Alton
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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.
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 stay in 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 holiday in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do
An Epic Bar Crawl: Alabama Birmingham's Best Bars
An Epic Alabama Art Walk: Birmingham District Bonanza Bash
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in Alton
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Room was very clean and in good condition.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Staff was friendly and room was very clean
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
All of the above
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Older hotel but well maintained and reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park
The cleanliness was greatly appreciated! God bless yall ♡
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Clean room, public areas, wonderful staff, tasty coffee, great continental breakfast, smooth check-in. Parking is expensive—parked outside the hotel instead. Overall quite exceptional service and facilities.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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
Mountain Brook is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
