Places to visit near

Mountain Brook

Mountain Brook is a town in Jefferson district, Alabama, United States of about 20,691 people. Within 50 km by road there are 234 places to visit: 82 churches, 54 forts & heritage and 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Lane Park and Temple Beth-el.

33.5009° N, 86.7522° WPop. 20,691

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Within 30 km229 places
Within 50 km234
Must-see64
Notable194
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mountain Brook

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:35 pm

33 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 Mountain Brook
  2. First Baptist Church of Kingstonchurch · 30 min
  3. Bethel Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Birmingham Museum of Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Temple Beth-eltemple · 45 min
  6. Edgewood Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Mountain Brook
Today’s loopMountain BrookStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mountain Brook?

Birmingham Botanical Gardens (garden, about 3 km), Lane Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Temple Beth-el (temple, about 4 km), East End Baptist Church (church, about 5 km), Temple Emanu-El (church, about 5 km), Vulcan (museum, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mountain Brook?

234 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Mountain Brook?

Canterbury United Methodist Church, about 2 km by road; Independent Presbyterian Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Mountain Brook?

Oldest House in Shades Valley, about 2 km by road; Red Mountain Suburbs Historic District (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mountain Brook?

Start in Mountain Brook, visit First Baptist Church of Kingston, then Bethel Baptist Church, then Birmingham Museum of Art, then Temple Beth-el, then Edgewood Lake, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.