Glen Iris
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
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Barber Motorsports Park
Watch cars speed around the twisty track and admire vintage motorcycles in the museum at Alabama’s motoring hub.
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Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a popular theatre in Birmingham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
![Sloss Furnaces which includes industrial elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124624-Birmingham.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sloss Furnaces
Delve into the industrial history of Alabama at this hulking factory ruin, where generations of workers once toiled.
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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.
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McWane Science Center
You can study the exhibits at McWane Science Center, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday 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.
Things to do
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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
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Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights
Top hotels in Glen Iris
![Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14400/14343/44a77da5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025
![Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67700/67692/w2075h1080x120y0-c32744ff_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025
![Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23000/22969/8b85bbcc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025
![Red Roof Inn Birmingham South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1000/903/7460093f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025
![The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection By Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71050000/71043500/71043500/e40fab77_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025
![DoubleTree by Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4800/4788/499d3707_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Iris
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Homewood
Travellers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.
![Vulcan Statue featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/124000/124379-Alabama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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Fountain Heights
If you're spending some time in Fountain Heights, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Alabama Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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Redmont Park
If you're spending some time in Redmont Park, Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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Civil Rights Historic District
Civil Rights Historic District 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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute or Alabama Theater.