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.

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.

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 travels in Birmingham? In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.

Alabama Theater
Get tickets for a show at Alabama Theater, a storied theater in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene 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 great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do

Alabama: Birmingham Area Multi-Attraction Pass

Birmingham Civil Rights Walk of Freedom Smartphone Audio App Tour

Alabama: Birmingham Area Family Fun Multi-Attraction Pass

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Pillars of Birmingham

The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle

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

Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
Room had a strange smell
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hoover Birmingham
Cclean rooms, and ghe nicest staff
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
Place was clean and breakfast was fresh and delicious.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
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Reviewed on May 11, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Birmingham Homewood
Breakfast was good, ample parking, safe area. Wound stay here again.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel Birmingham
Breakfast was very nice. Parking is NOT FREE, and they really want you to use valet even though there is enough parking.
Reviewed on May 10, 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.

Forest Park
While visiting Forest Park, you might make a stop by sights like Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course.

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.
