2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 51) ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains SIPSEY WILDERNESS AREA www.lawrencealabama.com. 256-489-5111. Bankhead National Forest, Double Springs. Free. Alabama’s first national wilderness area. “The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls” is ideal for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing. GOLF DEER RUN GOLF COURSE 256-974-7384. 1175 Co. Rd. 100. 7 days a week. Closed New Year’s and Christmas. Senior & Twilight After 2:30 pm rates. PC, TC, CC. Beautiful Earl Stone-designed course nestled against Bankhead National Forest. Features large, well-manicured bent grass greens. 18 holes, par 72, 6745 yds. 2009 is the 40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, which is being celebrated at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. ACCOMMODATIONS DAYS INN www.daysinn.com/ DaysInn/control/ Booking/property_ info?propertyId=045. 256-974-1214. 12701 Hwy. 157. 25 units. $55–$110 CB, MF, SP, SJ, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. WILSON LAKE www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. 719 Hwy. 72 W, Tuscumbia. Free. From Muscle Shoals to Rogersville. Small- and largemouth bass, crappie, spotted bass, striped bass, hybrids, sauger, bluegill, freshwater drum, channel catfish. NATURAL BRIDGE map G-6 ATTRACTIONS NATURAL BRIDGE OF ALABAMA 205-486-5330. Hwy. 278W, Natural Bridge. Open 8 am–sunset. Admission charged. group rates. PC, TC. 60’ x 148’. sandstone rock bridge is longest natural bridge east of Rockies. Spans scenic natural areas, forests, wilderness. Nature paths, picnic areas, gift shop. RELAX INN NRHS 256-974-4415. 12380 AL Hwy. 157. 22 units. $32-$40.SCD, AAA. CC. GOLF CYPRESS LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB www.cypresslakescountryclub.com. 256-381-1232, 256-386-7783. 1311 E. 6th St. Open Tu–Sun. 7:30–6 (summer hrs). Senior & Lung card rates. PC, TC, CC. Beautiful championship course, 6 hydroclay tennis courts, practice facilities, teaching professionals, swimming, exercise facility, restaurant. Luxurious clubhouse and banquet facilities. 18 holes, par 71, 6605 yds. D-1(b, e, f, h, i, l–n, p). MUSCLE SHOALS map B-6 ATTRACTIONS FAME RECORDING STUDIO www.fame2.com. 256-381-0801. 603 E. Avalon Ave. Established in 1959. World-famous for creating the “Muscle Shoals Sound” and production of records that have sold over 300 million copies. ONEONTA map H-13 ATTRACTIONS BLOUNT COUNTY MEMORIAL MUSEUM 205-625-6905. 204 2nd St. N. Open Tu–F 9–3. Free. Dedicated to memory of Blount Countians who served in wars. Artifacts relating to local history. Blount Co. genealogical research material including family files available. D-1(a, b, f–i, m, n, p). JACK-O-LANTERN FARM MARKET www.jackolanternfarm.com. 256-386-2335, 256-248-5325. 344 Garage Rd. Th. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Sa. 9-2. Jack-O-Lantern Farm hydroponic and local “naturally certified” fruits and vegetables, locally produced Shoals Culinary Center products, Red Gingham sourdough bread, and Carolyn’s jams, jellies. D-1(a, p). ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT THE SHOALS www.rtjgolf.com. 800-949-4444, 256-446-5111. 990 Sunbelt Pkwy. Open summer 7 am-dark, winter 8-5. PC, TC, CC. 2 18-hole championship courses. 18 holes. ACCOMMODATIONS BEST WESTERN 800-528-1234, 256-381-0236. 