Avondale Travel Guide

Birmingham

Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites (and the only blast furnace) in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use. In 1981 the furnaces were designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.
Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing it became one of the first industrial sites (and the only blast furnace) in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use. In 1981 the furnaces were designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.
Sloss Furnace
Fountain
Awesome and FREE! walk into Birmingham history... supposedly haunted too! :D

Popular places to visit

Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

You can learn about the history of Birmingham when you stop by Sloss Furnaces. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Sloss Furnaces
Barber Motorsports Park showing interior views

Barber Motorsports Park

You can take time to visit Barber Motorsports Park during your travels to Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham which includes signage

Alabama Theater

Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Alabama Theater
Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements

Sloss Furnaces

You can learn about the history of Birmingham when you stop by Sloss Furnaces. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Sloss Furnaces
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

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.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Avondale Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Avondale Brewing Company during your travels to Birmingham. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this romantic area.

Avondale Brewing Company

Top hotels in Avondale

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham

2 out of 5
1800 Riverchase Dr Birmingham AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.540.677 ₫ per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
1.540.677 ₫
1.808.909 ₫ total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
The front desk lady was a God send Angel. The room was very clean and orderly. Everything worked great and the pillows were perfect. I would suggest this place to anyone. Safe and welcoming environment

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
60 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is 1.660.201 ₫ per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
1.660.201 ₫
1.992.241 ₫ total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (581 reviews)
Nice room, easy checkin.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Riverchase Galleria Birmingham AL
The price is 3.337.814 ₫ per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
3.337.814 ₫
3.857.672 ₫ total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,346 reviews)
Quiet and comfy bed. Loved that is was connected to the mall. No issues

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South

2 out of 5
1466 Montgomery Highway Birmingham AL
The price is 1.786.292 ₫ per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
1.786.292 ₫
2.089.962 ₫ total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
Great deal for the price. Happy with stay.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood

3 out of 5
50 State Farm Pkwy Birmingham AL
The price is 1.917.637 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
1.917.637 ₫
2.301.164 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Staff very friendly and professional. What ever you are using for air freshener is nauseating

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover

3 out of 5
120 Riverchase Pkwy E Birmingham AL
The price is 2.165.879 ₫ per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
2.165.879 ₫
2.521.640 ₫ total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,220 reviews)
Staff was very courteous; front desk man was excellent. Location could not have been better. Many staff people working.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
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Other neighbourhoods around Avondale

Spectacular Firework show over Birmingham, AL celebrating Independence Day #troeon #Fireworks

Central City

While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.

Central City
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Southside

While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Southside
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Forest Park

If you're spending some time in Forest Park, Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Forest Park
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Northside

If you're spending some time in Northside, Protective Stadium and Birmingham Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Northside
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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.

Highland Park
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Red Mountain

If you're spending some time in Red Mountain, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Avondale Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Red Mountain

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