Red Mountain Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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 Red Mountain
Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Great property and rooms. They gave us a bag of snacks and drinks when we checked in. Rooms were great and precious for a family of four. Only thing is towels - we could have had more
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection
Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
It was fine. Just needed a bed for the night. Quiet area..took car of our request for a down and out.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Extremely friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
This property was very well maintained and very friendly staff! The rooms were clean but there was no microwave available which was unfortunately. But overall we love this Hotel!🙏
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Close to the expressway. Great breakfast!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Red Mountain
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.
Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Southside
While visiting Southside, you might make a stop by sights like Alabama Ballet and Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
Five Points South
Unique features of Five Points South include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Regions Field or Vulcan Statue while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
