| suites add separate living areas. off interstate 65 in a commercial area, this straightforward hotel is 8 miles from the birminghamjefferson convention complex and 9 miles from downtown birmingham. freebies include hot breakfast and parking. there's also a business center. free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs are offered in each of the unassuming rooms, along with coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. theres an indoor pool and a gym, plus a convenience store. upgraded rooms have pull-out sofas and/or whirlpool tubs
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 19 min
Red Mountain Park (22 min)
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park. Ruffner Mountain (20 min)
1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion. 16th Street Baptist Church (12 min)
Birmingham's first black church & former civil rights headquarters, offering tours by arrangement. Vulcan Park and Museum (17 min)
Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (14 min)
Museum with memorabilia from Alabama's famed athletes, including Joe Louis, Hank Aaron & Carl Lewis. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (27 min)
Contemporary, glass-enclosed setup for 1,200+ motorcycles & race cars with an adjacent road course. Birmingham Zoo (19 min)
The zoo features elephants, lions & hundreds of other animals plus exhibits & kids' activities. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark (15 min)
Blast furnace plant where iron was made from 1882–1971, now an arts & education center with tours. Railroad Park Foundation (15 min)
Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe. McWane Science Center (14 min)
IMAX theater & interactive exhibits including a space center & dinosaur fossils in a 4-story venue. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (12 min)
Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (12 min)
Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum. Birmingham Botanical Gardens (19 min)
Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space. Birmingham Museum of Art (12 min)
Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden & cafe. Southern Museum of Flight (17 min)
Vast quarters featuring military & crop-duster aircrafts, with camp & field trips for kids. | 
