Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens: A Step Back in Time
Discover Birmingham's only antebellum mansion, featuring Greek Revival architecture, period furnishings, and beautiful gardens.
Experience the elegance of the Old South at Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens, Birmingham's only remaining antebellum mansion. Built in the 1840s, this Greek Revival masterpiece offers a glimpse into 19th-century life with its period furnishings, decorative arts, and beautiful gardens [3, 4, 5].
A brief summary to Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens
- 331 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, Arlington - West End, Alabama, 35211, US
- +1205-780-5656
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-3 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-3 pm
- Thursday 10 am-3 pm
- Friday 10 am-3 pm
- Saturday 10 am-3 pm
Local tips
- Check the Arlington Historical Association's website for special events, including ghost hunts and seasonal celebrations [2, 9].
- Allow at least 1.5 - 2 hours to fully explore the house and gardens [8].
- Consider visiting during Fish Fry Fridays for a Southern lunch at Arlington House [2].
Getting There
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Driving
From downtown Birmingham, head west on I-20/I-59 and take exit 123 for US-11/AL-149 toward Ensley/Brighton [8]. Merge onto US-11/AL-149 N/Bessemer Rd. Turn right onto Cotton Ave SW. Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens will be on your right. Parking is available on-site [7, 8].
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Public Transport
From the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Central Station, take a MAX bus route that services the west end [8, 12]. Disembark at a stop along Bessemer Road near Cotton Avenue SW. Walk south on Cotton Avenue SW to reach the Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens [8]. A one-way fare is $1.50, or $0.75 for seniors (62+), people with disabilities, military personnel, or those with a Medicare card [8].
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Ride-Sharing
From downtown Birmingham, a taxi or ride-share (Uber/Lyft) to Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens will cost approximately $10-$15, depending on traffic and demand [7, 8].
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