Places to visit near

Pinson

Pinson is a town in Jefferson district, Alabama, United States of about 7,438 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit: 70 churches, 53 forts & heritage and 45 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Birmingham Alabama Temple, Ruffner Mountain and Shady Grove Baptist Church.

33.6890° N, 86.6833° WPop. 7,438

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Within 30 km220 places
Within 50 km230
Must-see70
Notable194
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pinson

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

70 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 Pinson
  2. Keeler Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Ruffner Mountainnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. First Baptist Church of Kingstonchurch · 30 min
  5. Shady Grove Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Birmingham Alabama Templechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Pinson
Today’s loopPinsonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pinson?

Birmingham Alabama Temple (church, about 16 km), Ruffner Mountain (nature spot, about 18 km), Turkey Creek Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Shady Grove Baptist Church (church, about 23 km), First Baptist Church of Kingston (church, about 23 km), St. Luke AME Zion Church (church, about 23 km).

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

230 places on Spotwander: 70 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Pinson?

Agape Baptist Church, about 3 km by road; Midway Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pinson?

Confederate Storehouse Burned By Troops, about 13 km by road; Alabama Fallen Warriors Monument (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pinson?

Start in Pinson, visit Keeler Mountain, then Ruffner Mountain, then First Baptist Church of Kingston, then Shady Grove Baptist Church, then Birmingham Alabama Temple, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.