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Vestavia Hills, colloquially known simply as Vestavia, is a city in Jefferson and Shelby counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is a suburb of Birmingham and it is made up of Vestavia, Liberty Park, and Cahaba Heights.
Welcome to the City of Vestavia Hills. Alabama’s premiere place to live, shop, work and play. A progressive, lively city that captures fine southern hospitality, Vestavia Hills is an economically powerful and culturally fascinating community.
- Temple of Sibyl. Temple of Sibyl is known as the gateway to Vestavia Hills and is one of the city’s most popular landmarks. It was constructed by former mayor, George Ward, who designed it as a replica of Tivoli’s Temple of Sibyl, located just outside Rome.
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens. These 67.5-acre gardens, 4 miles north of Vestavia Hills, are abundant with floral, themed and cultural displays. Stroll along winding pathways to discover rare plant and flower species synonymous with the US southeast region.
- Vulcan Park & Museum. This region of Alabama is known for its industrial heritage, and this can be seen in all its glory at Vulcan Park and Museum. Vulcan, known as the ‘God of the forge’ in ancient Rome, is a 50-ton cast iron statue which overlooks the city of Birmingham from atop the Red Mountain.
- Klingler’s Café. Fans of European-style pastries and cakes will enjoy a trip to Klingler’s Café in Vestavia Hills. Established in 1982, Klingler’s used to provide sweet treats for local restaurants and hotels.
Vestavia Hills is located primarily in Jefferson County, but portions of the city also lie within Shelby County. The city sits at the top of Shades Mountain, which is part of the southernmost reaches of the Appalachian Mountains. It is named for the estate of early resident George Battey Ward.
The City of Vestavia Hills has a population nearly 40,000 and is located geographically in Jefferson County, Alabama along U.S. 31, I-65 and U.S. 280. Incorporated in 1950, Vestavia Hills is a Class 7 municipality of Alabama with a Council-Manager form of government with the Mayor presiding over the Council.
The City of Vestavia Hills is located in Jefferson County in the State of Alabama. Find directions to Vestavia Hills, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. According to the 2019 US Census the Vestavia Hills population is estimated at 34,317 people.
Former Birmingham Mayor George Ward's masterpiece, the Vestavia Temple of Sibyl, graces the scenic landscape of Vestavia Hills, a true Alabama landmark.
