Jefferson district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Midfield

Midfield is a town in Jefferson district, Alabama, United States, home to about 5,222 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit — 86 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church (5 km), Red Mountain Park (5 km) and Canaan Baptist Church Number 2 (10 km).

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Midfield, Alabama
Midfield, Jefferson district, Alabama, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Midfield at a glance

Location
Jefferson district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 5,222
Coordinates
33.4615° N, 86.9089° W
Places within 50 km
249 (42 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Midfield

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Churches near Midfield

89 churches within 100 km of Midfield. The closest is Bryant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (3 km); the best-known is West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Midfield

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Midfield. The closest is Ishkooda Mine #13 (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Midfield

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Midfield. The closest is Ebsco Overlook (West) (4 km); the best-known is Shades Mountain Park (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Midfield

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Midfield. The closest is Edgewood Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Midfield

18 museums within 100 km of Midfield. The closest is Bessemer Hall of History (10 km); the best-known is Vulcan (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Midfield

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Midfield. The closest is Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Midfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Midfield
  2. 11 km East Thomas Baptist Church · church, Jefferson
  3. 2 km First Ebenezer Baptist Church · church, Jefferson
  4. 8 km West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church · hill, Jefferson
  5. 3 km Red Mountain Park · park, Jefferson
  6. 13 km Canaan Baptist Church Number 2 · church, Jefferson
  7. 10 km Back to Midfield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Midfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8689Bryant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (3 km)
    Forts & heritage5760Ishkooda Mine #13 (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3535Ebsco Overlook (West) (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2833Edgewood Lake (12 km)
    Museums1318Bessemer Hall of History (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (13 km)
    Parks610Red Mountain Park (5 km)
    Waterfalls77High Falls Overlook (13 km)
    Temples33Temple Beth-el (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Little Island (29 km)
    Beaches & coast11UAB Beach Volleyball (13 km)
    Buddhist sites11An Quang Buddhist Temple (20 km)
    Caves11Cave Junk Cars (27 km)

    Midfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Midfield?

    West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church (hill, about 5 km), Red Mountain Park (park, about 5 km), Canaan Baptist Church Number 2 (church, about 10 km), East Thomas Baptist Church (church, about 11 km), First Ebenezer Baptist Church (church, about 12 km), Edgewood Lake (lake, about 12 km).

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

    249 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Midfield?

    Bryant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, about 3 km by road; Belview Heights Church of Christ (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Midfield?

    Ishkooda Mine #13, about 6 km by road; Edgewater Shaft Mine (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Midfield?

    Ebsco Overlook (West), about 4 km by road; Ishkooda Overlook (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Midfield?

    Start in Midfield, visit East Thomas Baptist Church, then First Ebenezer Baptist Church, then West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church, then Red Mountain Park, then Canaan Baptist Church Number 2, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Midfield?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Midfield

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