Old Traditions & New Attractions in Vestavia Hills
Set near the peaceful Cahaba River, Longleaf Liberty Park retirement community offers convenient highway access and proximity to hotels, restaurants, shopping, Grandview Medical Center and Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, making it an exceptional choice for senior living in Vestavia Hills. At Longleaf, residents enjoy a thoughtfully designed community that sets a new standard in senior living, taking a fresh, local approach to assisted living and memory care with chic design, open spaces and a caring, family-like atmosphere. The idyllic location of Longleaf Liberty Park reflects the people and the area it serves, dynamic and welcoming. Our personal care services are tailored to each resident’s needs, whether you’re looking for extra help with daily activities or dedicated senior care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. We’re dedicated to bringing increased comfort and confidence to all our residents.
In the early 1900s, Birmingham mayor George Ward commissioned a home inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Rome. He named it “Vestavia,” combining “Vesta,” the Roman goddess of the hearth, with “via,” meaning “by the roadway.” Over time, the surrounding area grew into the charming suburban city of Vestavia Hills.
With numerous walking trails and scenic views, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. The Temple, the iconic landmark, was built as a garden gazebo to resemble the Temple of Sibyl in Tivoli. In 1976, the Vestavia Hills Garden Club relocated The Temple to its current location, which serves as the city’s northern gateway. For more modern outdoor enjoyment, The Library in the Forest is the state’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified library. This 35,000-square-foot library is located on nine wooded acres. This beautiful setting runs alongside the Boulder Creek Nature Trail and offers unique outdoor learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Vestavia Hills has a lively restaurant scene and offers three distinct dining and entertainment centers. While you’re in town, be sure to look for the Vestavia Hills Pigs, located near businesses throughout the community. Each pig is uniquely named and colorfully decorated by local school art classes and artists and represents the importance of shopping and dining locally. Lastly, the Vestavia Hills Dogwood Festival is the longest-running festival in the state, celebrating 60 years in 2024.
