2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 54) Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains ALABAMA MOUNTAINS SHEFFIELD map B-6 ATTRACTIONS GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON BLACK WALNUT TREE www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. N. Montgomery Ave. & Gordon Dr. Open year round. Free. 200+ yr.-old tree under which Gen. Jackson camped. Certified by state as “Living Witness to the Signing of the U.S. Constitution.” D-1(a). ACCOMMODATIONS HOLIDAY INN www.holiday-inn.com. 800-465-4329, 256-381-4710. 4900 Hatch Blvd. 202 units. $69–$99. R, MF, L, ER, SP, SJ. PC, TC, CC. D-1(b, c, e–i, k, n, p), D-2(a), D-3(b, d–h). TUSCUMBIA map B-6 ATTRACTIONS ALABAMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME www.alamhof.org. 800-239-2643, 256-3814417. 617 Hwy. 72 W. Open M-Sat. 9-5; Sun. 1-5. Admission charged; senior, group, child & AAA rates; under 6 free. PC, TC, CC. Honoring all notable music achievers from Alabama, including Tammy Wynette, Lionel Richie, Emmylou Harris, ALABAMA, Nat King Cole, W.C. Handy, Hank Williams, more. D-1(a, b, g–i, l, n–p), D-3(m). REGAL INN EXPRESS 256-383-1114, 256-383-1115, 256-381-9432. 4305 N. Jackson Hwy. 35 units. $32. SP, PA, SCD, GD. CC. GRACE WEDDING CHAPEL 256-383-2518, 256-381-6707. Seventh St. and North Montgomery Ave. Open by appt. 100-yr.-old gothic church, fully decorated for weddings. 26 beautiful stained glass windows. D-1(a). WEBSTER HOTEL & SUITES www.websterhotel.com. 877-474-6257, 256-383-4100. 4205 Hatch Blvd. 150 units. $59-$69. CB, R, MF, L, ER, SP, SJ, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b, i, l, n–p). BELLE MONT MANSION www.preserveala.org. 256-381-5052, 256-637-8513. 1569 Cook Lane. Open for tours, Th.-Sat. 9-4 and Sun. 1-5. Admission charged; senior, group, military, college & students rates. PC. Jefferson Palladian architecture. Brick, U-shaped structure built 1828–1832. One of state’s 1st great plantation houses. Design strongly suggests Thomas Jefferson influence. HISTORIC SHEFFIELD & GUIDED WALKING TOURS www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. Montgomery Ave. & 7th St. Begins at 10 a.m. Sat. in June. Free. Large concentration of Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes. Guided summer walking tours. D-1(a, b, p). STEVENSON map A-17 ATTRACTIONS STEVENSON RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM NRHP www.stevensondepotmuseum.com. 256-437-3012. Main St. Open M–F 8–4; call for Sat. schedule. Free. PC, TC. Railroad, Indian artifact, war and farm room. Industrial and other exhibits. D-1(a, b, f, h, i). CANE CREEK CANYON NATURE PRESERVE ANW 256-381-6301. 251 Loop Road. Open year round. Call ahead to schedule visits. Free. 413-acre, privately protected scenic area that serves as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. Eleven miles of hiking, camping sites, picnicking, and creek wading. KIWANIS BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUND www.alabama.kiwanis.org. 256-383-0783, 256-386-4747. Alabama Ave. in Riverfront Park. Open daylight to dark. Free. Special playground built for every child. Ramps, smooth rubber surface provide access for wheelchairs, walkers and crutches. D-1(a, b, l, p). ACCOMMODATIONS BUDGET HOST INN 800-BUD-HOST, 256-437-2215, 256-437-2216. 42973 U.S. Hwy. 72. 30 units. $40–$50. CB, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(a, b, e), D-3(h). COLDWATER FALLS www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. S. Main St. Open 10–10. Free. Manmade lighted waterfall constructed of 2000+ tons of sandstone. 80’ wide, 42’ tall. 4.3 million gallons of water pass over the falls each day. D-1(a, f, p). MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND STUDIO NRHP www.muscleshoalssound.org. 256-783-2641. 3614 Jackson Hwy. Open Tu-Sat. 12-6. Admission charged. group rates. Fully restored with original equipment. The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, also known as The Swampers, operated the studio from 1969-1978, making it famous worldwide. CROW CREEK COTTAGE 888-344-5573, 256-437-1847. 361 Co. Rd. 287. 1 unit. $75–$175. PC. D-1(b). COLDWATER STAGECOACH STOP 256-383-0783, 256-383-4401. 