The 2008 Official Alabama Vacation Guide

ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains GOLF GOOSE POND COLONY GOLF www.goosepond.org. 800-268-2884, 256-5745353, 256-259-2884. 417 Ed Hembree Dr. Senior rates. PC, TC, CC. Players course designed by George Cobb. 4 stars: Golf Digest Places to Play. Voted most fun course in North Alabama. 18 holes, par 72, 6854 yds. GRACE WEDDING CHAPEL 256-383-2518, 256-381-6707. Seventh St. and North Montgomery Ave. Open by appt. 100-yr.-old gothic church, fully decorated for weddings. 26 beautiful stained glass windows. D-1(a). WEBSTER HOTEL & SUITES www.websterhotel.com. 877-474-6257, 256-3834100. 4205 Hatch Blvd. 150 units. $59-$69. CB, R, MF, L, ER, SP SJ, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. , D-1(b, i, l, n–p). HISTORIC SHEFFIELD & GUIDED WALKING TOURS colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256383-0783. Montgomery Ave. & 7th St. Open Sat. 10 a.m. in June. Free. Large concentration of Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes. Guided summer walking tours. D-1(a, b, p). STEVENSON ATTRACTIONS map A-17 GOOSE POND PLANTATION www.goosepond.org. 800-545-8337, 256259-0101. 67 Co. Rd. 17. Senior rates. PC, TC. Championship course designed by Don Croft for all players. 18 holes, par 72, 6901 yds. KIWANIS BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUND www.alabama.kiwanis.org. 256-383-0783, 256386-4747. Alabama Ave. in Riverfront Park . Open daylight to dark. Free. Special playground built for every child. Ramps, smooth rubber surface provide access for wheelchairs, walkers and crutches. D-1(a, b, l, p). STEVENSON RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM NRHP www.stevensondepotmuseum.com. 256-4373012. Main St. Open M–F 8–4; call for Sat. schedule. Free. PC, TC. Railroad, Indian artifact, war and farm room. Industrial and other exhibits. D-1(a, b, f, h, i). ACCOMMODATIONS BEST WESTERN 800-WESTERN, 256-259-8700. Corner of Hwy. Snoggrass Rd. . 77 units. CB, K, MF, ER, HI. ACCOMMODATIONS BUDGET HOST INN 800-BUD-HOST, 256-437-2215, 256-437-2216. 42973 U.S. Hwy. 72. 30 units. $40–$50. CB, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(a, b, e), D-3(h). BUDGET INN 256-574-3163. 101 Tupelo Pike. 24 units. $30. HI, SCD, GD. TC, CC. D-1(b). MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND STUDIO NRHP www.muscleshoalssound.org. 256-783-2641. 3614 Jackson Hwy., Shefﬁeld. Open Tu-Sat. 12-6. Admission charged. group rates. Fully restored with original equipment. The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, also known as The Swampers, operated the studio from 1969-1978, making it famous worldwide. COMFORT INN www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al417. 256-5746740. 23518 John Reid Pkwy. 61 units. $52–$82. CB, MF, SP SJ, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D, 1(b, e, f, h, j–m, p), D-2(a), D-3(b, f, h). CROW CREEK COTTAGE 888-344-5573, 256-437-1847. 361 Co. Rd. 287. 1 unit. $75–$175. K, SB, CW, TV, AC, SJ, LF. PC. D-1(b). OLD RAILROAD BRIDGE www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256383-0783. Ashe Blvd. Dawn to dusk. Free. Pedestrian bridge offers a beautiful view of the Tennessee River on Pickwick Lake. Dated 1839, began as a toll bridge for trains, wagons, livestock. D-1(a). CREEKSTONE LODGE www.creekstonelodge.com. 256-574-1462. 355 Co. Rd. 213, Hollywood. 12 units. $50-$60 K, PA. PC, TC, CC. D-1(a, f). SYLVANIA map D-17 ATTRACTIONS DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LAKE 256-657-3000. 720 Co. Rd. 194. PC, TC. Excellent ﬁshing on public lake. Stocked with bass, bluegill, brim and more (state license required). Flat-bottom boat rentals available. Campground, RV hookups available. D-1(b, g, h, p). DAYS INN OF SCOTTSBORO 800-329-7466, 256-574-1212. 23945 John T. Reid Pkwy. 74 units. $52-$75. CB, SP PA, HI, SCD, GD. , TC, CC. D-1(f–i, p), D-2(a). PICKWICK LAKE www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. 719 Hwy. 72 W, Tuscumbia. Free. 30,175 acres of water along Tennessee River. Excellent ﬁshery for small- and largemouth bass, crappie, spotted bass, striped bass, sauger, bluegill, freshwater drum, channel catﬁsh. D-1(b). GOOSE POND COLONY www.goosepond.org. 800-268-2884, 256-2592884. 