The 2008 Official Alabama Vacation Guide

Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Gulf Coast GULF COAST Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Gulf Coast ATMORE map CC-7 ATTRACTIONS CREEK ENTERTAINMENT CENTER www.pcigaming.com. 800-826-9121, 251-3688007. I-65 Exit 57 off Hwy. 21. Open daily, 24/7. Free. Group rates. More than 900 electronic bingo games, buffet coming in September, free parking, full security, full handicap access. Minimum age 21. D-1(o, p). BAY MINETTE ATTRACTIONS map DD-5 by appt. Free. A non-proﬁt adjunct of Jefferson Davis Community College, the facility collects, preserves, and exhibits culture materials of this area, for education and general enrichment. D1(a, f, h, l, p). RED EAGLE AND SEHOY III GRAVE SITES 251-937-5665. Off Hwy. 59, Little River. Free. Near the Ft. Mims Historic Site are the graves of Red Eagle, William Weatherford, and his mother, Sehoy III, of the Wind Clan. CHATOM map Z-2 ATTRACTIONS WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM 251-847-3156, 251-847-2201. 443 Court St. Open M–F 8–4:30; guided tours by appt. Free. Located in courthouse basement. Many replicas of Washington County’s rich past. Washington is Alabama’s 1st county, and boasts the 1st territorial capital at St. Stephens. D-1(b, c). MAGNOLIA BRANCH WILDLIFE RESERVE 251-446-3423, 251-368-0819. 24 Big Creek Rd. Admission charged. PC, TC. Wildlife reserve with camping and recreational facilities, i.e. ﬁshing, swimming, etc. ACCOMMODATIONS BAY INN & SUITES www.bayinnsuites.com. 877-BAY-STAY, 251-9379521, 251-937-9522. 1402 Hwy. 31 S. 60 units. $59.95 - $99.95 CB, MF, L, SP, SJ, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(a, e–i, k, o, p), D-3(h, i). ACCOMMODATIONS BEST WESTERN OF ATMORE 251-368-8182. 6141 Hwy. 21. 88 units. $51–$65. K, MF L, SP SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(g, h, n, p), D-3(h). , , DAYS INN 800-DAYS-INN, 251-580-8111, 251-580-8156. 1819 Hwy. 31S. 49 units. $63–$85. CB, SP, HI. TC, CC. D-1(e–i, k, l, p), D-3(d–f, h). GOLF DEERFIELD GOLF COURSE 251-847-2056, 251-847-2535. 16461 St. Stephens Ave. Open 7:30–5:30. Senior & group rates. PC, TC, CC. Rural, down-home setting. Plenty of carts, dining. 18 holes, par 72, 6129 yds. D-1(a, b, e, f, i, m, n, p). DAYS INN OF ATMORE 800-329-7466, 251-368-9999. 1610 S. Main St. 48 units. $60–$80. CB, K, MF, SP, SJ, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e, g–i, k, m, n, p). WINDWOOD INN www.windwoodinns.com. 800-233-0841, 251-9378800. 610 McMeans Ave. 48 units. $49-$79. CB, K, SP, PA, SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e, f, h–j, p), D-2(a), D-3(b, f, h). GREENLAWN MOTEL 251-368-3138. 1402 E. Nashville Ave. 23 units. $35 - $55 SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(f, g). CITRONELLE ATTRACTIONS map BB-2 BAYOU LA BATRE map GG-2 ACCOMMODATIONS BAYOU LA BATRE INN & SUITES 251-824-2020. 13155 N. Wintzell Ave. 40 units. $60-$90. CB, K, SP, SCD. TC, CC. D-1(b, p), D-2(a). BED & BREAKFASTS ROYAL OAKS www.royaloaksbandb.com. 251-368-8722. 5415 Hwy. 21N. 3 units. $65–$75. FB, PB, CW, TV, AC, FP, SP, HI, SCD. PC, TC, CC. French-style country home surrounded by gentle, rolling farmland. Orchards, gardens, peacocks, farm fowl. MOBILE & OHIO DEPOT MUSEUM 251-866-7730, 251-866-2236. 