South East Lake
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Popular places to visit

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of your travels around 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 trip to 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 travels in Birmingham? In the area, take in the acclaimed theater scene and mountain views.

Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum during your trip to Leeds. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do

Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass

Experience Birmingham - The Historic Highlights

Banshees of Birmingham Ghost Tour: The Furnace of the Forgotten
Top hotels in South East Lake

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 Mar 25, 2026

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Extremely friendly staff.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Close to the expressway. Great breakfast!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
The front afternoon (430-ish) check in lady was the absolute best person I've worked with checking into a hotel. She worked to change my room to fit health needs of my nephew. She got us into a room that he could manage to get to and from with minimal discomfort. Rooms were clean as usual parking ...
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

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 Mar 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South East Lake

Irondale
Visitors to Irondale enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Train Watching Platform is worth a stop.

Woodlawn
While Woodlawn might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces.

East Birmingham
When in East Birmingham, you can plan a visit to Avondale Brewing Company and Sloss Furnaces, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.

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