South East Lake
Birmingham
Visit South East Lake
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
UAB Hospital
If UAB Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Birmingham.
Things to do
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in South East Lake
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Overall nice location, easy check in and rooms was clean . Breakfast I felt like could of been better. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The location for shopping was excellent. We were able to walk from the lobby area into the Galleria Mall.
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Not a lot of walking shopping ,But I did back my 18 wheeler in and I've stayed many other times with my box trucks and I've never had a problem and I will cont .the rooms are clean and staff are very nice .
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport by IHG
Yes everything was awesome
Reviewed on 4 Nov, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
It is a great hotel, well maintained in an excellent location. The breakfast was delicious- great place to stay.
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South East Lake
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
Crestwood South
Though Crestwood South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.
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.
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.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
