Alton
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum during your trip to Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
UAB Hospital
Though UAB Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham while you are here.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of your travels around Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Alton Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2025
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alton
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
Mountain Brook
Boasting three picturesque "villages" and a high tree cover ratio, this suburban area offers a forest-like setting with charming residential sections and a network of bridle paths for recreation.
Forest Park
While visiting Forest Park, you might make a stop by sights like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.
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.
Norwood
When in Norwood, you can plan a visit to Protective Stadium and Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Highland Park
While Highland Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Highland Park Golf Course and Sloss Furnaces.