Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District, Birmingham

Name: Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District
Address: Birmingham, United States

#87 among attractions in Birmingham

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The Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District, in Jefferson County, Alabama, including parts of Birmingham and Mountain Brook, is a 333 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The listing included 392 contributing buildings and three contributing structures. ()

Coordinates: 33°30'6"N, 86°46'27"W

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Red Mountain (Redmont Park)Birmingham United States

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Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vulcan statue, Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Highland Park Golf Course.

1.4 miSW
Monuments and statues, History museum, Park
Vulcan statue, Birmingham
37 min walk • The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge, with ironworking equipment.
1.1 miS
Hundreds of animals and endangered species
Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham
27 min walk • The Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The Birmingham Zoo is an independent, not for profit, 501 organization, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, participating in AZA Species Survival Plans.
0.8 miS
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham
20 min walk • The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5-acre of botanical gardens located adjacent to Lane Park at the southern foot of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. The gardens are home to over 12,000 different types of plants, 25 unique gardens, more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture, and several miles of walking paths.
0.6 miN
Outdoor activities, Golf
Highland Park Golf Course, Birmingham
17 min walk • Highland Park Golf Course is a public golf course in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 1903 as the Country Club of Birmingham, it is the oldest golf course in the state of Alabama.
0.9 miSW
Park, Trail
Red Mountain Expressway Cut, Birmingham
23 min walk • The Red Mountain Expressway Cut, also known as the Red Mountain Geological Cut, is a section of Red Mountain that was blasted and removed in the 1960s to allow the Red Mountain Expressway to enter downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
1.1 miW
Synagogue
Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham
29 min walk • Temple Emanu-El is a Reform Jewish congregation in Birmingham, Alabama.
0.9 miW
Synagogue
Temple Beth-El, Birmingham
24 min walk • Temple Beth-El is a synagogue located in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1907, Temple Beth-El is a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
1 miN
33°31'0"N • 86°46'34"W
Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, Birmingham
27 min walk • Temple
0.6 miSE
Golf
Birmingham Country Club, Birmingham
17 min walk • Birmingham Country Club, located in Birmingham, Alabama, was founded in 1898 as the Country Club of Birmingham. It moved in 1900 from North Birmingham to Lakeview, then again in 1926 to a site in Shades Valley, now within the city of Mountain Brook.
0.6 miNW
Church
Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
15 min walk • Independent Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church located on the Southside in Birmingham, Alabama. Initially started by a group of 25 following controversy over doctrinal issues within a local congregation, the church now has approximately 1800 members.
1 miS
Park
Lane Park, Birmingham
26 min walk • Lane Park is a large park located in Birmingham, Alabama. The park is home to the Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.The park is located between Mountain Brook and Homewood on the southern slope of Red Mountain and is adjacent to U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District?

Nearby attractions include The Avalon, Birmingham (11 min walk), Redmont Garden Apartments, Birmingham (14 min walk), Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham (15 min walk), Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham (20 min walk).

How to get to Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District:

Bus

SW Corner of Highland Av S & Cliff Rd • Lines: 12 (11 min walk)
NW Corner of Cahaba Rd & Aberdeen Rd S • Lines: 43 (14 min walk)