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Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites (and the only blast furnace) in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use. In 1981 the furnaces were designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.
Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites (and the only blast furnace) in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use. In 1981 the furnaces were designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.
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Awesome and FREE! walk into Birmingham history... supposedly haunted too! :D

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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
University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

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.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
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
Woman jogging on street in city, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

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.

The Summit
African Elephant in a zoo setting in Birmingham Alabama.

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 entertainment choices and mountain views.

Birmingham Zoo
The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years. In 1987 the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc. Now the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts, it hosts many live events. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million People. In 1998 the Theatre underwent a complete restoration.

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

Things to do

An Epic Bar Crawl: Alabama Birmingham's Best Bars

An Epic Bar Crawl: Alabama Birmingham's Best Bars

HK$117
per adult
An Epic Bar Crawl: Alabama Birmingham's Best Bars
An Epic Alabama Art Walk: Birmingham District Bonanza Bash

An Epic Alabama Art Walk: Birmingham District Bonanza Bash

HK$117
per adult
An Epic Alabama Art Walk: Birmingham District Bonanza Bash
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour

Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

HK$546
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
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Top hotels in Avondale

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is HK$513 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
HK$513
HK$615 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (615 reviews)
the staff was friendly and the room was clean

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

3 out of 5
120 Riverchase Pkwy E Birmingham AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$651 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
HK$651
HK$758 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,230 reviews)
Clean rooms. Great price. Courteous and helpful staff. For an overnight stay, extremely enjoyable.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham AL
The price is HK$992 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
HK$992
HK$1,147 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,373 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

2 out of 5
1466 Montgomery Highway Birmingham AL
The price is HK$555 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
HK$555
HK$649 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
The staff was helpful. The first room we got had the smoke alarm going off. The second room they gave us smelled like smoke, but the third room was acceptable.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
50 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is HK$594 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
HK$594
HK$713 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Older hotel but well maintained and reasonably priced.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover

3 out of 5
2980 John Hawkins Parkway Birmingham AL
The price is HK$724 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
HK$724
HK$841 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,446 reviews)
Love the size of the room, seems like a studio apartment

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
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Other neighbourhoods around Avondale

Spectacular Firework show over Birmingham, AL celebrating Independence Day #troeon #Fireworks

Central City

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

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Southside

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

Southside
Tranquil scenery of autumn park at sunset time

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
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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Northside
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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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Red Mountain

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

Red Mountain

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