Acton
in Shelby County of Alabama, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.356 and -86.807 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 21' 22" and W -86° 48' 24"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:48 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:21 am and 4:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Acton

Acton in Shelby County (Alabama) is a town located in United States about 666 mi (or 1,071 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Acton is now 07:48 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Acton, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 3 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Birmingham, Columbiana, Centreville, Clanton and Jasper. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 16% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Monday, 18th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

20°C (69 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hyatt Place Birmingham Hoover

Address
1,2 mi
2980 John Hawkins Pkwy 2980 Hwy 150
35244 Hoover
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham Hoover

Address
1,1 mi
2960 John Hawkins Parkway
35244 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
1000 Riverchase Galleria
35244 Hoover
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BW PLUS OAK MOUNTAIN INN

Address
2,3 mi
100 BISHOP CIRCLE
35124 Pelham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Birmingham Hoover

Address
1,3 mi
2725 John Hawkins Parkway
35244 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express BIRMINGHAM SOUTH - PELHAM

Address
1,9 mi
260 CAHABA VALLEY ROAD
35124 PELHAM
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Birmingham-Hoover-Galleria

Address
1,1 mi
4520 Galleria Boulevard
35244 Hoover
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN BIRMINGHAM AL

Address
4,1 mi
1485 MONTGOMERY HIGHWAY
35216 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Birmingham Hoover

Address
1,2 mi
1824 Montgomery Highway South
35244 Birmingham
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn BIRMINGHAM - HOOVER

Address
1,2 mi
2901 JOHN HAWKINS PARKWAY
35244 HOOVER
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Local Car Door Unlocking Locksmith | Hoover, AL

Published: December 06, 2013
Length: 21:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bekkah Burns

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2013 Honda Accord Sport | Tameron Honda | Tramaine Murray , Sales

Published: April 04, 2013
Length: 52:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tameron Honda

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Published: August 21, 2014
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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2006 Infiniti FX45 | Tameron Honda | Brandon for Brian

Published: July 29, 2013
Length: 32:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tameron Honda

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Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 34:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tameron Honda

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2012 Honda CR-V for Lisa | Tameron Honda | Tyson Maltby Used Car Sales

Published: September 11, 2013
Length: 41:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tameron Honda

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Stevedores sing Stay With Me

Published: August 01, 2008
Length: 00:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: kernaltye

Local Birmingham, AL acoustic rock group cover Faces' "Stay With Me" on July 22nd, 2008 at Gabriel's. Recorded on Hi8.


10 Year old Baseball Player Pitcher/CF Highlights

Published: June 03, 2010
Length: 06:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: williamgates2

Here's some highlights from of Nathan's 2010 Baseball season. Had 40 ks on the season as the "Closer." Added a few extra Ks. Looks best at full screen.


Knee Drain!

Published: December 08, 2010
Length: 49:10 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Phillip Sanford

At Southlake Orthopedic in Birmingham, Alabama having excess fluid drained from my swollen knee.


Bluff Park Art Show 2010

Published: October 02, 2010
Length: 06:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HooverAlabama

An annual event that draws over 20000 people that appreciate the rich and diverse forms of art for sale from all over the country.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hoover, Alabama

Hoover is a city in Jefferson and Shelby Counties in north central Alabama, in the United States. The largest suburb of Birmingham, the population of the city was 81,619 in the 2010 census. Hoover is part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL MSA (metropolitan statistical area) and is also included in the Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman, AL CSA. Hoover’s neighborhoods and planned communities are located along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

Located at 33.3864, -86.8049 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1967, Cities in Alabama, Populated places in Jefferson County, Alabama, Populated places in Shelby County, Alabama, Hoover, Alabama, Birmingham–Hoover metropolitan area

New Charter University

New Charter University is a private, accredited online university headquartered in San Francisco, California. New Charter University offers Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees in business, public policy and administration, and criminal justice. The university's courses are online and self-paced, meaning students can attend school when convenient and learn according to their own pace and personal learning style.

Located at 33.3703, -86.8149 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Alabama, Distance education institutions, Distance Education and Training Council, Education in Birmingham, Alabama, Educational institutions established in 1994

Riverchase Galleria

Riverchase Galleria, locally known as The Galleria, is a large super–regional shopping mall in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover, Alabama. It is the 43rd largest shopping mall in the United States. It is managed and partially owned by General Growth Properties and is Alabama's largest enclosed shopping center with 1,570,000 square feet of total retail floor area.

Located at 33.3792, -86.809 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hoover, Alabama, Buildings and structures in Jefferson County, Alabama, Shopping malls in Alabama, General Growth Properties, Shopping malls in the Birmingham, Alabama metro area

Pelham Civic Center

Pelham Civic Complex is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Pelham, Alabama. It features two NHL size ice skating rinks with a holding capacity of 500 skaters, a skating school, ice skating birthday party rooms, and a multi-purpose banquet area. Its hockey capacity is 3,500; the arena has 17,000 square feet of floor space. It is the only public ice skating rink in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

Located at 33.329, -86.789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Indoor arenas in the United States, Sports venues in Alabama, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Convention centers in Alabama, Ice hockey venues in Alabama

Aldridge Botanical Gardens

Aldridge Gardens is a 30 acre (121,000 m²) garden, prominently featuring hydrangeas, located on the former Aldridge Estate in Hoover, Alabama, U.S.A.. Local nurseryman Eddie Aldridge purchased the property from the Coxe family in 1977 as a residence. Aldridge, who along with his father, Loren L. Aldridge, found and patented Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake', a double-flowering form of Oakleaf Hydrangea.

Located at 33.3867, -86.7921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Alabama, Hoover, Alabama, Protected areas of Jefferson County, Alabama

Hoover High School (Alabama)

This school takes its name from the city, which was named after founder William Hoover and not the former U.S. president. Hoover High School 280px Location 1000 Buccaneer DriveHoover, Alabama, USA Information Type Public Established 1994 Principal Don Hulin Faculty 208 Grades 9-12 Enrollment 2592 Campus Suburban Color(s) Orange, Black & White              Mascot Buccaneers Hoover High School is a public high school in Hoover, Alabama, USA, serving grades 9-12.

Located at 33.3441, -86.8376 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
International Baccalaureate schools in Alabama, Public high schools in Alabama, Hoover, Alabama, Educational institutions established in 1994, Schools in Jefferson County, Alabama

Verizon Wireless Music Center (Pelham, Alabama)

Verizon Wireless Music Center (originally Oak Mountain Amphitheatre) is an outdoor amphitheater, owned by Live Nation, located in Pelham, Alabama, a few miles south of Birmingham. It is the largest outdoor music venue in Alabama. It is unusual in that it features three tiers of reserved seating, with no general admission seating area. John Mayer performed and recorded his show here, on September 12, 2002, which was later released as a CD/DVD, entitled Any Given Thursday.

Located at 33.3315, -86.7846 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Shelby County, Alabama, Amphitheaters in the United States, Verizon Communications

Riverchase Middle School

Riverchase Middle School is a public middle school located in Shelby County, Alabama. Approximately 1100 students attend between grades six through eight under principal Charles Smith.

Located at 33.3465, -86.8103 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public middle schools in Alabama, Schools in Shelby County, Alabama, Blue Ribbon schools in Alabama

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