Places to visit near

Pelham

Pelham is a town in Shelby district, Alabama, United States of about 22,885 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit: 87 churches, 42 forts & heritage and 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham, Shades Mountain Park and Oak Mountain State Park.

33.2857° N, 86.8100° WPop. 22,885

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Within 30 km156 places
Within 50 km241
Must-see62
Notable197
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pelham

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:12 pm

48 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 Pelham
  2. Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birminghamtemple · 45 min
  3. Shades Mountain Parkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Aldridge Botanical Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  5. Briarwood Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Oak Mountain State Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Pelham
Today’s loopPelhamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pelham?

Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham (temple, about 6 km), Shades Mountain Park (viewpoint, about 13 km), Oak Mountain State Park (park, about 13 km), Aldridge Botanical Gardens (garden, about 14 km), Briarwood Presbyterian Church (church, about 19 km), Hillsboro Trail (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

241 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Pelham?

Alabaster First United Methodist Church, about 7 km by road; Riverchase United Methodist Church (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pelham?

The Old Jail, about 8 km by road; Christian Camp Plaque #2 (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pelham?

Start in Pelham, visit Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham, then Shades Mountain Park, then Aldridge Botanical Gardens, then Briarwood Presbyterian Church, then Oak Mountain State Park, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.