Red Mountain Expressway Cut, Birmingham

Name: Red Mountain Expressway Cut
Address: Red Mountain Expy, Birmingham, 35211, United States

#35 among attractions in Birmingham

Park, Relax in park, Trail

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Facts and practical information

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. This highway links Birmingham with its southern suburbs of Homewood, Mountain Brook, and Vestavia Hills. It has spurred suburban growth towards the south of Birmingham. This section also provides the route for U.S. Route 31 to the south and US 280 to the southeast. ()

Elevation: 997 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°29'46"N, 86°47'17"W

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Red Mountain ExpyRed Mountain (Redmont Park)Birmingham 35211 United States

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Day trips

Red Mountain Expressway Cut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vulcan statue, Birmingham Zoo, Rotary Trail, Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

0.5 miSW
Monuments and statues, History museum, Park
Vulcan statue, Birmingham
14 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.
0.8 miSE
Hundreds of animals and endangered species
Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham
20 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.
1.4 miNW
Park
Rotary Trail, Birmingham
36 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.
0.8 miSE
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.
1.3 miNE
Outdoor activities, Golf
Highland Park Golf Course, Birmingham
33 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 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Third Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
24 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.
0.4 miNW
Synagogue
Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham
12 min walk • Temple Emanu-El is a Reform Jewish congregation in Birmingham, Alabama.
1.2 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Second Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
31 min walk • Second Presbyterian Church is a historic church at Tenth Avenue and Twelfth Street South in Birmingham, Alabama. It was built in 1901 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
~1600 ftNW
Synagogue
Temple Beth-El, Birmingham
8 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 miNE
Church
Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
25 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.
1.1 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Event space
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Birmingham
29 min walk • St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama, is a parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. St. Andrew's was founded in 1902 as a church school for children who could not get to the downtown Church of the Advent on Sunday. In the following year, the mission was expanded to include Sunday services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Red Mountain Expressway Cut?

Nearby attractions include Temple Beth-El, Birmingham (8 min walk), Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham (12 min walk), Redmont Garden Apartments, Birmingham (13 min walk), Vulcan statue, Birmingham (14 min walk).

How to get to Red Mountain Expressway Cut by public transport?

The nearest stations to Red Mountain Expressway Cut:

Bus

NW Corner of 20th St S & Abbey Rd • Lines: 42 (7 min walk)
SE Corner of Highland Av S & 21st Pl S • Lines: 12, 43 (9 min walk)

Train

Birmingham (41 min walk)