Bessemer is a lovely city located in the state of Alabama, more exactly in Jefferson County. Bessemer is 18 miles away from Birmingham and 8 miles away from Hoover. The city dates back to 1887, and it was incorporated in 1889. Since then, Bessemer developed hugely, and now it has a population of nearly 30.000, according to the 2000 census. Nowadays, many people think that Bessemer is a great city to raise their children, as it has a developed educational system. However, the tourism industry is starting to blossom as well, as tourists visit Bessemer to enjoy the numerous cultural and leisure possibilities that it offers.
Top Attractions within Bessemer
The Bessemer Civic Center is wonderful for the ones who love performing arts. Here, you will get the chance to see many shows, including concerts, wrestling and boxing games, dance recitals and even musicals. The venue spans on 13.000 sq ft and it can host up to 2000 people.
Alabama Adventure is a great amusement park, that every family member will love. You will be able to visit many things here: the Magic City US Theme Park, the Splash Beach Water Park, Marvel City and Celebration Street. So this is the place where you can do anything: play sports, shop, enjoy the roller coasters and spinning attractions, and learn new and interesting things.
Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge is a recreational facility not to be missed. The reservation is home to a wide range of wildlife species, including the endangered watercress darter, and it was added to the List of National Wildlife Refuges. The place offers numerous hiking trails, but fishing is not allowed. One more thing: do not forget to take your camera with you and take as many pictures as possible.
The Bessemer Hall of History is the place where you will find everything about the culture, history and traditions of Bessemer, by witnessing a variety of artifacts from all the historical periods of the city. The museum was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Bessemer | Directions to Bessemer | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Midfield | 5/8 | Directions | 33.4615 | -86.90888 |
| Hoover | 8/13 | Directions | 33.40539 | -86.81138 |
| Birmingham | 12/19 | Directions | 33.52066 | -86.80249 |
| Alabaster | 13/22 | Directions | 33.24428 | -86.81638 |
| Irondale | 17/27 | Directions | 33.53816 | -86.70721 |
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