Lakeview District Travel Guide
Birmingham
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Popular places to visit
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in Lakeview District
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
It was perfect! Clean and relaxing
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Clean rooms and great staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Room was spotless. Staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Great
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
Room was nice and clean. Check in was seamless
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham Homewood
Staff was very courteous and helpful. Rooms were pretty clean.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeview District
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
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 Alabama Ballet.
Central City
While visiting Central City, you might make a stop by sights like Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Museum of Art.
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.
Downtown Birmingham
Downtown Birmingham is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to McWane Science Center or Regions Field.