2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 41) ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains BED & BREAKFASTS NRHP www.thelimestonehouse.com. 866-765-0365, 256-765-0365, 256-366-2097. 601 N. Wood Ave. 2 units. $100–$115. FB, PB, TV, AC, FP, SJ, HI. PC, CC. 1915 Georgian revival home located in Wood Avenue Historic District. Queen beds, private baths, full gourmet breakfast. Near downtown and UNA. D-3(h). DESOTO STATE PARK AND LODGE/ DESOTO FALLS/LITTLE RIVER CANYON www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=3. 800-568-8840, 256-845-5380. 13883 Co. Rd. 89. Open all year; pool open Memorial Day–Labor Day 11–6. Fee for attractions only; senior, gov’t. & disabled rates. PC, TC, CC. 104-ft. falls. Spectacular views. Restaurant, meeting rooms, lodging, campground, picnicking, nature center, pool. ADA playground, boardwalk. D-1(b). PARKWAY RENTALS www.desotoparkwayrentals.com. 256-845-6795, 256-997-7479, 256-997-6927. 6801 Womack Dr. NE. 2 units. K, SJ. PC. LIMESTONE HOUSE, THE RODEWAY INN OF FORT PAYNE 256-845-2950. 102 Drinkard Dr. NW. 40 units. CB, SP, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. CC. D-1(a). ROOSTERS REST www.roostersrest.com. 205-533-6111, 256-8456474. Lookout Mountain adjacent to DeSoto State Park. 2 units. $68–$110. K. PC, TC, CC. VERANDA ON WALNUT BED & BREAKFAST NRHP NRHS www.verandaonwalnut.com. 256-767-3929, 256-810-7677. 414 N. Walnut. 3 units. $75–$135. FB, K, PB, CW, TV, AC, HI. PC, TC, CC. C. 1915. Stately, white-columned, 2-story home. Upstairs veranda. Located in downtown historic district near university, antiques shops, arts center, park, dining, carriage rides. FORT PAYNE OPERA HOUSE www.landmarksdekalbal.org/articles/ OperaHouse.html. 256-845-6888, 256-844-9505. 510 Gault Ave. Open by appt. Free. Built 1889. Oldest opera house in Alabama still in use. Listed on National Register of 19th-Century Theaters in America. Several plays each year. D-1(a). WILL CREEK RV PARK www.willscreekrvpark.com. 866-465-1114, 256-845-6703. 1310 Airport Rd. W. LITTLE RIVER CANYON NATIONAL PRESERVE ANW www.nps.gov/liri. 256-845-9605. 2141 Gault Ave. N. Admission charged. Scenic canyon views, picnicking, nature, hiking, kayaking (seasonal), rock climbing, hunting, fishing.$3 fee for Canyon Mouth area only. GADSDEN map H-16 ATTRACTIONS DOWNTOWN GADSDEN, INC. NRHP www.downtowngadsden.com. 256-547-TOWN. 408 Broad St. Office open M-F 8-5. Free. PC, TC. Unique shops, thriving business community. Tours, historical information. Family fun on First Friday, 6-8pm. Farmers Market Tu & F June–Nov. D-1(a, d, e, p). ETOWAH COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL (OLA LEE MIZE MILITARY PARK) 256-549-4663. 1500 Noccalula Rd. Open 24 hrs. Free. Built to honor the memory of Etowah Countians who lost their lives during various wars. D-1(b). WOOD AVENUE INN NRHP www.woodavenueinn.com. 256-766-8441. 658 N. Wood Ave. 4 units. $94–$129. FB, PB, CW, TV, AC, FP. TC, CC. Victorian mansion built in 1889. Private candlelight breakfast. Walk to restaurants, museums, art galleries, carriage ride in park. Beautiful gardens. Near Natchez Trace. ORBIX HOT GLASS www.orbixhotglass.com. 256-523-3188. 3869 Cty. Rd. 275. Open Tue-Fri. 10-4; Sat. 10-2. May vary by season. Free. PC, TC, CC. Glass blowing studio and gallery that offers fine hand-crafted decorative and functional glass, as well as glass blowing classes. FORT PAYNE map E-17 ATTRACTIONS ALABAMA FAN CLUB AND MUSEUM www.thealabamaband.com. 800-557-8223, 256-845-1646. 101 Glenn Blvd. SW. Open Wed.– Sat. 9–6; Sun. 1–6. Open 7 days a week between Memorial and Labor Day. Admission charged; senior, group, and child rates; Free admission to Fan Club and souvenir shop. CC. Headquarters to country music group ALABAMA. Visitors from around the world learn about their favorite group. D-1(b, p). “S” HOUSE ANTIQUES 256-844-2995. 112 Gault Ave. N. Open M–Sat. 9–5. Antiques, vintage fabric (50s), and collectibles. ACCOMMODATIONS BEAR CREEK LOG CABINS www.bearcreeklogcabins.com. 256-845-2584, 256-997-7939. 923 Co. Rd. 252. 4 units. $100– $150. K, SJ, PA. PC, TC. GADSDEN MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY www.gadsdenmuseum.com. 256-546-7365. 515 Broad St. Open M-Sat. 10-4. Free. PC, TC. Only museum dedicated to Alabama artists. History side dedicated to preserving area history. Mission is to inform, educate and inspire. D-1(a, f, g). BIG MILL ANTIQUE MALL NRHP 256-845-3380. 