Avondale
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
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 trip to 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 travels in Birmingham? In the area, take in the acclaimed theater scene and mountain views.
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.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Avondale
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
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Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
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Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The hotel was very clean. The staff was very knowledgeable about my stay..
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
I had called and arranged for the two rooms to be beside each other. That was never noted and we ended up with one room on 1st and one on 3rd.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Paid over $500 a night for a "premium" suite that had a lot of issues. The a/c was barely working. Could not get the room cool. Balcony door would not open and was completely off track. Bathroom door would not lock. Found several ladybugs in the room and found a spider on the bed right when we walked ...
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avondale
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra are top sights worth seeing.
Forest Park
While visiting Forest Park, you might make a stop by sights like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.
East Birmingham
When in East Birmingham, you can plan a visit to Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
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 Alabama Ballet.
