Buena Vista Highlands
in Jefferson County of Alabama, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.463 and -86.809 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 27' 45" and W -86° 48' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:03 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 7:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-12 08:29:37

Delve into Buena Vista Highlands

Buena Vista Highlands in Jefferson County (Alabama) is a town located in United States about 661 mi (or 1,064 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Buena Vista Highlands is now 03:03 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Buena Vista Highlands, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Birmingham, Columbiana, Oneonta, Jasper and Centreville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 33%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

16°C (60 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham

Address
2,1 mi
2300 Woodcrest Place
35209 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aloft Birmingham Soho Square

Address
1,6 mi
1903 29TH AVENUE SOUTH
35209 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn-Birmingham I-65-Lakeshore Dr

Address
0,8 mi
30 State Farm Parkway
35209 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Quinta Inn and Suites Birmingham Homewood

Address
0,8 mi
60 STATE FARM PARKWAY
35209 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hampton Inn Birmingham-MTN Brook

Address
2,3 mi
2731 US Highway 280 South
35223 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Birmingham Homewood

Address
2,0 mi
500 Shades Creek Parkway
35209 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AL Country Inn and Suites by Radisson Homewood

Address
1,8 mi
485 WILDWOOD NORTH CIRCLE
35209 Homewood
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn BIRMINGHAM - HOMEWOOD

Address
1,7 mi
492 Wildwood Circle North
35209 HOMEWOOD
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Birmingham Homewood

Address
1,6 mi
500 Wildwood North Circle
35209 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham-Lakeshore Drive

Address
1,6 mi
520 Wildwood Circle Drive North
35209 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Homewood, Alabama

Homewood is a city in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham, located on the other side of Red Mountain due south of the city center. It has one of the highest population densities in Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 25,167.

Located at 33.4683, -86.8081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Alabama, Populated places in Jefferson County, Alabama, Birmingham–Hoover metropolitan area

Samford University

Samford University, founded as Howard College, is a private, coeducational university located in Homewood, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Affiliated with the Alabama Baptist Convention, it includes the Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Cumberland School of Law, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Brock School of Business, Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education and Beeson Divinity School.

Located at 33.4657, -86.7921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Samford University, Educational institutions established in 1841, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Cumberland School of Law

Cumberland Law School is unrelated to the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and is no longer a a part of Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. Cumberland School of Law Logo of Cumberland School of Law Established July 29, 1847 School type Private Dean John L.

Located at 33.4657, -86.7921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Law schools in Alabama, Law schools in Tennessee, Cumberland University, Samford University, Educational institutions established in 1847, 1847 establishments in the United States

Seibert Hall

Seibert Hall is a 4,240-seat multi-purpose arena in Homewood, Alabama. It was built in 1961. It was home to the Samford University Bulldogs basketball team. The basketball team moved into its new home, the Pete Hanna Center during the 2007-08 season. One of the distinctive features of Seibert Hall was the wall of windows behind the basketball goal on the South window, overlooking Seibert Stadium, the football facility at Samford.

Located at 33.4643, -86.7959 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports in Birmingham, Alabama, Defunct college basketball venues in the United States, Sports venues in Alabama, Samford University, Basketball venues in Alabama

Seibert Stadium

Seibert Stadium is a 6,700-seat multi-purpose stadium in Homewood, Alabama. It is home to the Samford University Bulldogs college football team. The facility opened in 1958 and is named for F. Page Seibert, who in 1961, donated money for the completion of the stadium. The largest crowd in stadium history was in 1994 when over 11,000 showed up to see Steve McNair and Alcorn State. The four-level Bashinsky Press Tower was completed before the 1989 season.

Located at 33.4632, -86.7953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Samford Bulldogs football, College football venues, Sports venues in Alabama, Multi-purpose stadiums in the United States

Beeson Divinity School

The Beeson Divinity School of Samford University is an interdenominational evangelical divinity school. The current dean is Timothy George. Though located on the campus of a Baptist university, Beeson remains interdenominational. The school offers the Master of Divinity degree, the Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree, and the Doctor of Ministry degree.

Located at 33.4642, -86.7935 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1988, Seminaries and theological colleges in Alabama, Samford University, Universities and colleges in Birmingham, Alabama, University subdivisions in Alabama

WVSU-FM

WVSU-FM is a non-commercial, listener-supported campus radio station licensed to Birmingham, Alabama, and owned and operated by Samford University. The station broadcasts smooth jazz and other music programs, and it covers the university's intercollegiate athletic program. The station's directional antenna is located on Shades Mountain in Homewood, Alabama. The broadcast studio is on the Samford University campus.

Located at 33.45, -86.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Birmingham, Alabama, College radio stations in Alabama, Jazz radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1978

Pete Hanna Center

The Pete Hanna Center is the building housing the 4,974-seat Thomas E. and Marla H. Corts Arena on the campus of Samford University in Homewood (a suburb of Birmingham), in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is home to the Samford Bulldogs basketball and volleyball teams, having replaced Seibert Hall. The facility opened in October 2007 and is named for Pete Hanna, the owner, president and chief executive officer of Hanna Steel Corporation.

Located at 33.4638, -86.7973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Samford Bulldogs, Sports venues in Birmingham, Alabama, Basketball venues in Alabama, College basketball venues in the United States, Sports venues in Alabama

Andrew Westmoreland

Andrew Westmoreland has been the 18th President of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama since 2006. From 1998 to 2006, he was the President of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Located at 33.4657, -86.7921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Living people, People from Independence County, Arkansas, Baptists from the United States, Ouachita Baptist University alumni, University of Arkansas alumni, University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumni, Political science educators, Samford University people, American university and college presidents

Joe Lee Griffin Stadium

Joe Lee Griffin Stadium is a baseball venue located in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. It is home to the Samford Bulldogs college baseball team of the Division I Southern Conference. It has a capacity of 1,000 spectators. The facility was extensively renovated in 2000. It includes locker rooms and offices. The stadium's street address is 800 Lakeshore Drive in Birmingham.

Located at 33.4634, -86.7964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Samford Bulldogs baseball, College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Alabama

Thomas E. Corts

Thomas E. Corts (1941–2009) served as President of Wingate University in North Carolina from 1974 to 1981, and the 17th President of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama from 1983 to 2006.

Located at 33.4657, -86.7921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1941 births, 2009 deaths, People from Terre Haute, Indiana, Baptists from the United States, Indiana University alumni, American university and college presidents, Georgetown College (Kentucky) alumni, Samford University people

Edgewood Lake (Alabama)

Edgewood Lake was located in Homewood, Alabama, from 1913 till the 1940s when the lake was drained. The lake was formed by damming Shades Creek near Green Springs Highway. Developed as part of the town of Edgewood, the 117-acre (47 ha) lake was the center of a planned auto racing track that was never completed.

Located at 33.4561, -86.8031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Alabama, Geography of Jefferson County, Alabama

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