Glen Iris
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

Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Glen Iris Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2025

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Iris

Homewood
Located in southeastern Jefferson County, Homewood boasts the Hollywood Historic District, known for its Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Home to Samford University, it's a charming suburb near Birmingham.

Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to McWane Science Center and Regions Field while you're in town.

Fountain Heights
If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Alabama Theater and McWane Science Center are top sights worth seeing.

Redmont Park
While visiting Redmont Park, you might make a stop by sights like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.

Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Alabama Theater and McWane Science Center while you're in town.
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