The 2008 Official Alabama Vacation Guide

ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains alabama mountains region Please refer to page 2 for an explanation of the abbreviations found in the listings. No endorsement is made or implied as to the quality of goods or services listed in this guide. HOUSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM NRHS 256-233-8770. 101 N. Houston St. Open M–F 10–5, Sat. 9–noon. Free. Home to George S. Houston, attorney, member of U.S. Senate, and governor of Alabama twice. 1835 house features Houston family coat of arms, furnishings, history room. D-1(b, f, h, i, l). ALBERTVILLE map F-14 ATTRACTIONS PRE-CIVIL WAR CEMETERY www.cityofalbertville.com. 800-878-3821, 256878-3821. Hwy. 205, W. Main St. Open 24 hours. Free. Rows of white marble, granite headstones. Words carved in old stones tell unique and fascinating stories not found in school books and libraries. ARLEY map I-8 ACCOMMODATIONS SMITH LAKE VACATION PROPERTIES www.smithlakevacationproperties.com. 888-3871672, 205-300-6587. 6425 Hwy. 41. 6 units. $125-$350 PC, TC, CC. GOLF ATHENS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 256-232-0809. 518 Hatﬁeld Lake Rd. Senior & group rates. PC, TC, CC. Pull and riding carts, putting green, pro shop, snack bar, club repair. 9 holes, par 36, 3132 yds. ACCOMMODATIONS www.jamesoninns.com. 800-526-3766, 256-8912600. 315 Martling Rd. 42 units. $65-$69 CB, SP , PA, HI, SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(f, h, i, k, m, p), D-3(e–h, m). 256-878-6550, 256-878-6594. 7080 U.S. Hwy. 431 at Hwy. 75. 32 units. $36–$70. SP PA, SCD, , GD. TC, CC, AAA. D-3(h, i). ATHENS CHRISWOOD GOLF CLUB map B-10 256-232-9759. 26181 Nick Davis Rd. Lung Assn. Card rates. PC. Rolling course with trees, water, and grass. 18 holes, par 70, 6098 yds. JAMESON INN ATTRACTIONS ALABAMA VETERANS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES SOUTHERN GAYLES GOLF COMMUNITY www.southerngayles.com. 256-232-9888. 22230 Mooresville Rd. Senior rates. PC, TC, CC. 4 sets of tees, bent grass, gently rolling, 13 water hazards. Challenging yet fun. 400 acres. No adjacent holes. Lots and homes; reside and play. 18 holes, par 72, 7070 yds. D-1(h). KINGS INN www.Alabamaveteransmuseum.com. 256771-7578. 100 W. Pryor St. Open W, F, and Sat 9-3. Free. Permanent home for artifacts and memorabilia, veteran uniforms, medals, weapons, photos, books, tapes, and news clippings. D-1(a, b, f, i, o, p). MICROTEL INN & SUITES microtelinn.com. 800-771-7171, 256-894-4000. 220 Hwy. 75 North. 58 units. CB, MF, SP D-1(c). . 256-878-2231. 6950 U.S. Hwy. 431. 47 units. $30 - $70 K, PA, SCD. TC, CC. D-1(a), D-3(h, i). THE ALTAR OF THE NEW TESTAMENT AND FOUNDERS HALL ROYAL INN www.athens.edu. 800-522-0272, 256-233-8215. Athens State University, 300 N. Beaty St. Open M–F 8–4:30. Free. 1840s Greek Revival Founders Hall at Athens State University, state’s oldest college. Altar’s elegant wood carvings tell story of New Testament. D-1(b, c). ARAB ATHENS SPORTSPLEX map E-13 ATTRACTIONS ARAB HISTORIC VILLAGE 256-586-7413, 256-586-4225. Arab City Park, Shoal Creek Trail. Open 1st & 3rd Sat. 1–4, special occasions and by appt. Free. 1935 Old Hunt School, 1912 church, country store, museum, grist mill, blacksmith shop, club demonstration home. Structures (1880s to 1930s) preserved with authentic furnishings. D-1(b). www.ci.athens.al.us. 256-233-8740. 