Barber Motorsports Parkway: Birmingham – Alabama

by Open Road Archive | Sep 27, 2024 | City Streets

Explore a short but scenic drive along the Barber Motorsports Parkway, a 2-mile stretch of road that serves as the gateway to one of Alabama’s most iconic destinations for motorsports fans: the Barber Motorsports Park and Museum. Nestled just east of Birmingham near...

U.S. Route 78: Leeds – Alabama

by Open Road Archive | Sep 25, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 78

Join us as we drive America’s Highways for 3 miles west along U.S. Highway 78 through the city of Leeds, Alabama—a small yet bustling community nestled just east of Birmingham in Jefferson County. Our drive begins on the eastern side of Leeds at the intersection...

U.S. Route 231: Pell City to Vincent – Alabama

by Open Road Archive | Sep 20, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System

Leaving Pell City behind, we head south on U.S. Route 231 for a scenic 17-mile drive toward the small town of Vincent, Alabama. This stretch of US-231 begins at the junction with U.S. Highway 78 on the south side of Pell City, not far from the shores of Logan Martin...

U.S. Route 78: Riverside to Pell City – Alabama

by Open Road Archive | Sep 18, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 78

If you’re looking for a short but scenic ride through east-central Alabama, the stretch of U.S. Route 78 from Riverside to Pell City offers just the right blend of peaceful riverside views and small-town charm. Clocking in at just under 5 miles, this westbound route...

[Revisited] Interstate 65: Southbound in Birmingham – Alabama

by Open Road Archive | Sep 16, 2024 | Interstate 65, Interstate Highways

Drive America’s Highways for 3 miles along Interstate 65 southbound in Birmingham, Alabama. Our short but interesting drive southbound on Interstate 65 through Birmingham begins just north of downtown at the junction with Interstate 22. This area marks the...