Jefferson district, Alabama, United States

Places to visit near Minor

Minor is a town in Jefferson district, Alabama, United States, home to about 1,094 people. Within 50 km by road there are 251 places to visit — 86 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 38 hill stations & viewpoints and 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are East Thomas Baptist Church (11 km), West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church (13 km) and Sardis Baptist Church (13 km).

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

Minor at a glance

Location
Jefferson district, Alabama, United States
Population
about 1,094
Coordinates
33.5373° N, 86.9406° W
Places within 50 km
251 (40 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 Minor

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Minor: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Minor

90 churches within 100 km of Minor. The closest is Faith Chapel Christian Center (4 km); the best-known is East Thomas Baptist Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Minor

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Minor. The closest is Edgewater Shaft Mine (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Minor

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Minor. The closest is Irish Hill (6 km); the best-known is Shades Mountain Park (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Minor

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Minor. The closest is Bayview Lake Dam (7 km); the best-known is Edgewood Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Minor

19 museums within 100 km of Minor. The closest is Southern Environmental Center (11 km); the best-known is Birmingham Museum of Art (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Minor

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Minor. The closest is Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Minor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

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

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Minor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8690Faith Chapel Christian Center (4 km)
    Forts & heritage5861Edgewater Shaft Mine (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3838Irish Hill (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2733Bayview Lake Dam (7 km)
    Museums1419Southern Environmental Center (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (15 km)
    Parks710Red Mountain Park (15 km)
    Waterfalls66Village Falls Methodist Church (4 km)
    Temples33Temple Beth-el (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Little Island (35 km)
    Beaches & coast11UAB Beach Volleyball (16 km)
    Buddhist sites11An Quang Buddhist Temple (19 km)

    Minor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Minor?

    East Thomas Baptist Church (church, about 11 km), West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church (hill, about 13 km), Sardis Baptist Church (church, about 13 km), First Ebenezer Baptist Church (church, about 13 km), Red Mountain Park (park, about 15 km), Sixteenth Street Baptist Church (church, about 15 km).

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

    251 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Minor?

    Faith Chapel Christian Center, about 4 km by road; Mount Ararat Baptist Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Minor?

    Edgewater Shaft Mine, about 4 km by road; Bayview Mine (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Minor?

    Irish Hill, about 6 km by road; Cat Mountain (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Minor?

    Start in Minor, visit East Thomas Baptist Church, then Sardis Baptist Church, then First Ebenezer Baptist Church, then Red Mountain Park, then West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Minor?

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

    Towns near Minor

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