2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 55) ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Tuscumbia Railroad Historic Depot. ANTEBELLUM CEMETERY CWT NRHS www.recall-lagrange.00me.com/index.html. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783, 256-446-9324. 1491 LaGrange College Rd., Leighton. Park open year-round, visitor center open Sun. 1-5 & by appt. Free. Site of Alabama’s first college, destroyed during Civil War. Antebellum cemetery. Period structures include log cabin museum, country store, B&B, outbuildings. Tours available. D-1(b, f, i, l, n, p). SPRING PARK www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-3440783, 256-383-0783. S. Main & Water Sts. Open 9–9. Fee for attractions only. PC, TC. Spring runs throughout park. Evening water show, lighted waterfall. Playground, pavilions, stage, restaurants. Year-round trout fishing. Imitation steam engine locomotive train, seats 120. Splash pad, roller coaster and carousel. D-1(a, f, h, p). LAGRANGE COLLEGE SITE PARK & ACCOMMODATIONS COLDWATER INN www.coldwater-inn.com. 256-383-6844. 712 Hwy. 72W. 75 units. $79–$129. CB, MF, ER, SP, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(a, c, d, f, h–n, p), D-2(a). WARRIOR map I-11 ATTRACTIONS RICKWOOD CAVERNS STATE PARK www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=10. 800-ALA-PARK, 205-647-9692. 370 Rickwood Park Rd. Park: Open daylight hours; Caves: Open Mar.-May & Sept.-Oct. weekends only; Memorial Day-Labor Day open 7 days a week. Admission charged; senior rates; camping. PC, TC, CC. Miracle mile of underground caverns with 260million-year-old limestone formations, cave tours. Modern campsites, swimming pool, picnic area, playground. D-1(b, h, m, n, p), D-2(a). COMFORT INN AND SUITES www.choicehotels.com. 877-424-6423, 256-248-0850. 5101 Hwy. 43 S. 62 units. $89-$94. CB, MF, ER, SP, SJ, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(b–d, f–n, p), D-2(a, d–f), D-3(d, f, h). FOUR WAY INN 256-381-8484. 512 Hwy. 43 S. 37 units. $32–$38. SP. TC, CC. KEY WEST INN—SHOALS www.keywestinn.net. 866-253-9937, 256-383-0700. 1800 Hwy. 72 W. 43 units. $50–$60. CB, SJ, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(a, b, h, k, p), D-3(f). WATERLOO map A-3 ATTRACTIONS EDITH NEWMAN CULVER MEMORIAL MUSEUM 256-767-6081, 256-766-5238. 501 Main St. Open Sat. 11-5, Sun. 1-4 (closed winter). Fee for attractions only; senior, group, child & student rates; under 5 free. PC, TC. Antiques, Civil War relics, Native American artifacts, military displays. 1872 house built in traditional T-shape. 3 chimneys, 7 fireplaces. Antique wagons, tools, farm implements. D-1(b, f, i, m, n), D-3(b, f). SPRING PARK MARKET www.cityoftuscumbia.org. 256-764-0044, 256-627-9823. Spring Park. Open June–Sept.: Th 4–7 p.m. Free. Upscale Farmer’s Market. Music and cooking demos. Organic and hydroponic produce, honey, specialty food products, bread, jellies, goat cheese. D-1(a, p). VALLEY HEAD map D-18 ATTRACTIONS FOX MOUNTAIN TROUT FARM 256-632-3194. North of Valley Head 2 mi. off I-59, Flat Rock. Open Jun. & Jul: Tu–Sun. Weekends only: Mar.-May & Aug.-Labor Day. Charge per pound of fish caught. Trout raised here for visitor’s fishing pleasure. Fishing poles, bait bagging and icing of fish caught are included in fee. TENNESSEE VALLEY ART CENTER www.tvaa.net. 256-383-0533. 511 N. Water St. Open M-F 9-5, Sun. 1-3 during exhibitions. Admission charged; group, child & member rates. PC, TC, CC. Rotating exhibitions, juried art competitions, fine art and craft show, workshops and classes for adults and children. Educational outreach program. Permanent Martin Petroglyph exhibition. D-1(a, f–i, l–n), D-2(d, f, g). WINFIELD map H-5 BED & BREAKFASTS WHITE OAKS INN 800-482-4115, 205-487-4115. 300 Regal St. 10 units. $75. FB, PB, TV, AC, SP, HI. PC, TC, CC. Restored 1918 home. Completely modernized but still reflects flavor of period. Spacious, country-style, relaxed setting with pool, hot tub, large front porch. I-59 FLEA MARKET MALL 256-635-6899. 11925 Hwy. 117. Open Sat. and Sun. 8-5. Free. Indoor/outdoor flea market with individual booths that sell anything from antiques, collectibles, tools, garden decor, fresh fruits and vegetables, and various name brand products. Antiques, glassware, and furniture. D-1(o). TUSCUMBIA RAILROAD HISTORIC DEPOT www.colbertcountytourism.org. 800-344-0783, 256-383-0783, 256-389-1357. 204 W. 5th St. Open W-F 9-4; Sat. 11-4; Sun. 2-4. Admission charged. PC, TC. Fully retored 1888 train depot now a museum. Rail and train memorabilia (including photo gallery), interactive train simulators, telegraph demonstrations. One room of Tuscumbia history. D-1(a, f–i, l, n). MIRACLE POTTERY www.miraclepottery.com. 256-635-6863. 7871 State Hwy. 117. See functional and decorative pottery made on site. One-of-a-kind handcrafted items, custom made dinner ware, vases and more. WOODVILLE map C-14 ATTRACTIONS WOODVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 256-776-2860. Corner of Venson & Church Sts. Open M–F 8–4:30. Free. Artifacts and memorabilia of early life in oldest town in Jackson Co. Items date back to 1800s. Located in Bob Jones Community Center. D-1(b). PHOTO: ATD/JEFF GREENBERG. GOLF SPRING CREEK GOLF COURSE 256-386-5670, 256-386-5661. 800 Woodmont Dr. Senior rates. PC, TC, CC. Level course with 5 ponds, ideal for walking. 9 holes, par 36, 3007 yds. SEQUOYAH CAVERNS & ELLIS HOMESTEAD www.sequoyahcaverns.com. 800-843-5098, 256-635-0024. 1438 Co. Rd. 731. Open year round M-Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-5. Fee for attractions only; senior, group & active military rates. TC, CC. Named for Chief Sequoyah, author of Cherokee alphabet. Cave tours, gift shop, gem mining, and fishing. Something for the entire family. w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l 55 http://www.recall-lagrange.00me.com/index.html http://www.coldwater-inn.com http://www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=10 http://www.choicehotels.com http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.keywestinn.net http://www.cityoftuscumbia.org http://www.tvaa.net http://www.colbertcountytourism.org http://www.miraclepottery.com http://www.sequoyahcaverns.com http://www.alabama.travel
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