Alabaster, AL

Alabaster sits 25 miles south of Birmingham along Interstate 65, accessible via exits for Highway 119 or Highway 26. The city serves as a suburban hub in Shelby County's rolling foothills, with Highway 119 running through its commercial center. Most visitors arrive from Birmingham (30 minutes south on I-65) or use the interstate for longer trips to Montgomery or Huntsville. The city houses Alabama's largest Bass Pro Shops, a 150,000-square-foot outdoor retail destination.