19000 S. Center St. Open by appt. Free. 1903 depot, 1884 Hygeia guest cottage, baggage car, freight car. Depot restored to original 1903 plan. Furnishings made possible by estate bequests and donations. D-1(b). GOLF BEATRICE FINKLEA’S map X-8 MILLCREEK GOLF COURSE 251-866-7881. 18350 Lakeview Dr. PC, TC, CC. Front 9 holes open fairways; back 9 holes around spring-fed lake with tight fairways. Very scenic on rolling hills; fun to play. Campsites available. 18 holes, par 71, 6271 yds. ATTRACTIONS 251-789-2272. 1142 Main St. Free. Restored country store. Rolling stock ladders, eclectic merchandise and hunting and ﬁshing supplies. DAPHNE map FF-4 MISS MINNIE & ME 251-789-2427, 251-362-0168. 1300 Main St. Open M-Tu 1-5; W-F 10-5; Sat. 10-2. Free. PC, TC, CC. Antique and gift shop in restored house on historic street. Fabulous selections, unbeatable prices, and a lovely experience. D-1(a, b). ATTRACTIONS AMERICAN SPORT ART MUSEUM & ARCHIVES www.asama.org. 251-626-3303. One Academy Dr. Open M–F 9-4 (Museum & Art Gift Shop). Free. Dedicated to preservation and display of sport art and literature. Fine art, gift items in gift shop. D-1(b, c, f, h, n, p). MONROE COUNTY STATE PUBLIC FISHING LAKE 251-789-2104. 3596 Co. Rd. 50. Open Tu-Sun, sunrise-sunset. Call for holiday opening days. 94 acre lake located 3 mi. west of Hwy. 265. PC, CC. D-1 (b, f, h, i, n, p). ATTRACTIONS BY EXIT Visit these attractions at the following highway exits. Please call attractions for specific directions. RIKARDS MILL, Beatrice BOOKER’S MILL, Evergreen OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM Monroeville KATHRYN TUCKER WINDHAM MUSEUM, Thomasville KIMBALL HOUSE, Jackson RTJ GOLF TRAIL, MAGNOLIA GROVE, Mobile BELLINGRATH GARDENS & HOME, Theodore DAUPHIN ISLAND FORT CONDÉ, Mobile GULF COAST EXPLOREUM SCIENCE CENTER & IMAX® DOME THEATER, Mobile USS ALABAMA BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL PARK, Mobile DAPHNE’S BAYFRONT PARK, Daphne FAIRHOPE SHOPPING AND GRAND HOTEL MARRIOTT RESORT, Fairhope ALABAMA GULF COAST ZOO, Gulf Shores GULF BEACHES FOLEY SHOPPING THE WHARF, BAMA BAYOU, Orange Beach I-65 EXIT 96 I-65 EXIT 93 I-65 EXIT 93 I-65 EXIT 19 I-65 EXIT 19 I-65 EXIT 5B I-10 EXIT 15 I-10 EXIT 22 I-10 EXIT 26B I-10 EXIT 26B I-10 EXIT 27/30 I-10 EXIT 35 I-10 EXIT 35 I-10 I-10 I-10 I-10 EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT 44 44 44 44 RIKARD’S MILL www.tokillamockingbird.com. 251-575-7433, 251789-2781. 5 mi./8 km north of Beatrice on AL Hwy. 265. Open Apr.–mid-Dec.: Th–Sun. 11–sunset. Admission charged; senior & child rates. PC, TC. Restored, water-powered gristmill. Picnic area, barbecue facilities. Miller tools, area history. Gift shop, hiking, blacksmith shop, barn exhibit, cane syrup mill, cabin, carriage house. D-1(b, p). CASINO BREWTON map BB-9 ATTRACTIONS THOMAS E. MCMILLAN MUSEUM & ALABAMA ROOM www.jdcc.edu. 251-809-1528, 251-867-4832. Fine Art Center, 220 Alco Dr. Open Tu & Th 9–3 & 108 w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l http://www.pcigaming.com http://www.bayinnsuites.com http://www.windwoodinns.com http://www.royaloaksbandb.com http://www.asama.org http://www.tokillamockingbird.com http://www.jdcc.edu http://www.alabama.travel

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