Best Landmarks in Lake Jordan

16 landmarks

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   Historical landmark4.7★4,883 reviews

   Fort Morgan State Historic Site

   Explore Fort Morgan State Historic Site, a well-preserved 19th-century military fort that played a crucial role in American history. Wander through the star-shaped fort, explore the museum, and enjoy stunning views of Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

   Daily 8:00–16:30

   628 min drive · 314 km·110 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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   Local history museum4.7★2,328 reviews

   Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

   Step back in time at Sloss Furnaces, a former pig iron production plant in Birmingham, Alabama, operating from 1882 to 1971. Now a National Historic Landmark, it's a unique industrial museum offering free self-guided tours, metal arts programs, and event spaces.

   Tue–Thu 10:00–16:00

   215 min drive · 108 km·20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222

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   Historical place4.8★1,152 reviews

   Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site

   Commemorating the groundbreaking Tuskegee Airmen, this historic site at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, preserves their legacy of courage and skill during World War II. Explore exhibits and original structures that tell the story of the first African American military aviators.

   Mon–Sat 9:00–16:30

   123 min drive · 62 km·1616 Chappie James Ave, Tuskegee, AL 36083

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   History museum4.3★600 reviews

   Colonial Fort Condé

   Explore Colonial Fort Condé, a partially reconstructed 18th-century French fort in downtown Mobile, Alabama. Experience interactive exhibits and living history demonstrations that bring Mobile's colonial past to life, showcasing artifacts from Native Americans and European colonists.

   Mon–Sat 9:00–16:30 · Sun 13:00–16:30

   545 min drive · 273 km·150 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602

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   Historical landmark4.5★492 reviews

   Old Alabama Town

   Step back in time at Old Alabama Town, a living history museum in downtown Montgomery. Explore meticulously restored 19th and early 20th-century buildings showcasing Alabama's rich heritage and offering a glimpse into the lives of early Alabamians.

   Wed–Sat 10:00–16:00

   58 min drive · 29 km·301 Columbus St, Montgomery, AL 36104

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   Historical place4.6★240 reviews

   Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site

   Explore the historic campus of Tuskegee University, a National Historic Site dedicated to the legacy of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver. Walk the grounds of this pioneering institution, founded in 1881 to educate freed African Americans, and discover the stories of innovation and resilience that shaped a nation.

   Thu–Fri 9:00–16:30

   121 min drive · 60 km·1212 W Montgomery Rd, Tuskegee, AL 36088

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   Historical landmark4.5★153 reviews

   Court Square Fountain - Artesian Basin

   The Court Square Fountain in Montgomery, Alabama, erected in 1885, marks the site of a natural artesian well used by Native Americans. Topped with a statue of Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, the fountain stands as a symbol of the city, witnessing both its beauty and its complex history, including its role in the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.

   Open 24 hours

   59 min drive · 30 km·Montgomery, AL 36104

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   State government office4.7★131 reviews

   Alabama Department of Archives & History

   The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) in Montgomery is the state's official repository for historical records and home to the Museum of Alabama. Founded in 1901, it preserves and shares Alabama's diverse history through exhibits, collections, and educational programs.

   Mon–Sat 8:30–16:30

   60 min drive · 30 km·36130, 624 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104

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   Museum4.7★46 reviews

   The Legacy Museum at Tuskegee University

   The Legacy Museum at Tuskegee University preserves and exhibits the university's visual arts collections and its significant contributions to African American and American life, especially in science and healthcare. It also educates visitors on bioethics, exploring the intersection of bioscience and art within the context of Tuskegee University's history and its surrounding community.

   Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00

   121 min drive · 60 km·John A. Kenney Hall, 1200 W Montgomery Rd, Tuskegee, AL 36088

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    Historical landmark4.5★51 reviews

    Heaviest Corner On Earth

    The 'Heaviest Corner on Earth' in Birmingham, Alabama, refers to the intersection of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North, where four towering skyscrapers were erected between 1902 and 1912. These buildings symbolized Birmingham's booming industry and architectural ambition at the turn of the 20th century.

    215 min drive · 108 km·The Woodward Building, 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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