151 8th St. NE. Open M–Sat. 10–4; Sun. 1–4. Free. Dealer rates. PC, TC, CC. Located in renovated hosiery mill, built 1888. Early antiques and collectibles. Grill at the Mill Restaurant. D-1(a, b, o, p). DAYS INN 800-DAYS-INN, 256-845-2085. 1416 Glen Blvd. SW, I-59 at Exit 218. 65 units. $74–$139. CB, MF, SP, HI, SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e–i, k, l, n, p), D-3(d, f, h, i, k). GILLILAND-REESE COVERED BRIDGE 256-549-4663, 256-549-4666. 1500 Noccalula Rd. Open Mar.-Oct. 10-6. Admission charged; senior, group & child rates. PC, TC, CC. Constructed 1899. Made from rough-hewn lumber and covered with weathered shingles. Moved to Noccalula Falls Park in 1968. DESOTO STATE PARK LODGE www.dcnr.state.al.us. 800-568-8840, 256-845-5380. 265 Co. Rd. 951. 25 units. $60– $75 R, MF. PC, TC, CC. D-1(b, e–k, m–p), D-3(h). BOX OFFICE GRILL & STRAND ANTIQUES www.myspace.com/strandfortpayne. 256-9970945, 256-997-6262. 215 Gault Ave. N. Open M–Th. 7–5; Fri. 7–8; Sat. 7–4. PC, TC, CC. Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a wide variety of antiques and collectibles all under one roof. D-1(a). GREEN VALLEY SPEEDWAY www.greenvalleyspeedway.com. 256-504-6086, 256-492-8550. 1509 Green Valley Rd. Sat. nights: Feb–Sept. High banked dirt oval race track. Action packed side by side late model racing. A family event for all ages. Go-kart racing track coming soon. D-1(a, b, f–i, m, n, p), D-3(b). ECONO LODGE 800-424-6423, 256-845-4013. 1412 Glen Blvd., Hwy. 35 & I-59. 79 units. $39–$75. CB, K, MF, SP, PA, HI, SCD. TC, CC. D-1(e–i, k, m, p), D-3(b, d, h). BURT’S MEATS & BENT TREE FARMS www.burtsbeef.com; www.bentreefarms.com. 866-407-BEEF, 256-845-3009. 1270 CR 256, Fort Payne . Open M-Sat. 10-6. Admission charged. group rates. PC, CC. Cattle, chicken and pig farm. Organic and natural food store. D-1(a). FORT PAYNE INN 256-845-0481. 1828 Gault Ave. N. 68 units. $39–$59. CB, MF, SP, SJ, PA, SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(a, h, k, p). HISTORIC MORT GLOSSER AMPHITHEATER 888-565-0411, 256-549-0351. 90 Walnut St. Admission charged. Outdoor theater offering drama, music and other special events. HAMPTON INN 800-HAMPTON, 256-304-2600, 256-304-2651. 1201 Jordan Rd. SW. 56 units. $89–$159. CB, MF, ER, SP, HI, SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(c–f, h–n, p), D-2(a), D-3(d, f–h). COOK SOUND STUDIOS www.jeffcook-AGB.com. 256-845-2286. Exit 7, 1419 Co. Rd. 89. Tours by appt. only. Take a tour of Alabama band member, Jeff Cook’s studio, and see how his music comes to life. JAMES D. MARTIN WILDLIFE PARK 888-565-0411, 256-549-0351. Behind Gadsden Mall. Open daylight-dark. Free. Walking trail behind Gadsden Mall. COTTON GIN, THE 256-845-9993. 13122 AL Hwy. 176. Open Th–Sat. 9–5. PC. Antiques include furniture, glassware, books, quilts, tools, lanterns, lamps. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES www.hiexpress.com/ftpayneal. 1-800-HOLIDAY, 256-997-1020. 112 Airport Rd. W. 60 units. $89.95-$150.95 CB, MF, ER, SP, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(c–e, g–n, p), D-2(a), D-3(b, d–f, h). LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN PARKWAY 888-565-0411, 256-549-0351. Begins at Noccalula Falls Park and ends in Chattanooga, TN. Free. America’s most colorful 100-mi. scenic drive. Beginning point for 450-mi. Outdoor Sale each Aug. DEPOT MUSEUM NRHP www.fortpaynedepotmuseum.org. 256-845-5714. 105 5th St. NE. Open M, W & F 10–4, Sun. 2–4. Special tours by request. Free. PC. Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, arched windows, heavy stone facade. Many Indian artifacts, 1800–1900 farm equipment, photographs, artwork, historical items. Railroad memorabilia, dioramas. D-1(b, p). MOUNTAIN VIEW MOTEL 256-845-2303. 2302 Gault Ave. S. 12 units. $35–$55.SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(a). MARY G. HARDIN CENTER FOR CULTURAL ARTS www.culturalarts.org. 256-543-2787. 501 Broad St. Open M–Sat 9–8, Sun. 1–5; Imagination Place closes at 5 pm daily. Admission charged; senior, group & child rates. PC, CC. Regional, national exhibits in 3 halls. 72-foot model of Gadsden with working railroads. Restaurant, summer concerts, special year-round performances. Imagination Place Children’s Museum. D-1(b, c, e–h, l–p). w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l 41 PAKWAY RENTALS www.desotoparkwayrentals.com. 256-845-6795, 256-997-6927. 1805 Howell Dr. NE. 2 units. $119. K, SJ. 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