| off interstate 459, this modern hotel is 8 miles from birmingham-shuttlesworth international airport and 12 miles from downtown birmingham. complimentary perks consist of hot breakfast, parking and a weekday airport shuttle (booking required). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. unassuming rooms offer coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs and desks, as well as free wi-fi and custom-designed beds; some also have sofabeds. there's also a gym, an outdoor pool and a business center
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 14 min
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (21 min) Railroad Park Foundation (19 min)
Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe. Red Mountain (22 min)
Mountain ridge featuring elevated views of the Birmingham skyline, plus a spacious urban park. Birmingham Botanical Gardens (20 min)
Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space. Birmingham Museum of Art (15 min)
Regional showcase for global artwork in an elegant venue with a sculpture garden & cafe. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (18 min)
Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum. Ruffner Mountain (11 min)
1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion. Birmingham Zoo (20 min)
The zoo features elephants, lions & hundreds of other animals plus exhibits & kids' activities. 16th Street Baptist Church (17 min)
Birmingham's first black church & former civil rights headquarters, offering tours by arrangement. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (18 min)
Struggles & triumphs of the civil rights movement chronicled in a dramatic, multimedia museum. McWane Science Center (18 min)
IMAX theater & interactive exhibits including a space center & dinosaur fossils in a 4-story venue. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (12 min)
Contemporary, glass-enclosed setup for 1,200+ motorcycles & race cars with an adjacent road course. Vulcan Park and Museum (19 min)
Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum. Southern Museum of Flight (11 min)
Vast quarters featuring military & crop-duster aircrafts, with camp & field trips for kids. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark (17 min)
Blast furnace plant where iron was made from 1882–1971, now an arts & education center with tours. | 
