2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 86) River Heritage river heritage region Please refer to page 2 for an explanation of the abbreviations found in the listings. No endorsement is made or implied as to the quality of goods or services listed in this guide. Fishing, skiing, swimming, picnicking, camping. RV hookups, showers, grills, tables, fishing piers and beaches. SWEETGUM BOTTOM ANTIQUES 334-222-6647. Co. Rd. 43/Straughn School Rd. Open Th-Sat. 10-4. Free. PC, TC. Purchase antiques in huge barn and restored houses from 1875 and 1905. Woods, songbirds, wildlife, architecture, furniture, unusual glass and toys. Rock on porch. River Heritage ABBEVILLE map Y-20 ATTRACTIONS LITTLE RIVER CANYON FIELD SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL / INTERPRETIVE CENTER http://epic.jsu.edu. 256-782-8010. Adjoins Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne. Educational complex featuring reception areas, meeting rooms, library, gift shop, museum, amphitheatre, walking trail, and more. Devoted to study of global climate issues/environmental research. GANTT LAKE RECREATION AREA www.andalusiachamber.com. 334-222-2030. Off U.S. Hwy. 29 N, 10 mi. north of Andalusia. Open daylight hours. Free. Day-use area with picnic facilities. Boat launch, boating, swimming, fishing. THREE NOTCH MUSEUM River Heritage POINT “A” LAKE AND PARK www.andalusiachamber.com. 334-222-2030. Co. Rd. 59, Gantt. Open daylight hours. Admission charged. 700-acre lake and recreational park. NRHP 334-222-2030. Historic Central St. Open T-F 9:304, Sat. 7:15-3, Sun. 2-4, closed Mon. Free. PC. Located in 1899 Central of Georgia Depot. Railroad cars, memorabilia, photographs. Handmade lace, linens, baskets. Depression glass, farm implements. Log cabin, country store, post office. River Heritage RIVER HERITAGE River Heritage ACCOMMODATIONS BEST WESTERN ABBEVILLE INN 334-585-5060. 1237 US Hwy. 431S. 40 units. $40–$75. CB, SP, SJ, PA, HI, SCD, GD, AAA. TC, CC. D-1(h, i, k, p), D-3(d, g, h). See Metropolitan Region Map on page 56. See State Map on page 3. 2 14 Greensboro 25 28 ANDALUSIA map AA-13 ATTRACTIONS CONECUH NATIONAL FOREST 334-222-2555. 16375 U.S. Hwy. 29. • Conecuh Trail. Easiest entry points are on AL Hwy. 137, Covington Co. Rd. 24, at Open Pond Recreation Area, and at Blue Lake Recreation Area. Free; Golden Age card & Golden Access card rates. PC. 20-mi. hiking trail winds through Conecuh National Forest and meanders through forests containing dogwoods, holly, longleaf pine, magnolia and cypress. Picturesque cypress ponds. • Open Pond Recreation Area. 50-acre natural lake. Tent/trailer campground, picnicking, fishing pier, boat launch, hot showers. 1.5-mi. and 3-mi. trails. See campground listing on page 145. • Blue Lake Recreation Area. Take U.S. Hwy. 29 southwest from Andalusia for 10 mi.; turn left (south) on AL 137 for 4 mi.; then left (east) on FS Rd. 334 for 2 mi. Fishing, picnicking, swimming, beach, 4-mi. hiking trail connecting. Longest loop trail in forest (11 mi.). 17 Livingston 28 Marion 14 5 York Demopolis Gallion River Heritage Thomasville Springfield Grove Hill 41 21 69 47 River Heritage ATTRACTIONS BY EXIT Visit these attractions at the following highway exits. Please call attractions for specific directions. JASMINE HILL GARDENS AND OUTDOOR MUSEUM, Wetumpka RTJ GOLF TRAIL, CAPITOL HILL, Prattville ALABAMA STATE CAPITOL, Montgomery ROSA PARKS MUSEUM, Montgomery OLD ALABAMA TOWN, Montgomery SELMA PRIESTER’S PECANS, Fort Deposit RTJ GOLF TRAIL, CAMBRIAN RIDGE, Greenville HANK WILLIAMS, SR. BOYHOOD HOME & MUSEUM, Georgiana AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Auburn JULE COLLINS SMITH MUSEUM OF FINE ART, Auburn THE OAKS, Tuskegee TUSKEGEE AIRMEN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, Tuskegee OCTAGON HOUSE, Clayton ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, Montgomery FORT RUCKER WALTER F. GEORGE LAKE (LAKE EUFAULA), Eufaula WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART, Dothan I-65 EXIT 181 I-65 EXIT 179 I-65 EXIT 172 I-65 EXIT 172 I-65 EXIT 172 I-65 EXIT 167 I-65 EXIT 142 I-65 EXIT 130 I-65 EXIT 114 I-85 EXIT 51 I-85 EXIT 51 I-85 EXIT 38 I-85 EXIT 38 I-85 EXIT 38 I-85 EXIT 6 US 231 M.M. 54 US 431 M.M. US 231, US 84 17 River Heritage 56 Chatom 17 Jackson See Gulf Coast Region Map on page 113. Monroevil Repton LEGEND INTERSTATE US HIGHWAY STATE/COUNTY ROAD AIRPORT 59 59 River Heritage Uriah WELCOME CENTER COVERED BRIDGE STATE PARK HISTORICAL 21 STATE PARK 41 21 REST AREA Citronelle Stockton 59 287 Brew Atmore River Heritage 86 w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l http://www.andalusiachamber.com http://www.andalusiachamber.com http://epic.jsu.edu http://www.alabama.travel
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