Lake Purdy
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass
Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour
Super City Birmingham Hop On Hop Off Driving App Tour
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham
Top hotels in Lake Purdy
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Birmingham - Inverness
"Room and sheets were clean. The hotel is in need of an update. On a very difficult area to get to as it has no stop light"
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
"Too many undesirable people there!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
"Ok"
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
"Hotel is always clean on the inside as well asthe outside and staff are very friendly."
Reviewed on 31 May, 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
"First time staying at the Hyatt and I will definitely be coming back."
Reviewed on 31 May, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
"I had booked a double room. Ended up in a king room with sofa bed. We made it work cause when I asked the front desk they said it wasn’t any available. ."
Reviewed on 31 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Purdy
Vestavia Hills
Visitors to Vestavia Hills enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Birmingham Ballet 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.
Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Pete Hanna Center while you're in town.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Red Mountain
If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.
