2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 43) ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains GERALDINE map E-16 ATTRACTIONS HIGH FALLS PARK www.seehighfalls.com. 256-623-2281. Off Ala. Hwy. 227 (between Grove Oak and Geraldine). Open daily 10-6 or sundown. Free. A marvel of nature hidden in the mountains of northeast Alabama. The park offers a walking bridge, hiking tails, pavilions, restrooms, and a rustic playground. GROVE OAK map D-15 ATTRACTIONS BUCK’S POCKET STATE PARK www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=1. 800-ALA-PARK, 256-659-2000. 393 Co. Rd. 174, Groveoak. Open daylight hours. Fee for attractions only. senior rates. PC, TC. Secluded in natural mountain pocket. Modern and primitive camping facilities, picnic areas, hiking trails, fishing, boat launch, playground. D-1(f, h–j), D-2(d). LAKE GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK RESORT www. outdooralabama.com. 1-800-ALA-PARK, 256-571-5458, 256-582-0379. 2060 Aubrey Car Scenic Dr. Senior rates. PC, TC, CC. Championship course on mountaintop with rolling terrain. 18 holes, par 72, 6785 yds. STONEY MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE 888-607-0045, 256-582-2598. 5200 Georgia Mountain Rd. Senior & group rates. PC, TC, CC. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and challenging greens. 18 holes, par 72, 6700 yds. GORHAM’S BLUFF map C-16 BED & BREAKFASTS LODGE ON GORHAM’S BLUFF, THE www.gorhamsbluff.com. 256-451-3435. 101 Gorham Dr. 6 in B&B 10 cottages. $175-$210/ cottages $225-$250 FB, PB, TV, AC, FP, SP, SJ, ER, HI. PC, TC, CC. Centerpiece of small town in Appalachia. Lodge offers luxurious, tranquil retreat. Features breathtaking views of Tennessee River, private porches, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, other creature comforts. D-1(b, f, h, n, p). GUIN map H-4 ATTRACTIONS GUIN-HAYDEN RILEY PARK/ GUIN WATERPARK www.guinal.org. 205-468-3736, 205-468-3045. Co. Hwy. 16. M-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5 (Waterpark). Fee for attractions only; group & private party rates. Walking trail, pavilions, picnic areas. Tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, playgrounds, coin-operated batting cages, baseball/softball complex. Built around Guin Waterpark. D-1(a, f, h, m, p). ACCOMMODATIONS COVENANT COVE LODGE & MARINA www.CovenantCove.com. 888-288-COVE, 256-582-1000, 256-582-1384. 7001 Val-Monte Dr. 52 units. $55–$300. CB, R, K, MF, SP, PA, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e, g, h, k, p), D-3(h). DAYS INN GUNTERSVILLE www.daysinn.com. 800-325-2525, 256-582-3200. 14040 U.S. Hwy. 431. 50 units. $40–$110. CB, K, SP, PA, HI, SCD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, e, f, h, i, k), D-2(a). GRANT map D-14 ATTRACTIONS CATHEDRAL CAVERNS STATE PARK www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=2. 800-ALA-PARK, 256-728-8193. 637 Cave Rd., Woodville. Open 9–4. Admission charged; senior, group & school rates. PC, TC, CC. Spectacular 1.5hr. cave tour daily. Cave 60 degrees year-round. Welcome center, picnic pavilions, playground, campground. GUNTERSVILLE map E-14 ATTRACTIONS GUNTERSVILLE LAKE AND DAM www.marshallcountycvb.com. 256-582-3251. U.S. Hwy. 431. Free. Recreation in Marshall Co. centers on mighty Tennessee River and 30mi. Guntersville Lake. Bass and crappie fishing. Swimming, boating, skiing, sailing. GUNTERSVILLE GETAWAY www.guntersvillegetaway.com. 256-582-3013, 256-571-5888. 