

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

AU$154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
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Our pick of the best Irondale Hotel Deals

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
2.5 out of 5
1813 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$119 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$119
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good stay."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Birmingham East - Irondale/ Airport
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
2.5 out of 5
811 Old Grants Mill Road, Irondale, Birmingham, AL
Fully refundable
The price is AU$247 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$247
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (588 reviews)
"Property was nice, plenty of parking, quiet area, and close to everything. Staff were friendly. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Birmingham-Irondale(East) by IHG
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
2.5 out of 5
3910 Kilgore Memorial Drive, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$130 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$130
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Barber Motorsports ...
6.8/10 (671 reviews)
"Comfey"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Quality Inn Airport - Southeast
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
2.5 out of 5
950 Old Grants Mill Road, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$216 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$216
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was great, room was spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East Irondale
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$137 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$137
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (142 reviews)
"They were very friendly and the room was updated and nice! Plenty of options for parking and polite staff. only reason I did not give 5 stars is because the exterior door would not lock/latch during our stay despite it supposedly needing the key card to enter and having signs saying it would stay ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
4 out of 5
8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL
The price is AU$220 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$220
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Safe area, easy check in, beds were comfortable!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Irondale

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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.

Mountain Brook
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Forest Park

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

Forest Park
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

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.

Avondale
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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.

Highland Park
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside
Birmingham featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

Central City

1/5(1 area review)

While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.

Central City

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