2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 31) ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Old State Bank in Decatur celebrates 175 years of service in Alabama. CHEROKEE map B-4 ATTRACTIONS CHEROKEE TRAILRIDE www.cherokeetrailride.com. 256-359-4423. 13010 Mt. Hester Rd. Open year round. Scheduled rides Feb–Dec. PC, TC, CC. Gorgeous trails, RV electrical hookups, covered horse stalls, bathhouses, dining hall. Three meals served each day. ACCOMMODATIONS HOWARD JOHNSON INN 800-446-4656, 256-524-2114. I-59 at Hwy. 68W (Exit 205). 32 units. $55–$65. R, SP, PA, SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e, g, h). Landscaped garden of 125 miniature replicas of biblical structures and world-famous buildings, built by Brother Joseph, a Benedictine monk. D-1(a, b, f, o, p). CROOKED CREEK CIVIL WAR MUSEUM CWT NRHP NRHS 256-739-2741. 516 Co. Rd. 1127, Vinemont. Open daily 9–6. Admission charged; group rates; Children under 6 free. PC, TC, CC. Housed on the site of the Crooked Creek Civil War Battle along the Forrest/Streight trail. Museum features displays of authentic Civil War memorabilia. D-1(b). CONDOS/BEACH HOUSES/RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES COZY COUNTRY CABIN 256-523-3523. 2149 Co. Rd. 6. 1, 2 bed cabin. $75 with 2-night min. K. 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. D-1(a, b, f, h, i, p). CULLMAN COUNTY MUSEUM COURTLAND map C-8 ATTRACTIONS MS. JANE’S ANTIQUES/HISTORIC COURTLAND TOURS NRHP 256-637-2500, 256-637-8895. 415 Tennessee St. Open Th-Sat. 10-3. Free. PC, TC. Antiques, collectibles, gifts for home and garden. 2000+ sq. ft. of furniture, crystal, pictures, jewelry, books, original hand-thrown pottery. Call ahead for walking tour. COLLINSVILLE map F-16 ATTRACTIONS COLLINSVILLE TRADE DAY, LLC www.collinsvilletradeday.com. 866-262-2127, 256-524-2127. 1102 S. Valley Ave. Open every Sat. Admission charged. One of the oldest flea markets in Alabama with more than 40 acres of vendors. Everything from fresh produce to beautiful antiques. www.cullmancountymuseum.com. 800-5331258, 256-739-1258. 211 2nd Ave. NE. Open M–F 9–noon & 1–4, Sun. 1:30–4:30. Admission charged; group, child & AAA rates. PC, TC. Col. John G. Cullman, German refugee, established colony (1873). Home replica houses archaeological society museum. Cullman’s rocking chair, replica of city street from late 1800s. D-1(b, c, f, h, p). CULLMAN DEPOT GOLF VALLEY LANDING GOLF COURSE 256-637-8735, 256-637-3289. 985 Co. Rd. 595. Call for seasonal hrs. Senior & child rates. PC, TC, CC. Challenging layout includes undulating greens, fairways, lakes and bunkers. Bent grass greens. 18 holes, par 72, 6910 yds. D-1(b, e, f, h, p). NRHP www.cullman.com/museum. 800-533-1258, 256-739-1258. 301 1st Ave. NE. Open M–F 8-4:30. Free. Restored Pueblo-style stucco building contains displays of vintage railroad-related items. CULLMAN FLEA MARKET www.cullmanfleamarket.com. 256-739-0910, 256-739-5352. 415 Lincoln Ave. SW. Open Sat. & Sun. 8–5. Free. PC, TC. 250+ inside spaces plus outdoor spaces. Antiques building (10,000+ sq. ft.), country village. D-1(a, b, f, h, p). HUB’S MERCANTILE PHOTO: COURTESY OF DECATUR-MORGAN COUNTY CVB. 256-523-3892. 24012 Al. Hwy. 176. Open F-Sat. 9-5 and by appt. Free. PC, TC, CC. Specializes in artisan signed heirloom quality furnishings, offers handmade furniture, quilts, Amish products, and unique gifts. CULLMAN map F-11 ATTRACTIONS ARTS CENTER, THE— JOHN SACHS STUDIO 256-739-4321. 802 Main Avenue NE. Call for upcoming show schedule. PC, TC, CC. Live dinner theatre performances. ECHOTA CHEROKEE INTERPRETIVE CENTER www.echotacherokeetribe.net. 256-734-7337. 630 Co. Rd. 1281, Vinemont. Open M–W 8–4 & Th 8–12. Free. Learn about Southeastern Native American culture through interpretive trails containing native plants used medicinally and outdoor classrooms. TIGERS FOR TOMORROW AT UNTAMED MOUNTAIN www.tigersfortomorrow.org. 256-524-4150. 710 Co. Rd. 345, Dekalb Co. Open every Sat. 9-4; Sun. 12-4. For additional seasonal hours visit tigersfortomorrow.org. Admission charged; senior & child rates; Children under 3 are free. PC, TC, CC. Exotic animal park and rescue preserve, home to over 100 animals. Children’s barnyard contact area. Private and group weekdays by appt. AVE MARIA GROTTO NRHS www.avemariagrotto.com. 800-722-0999, 256-734-4110. 1600 Saint Bernard Dr. SE. Open Apr.–Sept. 8–6, Oct.–Mar. 8–5. Admission charged; senior, group & AAA rates. TC, CC. EVELYN BURROW MUSEUM AT WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE www.wallacestate.edu/museum. 256-775-7477. 1315 Co. Rd. 222. Open M–F 9–4. Free. 60-year treasure chest believed to be one of best collections in world today. Porcelain, art, antiques, bronzes, cut glass. D-1(a, h, n), D-3(f). w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l 31 http://www.cherokeetrailride.com http://www.nps.gov/natr http://www.cullmancountymuseum.com http://www.visitcullman.org/attractions.php http://www.collinsvilletradeday.com http://www.cullmanfleamarket.com http://echotacherokeetribe.net http://www.tigersfortomorrow.org http://www.tigersfortomorrow.org http://www.wallacestate.edu/museum http://www.avemariagrotto.com http://www.alabama.travel
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