Places to visit near

Center Point

Center Point is a town in Jefferson district, Alabama, United States of about 16,655 people. Within 50 km by road there are 233 places to visit: 75 churches, 53 forts & heritage and 38 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ruffner Mountain, Birmingham Alabama Temple and First Baptist Church of Kingston.

33.6457° N, 86.6836° WPop. 16,655

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Within 30 km222 places
Within 50 km233
Must-see70
Notable195
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Center Point

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

63 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Center Point
  2. Ruffner Mountainnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. First Baptist Church of Kingstonchurch · 30 min
  4. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmarkmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Shady Grove Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Birmingham Alabama Templechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Center Point
Today’s loopCenter PointStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Center Point?

Ruffner Mountain (nature spot, about 12 km), Birmingham Alabama Temple (church, about 16 km), First Baptist Church of Kingston (church, about 18 km), St. Luke AME Zion Church (church, about 18 km), Shady Grove Baptist Church (church, about 18 km), Bethel Baptist Church (church, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Center Point?

233 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Center Point?

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, about 6 km by road; Midway Church (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Center Point?

Confederate Storehouse Burned By Troops, about 9 km by road; Alabama Fallen Warriors Monument (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Center Point?

Start in Center Point, visit Ruffner Mountain, then First Baptist Church of Kingston, then Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, then Shady Grove Baptist Church, then Birmingham Alabama Temple, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.