Discover the Inspirational Legacy at the Helen Keller Birthplace

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Birmingham, take I-65 N for about 90 miles. Merge onto US-72 W toward Athens/Tuscumbia. Continue on US-72 W for about 30 miles, then take the exit toward Tuscumbia. After exiting, turn right onto N Commons St W. The Helen Keller Birthplace will be on your left at 300 N Commons St W, Tuscumbia, AL 35674. Parking is available on-site.

• Car

  If you are in Huntsville, head southwest on I-565 W for about 25 miles, then merge onto I-65 S. Continue on I-65 S for approximately 40 miles, then take exit 340 for US-72 W. Follow US-72 W for about 15 miles, then take the exit toward Tuscumbia. Turn right onto N Commons St W. The Helen Keller Birthplace will be on your left at 300 N Commons St W, Tuscumbia, AL 35674.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, you can take a Greyhound bus to Tuscumbia. From the Tuscumbia bus station, it's about a 1.5-mile walk to the Helen Keller Birthplace. Head west on 2nd St and turn left onto N Commons St W. Continue until you reach 300 N Commons St W. Alternatively, consider using a local taxi service or rideshare app for a quicker route.

• Local Taxi or Rideshare

  If you're in a nearby city and prefer not to drive, consider using a local taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply input the destination as 300 N Commons St W, Tuscumbia, AL 35674. Costs vary based on distance but expect to pay around $15-$25 from nearby cities.