Alton
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 popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
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.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Top hotels in Alton
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025
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.
Norwood
While there might not be top attractions in Norwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Protective Stadium and Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
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.