Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, Birmingham

Name: Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Address: 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, 35206-4599, United States
Telephone: +1 205-833-8264

#26 among attractions in Birmingham

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Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve is a 1,038 acre nature preserve located in the eastern portion of Jefferson County, Alabama in the City of Birmingham's historic South East Lake neighborhood. The preserve includes a visitor center containing native Alabama animals including raptors, snakes, turtles, and owls. The Ruffner Mountain area was home to iron ore mines and stone quarries, supplying the area's steel mills. ()

Established: 1977 (47 years ago)Elevation: 935 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°33'32"N, 86°42'25"W

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1214 81st St SRoebuck - South East Lake (South Eastlake)Birmingham 35206-4599 United States

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+1 205-833-8264

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Ruffner Mountain Nature Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Woodlawn City Hall, Highland Park Golf Course, Eastwood Village.

5.5 miSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham
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City hall
Woodlawn City Hall, Birmingham
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5.1 miSW
Outdoor activities, Golf
Highland Park Golf Course, Birmingham
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2.1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastwood Village, Birmingham
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Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Southern Museum of Flight, Birmingham
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Church
Bethel Baptist Church, Birmingham
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5.4 miE
Museum
Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham
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33°31'0"N • 86°46'34"W
Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, Birmingham
126 min walk • Temple
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Golf
Birmingham Country Club, Birmingham
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Entertainment, Church
Church of the Highlands, Irondale
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5.5 miSW
Church
Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
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