The 2008 Official Alabama Vacation Guide

KEY WEST INN OF CHILDERSBURG www.keywestinn.net. 866-2-KEY-WEST, 256-3780337. 32210 U.S. Hwy. 280. 44 units. $60–$70. CB, K, SP SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e, f, h, i, , m, n, p). SPORTS TRIVIA ALABAMA CLANTON map P-12 ATTRACTIONS DURBIN FARMS MARKET www.durbinfarms.com. 817-818-0202, 205755-1672. 2130 7th St. S. Open year round. Group rates. PC, TC, CC. I-65, Exit 205. Fruit and produce. Specialty: peaches, nectarines, apples, plums. Homemade ice cream, Colombo frozen yogurt, market-fresh sandwiches. Antique roses, heirloom plants. D-1(a, f, h, i, l, p). { • Baseball great Heinie Manush was born in Tuscumbia in 1901. He played in the major leagues from 1923 to 1939 with Detroit, St. Louis, Washington, Boston, Brookline, and Pittsburgh. He HEATON’S PECAN FARM www.heaton.com. 800-446-3531, 205-755-8654. 309 Sunrise Blvd. Open M-Sun 9-6. Free. PC, TC, CC. Watch all items being handmade on premises. 11 ﬂavors pecan ice cream, 6 ﬂavors without pecans. Pecan candies, pies, butter, syrup, chicken salad, wafﬂes. Fame in 1964. His birthplace is still standing and occupied by family members. PEACH PARK www.peachpk.com. 205-755-2065. I-65 & 31 S. Open Mar.-Nov. 8 am–9 pm. Free. PC, TC, CC. Fruit market. Homemade ice cream, fresh fruit bar, homemade cobblers, fried pies, gift shop. Gardens for strolling or sitting. Hickory-smoked barbeque, playground, RV park. • • • • Bowl win and later became Grand Marshal in the Beverly Hills Christmas parade and then became famous as a Hollywood actor starring in 158 Westerns. THE WATER COURSE: AN ALABAMA CENTER FOR WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION www.alabamapower.com/Education. 800-2804442. 2030 7th St. S., Hwy. 31S. Open Tu–F 9–4. Free. High-tech interactive exhibits whet imagination and encourage learning about Alabama waterways, environment, and impact of state’s geography on everyday lifestyles. in 1910 and was the home of the Birmingham Barons, the Birmingham Black Cobb (1994) and Soul of the Game (1995). WINERY ON MAIN The Future Masters, the golf championship for young men, began in 1950 at junior stars. GOLF Sports Illustrated CLANTON COUNTRY CLUB 205-755-0415. #1 Country Club Rd. PC, TC, CC. 9 holes, par 34, 2888 yds. www.wineryonmain.com. 205-280-0482. 613 2nd Ave. N. Open M.-Sat. 11 - 6. PC, CC. One of few Alabama wineries making true varietal wines. Raspberry merlot, peach chardonnay, pinot noir. ACCOMMODATIONS championships. DAYS INN www.daysinn.com. 205-755-2420. 2000 Big M Blvd. 96 units. $50–$95. CB, R, MF, L, SP PA, HI, SCD, , GD, AAA. TC, CC. • Born in a tenant shack on Buckalew Mountain near Lafayette, Joe Louis became of 68 wins, three losses, and 54 knockouts. • The Paul W. Bryant Museum in Tuscaloosa pays coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant, who coached the Crimson Tide from 1958 until 1982. During his the national Coach of the Year three times, and the SEC Coach of the Year eight times. GUESTHOUSE INN & SHONEY’S RESTAURANT www.guesthouseintl.com. 800-21-GUEST, 205-2800306. 946 Lake Mitchell Rd. 74 units. $44–$82. R, MF, SP PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e, h, , i, k, l, n, p). KEY WEST INN—CLANTON www.keywestinn.net. 205-755-8500. 2045 7th St. S. 40 units. $45-$99.95. CB, PA, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(e, f, h, i, p), D-3(b, h). SCOTTISH INNS 205-755-4049. 2301 7th St. S. 46 units. $38–$68. SP PA, HI, SCD, GD. TC, CC. , 68 alabama.travel http://www.keywestinn.net http://www.durbinfarms.com http://www.heaton.com http://www.peachpk.com http://www.alabamapower.com/Education http://www.wineryonmain.com http://www.daysinn.com http://www.guesthouseintl.com http://www.keywestinn.net

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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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