The 2008 Official Alabama Vacation Guide

ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains CONDOS/BEACH HOUSES/RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES BAYHILL MARINA WATERFRONT RENTALS www.bay-hill.com. 877-729-1322, 256-7291322. 6049 Bay Village Dr., Athens . 4 cabins, 24 condos, 5 homes. R, MF, SP. BRIDGEPORT ATTRACTIONS map A-17 CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 256-927-7835. 101 E. Main St. Open M–Sat. 8:30–4 (Tu 9:30–4). Admission charged. County heritage depicted with newspapers, shotguns, wagons, housewares, doll collection, Grand Ole Opry comedian Rod Brasﬁeld memorabilia. Civil War, WWI, WWII, railroad artifacts. BRIDGEPORT TRAIN DEPOT MUSEUM www.bridgeportal.org. 256-495-4020. 114 Soulard Sq. Open M, Th, F & Sat. 9-1; Sun. 1-5. Free. Restored after being idle for over 30 years, depot houses Bridgeport Area Historical Association ofﬁces, a research library and museum with local artifacts, railroad memorabilia. WEISS LAKE www.cherokee-chamber.org. 256-927-8455. U.S. Hwys. 411 & 68, AL Hwy. 9 in Cherokee Co. Free. “Crappie Capital of the World.” 447 miles of shoreline, shallow ﬂats, underwater dropoffs, deep channels, large coves. Bream, bass, shad, catﬁsh abundant. BLOUNTSVILLE ATTRACTIONS map G-12 RUSSELL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT NRHP www.nps.gov/ruca. 256-495-2672. 3729 Co. Rd. 98. Open Apr.–Oct.: 8-4:30; Nov.–Mar.: 8–4:30. Free. Preserving 12,000 years of occupation by prehistoric Indians. Artifacts in visitor center museum. Hiking and nature trails, living history demonstrations, video programs. D-1(b, h, i, l, o, p). BLOUNTSVILLE HISTORICAL PARK 205-429-2338. 71406 Main St. Open 1st Sat. of month. Free. Freeman Cabin Museum housing different area historical displays. Brooksville Post Ofﬁce and original one-room jail also open for tours. Annual Heritage Day/Civil War reenactment in May. D-1(a, b, n, p). ACCOMMODATIONS ALABAMA BELLE RESORT & CONDOMINIUMS www.alabamabelle.com. 866-ALA-BELL, 256-9276080. 600 Co. Rd. 531. 32, 12 to rent. $75-$95 K, MF, SP TC, CC. D-1(c). . SPRING VALLEY BEACH www.springvalleybeach.com. 205-429-2075, 205-429-5247. 2340 Co. Rd. 55. Open Memorial Day–Labor Day 10–6. Admission charged. Group rates. CC. Family owned waterpark. Large swimming pool, 3 water slides. Picnic tables, group pavilions. Snack bar. BRYANT GOLF map A-18 BAY SPRINGS MOTEL 256-927-3618. 130 Co. Rd. 112. 21 units. $33– $38. SP PC, TC, CC. . HIDDEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB 256-495-9608, 256-495-9423. 607 Co. Rd. 393. Open daylight–dark. Senior & group rates. PC, TC. Bermuda grass fairways, champion bermuda grass greens. 6 water holes. Challenging yet enjoyable course. 18 holes, par 72, 6400 yds. CENTRE MOTEL, INC. 800-499-1401, 256-927-5156. 1401 W. Main. 50 units. $42–$52. CB, K, PA, HI. TC, CC. D-1(a, f–h). BOAZ map F-15 ATTRACTIONS BOAZ OUTLET SHOPPING PLAZA 256-593-9255. 214 S. McClesky St., Ste. 856. Open M-Sat 9-7; Sun. 12-6. Free; AAA & coupons rates. PC, TC, CC. Outlet stores owned and operated by the most popular brand name manufacturers. D-1(b, f, h, i, l, p), D-2(a). PRUETT’S FISH CAMP AND CABINS www.pruettsﬁshcamp. com. 800-368-6238, 256-475-3950. 5360 Co. Rd. 22. Five mi. east of Centre. A, F, H, L, N, T, V—X. TC, CC. CEDAR BLUFF ATTRACTIONS map F-18 CORNWALL FURNACE PARK www.cherokee-chamber.org. 256-927-8455. 