301 S. Dickson St. Open by appt. Free. Donations accepted. One-room log cabin once served as stagecoach stop. Houses articles associated with frontier living (ca. 1815–1820). OLD RAILROAD BRIDGE www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. Ashe Blvd. Dawn to dusk. Free. Pedestrian bridge offers a beautiful view of the Tennessee River on Pickwick Lake. Dated 1839, began as a toll bridge for trains, wagons, livestock. D-1(a). SYLVANIA map D-17 ATTRACTIONS DEKALB COUNTY PUBLIC LAKE 256-657-1300. 720 Co. Rd. 194. Open 7 days a week, sunup to sundown. Night fishing available. PC, TC. Excellent fishing on public lake. Stocked with bass, bluegill, brim and more (state license required). Flat-bottom boat rentals available. Campground, RV hookups available. D-1(b, g, h, n, p). COON DOG MEMORIAL GRAVEYARD www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. Off Hwy. 72 near Natchez Trace Pkwy. Open daylight hours. Free. First coon dog buried 1937. More than 185 coon dogs laid to rest since. Park, picnic tables, shelter. Annual Labor Day celebration. D-1(a). PICKWICK LAKE www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. 719 Hwy. 72W, Tuscumbia. Free. 30,175 acres of water along Tennessee River. Excellent fishery for small- and largemouth bass, crappie, spotted bass, striped bass, sauger, bluegill, freshwater drum, channel catfish. D-1(b). TOWN CREEK map C-7 ATTRACTIONS DOUBLEHEAD RESORT www.doublehead.com. 800-685-9267, 256-685-9267. 145 Co. Rd. 314. Admission charged. PC, TC, CC. Horseback rides, pontoons, waverunners, aquacycles, paddleboats, canoes, sporting clays, quail hunts, nature trail, game room. Pool, tennis, basketball, softball, playgrounds. D-1(b, f, k, m, n, p). HELEN KELLER’S BIRTHPLACE AND HOME NRHP www.helenkellerbirthplace.org. 888-329-2124, 256-383-4066. 300 W. N. Commons. Open M–Sat. 8:30–4, Sun. 1–4. Admission charged; senior, group, child & AAA rates. PC, TC. Built 1820. Infant Helen developed high fever, lost sight and hearing. The Miracle Worker, depicting how she overcame her handicaps, re-enacted each summer. D-1(b, f–h). NRHP www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. Corner of Main St. and 6th Sts. Begins at 10 a.m. on Saturdays in June. Free. 25+ National Register antebellum structures. Historic courthouse to 7-building commercial row, state’s oldest commercial building, Coldwater Bookstore, depot, Spring Park, Helen Keller home, more. D-1(a, b). RITZ THEATER www.tvaa.net. 256-383-0533, 256-381-8370. 111 W. 3rd St. Call or visit web for events schedule. Admission charged; group & child rates. PC, TC, CC. 1929 silent movie house. Restored 1985, retaining original 1930s art deco style. Performing arts center provides community theater, concerts, seminars, receptions and more. D-1(b, f, n–p), D-3(k). RIVERFRONT PARK www.sheffield-rec.com. 256-386-5615. Alabama Ave. Park closes at 10pm each day and opens at 6am. Fee for attractions only. Boat launches, fishing piers, docking, picnicking, walking trails, restrooms. Excellent for family outings and fishing tournaments. Boundless playground. Splash water play area. D-1(a, g, h, l, n, p), D-2(a). HISTORIC TUSCUMBIA & GUIDED WALKING TOUR ACCOMMODATIONS JOE WHEELER STATE PARK CABINS www.outdooralabama.com. 800-ALA-PARK, 256-685-2656, 256-685-3306. 24921 AL Hwy. 101N. 26 family cottages. $63 - $150 K, T, SCD. PC, TC, CC. VILLAGE ONE NRHP www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783. Wilson Dam Ave. & Wheeler Ave. Open year round. Free. 85 bungalows of stucco exterior and red tile roofs (c. 1918). Built by U.S. government as employee housing for nearby WWI Nitrate Plant. www.alabama.travel FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO 54 w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l http://www.holiday-inn.com http://www.alamhof.org http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.websterhotel.com http://www.preserveala.org http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.stevensondepotmuseum.com http://alabama.kiwanis.org http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.muscleshoalssound.org http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.helenkellerbirthplace.org http://www.tvaa.net http://www.doublehead.com http://www.sheffield-rec.com http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.outdooralabama.com http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.alabama.travel http://www.alabama.travel
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