Shelby district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Alabaster

Alabaster is a town in Shelby district, Alabama, United States, home to about 32,707 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 84 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 35 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham (12 km), Hillsboro Trail (17 km) and Oak Mountain State Park (18 km).

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Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, Shelby district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alabaster at a glance

Location
Shelby district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 32,707
Coordinates
33.2443° N, 86.8164° W
Places within 50 km
243 (44 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Alabaster

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Churches near Alabaster

87 churches within 100 km of Alabaster. The closest is Alabaster First United Methodist Church (1 km); the best-known is Aldrich Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Alabaster

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alabaster. The closest is The Old Jail (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alabaster

41 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alabaster. The closest is Fultons Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alabaster

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alabaster. The closest is Johnson Mountain (10 km); the best-known is Shades Mountain Park (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Alabaster

17 museums within 100 km of Alabaster. The closest is Heart of Dixie Rail Museum (22 km); the best-known is Vulcan (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alabaster

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alabaster. The closest is Hillsboro Trail (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Alabaster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alabaster
  2. 18 km Oak Mountain State Park · park, Shelby
  3. 9 km Aldridge Botanical Gardens · garden, Jefferson
  4. 6 km Shades Mountain Park · viewpoint, Jefferson
  5. 7 km Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham · temple, Shelby
  6. 24 km Hillsboro Trail · nature spot, Shelby
  7. 17 km Back to Alabaster

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alabaster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8487Alabaster First United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4244The Old Jail (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3741Fultons Lake (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3535Johnson Mountain (10 km)
    Museums1417Heart of Dixie Rail Museum (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1112Hillsboro Trail (17 km)
    Parks610Oak Mountain State Park (18 km)
    Waterfalls67Helena Beach/Waterfall (8 km)
    Temples33Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham (12 km)
    Beaches & coast22Spoonwood Lake Beach (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Little Island (35 km)
    Caves11Cave Junk Cars (6 km)

    Alabaster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alabaster?

    Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham (temple, about 12 km), Hillsboro Trail (nature spot, about 17 km), Oak Mountain State Park (park, about 18 km), Shades Mountain Park (viewpoint, about 18 km), Aldridge Botanical Gardens (garden, about 20 km), Aldrich Church (church, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alabaster?

    243 places on Spotwander: 84 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Alabaster?

    Alabaster First United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Elliottsville Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alabaster?

    The Old Jail, about 2 km by road; National Veteran's Shrine (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Alabaster?

    Fultons Lake, about 4 km by road; Bounds Lake (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alabaster?

    Start in Alabaster, visit Oak Mountain State Park, then Aldridge Botanical Gardens, then Shades Mountain Park, then Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham, then Hillsboro Trail, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alabaster?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Alabaster

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Alabaster’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Alabaster on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.