1200 Co. Rd. 251. Free. Cold blast furnace (1862) was 1st in county powered by water. Furnace supplied iron ore for foundries in Rome, GA, where Confederate armaments were forged. CHEROKEE map B-4 BOAZ SHOPPING 256-593-8154. 100 E. Bartlett Ave. Open M–Sat. 9–7, Sun. 1–6. Free. Southern Living Readers Choice Award: Favorite Shopping Spot. 100+ shops and outlets, off-price/discount retailers and department stores, outlet boutiques. Convenient to hunting, ﬁshing. D-1(b, p). ATTRACTIONS CHEROKEE TRAILRIDE www.cherokeetrailride.com. 256-359-4423. 13010 Mt. Hester Rd. Open year round. Scheduled rides Feb.-Dec. Summer camp for youth. PC, TC, CC. Gorgeous trails, RV electrical hookups, covered horse stalls, bathhouses, rental horses. Three meals served each day. ACCOMMODATIONS CEDAR BLUFF MOTEL 256-779-6868. Hwy. 9. 15 units. $40. K. D-1(b, e–h, k, p). GOLF BOAZ GOLF CLUB 256-593-5501. 1715 AL Hwy. 205S. Open 7–7. Senior & group rates. PC, TC, CC. Fun and enjoyable course to play, but can be challenging to all skill levels. 18 holes, par 72, 6101 yds. J.R.’S MARINA & MOTEL www.jrsmarina.com. 256-779-6461. 1780 County Rd. 102. 29 units. $50–$60. K, MF, PA. PC, TC. NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY www.nps.gov/natr. 800-300-PARK, 256-359-6372. 3204 Natchez Trace Pkwy. Visitor station open May– Sept. 9–5:30. Free. TC, CC. Road commemorates Natchez Trace. Rock Spring Nature Trail, Colbert Ferry, Freedom Hills Overlook. Ferry has Parkway information, picnicking, boat launch, ﬁshing. D1(a, b, f, h, i, p). LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT & MOTEL www.thelighthousemotel.com. 256-779-8400. Hwy. 68. 22 units. $49.95-$132 R, K, SJ, PA. TC, CC. ACCOMMODATIONS BOAZ INN 256-593-2874, 256-593-8061. 2656 Hwy. 431N. 40 units. $32–$45. K, SCD, GD. TC, CC. WEISS LAKE MOTEL 256-779-5615. 3500 AL Hwy. 9. 12 units. $40– $50. TC, CC. D-1(a). CONDOS/BEACH HOUSES/RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES WEISS LAKE HOUSE www.weisslakehouse.com. 770-434-0871. 804 Co. Rd. 686. 1 unit. Three Bedroom, two-bath lakefront property on beautiful Weiss Lake. PC, TC, CC. D-1(a). DAYS INN 800-329-7466, 256-593-0000. 12960 U.S. Hwy. 431S. 60 units. $48. CB, PA, HI, SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e–i, k, m, p). ECONO LODGE 800-228-2000, 256-593-8410. 773 U.S. Hwy. 431S. 34 units. $42–$45. CB, R, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(k, m). CENTRE map G-18 KEY WEST INN www.keywestinn.net/boaz.htm. 866-2-KEY-WEST, 256-593-0800. 10535 AL Hwy. 168. 41 units. $45–$90. CB, MF, PA. TC. D-1(a, e, h, k–m, p), D-3(b, h). ATTRACTIONS CANYON MOUTH PARK RECREATION AREA LRCNP www.cherokee-chamber.org. 256-927-8455. 1200 Co. Rd. 275, Cedar Bluff. Free. Day-use facility features swimming, picnicking, & hiking. Southern gateway to beautiful Little River Canyon National Preserve. 32 w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l http://www.bay-hill.com http://www.bridgeportal.org http://www.cherokee-chamber.org http://www.nps.gov/ruca http://www.alabamabelle.com http://www.springvalleybeach.com http://www.pruettsfishcamp.com http://www.pruettsfishcamp.com http://www.cherokee-chamber.org http://www.cherokeetrailride.com http://www.jrsmarina.com http://www.nps.gov/natr http://www.thelighthousemotel.com http://www.annistonmuseum.org http://www.weisslakehouse.com http://www.keywestinn.net/boaz.htm http://www.cherokee-chamber.org http://www.alabama.travel

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