The 2008 Official Alabama Vacation Guide

FOOD & WINE TRAIL by Marilyn Jones Stamps www.alabama.travel Alabama At Your Fingertips { 800-ALABAMA OR 800-252-2262 NEED HELP PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO ALABAMA? Call 800-ALABAMA for assistance with any aspect of your vacation. Knowledgeable associates are eager to help, whether you need reservations, recommendations or driving tips. Call Now! 26 w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l { IF YOU SET OUT ON A TRAIL TO DISCOVER the “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die,” you are guaranteed to ﬁnd yourself enjoying some of the most distinctive cuisine in the country, if not the world. Any way you slice it – be it the fried green tomatoes at the “Original” Whistlestop Café in Irondale, crawﬁsh pie at Ca-John’s Bar and Grill in Faunsdale, some mouth-watering barbecue, or steak and seafood all along the Gulf – Alabama has culinary boasting rights. With literally hundreds of restaurants, cafés, and markets, Birmingham is a must-taste for any visitor. Taste the array of vegetables at Niki’s West, sample the She-crab soup at Cobb Lane, or enjoy the baked grits at Highland’s. In nearby Bessemer, The Bright Star has been serving customers its signature gumbo and famous pies since 1907. A short drive will take you to Clanton, where Peach Park and Durbin Farms oﬀer ice cream delights and market-fresh produce, and Heaton’s serves up a piece of pecan pie that tastes just like what mom used to make. Dreamland in Tuscaloosa and Big Bob Gibson’s in Decatur top Alabama’s list of awardwinning barbecue joints where you will never get tired of licking your ﬁngers. When it comes to deliciously diﬀerent, you’ve got choices ranging from freshly squeezed lemonade at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn, key lime milkshakes from Stacey’s Old Tyme Soda Fountain in Foley, and orange rolls at All Steak in Cullman. Wake up to a grits-and-eggs breakfast at an Alabama bed and breakfast or enjoy a soulful lunch at places like Davis Café and Derk’s Filet and Vine in Montgomery, Sisters in Troy, or Taliaferro’s in Tuskegee. On the Gulf, there are more great places to eat than you can count, oﬀering everything from succulent seafood favorites such as shrimp, lobster, and oysters to delicious desserts, such as cheesecakes from Hope’s in Gulf Shores and coconut cream pie from the Tiny Diny in Mobile. And, of course, there are the Gulf Coast standards for the raging appetite, including famous Creole-style gumbo from Roussos, “stewed, nude, or any way you like it” shellﬁsh from Wintzell’s Oyster House, or the famous whiskey steak only from Jessie’s in Magnolia Springs. In addition to the great places to eat, Alabama is home to a growing number of wineries which oﬀer free guided tasting tours, including Perdido Vineyards, Alabama’s ﬁrst farm winery, and Morgan Creek in Harpersville, site of an annual grape stomp, and others. For a copy of the new “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die,” download the brochure at www.alabama.travel or call 1-800-Alabama. Alabama makes it easy to plan your vacation from the comfort of your home with our informative, interactive website, www.alabama. travel. Packed with travel resources and helpful tools, this website is your one stop for Alabama vacation information. { Share in the excitement of athletics in Alabama during The Year of Alabama Sports. The state is full of everything from famed SEC rivalries to world-renowned races and athletic events for the entire family. At www.alabama. travel, discover some of the state’s famed athletes, learn about our history, and discover unique places for enjoying the outdoors of our beautiful state. { ALABAMA { http://www.alabama.travel http://www.alabama.travel http://www.alabama.travel

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How to Use Your Vacation Guide State Map Welcome Alabama - The State of Sports Alabama - Sports Shrines Alabama - It's Your Turn Alabama Adventure Revved Up Alabama - Year Of Sports Alabama - Baseball Alabama - Civil Rights Alabama - Happy Trails Pugskin Pride Food and Wine Trail Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Map June Walking Tours Metropolitan Metropolitan Map The Race Is On Sports Trivia River Hertitage River Heritage Map Sports Trivia Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Map Shopping Civil War Trail State Park Amenities State Park Map Campgrounds Outfitters Hunting and Fishing Licenses Hunting Lodges Information Sources Attraction Index City Index Advertiser Index

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