The Avalon, Birmingham

Name: The Avalon
Address: Birmingham, United States

#64 among attractions in Birmingham

Tudor Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Avalon in Birmingham, Alabama is a two-building Tudor Revival-style complex at 3005-3015 Highland Ave. and 3000-3020 13th Ave. S, which was built in 1925 and 1927. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. ()

Coordinates: 33°30'18"N, 86°46'48"W

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Red Mountain (Highland Park)Birmingham United States

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Day trips

The Avalon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Vulcan statue, Birmingham Zoo, Rotary Trail.

1.3 miNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Birmingham
34 min walk • Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark is a testament to Birmingham's industrial past and a pivotal symbol of the city's role in the development of the steel industry. This local history museum in Birmingham, Alabama, offers visitors a glimpse into the once-thriving...
1.3 miSW
Monuments and statues, History museum, Park
Vulcan statue, Birmingham
33 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.
1.2 miS
Hundreds of animals and endangered species
Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham
32 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.
1.3 miNW
Park
Rotary Trail, Birmingham
35 min walk • Rotary Trail is a half-mile linear park in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The trail was predominantly funded by the Birmingham Rotary Club in honor of their centennial anniversary.
1 miS
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham
26 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.
0.5 miNE
Outdoor activities, Golf
Highland Park Golf Course, Birmingham
13 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.
1 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Third Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
26 min walk • The Third Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Alabama is a Presbyterian church located on the city's Southside at 617 22nd Street South, at the corner of 7th Avenue South. It is a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America.
0.8 miSW
Park, Trail
Red Mountain Expressway Cut, Birmingham
20 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.
0.9 miSW
Synagogue
Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham
22 min walk • Temple Emanu-El is a Reform Jewish congregation in Birmingham, Alabama.
0.7 miSW
Synagogue
Temple Beth-El, Birmingham
18 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.
0.8 miN
33°31'0"N • 86°46'34"W
Birmingham Shambhala Meditation Center, Birmingham
22 min walk • Temple

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Avalon?

Nearby attractions include Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham (6 min walk), Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District, Birmingham (11 min walk), Redmont Garden Apartments, Birmingham (18 min walk), Temple Beth-El, Birmingham (18 min walk).

How to get to The Avalon by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Avalon:

Bus

SW Corner of Highland Av S & Cliff Rd • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)
SE Corner of Highland Av S & 30th St S • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)