Metropolitan

Attractions

Attractive course with lakes and trees. Number of holes: 9 Par: 36 Championship Yardage: 6500 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
1852 antebellum 3-story Greek Revival cotton plantation. Capt. Nathan Carpenter organized Confederate Rangers of Company B 36th Alabama on front lawn. Meticulously restored, furnished with period antiques and Old Paris porcelain. Weddings, luncheons, tours.
Admission: Admission Charged
Accepted: Personal Checks
Driving tour. Collection of 2-story, Queen Anne Victorian homes built in 1880s and 1890s, and centered around Tyler Square park. Only intact Victorian neighborhood in Anniston.
Admission: Free
One of the last steam-powered sternwheelers to ply Southern rivers. Served U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, from 1926–1982. Restored to former operating appearance. Contains interpretive exhibits.
Admission: Free
60-acre arboretum. 2.5 mi./4 km of walking trails focusing on native plants of Alabama.
Admission: Free
On April 4, 1865, a Union Brigade under Gen. John T. Croxton burned the University of Alabama. The Gorgas House and President's Mansion were two of only four university buildings that survived the attack.
Admission: Free
School of Music's centerpiece is state-of-the-art concert hall featuring Holtkamp organ.
Admission: Free
Lighted driving range. Number of holes: 18 Par: 71 Championship Yardage: 6218 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
University of Montevallo campus was designed by famous Olmsted Brothers, who designed New York's Central Park and Biltmore House grounds in Asheville, NC. Buildings date from 1832.
Admission: Free
Outdoor concerts throughout summer.
Admission: Admission charged
Largest cast-iron statue in world, 2nd largest in U.S. (after Statue of Liberty). Created for 1904 World's Fair, representing industrial might of Birmingham. 10-acre park, outdoor observation balcony overlooking city, visitor education center.
Admission: Admission charged
Beautiful 160-acre lake. Located within Jasper city limits. 2-acre pond for children, elderly and handicapped. Stocked with catfish, bluegill, etc. Country store, dock, boat launch. New 24x32 pavilion. Picnic tables around lake.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks
More than 30 distinctive outlets. You'll find everything from the finest designer fashions to the latest shoes, jewelry, accessories, home furnishings, housewares and more at savings of 25–70%.
Admission: Unknown
One of South's most popular reservoirs (25,900 acres) for largemouth bass and other popular game fish; recreational center for other activities, such as tennis, basketball and camping. Marina, boat ramps and fishing piers available.
Admission: Unknown
Par-3 course with sand traps, Bermuda greens, driving range, practice putting greens, pro shop, club repair.
Admission: Unknown
Located in historic downtown Northport, Wild Bird Unlimited offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy a beautiful natural habitat, complete with waterfall and pond, and expert advice on creating your own natural habitat.
Admission: Unknown
Located near Noccalula Falls off Hwy. 59, Exit 188. Fresh muscadines available Sept.–Oct. Muscadine wines available year-round.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Park facilities include camp store, marina, play areas, hiking trails, heated restrooms and showers, picnic pavilions, 210-ft. fishing pier. Fully equipped, modern campground; each site provides picnic table, grill, water and electricity.
Admission: Admission Charged
Accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, Visa

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