2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 28) 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. DONNELL HOUSE, INC. NRHP www.donnellhouse.org. 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. Tours available. D-1(b, h, i, n). ALBERTVILLE map F-14 ATTRACTIONS PRE-CIVIL WAR CEMETERY www.cityofalbertville.com. 800-878-3821, 256-878-3821. Hwy. 205, W. Main St. 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 CONDOS/BEACH HOUSES/RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES SMITH LAKE VACATION PROPERTIES www.smithlakevacationproperties.com. 888-387-1672, 205-300-6587. 6425 Hwy. 41. 21 units. $125–$350. Multiple units available; call for information. PC, TC, CC. 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). GOLF CHRISWOOD GOLF CLUB 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. ACCOMMODATIONS JAMESON INN www.jamesoninns.com. 800-526-3766, 256-891-2600. 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). ATHENS map B-10 ATTRACTIONS ALABAMA VETERANS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES www.Alabamaveteransmuseum.com. 256-771-7578. 100 W. Pryor St. Open W, Th, F 9–2, Sat. 9–noon. Free. Donations. rates. Permanent home for artifacts and memorabilia, veteran uniforms, medals, weapons, photos, books, tapes and news clippings. D-1(a, b, f, i, o, p). 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 256-878-6550, 256-878-6594. 7080 U.S. Hwy. 431 at Hwy. 75. 32 units. $36–$70. CB, SP, PA, SCD, GD. TC, CC. D-3(h, i). MICROTEL INN & SUITES microtelinn.com. 800-771-7171, 256-894-4000. 220 Hwy. 75 North. 58 units. CB, MF, SP. D-1(c). ALTAR OF THE NEW TESTAMENT AND FOUNDERS HALL, THE 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). ROYAL INN 256-878-2231. 6950 U.S. Hwy. 431. 47 units. $30–$70 K, PA, SCD. TC, CC. D-1(a), D-3(h, i). ARAB map E-13 ATTRACTIONS ARAB HISTORIC VILLAGE 256-586-4225, 256-586-7195. 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, house. Structures (1880s to 1930s) preserved with authentic furnishings. D-1(b). ATHENS COMMUNITY ARCHERY PARK www.ci.athens.al.us. 256-233-8743, 256-2325411. Behind Athens H.S. on Hwy. 31 in Swan Creek Park. Daylight to dark. Free. A fixed distance range where all archers line up on the same line and shoot at targets positioned at different distances. ATHENS SPORTSPLEX 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-theart multi-use facility offering outdoor sports and recreation opportunities including baseball/softball, soccer, swimming, and disc golf. Athens Recreation Center nearby. GOLF TWIN LAKES GOLF CLUB www.playtwinlakes.com. 800-213-3938, 256-586-3269. 211 Golfview Dr. Senior rates weekdays only. PC, TC, CC. 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. 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. 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, 256-586-5777. 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 17 BED & BREAKFASTS RUTH MOUNTAIN BED AND BREAKFAST www.ruthmountainbedandbreakfast.com. 256-586-7848. 5190 Ruth Rd. 6 units. $85–$125. 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. Sulligent LEGEND INTERSTATE US HIGHWAY 17 18 REST AREA WELCOME CENTER COVERED 96 BRIDGE STATE PARK HISTORICAL STATE PARK 17 STATE/COUNTY ROAD AIRPORT Fayette Millport Kennedy 171 28 w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l http://www.donnellhouse.org http://www.cityofalbertville.com http://www.smithlakevacationproperties.com http://www.jamesoninns.com http://www.southerngayles.com http://www.Alabamaveteransmuseum.com http://www.microtelinn.com http://www.athens.edu http://www.ci.athens.al.us http://www.ci.athens.al.us http://www.playtwinlakes.com http://www.ci.athens.al.us http://www.jamesoninns.com http://www.ruthmountainbedandbreakfast.com http://www.alabama.travel
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