270 Hwy. 31 N. M-F 7:30am-10pm; Sat-Sun 7:30 am-4 pm (Rec Center). A state-of-the-art multi-use facility offering outdoor sports and recreation opportunities including baseball/softball, soccer, swimming, and disc golf. Athens Recreation Center nearby. COWART SOFTBALL COMPLEX www.ci.athens.al.us. 256-233-8740. 220 Bullington. Four 200-ft. ﬁelds and three 120-ft. youth softball ﬁelds; concessions. DONNELL HOUSE, INC. GOLF TWIN LAKES GOLF CLUB 800-213-3938, 256-586-3269. 211 Golfview Dr. Senior rates; Senior rates weekdays only. PC, TC. Tree-lined fairways high atop Brindlee Mountain with greens located adjacent to 9 lakes that come into play. Gene Diamond PGA pro on site. 18 holes, par 72, 6691 yds. NRHP 256-232-0743, 256-232-7370. 601 1/2 S. Clinton. Open W 2-4; F 1-3; and by appt. Admission charged. Historic home built 1851 by Rev. Robert Donnell, founder of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Later housed a school and school principals. D-1(b, h, i, n). ATTRACTIONS BY EXIT Visit these attractions at the following highway exits. Please call attractions for specific directions. POINT MALLARD PARK, Decatur AVE MARIA GROTTO, Cullman SHRINE OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS MONASTERY, Hanceville SCI-QUEST, Huntsville U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER, Huntsville GOVERNOR’S DRIVE, RTJ GOLF TRAIL, HAMPTON COVE, Huntsville ROCKY TOP POTTERY, Mentone SEQUOYAH CAVERNS, Valley Head DESOTO STATE PARK, Fort Payne BOAZ SHOPPING, Boaz COVERED BRIDGES, Oneonta UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE, Scottsboro WALLS OF JERICHO, Scottsboro ALABAMA’S FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ROSENBAUM HOUSE MUSEUM, Florence W.C. HANDY BIRTHPLACE, MUSEUM AND LIBRARY, Florence ALABAMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME, Tuscumbia HELEN KELLER’S BIRTHPLACE AND HOME, Tuscumbia NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY, Cherokee I-65 EXIT 340 I-65 EXIT 308 I-65 EXIT 292 ACCOMMODATIONS JAMESON INN www.jamesoninns.com. 800-526-3766, 256-5865777. 706 N. Brindlee Mountain Pkwy. (Hwy. 231). 42 units. $64-$74. CB, ER, SP PA, HI, SCD, AAA. , TC, CC. I-565 EXIT 15 I-565 EXIT 15 I-565 EXIT 17 I-59 EXIT 231 I-59 EXIT 231 I-59 EXIT 218 I-59 EXIT 183 I-59 EXIT 166 US HWY. 72 US HWY. 72 US HWY. 72 US HWY. 72 US HWY. 72 US HWY. 72 US HWY. 72 BED & BREAKFASTS RUTH MOUNTAIN www.ruthmountainbedandbreakfast.com. 256586-7848. 5190 Ruth Rd. 6 units. $85–$105. FB, PB, SB, TV, AC, FP PC, TC, CC. Humble, yet cozy . inn nestled atop Ruth Mountain. Relax in a serene environment that is alcohol, smoke, and child free. LEGEND legend REST AREA WELCOME CENTER COVERED BRIDGE STATE PARK HISTORICAL STATE PARK INTERSTATE US HIGHWAY STATE/COUNTY ROAD AIRPORT 30 w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l http://www.cityofalbertville.com http://www.smithlakevacationproperties.com http://www.jamesoninns.com http://www.southerngayles.com http://www.Alabamaveteransmuseum.com http://microtelinn.com http://www.athens.edu http://www.ci.athens.al.us http://www.ci.athens.al.us http://www.jamesoninns.com http://www.ruthmountainbedandbreakfast.com http://www.alabama.travel

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