| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's complimentary continental breakfast, as well as free coffee in the lobby. some upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. standard rooms have free wifi and flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, plus coffeemakers and desks. 6 miles' drive from oak mountain state park. the hotel also has a seasonal outdoor pool, meeting facilities and free parking. off i-65, this simple lodging is a 1-mile drive from the pelham civic complex and 5
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 25 min
Moss Rock Preserve (14 min)
Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders. Railroad Park Foundation (19 min)
Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe. McWane Science Center (18 min)
IMAX theater & interactive exhibits including a space center & dinosaur fossils in a 4-story venue. Alabama Wildlife Center (13 min)
Owls and park Birmingham Zoo (21 min)
The zoo features elephants, lions & hundreds of other animals plus exhibits & kids' activities. Aldridge Gardens (12 min)
Art gallery in a sprawling garden known for hydrangeas, bird-watching trails & outdoor exhibits. Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens (21 min)
Old 1840s home in Greek Revival style, with a storied collection of decorative art plus event space. Birmingham Botanical Gardens (21 min)
Serene setting for varied gardens, outdoor sculptures & other attractions in this green space. Red Mountain Park (20 min)
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park. Peavine Falls (28 min)
Accessed by a steep hiking trail, this spring-fed 65-ft.-tall waterfall is a popular destination. Vulcan Park and Museum (21 min)
Statue symbolizing city's industries sits atop Red Mountain, surrounded by a park & a museum. Heardmont Park (8 min)
Scenic park with a football stadium, baseball & soccer fields, trails, a senior center & more. Ballantrae Golf Club (20 min) Red Mountain (18 min)
Mountain ridge featuring elevated views of the Birmingham skyline, plus a spacious urban park. Oak Mountain State Park (13 min)
9,940-acre area provides camping, cabins, 2 recreational lakes, a petting zoo, hiking trails & more. | 
