Vestavia Hills is a city in Jefferson County. Vestavia Hills’ sister cities are Branchburg, NJ; Fair Lawn, NJ; Fairview, NJ; Mountainside, NJ; North Caldwell, NJ. As of the 2010 census, Vestavia Hills has a population of 41,029 people and encompasses 7.5 square miles. It was incorporated as a city on September 10, 1967. Vestavia’s public schools are part of the Vestavia Hills City School System, which also includes six elementary schools and two middle schools. Vestavia Hills is one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama, and it has been named by several magazines as one of the best places to live in the Southeast.

The city of Vestavia Hills enjoys many parks, including Little Cahaba Park, Beacon Park, and English Village Park. In fact, in 2001, Money magazine ranked Vestavia Hills as one of its best places to live and “Healthiest Places” for its abundance of walking trails and parks. In 2007, a study conducted by National Demographics

Vestavia Hills also has two golf courses, Turkey Creek Golf Club and Red Mountain Golf Club. Both are private but can be rented.

The city is served by the Vestavia Hills Library, which opened in 1984 and has an area of approximately 22,000 square feet. The Vestavia Hills Library also hosts many programs for children and adults.

Vestavia Hills is recognized as being one of Alabama’s most highly educated cities. More than 90 percent of the city population over age 25 holds an associate degree or higher. Vestavia Hills is also one of the top 25 places to retire in America, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Vestavia Hill’s key roads are Chalkville Mountain Road, Vestavia Parkway, Shades Crest Road, U.S. Highway 31 (The Elton B. Stephens Expressway), U.S. Highway 280 (The Linn-Henley Expressway).
Things to do in Vestavia Hills:

1. Vestavia is home to the Birmingham Zoo, which is open 365 days a year and has more than 500 animals.

2. The Summit, an upscale lifestyle center with such establishments as Bar Louie and Fleming’s Steakhouse, opened in 2012 near the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 and Interstate 459. It also includes an AMC Theatre and many other shops, including Bebe, Ann Taylor Loft, Jos. A. Bank, LOFT Outlet and White House Black Market.

3. As previously mentioned, the city also has two golf courses, Turkey Creek Golf Club and Red Mountain Golf Club.

In conclusion, Vestavia Hills is a beautiful, vibrant place to live in the heart of Alabama.