280 Morrow Dr. 1 house. $150– $200. K, PA. PC, TC. D-1(a). HAMPTON INN 800-HAMPTON, 256-582-4176. 14451 U.S. Hwy. 431 S. 79 units. $99–$104. CB, MF, ER, SP, T, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b–d, h, j–m, p), D-2(a), D-3(b, d–h). TOWN OF GRANT www.grantalabama.com. 256-728-2007. 4766 Main St. On Gunter Mountain near Cathedral Caverns State Park. Home to Kate Duncan Smith DAR School. GUNTERSVILLE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER NRHP 256-571-7597. 1215 Rayburn Ave. Open Tu–F 10–4; Sat. & Sun. 1–4. Free. Monthly exhibits (traveling, local). Permanent collection: Native American artifacts, TVA exhibit on constructing Guntersville Dam, gem collection, native birds, Guntersville Lake exhibit. Local art, artifacts. D-1(a, b, f, h, i, m, n, p). HOLIDAY LODGE MOTEL 256-582-5677, 256-582-5678. 3233 Hwy. 79 S. 22 units. $40–$50. K. TC, CC. LAKE GUNTERSVILLE STATE LODGE & CONVENTION CENTER 800-548-4553, 256-571-5440. 1155 Lodge Drive. GOLF BROKEN ARROW GOLF www.brokenarrowgolf.com. 256-582-9888. 399 Broken Arrow Dr., Scottsboro Hwy., Scottsboro. Open 7–5. Senior, group & junior rates. PC, TC, CC. Bent grass greens on mountainside overlooking Lake Guntersville & Tennessee River, rolling terrain. Lots available. Restaurant, 2 ballrooms in antebellum-style clubhouse with verandas. 18 holes, par 72, 6100 yds. D-1(p). GUNTERSVILLE RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM NRHP 256-571-7597. Greenwood St. Old Depot Rd. Available for tours: Tu–F 10–4. Call for appointment. Free. Renovated depot with memorabilia from years past. D-1(a, p). LAKE GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK LODGE www.alapark.com. 800-548-4553, 256-5715440. 1155 Lodge Dr. 33 Cabins. $129. R, MF, SP, GC, T, SJ, SCD. PC, TC, CC. D-1(b, g–i, k, m). LAKEVIEW INN 256-582-3104. Hwy. 431 S., 2300 Gunter Ave. 23 units. $30–$40 and up. TC. LAKE GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=5. 800-ALA-PARK, 256-571-5444. 7966 AL Hwy. 227. Office open M–F 8–5 (plus weekends in summer); park open daily sunup–sundown. Free; senior & group rates. PC, TC, CC. Chalets, cottages, camping. 18-hole golf on mountain. Picnicking, tennis. 30+ mi. of hiking trails. American bald eagle winter home. OVERLOOK MOUNTAIN INN 256-582-3256. 13045 Hwy. 431S. 51 units. $35–$55. K, PA, HI, SCD, GD. TC, CC. BED & BREAKFASTS SQUIRREL NEST RESTAURANT, A COUNTRY INN, THE www.thesquirrelnest.com. 800-571-5056, 256-571-0324. 2219 Baker Mountain Rd. 1 unit. $150. FB, PB, CW, TV, AC, SJ, LF, HI. PC, TC, CC. 2-room suite, queen bed, 6-person hot tub, big-screen TV, fridge, microwave. Free breakfast and 25% discounted dinner. Romantic woodland setting, porches for quiet relaxation. D-1(b, e, g–i, n, p), D-3(h). GOLF GUNTER’S LANDING GOLF www.gunterslanding.com. 800-833-6663, 256-582-3000. 1000 Gunter’s Landing Rd. Open T–Sun. Closed on Mon. Senior & child rates. PC, TC, CC. Rated 4 stars (Golf Digest). Tifeagle greens, rolling fairways. Overlooking Lake Guntersville. Lots available. Swimming and tennis. Villas and cabins available nightly. Golf school. 18 holes, par 72, 6863 yds. D-1(b, f, h–j). WHITAKER LODGE www.whitakerlodge.com. 256-582-6822, cell 256558-6740. 28556 U.S. Hwy. 431. $65–$150. 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