Lake Purdy Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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.
Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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.
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.
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.
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
Things to do
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in Lake Purdy
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Birmingham - Inverness
Room was clean But barley no water pressure in the shower
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Studio 6 Extended Stay - Birmingham, AL - Medical Center
They tried is all i can say. Seemed like new flooring and some reno work was done however poorly renovated. Smoke alarm hanging off tbe wall, socket cover falling off, cracks in wall/vanity, and unfortunately some bugs.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
the staff was amazing, and it has alot of plaves to shop nearby.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Was pretty basic bland room and barely any streaming services and channels other than that really good
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Great area, friendly staff, just dirty, everywhere.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
The room was spotless! We were on the top floor which is what I requested, so great job! I will definitely be staying at this hotel again!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.
