The 2008 Official Alabama Vacation Guide

GOLF HERITAGE GOLF COURSE heritagegolftwinoaks.com. 205-274-2390, 205625-6325. 1364 Heritage Rd. Senior rates. PC, TC, CC. Bent grass greens. Water on 18 holes. Located in lush valley. Large, elegant clubhouse with grill open to public M–Sat., main dining room open Sun. 18 holes, par 71, 6418 yds. D1(b, c, h, n, p). RED BAY GOLF map E-3 RUSSELLVILLE ATTRACTIONS BEAR CREEK LAKES map D-5 REDMONT RECREATION CLUB 256-356-8070. 1400 Redmont Dr. NW. M-F 7:30 8:00, S-S 7:00 - 8:00. PC, TC, CC. Championship course. 18 holes, par 72, 6534 yds. LIMESTONE SPRINGS www.limestonesprings.com. 205-274-4653. 3000 Colonial Dr. PC, TC, CC. 18-hole Jerry Pate design. Includes natural beauty of limestone, bluffs & streams. 18 holes, par 72, 6,986 yds. D-1(b, e, g–i, l–n, p). ROGERSVILLE ATTRACTIONS map B-8 www.bearcreeklakes.com. 877-FOR-BCDA, 256332-4392. 1111 Hwy. 88, Hodges. Park open Apr.–Oct. 15; lakes & cabins open year-round. Admission charged. senior rates. 4 lakes. Fishing, boating, sand beaches, swimming, pavilions. Canoe ﬂoatway open weekends, holidays. Cabin rentals. GOLF JOE WHEELER STATE PARK TWIN PINES COUNTRY CLUB 256-332-4191, 256-331-0270. 1855 Country Club Dr. PC, TC, CC. Scenic championship course with beautiful bent grass greens, plush Bermuda fairways. Lined with trees, water hazards. Fun to play. 18 holes, par 71, 6201 yds. WHISPERING PINES GOLF COURSE 205-274-9136. 765 Morton Rd. PC, TC, CC. 18 holes, par 70, 5750 yds. ACCOMMODATIONS BEST WESTERN COLONIAL INN 205-274-2200. 293 Valley Rd. 35 units. $59 - $139 CB, SP SJ, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(a, b, , f, h, j, n, p), D-3(h). COVERED BRIDGE INN & SUITES 205-625-3961. 120 High School St. 44 units. $39– $60. CB, MF, SP SJ, PA, SCD, GD. TC, CC. D-1(a, e, , h, i, p), D-2(a), D-3(d–h, m). www.outdooralabama. com. 800-ALA-PARK, 256-247-5466. 201 McLean Dr. Open 8–sunset (picnic/day-use area); lodging and campground open year-round. Admission charged; senior & group rates. PC, TC, CC. Cabins, 18-hole golf, camping, marina, boat rentals, overnight docking. Pavilions, picnicking, grills, playground, beach, ﬁshing, hiking, tennis, basketball, horseshoes. Convention facilities. Waterfront cottages under construction. D-1(a, b, p). ACCOMMODATIONS RUSSELLVILLE HOTEL & SUITES 866-269-0325, 256-332-1002. Hwy. 43 & Hwy. 24 Interchange. 60 units. $53–$79. CB, K, MF, ER, SP , SJ, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(c–f, h–n, p), D2(a), D-3(b, d, f–h). TENNESSEE RIVER ADVENTURES, INC. www.scenicwheelerlake.com. 256-335-2187. 51 Holden St. Open Apr.-Nov. Call for reservations. Admission charged. PC, TC, CC. Chartered lake tours to groups (limit: 25) along natural shoreline of scenic Joe Wheeler State Park aboard 36’ covered pontoon boat with licensed captain. D-1(a, n), D-3(a). BED & BREAKFASTS CAPPS COVE BBAA www.cappscove.com. 800-583-4750, 205-6253039. 4126 Co. Hwy. 27. 2 units. $100–$175. FB, PB, TV, AC, FP PC, TC, CC. Romantic cabins, . private rooms in 2-story Colonial home. Wildﬂower trails, mountain stream, wedding chapel, party barn, reception hall. WINDWOOD INN 800-233-0841, 256-332-8920. 13600 Hwy. 43. 64 units. $41–$59. CB, MF, SP SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. , WHEELER LAKE www.ﬂo-tour.org. 888-356-8687, 256-740-4141. 