From boutique shopping to family friendly activities, it’s all adjacent to The Valley Hotel.
Featured Attractions
Boutique Shopping
Downtown Homewood - Old-style shopping along main street in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood, offering distinctive boutiques, clustered around the quaint SoHo Square.
Outdoor Activities
Birmingham Botanical Gardens - 67 acres with more than 30 thematic gardens: Gardens of Collections, Gardens of Nature and Gardens of Culture.
Family-Friendly Fun
McWane Science Center - Science museum, aquarium and 280-seat IMAX Theater in one of the South’s most unique venues.
More Local Attractions
SHOPPING/DINNING
Old-style shopping along main street in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood, offering an abundance of distinctive boutiques, cozy breakfast spots, lively lunch places and distinguished dinner venues clustered around the quaint SoHo Square in this small-town charming neighborhood.
Homewood Antiques and Marketplace – 1.2 mi.
10,000 sq. ft. of Old, New & Everything in between. A myriad of talented, local designers, artists and artisans selling their unique creations.
The Villages of Mountain Brook - 1.3-3.0 mi.
Comprised of Mountain Brook, English and Crestline, these three villages offer something for everyone. English Village is a quirky mix of French bistros, stylish salons and sidewalk cafes offering an English Country town in the heart of the deep South. Mountain Brook Village tucked into classic European architecture with blocks of charm and Crestline Village, a fun and friendly walkable downtown area with one-of-a-kind boutiques and restaurants.
One million square foot upscale lifestyle center located at the intersection of Highway 280 and Interstate 459. A generous collection of restaurants and retail.
ATTRACTIONS
Vulcan Park & Museum - 0.8 mi.
Vulcan is the world's largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham as well as an interactive comprehensive history museum.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens – 1.8 mi.
Sixty-seven acres filled with more than 30 thematic gardens, each one classified into one of three types: Gardens of Collections, Gardens of Nature and Gardens of Culture.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum/Motorsports Park – 19.8 mi.
The museum contains the largest private motorcycle collection in the world and a showcase for some of the rarest racecars ever built. The motorsports park is home to a World-Class 2.3-mile Road Course, hosting Indy Car and motorcycle races.
Birmingham Museum of Art – 4.4 mi.
One of the finest regional museums in the United States, houses a diverse collection of more than 27,000 paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings and decorative arts dating from ancient to modern times.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute – 3.5 mi.
Part of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, the institute features a series of galleries and detailed exhibits.
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex – 3.4 mi.
The BJCC is a sports, convention and entertainment complex located in downtown Birmingham. It is comprised of 320,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space, a Forum Building with state-of-the-art communications technology,19,000 seat Legacy Arena, 3,000 seat Concert Hall, 1000 seat Theater and houses the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
SPORTS
Home field of the Birmingham Barons of the Southern League. Located adjacent to the Railroad Park, just south of downtown Birmingham.
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – 9.4 mi.
Two courses part of the nationally acclaimed Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Located in downtown Birmingham, this facility boasts 100+ climate-controlled hitting bays, full- service restaurant, bars and rooftop terrace.
OUTDOORS
Oak Mountain State Park – 17.8 mi.
Alabama largest state park. Rental boats, fishing equipment, 18-hole golf course and some of the best mountain biking trails in the Southeast are a part of this 10,000-acre park.
30-acre garden prominently featuring hydrangeas, located in the former Aldridge Estate in Hoover, Alabama. Enjoy the beauty and walking trails.
Pepper Place Saturday Market – 3.0 mi.
Much anticipated weekly seasonal event, taking place Saturday mornings from early spring through late fall.
19-acre green space in downtown Birmingham celebrating the industrial and artistic heritage of Birmingham.
Shades Valley Greenway – 1.9 mi.
Located in Homewood along Lakeshore Parkway, the Shades Creek Greenway (Lakeshore Trail) is a three-mile long multi-use trail offering a scenic oasis.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
McWane Science Center – 2.9 mi.
Science museum, aquarium and 280-seat IMAX Theater in one of the South’s most unique venues.
Approximately 900 animals from six continents are on display at this 122-acre facility.
EDUCATION
A private Christian university in Homewood, Alabama. It is the 89th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States
University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) – 1.7 mi.
A public research university in Birmingham, Alabama, UAB is a fully autonomous university in the University of Alabama System