417 Ed Hembree Dr. 11 cabins + 6 rooms. $70–$160. R, K, MF, SP GC. PC, TC, CC. D-1(a, b, , h–k, m, p), D-3(d–f). THE RITZ THEATER www.tvaa.net. 256-383-0533, 256-381-8370. 105 W. 3rd St. Call or visit web for events schedule. Admission charged; group & child rates. PC, TC, CC. 1929 silent movie house. Restored 1985, retaining original 1930s art deco style. Performing arts center provides community theater, concerts, seminars, receptions and more. D-1(b, f, n–p), D-3(k). TOWN CREEK map C-7 HAMPTON INN & SUITES 800-HAMPTON. Intersection of Hwy. 72 & 35. 82 units. ACCOMMODATIONS JOE WHEELER STATE PARK CABINS www.outdooralabama.com. 800-ALA-PARK, 256685-2656, 256-685-3306. 24921 AL Hwy. 101N. 26 family cottages. $63 - $150 K, T, SCD. PC, TC, CC. JAMESON INN www.jamesoninns.com. 800-JAMESON, 256-5746666. 208 Micah Way. 61 units. $68-$78. CB, ER, SP PA, SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e–h, j, m, p), , D-2(a), D-3(d, e, g). RIVERFRONT PARK www.shefﬁeld-rec.com. 256-386-5615. Alabama Ave. Open 24 hrs. Playground closes at 10 each day. Fee for attractions only. Boat launches, ﬁshing piers, docking, picnicking, walking trails, restrooms. Excellent for family outings and ﬁshing tournaments. Boundless playground. Splash water play area. D-1(a, g, h, l, n, p), D2(a). NRHP www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. Wilson Dam Ave. & Wheeler Ave. Open year round. Free. 85 bungalows of stucco exterior and red tile roofs (c. 1918). Built by U.S. government as employee housing for nearby WWI Nitrate Plant. WOODY’S LODGE www.woodyslodge.com. 256-574-1761. 4334 AL Hwy. 79. 6 units. $100. K, PA. PC, TC. D-1(b, g, j, k). TUSCUMBIA ATTRACTIONS map B-6 BED & BREAKFASTS IVY CREEK INN www.ivycreekn.com. 800-379-4711, 256-5050108. 985 Carlton Rd. 5 units. $99–$125. FB, K, PB, TV, AC, FP LF, GD. PC, TC. 10 min. from , Guntersville, 15 min. from Scottsboro. All rooms with mountain view. Creek runs through front lawn. Fishing, hiking, shopping. Rocking chairs. ALABAMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME www.alamhof.org. 800-239-2643, 256-3814417. 617 Hwy. 72 W. Open M–Sat. 9–5; Sun. 1-5. Admission charged; senior, group, child & AAA rates; under 6 free. PC, TC, CC. Honoring all notable music achievers from Alabama; including: Tammy Wynette, Lionel Richie, Emmylou Harris, the group ALABAMA, The Commodores, Nat King Cole, W.C. Handy, Hank Williams, more. D-1(a, b, g–i, l, n, p), D-3(m). VILLAGE ONE SHEFFIELD map B-6 ACCOMMODATIONS HOLIDAY INN www.holiday-inn.com. 800-465-4329, 256-3814710. 4900 Hatch Blvd. 202 units. $69–$99. R, MF, L, ER, SP SJ. PC, TC. D-1(b, c, e–i, k, n, p), D-2(a), , D-3(b, d–h). BELLE MONT MANSION www.preserveala.org. 256-381-5052, 256-6378513. 1569 Cook Lane. Open for groups (10+) by appt. Admission charged; senior, group, military, college & students rates. PC. Jefferson Palladian architecture. Brick, U-shaped structure built 1828–1832. One of state’s 1st great plantation houses. Design strongly suggests Thomas Jefferson inﬂuence. ATTRACTIONS GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON BLACK WALNUT TREE colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256383-0783. N. Montgomery Ave. & Gordon Dr. Open year round. Free. 200+ yr.-old tree under which Gen. Jackson camped. Certiﬁed by state as “Living Witness to the Signing of the U.S. Constitution.” D-1(a). 52 w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l REGAL INN EXPRESS 256-383-1114, 256-383-1115, 256-381-9432. 4305 N. Jackson Hwy. 35 units. $32. SP PA, SCD, , GD. CC. http://www.websterhotel.com http://www.goosepond.org http://colbertcountytourism.org http://www.goosepond.org http://www.stevensondepotmuseum.com http://www.alabama.kiwanis.org http://www.muscleshoalssound.org http://www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al417 http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.creekstonelodge.com http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.goosepond.org http://www.tvaa.net http://www.jamesoninns.com http://www.outdooralabama.com http://www.sheffield-rec.com http://www.woodyslodge.com http://www.alamhof.org http://www.ivycreekn.com http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.preserveala.org http://www.holiday-inn.com http://colbertcountytourism.org http://www.alabama.travel

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