1 Hightower Pl., Florence. Free. 67,100 acres extending 60 mi. between Wheeler Dam in Rogersville and Guntersville. Great ﬁshing. Free ﬁshing package. SCOTTSBORO ATTRACTIONS GOOSE POND COLONY map C-15 PHIL CAMPBELL ACCOMMODATIONS DISMALS CANYON map E-5 GOLF JOE WHEELER STATE PARK GOLF COURSE www.joewheelerstatepark.com. 256-247-9308. 201 McLean Dr. Open year round. . Senior rates. PC, TC, CC. Challenging 18-holes, designed by Earl Stone, carved from natural rolling hills in North Alabama, along Tennessee River. Offering driving range and snack bar. 18 holes, par 72, 7251 yds. www.goosepond.org. 800-268-2884, 256-2592884. 417 Ed Hembree Dr. Pool seasonal. Free. PC, TC, CC. Restaurant, golf course, campsites, Olympic-size pool, 1500-seat amphitheater, walking trail. Marina facility, bait/tackle shop, cottages. D-1(a, b, j, k). NRHS www.dismalscanyon.com. 205-993-4559. 901 Hwy. 8. 2 units. $120–$196. K, SP PA, SCD, GD. , PC, TC, CC. JACKSON COUNTY PARK 256-574-4719. 2302 Co. Park Rd. Open dawn– dusk. Free. PC. Fishing pier, swimming pier, walking trails, marina, full-service restaurant, campgrounds, gardens, playgrounds. Located on Lake Guntersville. D-1(b, g). ATTRACTIONS DISMALS CANYON NRHS www.dismalscanyon.com. 205-993-4559. 901 Hwy. 8. Open F 12-7; Sat. 9-7; Sun. 9-5. Distinctive wilderness offering romantic cabins, secluded campsites, hiking, canoeing, waterfalls, country store and more. ACCOMMODATIONS ECONOMY INN www.economyinnrogersville.com. 256-247-5416. 15936 Hwy. 72. 60 units. $40-$50. PA, SCD, GD, AAA. PC, TC, CC. SCOTTSBORO-JACKSON HERITAGE CENTER www.scottsborolibrary.com. 256-259-2122. 208 S. Houston St. Open M–F 11–4. Admission charged. child rates. PC, TC. Cultural and historical museum. Jackson Co. history from 8000 B.C. to 1930s. Neo-classical house, pioneer village, 1868 Jackson Co. Courthouse. Genealogy research center. D-1(b, f, h, i, p). PRICEVILLE map d-10 JOE WHEELER STATE PARK LODGE www.joewheelerstatepark.com. 800-544-5639, 256-247-5461, 800-252-7275. 4401 McLean Dr. 75 units. $64–$145. R, K, MF, SP GC, T, SCD, GD, , AAA. PC, TC, CC. D-1(b–j, l–p), D-3(e, f). ACCOMMODATIONS COMFORT INN PRICEVILLE www.choicehotels.com. 256-355-1037. 3239 Point Mallard Pkwy., Priceville. $90–$150. CB, K, MF, ER, SP SJ, PA, HI. D-1(c). , UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE CENTER www.unclaimedbaggage.com. 256-259-1525. 509 W. Willow St. Open M–F 9–6, Sat. 8–6. PC, TC, CC. As seen on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Late Show with David Letterman. America’s best-kept shopping secret! 7000+ new items daily! D-1(b, f, m–p). NUGENT HOLLOW CABINS www.cabins.com/state/al.html. 866-796-1697, 256-247-3355. 1 unit. $86-$100 K. PC, CC. RAINSVILLE ATTRACTIONS map D-16 BED & BREAKFASTS THE COTTAGE SWEET HOME ALABAMA B & B 256-247-0923. 272 Rustic Village Rd, Roersville. 2 rooms. $125 + tax per room nightly CB, PB. PC, TC, CC. This cottage style home is located “off the beaten path” and is its own full size private facility. The Cottage accommodates up to four. D-1(a). WALLS OF JERICHO DOWN ON THE FARM www.downonthefarminal.com. 256-638-6082. 1951 Heaton Rd. Open seasonally. Admission charged. group rates. PC, TC, CC. Pick your own pumpkin from a patch, enjoy hay rides and hay jumps, corn mazes. Gift shop available. ANW www.jacksoncountychamber.com. 800-2595508, 256-259-5500. AL. Hwy. 79, Hytop. Free. Half-mile long, narrow, wooded canyon. Walls form natural rock amphitheater. 3.5 mi.nature walks, hiking, & 10-mi. horseback trail. 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