Places to visit near

Gardendale

Gardendale is a town in Jefferson district, Alabama, United States of about 13,711 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit: 82 churches, 60 forts & heritage and 37 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Birmingham Alabama Temple, Shady Grove Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church.

33.6601° N, 86.8128° WPop. 13,711

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Within 30 km225 places
Within 50 km235
Must-see60
Notable197
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gardendale

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

56 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 Gardendale
  2. Shady Grove Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Sardis Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmarkmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. First Baptist Church of Kingstonchurch · 30 min
  6. Ruffner Mountainnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Gardendale
Today’s loopGardendaleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gardendale?

Birmingham Alabama Temple (church, about 2 km), Shady Grove Baptist Church (church, about 14 km), Bethel Baptist Church (church, about 15 km), St. Luke AME Church (church, about 16 km), St. Luke AME Zion Church (church, about 17 km), First Baptist Church of Kingston (church, about 17 km).

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

235 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 60 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Gardendale?

Birmingham Alabama Temple, about 2 km by road; Mount Olive Church (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Gardendale?

Big Ten Mine, about 6 km by road; Banner Shaft Mine (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gardendale?

Start in Gardendale, visit Shady Grove Baptist Church, then Sardis Baptist Church, then Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, then First Baptist Church of Kingston, then Ruffner Mountain, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.