Alton, AL
Birmingham
Popular places to visit

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of your travels around 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 trip to 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 travels in Birmingham? In the area, take in the acclaimed theater scene and mountain views.

Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum during your trip to Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Alton Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
I did not enjoy myself at this place. We had to switch rooms 3 different times. The first room had a mildew smell. The second room smelled like urine when the air conditioner was on and the last room was hot because the air conditioner made a loud screeching noise. The breakfast was no breakfast ...
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Everything was great expect the bed was not comfortable
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Bathroom was dirty, shower didn’t drain, ans we didn’t stay for that breakfast.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
The rooms were clean & the staff were helpful. The only thing that caught me off guard was the timing of housekeeping since there was such a large window of time where they clean (9AM-4PM). Some days they came early & other days they came later in the afternoon. Also, regarding the breakfast, a better ...
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Room was large and very clean. Breakfast was nothing to brag about. Coffee was super weak.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
There's an indoor koi pond and waterfall, which is nice except they make the entire indoor space feel very humid. We had to lower the AC to 67 just to get rid of humid feeling and actually sleep (which we didn't figure out until day 2)
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Alton

Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.

Woodlawn
While Woodlawn might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.

East Birmingham
When in East Birmingham, you can plan a visit to Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mountain Brook
Boasting three picturesque "villages" and a high tree cover ratio, this suburban area offers a forest-like setting with charming residential sections and a network of bridle paths for recreation.

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.
