Overview
Hoover is a city in the Birmingham urban area in Metropolitan Alabama, south of central Birmingham. While most nearby attractions in the area are in the city of Birmingham, Hoover is an important shopping/retail area.
2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Hoover
Regions Tradition
The Tradition is the first of the five major championships of PGA Tour Champions, the world's leading golf tour for men 50 and over.
SEC Baseball Tournament
The championship event of Southeastern Conference college baseball, featuring 12 of the league's 14 teams battling for the SEC's automatic bid to the NCAA Division I tournament.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Jul. (climate data from nearby Birmingham)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MGM Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport, Montgomery — 79 mi away. Directions
Interstates 459 and 65 have a major interchange in Hoover. Also, US routes 31 and 280 run through the city.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $109–$109 a night (typical $114), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$150, mid-range ~$190, comfortable ~$280.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning SEC Baseball Tournament
- Lunch Bellinis Ristorante & Bar
- Afternoon Regions Tradition
- Dinner J. Alexander's
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
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Get in
By car
Interstates 459 and 65 have a major interchange in Hoover. Also, US routes 31 and 280 run through the city.
By plane
Birmingham International Airport (BHM) in nearby Birmingham, with multiple airlines servicing nonstop flights from cities such as Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, New York City, and Chicago. To get from there to Hoover, the preferred route is Interstate 59 to Interstate 459 south, which leads directly to Hoover.
Get around
The only way to get around within the city is by car. Primary local roads include US Route 31, State Route 150, Lorna Road, Valleydale Road and US Route 280 (in the far east).
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Bellinis Ristorante & Bar
100% prime organic beef, housemade pastas, veal, seafood and classic Tuscan Italian dishes. Extensive wine selection and weekly dessert specials. Bar M-F from 4PM. Dinner M-Sa from 5PM.
Sleep
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