2807 Woodward Ave. 52 units. $59–$150. CB, SP, SJ, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(j, k, m, n, p), D-3(d, f, h). HORTON MILL BRIDGE PATHWAYS: WALK THROUGH THE HISTORY OF MUSCLE SHOALS www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. 2010 E. Avalon Ave. Open M–F 7:45–4:30. Free. Early history of Muscle Shoals, Wilson Lock and Dam (including Henry Ford land sale), Muscle Shoals Music (FAME). D-1(b, e, g–i), D-2(a). NRHS www.blountoneontachamber.org. 205-274-2153. Located just off AL Hwy. 75, 5 mi. north of Oneonta. Open 24 hours. Free. Built 1935. One of highest covered bridges in U.S., standing 70 ft. above water. NRHS www.blountoneontachamber.org. 205-274-2153. Located 1.5 mi. from U.S. 231, 3 mi. NW of Oneonta. Open 24 hrs. Free. Built 1927. One-span town bridge. COMFORT INN & SUITES www.choicehotels.com. 800-4-Choice, 256-248-0850. 5101 Hwy. 43 S. , Tuscumbia. 62 units. CB, K, MF, ER, SP, SJ, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(c, d, g–k, p), D-2(a), D-3(b). OLD EASLEY COVERED BRIDGE PILLOW FACTORY, THE www.pillowmakers.com. 256-383-8507. 298 River Rd. M-F 10-5, Sat. 10-4. PC, TC, CC. Goose down pillows, comforters , feather beds, and other bedding products sold locally at discount prices. PHOTO: COURTESY OF U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER. DAYS INN www.daysinn.com. 800-DAYS-INN, 256-383-3000. 2701 Woodward Ave. 77 units. $45–$85. CB, SP, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, g, h, j, k, p). PALISADES PARK www.blountcountypark.com. 205-274-0017. 1225 Palisades Pkwy. Open Jan.–Mar. 9–5, Apr.–Dec. 9–9. Free. 2 pioneer cabins, schoolhouse, nature trails, rock climbing, Quilters’ Cottage, gazebo, pavilions, 3 conference halls. “Meditation Chapel” allows visitors to overlook eastern Blount County. ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT THE SHOALS-FIGHTING JOE www.rtjgolf.com. 256-446-5111. 990 Sunbelt Parkway. Open 7 days a week, dawn-dusk. PC, TC, CC. Fighting Joe, rated 27th most difficult in America, is a links-style course and first on the RTJ Trail to break the 8,000-yd. barrier. D-1(b, c). WATERSIDE NRHP NRHS web.mac.com/r.rice. 256-764-9215. 150 Little Woods Rd, Muscle Shoals. 3-bedroom home. $700 weekly K, PA. PC. D-1(a, g, m, n, p), D-3(c, f). BED & BREAKFASTS COTTAGE HOUSE www.cottage-house.com. 256-446-8911. 1505 Spout Springs Rd. 1 unit. $120–$160. CB, K, PB, TV, AC, LF. PC, TC. Get a good nights sleep and enjoy the same comfortable feel of being at home 3 bedroom, 2 baths, satellite TV, full kitchen, linens, washer-dryer. D-1(b). SWANN COVERED BRIDGE NRHS www.blountoneontachamber.org. 205-2742153. Located 1 mi. west of Cleveland and Alabama Hwy. 79., Locust Fork. Open 24 hours. Free. Longest covered bridge in state (324’). ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT THE SHOALS-THE SCHOOLMASTER www.rtjgolf.com. 256-446-5111. 990 Sunbelt Pkwy. Open 7 days, dawn-dusk. PC, TC, CC. The Schoolmaster, named for President Woodrow Wilson, takes advantage of northern Alabama’s abundant trees as it plays along the Tennessee River. D-1(b, c, p). GOLF HERITAGE GOLF COURSE www.heritagegolftwinoaks.com. 205-274-2390, 205-625-6325. 1364 Heritage Rd. 7 days a week. Senior rates. PC, TC, CC. Fabulous bent grass greens in a lush valley setting with numerous water hazards. Fun, pleasant staff, comfortable atmosphere. 18 holes, par 71, 6418 yds. 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