2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 40) GOLF BLACKBERRY TRAIL GOLF COURSE EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF AVIATION IN AMERICA ON AVIATION TRAIL From the site where the Wright brothers made flying history in Montgomery to the site where the rocket was made that put man on the moon, Alabama boasts a proud past in aviation and space exploration. Space & Rocket Center and its highly successful Space Camp program. Nearby is the NASAMarshall Space Flight Center. Located off I-565, exit 15. One Tranquility Base, 800-63-SPACE. www.spacecamp.com ALABAMA’S MONTGOMERY — In 1910, pioneer aviators Orville and Wilbur Wright established the nation’s first pilot training school in Montgomery. They also made history by conducting the first recorded night flight at the site now officially known as Maxwell Air Force Base. Visitors can see static displays of various aircraft at Maxwell and visit Enlisted Heritage Hall at the Gunter Annex to view aviation exhibits from early ballooning days to present. 334-953-8035 (Maxwell Air Force Base Public Affairs Office), 334-416-3202 (Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall). afehri.maxwell.af.mil 256-740-8825. 112 Clubhouse Dr. Open M noon– 7, Tu–Sun. 7:30–7. Senior & child rates. PC, TC, CC. Steven Plumer design. Rolling fairways, fairway and green-side bunkers, undulating Bermuda grass greens, wetlands. 18 holes, par 72, 6851 yds. D1(a, n–p). ACCOMMODATIONS BUDGET INN www.budgetinnflorence.com. 256-764-7621. 1238 Florence Blvd. 34 units. $35–$59. K, SJ, PA, SCD. TC, CC. D-3(c). CITY LODGE www.citylodge-florence.com. 256-760-8888. 400 S. Court. 66 units. $54-$60. CB, ER, SP, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, c, e, f, p). COMFORT INN www.comfortinn.com/hotel/AL175. 800-228-5150, 256-740-0444. 150 Etta Gray Dr. 47 units. $69–$89 CB, MF, ER, SP, HI, SCD. TC, CC. D-1(a–c, e, f, h–j, l–n), D-2(a), D-3(f, h). ECONOMY INN www.theeconomyinn.com. 256-760-9797. 402 E. Tennessee St. 58 units. $30-$40. R, K, SP, PA, HI, GD, AAA. TC, CC. BIRMINGHAM — Military, civilian, and homebuilt aircraft that helped the world take to the skies are on display at the Southern Museum of Flight. Exhibits include a full-size reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer, one of Delta Air Lines’ first planes, and striking images and murals showcasing Birmingham’s first flying fields and women and African Americans in aviation. Located two blocks east of the Birmingham International Airport at exit 129 off I-59. 4343 73rd St. N. 205-833-8226.www.southern museumofflight.org HAMPTON INN & SUITES www.hamptoninn.com. 800-HAMPTON, 256-767-8282. 505 S. Court St. 88 units. Start at $109 CB, MF, ER, SP, SJ, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(c, d, h, j–l, n, p), D-2(a), D-3(b, e, f, h). HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 800-465-4329. Florence Blvd., Florence. 80 units. CB, ER, SP. ALABAMA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM AND JAMESON INN www.jamesoninns.com. 800-JAMESON, 256-764-5326. 115 Ana Dr. 64 units. $73–$92 CB, K, MF, ER, SP, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. PC, TC, CC. D-1(i–k, m, p), D-3(h). THE NATION’S FIRST MOBILE — At one of the finest KINGS INN 256-383-6131. 4420 Jackson Hwy., Sheffield. 50 units. $35–$40. PA. TC, CC. military parks in America, visitors Airmen National Historic Site can explore the mighty USS at Moton Field honors the nowAlabama battleship, winner of famous group of black pilots nine battle stars in World War II, who flew with distinction during see the Mach 3 A-12 Blackbird World War II as the 332nd super secret spy plane, the Fighter Group of the U.S. Army B-52 stratofortress Calamity Air Corps. Prior to the Tuskegee Jane, the Tuskegee Airmen’s Airmen, no U.S. military pilots P-51 D Mustang, plus 22 other had been black. Trained and aircraft and weaponry from all mentored by the now legendary by Marilyn Jones Stamps branches of military. The USS Chief Alfred Anderson, the Alabama is just off I-10 at exit Tuskegee Airmen inspired revolutionary reform 27 or 30. 2703 Battleship Pkwy. (Hwy. 90/98). in the armed forces and paved the way for full251-433-2777. www.ussalabama.com scale integration in all branches of the military. FORT RUCKER — The U.S. Army Aviation Located off I-85 at exit 38. 334-724-0922. 1616 Museum maintains a collection of more than Chappie James Ave. www.nps.gov/tuai 160 military aircraft, including one of the HUNTSVILLE — The German rocket team led by largest collections of military helicopters in Dr. Wernher von Braun arrived in Huntsville in the world. Nearby Enterprise Community 1950 to work for the U.S. Army, thus signifying College offers Alabama’s only comprehensive the beginning of major roles by the Army and FAA-certified aviation maintenance training the state of Alabama in space exploration. In the program. Located off U.S. Hwy. 231 at the “Space Capital of Alabama,” visitors can learn corner of Novel & Andrews St. 888-276-9286. about Alabama’s aviation heritage at the Saturn www.armyavnmuseum.org V Center, which serves as the gateway to the U.S. TUSKEGEE — The new Tuskegee KNIGHTS INN—FLORENCE www.knightsinn.com. 800-THE-KNIGHTS, 256-766-2620. 1915 Florence Blvd. 77 units. $47–$57. CB, R, MF, ER, SP, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(a, e, h, i, k), D-3(h). THE ROCKET THAT TO THE MOON. TOOK ASTRONAUTS MARRIOTT SHOALS HOTEL & SPA www.marriottshoals.com. 866-746-2573, 256-246-3600. 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S. 199 units. $119–$199. R, MF, L, ER, SP, GC, T, SJ, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. PC, TC, CC. D-1(b, c, e, i–k, o, p), D-3(g). RESIDENCE INN 256-764-8888 (Hampton Inn). Florence Blvd and Sweetwater Ave. 110 units. CB, K, ER, SP, PA, HI. SUPER 8 MOTEL www.super8motel.com. 800-800-8000, 256-7572167. Hwy. 72 & 43E, Killen. 34 units. $49-$59. CB, K, SP, PA, HI, SCD. TC, CC. D-1(a, f, h, i, k, p). CONDOS/BEACH HOUSES/RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES OAK PARC southernshoresestates.com. 888-825-5516, 256766-3845, 562-547-2702. 4415 Chisholm Rd. 16 units. $65/day. K, ER, SP, PA, GD. PC, TC, CC. 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