Metropolitan

Attractions

Built by black stone masons in early textile days. Teens of 1941 gave bridge across Moore's Creek its name because girls lined up on it, waiting for boys to come by and give them a kiss.
Admission: Free
Built 1910. Restored 1998. Serves as Chamber office and visitor information center.
Admission: Free
French influence is evident in 1827 inn and stagecoach stop. Once frequented by legislators when capital was Tuscaloosa. Authentic antique furnishings and memorabilia from Capital period.
Admission: Free
Unique shop located in old home. Local portrait artists, craftsmen. Vast array of framed canvases, prints, antique treasures and gifts.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Garden gifts and antiques, statuary, pots, urn shipped from England and France, and most everything you would want for the garden.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Admission: Unknown
Pleasant place to stroll and picnic. Various historic attractions and museums located throughout campus, including Paul W. Bryant Museum of UA football, Alabama Museum of Natural History and Gorgas House (admission charged to museums).
Admission: Fee for attractions only
High-tech interactive exhibits whet imagination of visitors to Water Course and encourage them to learn about Alabama waterways, environment, and impact of state's geography on everyday lifestyles.
Admission: Free
One-story building nestled in wooded knoll near North River Yacht Club. Experience a beautiful retelling of American history through exhibition of hundreds of works of art by famous Americans.
Admission: Admission Charged
Accepted: Personal Checks
Clinic for orphaned and injured native wildlife, plus educational facility to foster appreciation of Alabama's creatures. View rehabilitation process of various raptors, mammals, birds and reptiles.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Rolling hills, bent grass greens, pro shop, snack bar, driving range, banquet facilities. Number of holes: 18 Par: 71 Championship Yardage: 6500 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
Tee times available 7 days in advance. Golf carts available. Jerry Pate design. Number of holes: 18 Par: 71 Championship Yardage: 6773 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Walking trail through trees, many of which have been carved with animals and faces by a local artist. Shoal Creek meanders quietly through park. Covered picnic tables, beautiful gazebo.
Admission: Free
Housed in reproduction of Greek Revival antebellum home (1830–1860). Exhibits describe life in Tombigbee River Valley. U.S. Snagboat Montgomery, one of last steam-powered stern-wheel boats to ply Southern rivers, adjacent to Center.
Admission: Free
Located on Tenn-Tom Waterway, founded 1832. Civil War and pioneer history, many historical homes and churches. Excellent fishing, hunting, golf, camping. Free tours available.
Admission: Unknown
Mostly flat terrain, wide fairways.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Sightseeing cruises, dinner cruises, private party charters. Call for information.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Championship course winding along Coosa River. Golfers treated to wildlife sanctuaries and animated natural beauty. Finest quality golf experiences. Number of holes: 18 Par: 72 Championship Yardage: 6800 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express

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