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
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 acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.
Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
An Epic Bar Crawl: Alabama Birmingham's Best Bars
An Epic Alabama Art Walk: Birmingham District Bonanza Bash
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in Avondale
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Love this place for easy access to any part of town Staff is amazing rooms are very comfortable
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Great location and staff and facility
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Great room
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
There was a syringe in the wastebasket in the room (they did refund one nights stay because of this). The floors in the room were sticky and dirty. The whole hotel smelled strongly of artificial cleaner scents. The breakfast options were meager and limited.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
We checked in on Thursday. Friday morning I called the desk and told them that housekeeping does not need to change sheets because we are staying only three nights. This turned out to be a huge mistake, because our room was not made up once during the stay. All I was doing was trying o save time ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Forest Park
If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art 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 Alabama Ballet.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
