Metropolitan

Attractions

Climbing, backpacking, whitewater kayaking and rafting, caving, ropes course, more.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Walking tour. Built 1836, is oldest courthouse in continuous use in Alabama. Classic architectural features afford interesting study.
Admission: Free
Outdoor theater offering drama, music and other special events.
Admission: Admission charged
Challenging, scenic course with rolling terrain.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
115-acre nature park. Hiking, camping, picnicking, bouldering. Bluegrass festivals, motorcycle rallies, Native American festivals, arts & crafts, Tomato Festival. Civil War re-enactments, Mountain Man Rendezvous, bouldering competitions. Country and Southern rock 'n' roll music.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Final battle of Creek War was fought at Horseshoe Bend of Tallapoosa River on March 27, 1814. Tour road with markers, picnic area, monthly living history demonstrations, museum with exhibits, slide presentation, electronic map.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Putting greens, driving range. Golf carts available. Pro shop, lounge, lessons.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Founded to preserve the history of motorsports, and to enshrine those individuals who made significant contributions to its growth.  The Hall of Fame has a gift shop, research library, over 100 vehicles from all forms of racing, plus dozens of display cases with memorbilia.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Uniquely designed truss bridge built late 1800s, once a span of larger bridge that crossed Chattahoochee River in West Point. Oldest bridge of its design still in service in Alabama.
Admission: Unknown
Built by artist Chuck Moore of Valley. Constructed of old CV railroad parts. Stands as lasting reminder of the "grand old days" of the railroad and its impact on the area.
Admission: Unknown
Setting for novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Tourists have visited from all 50 states and more than 20 countries. Trains galore. Gift shop, souvenir items.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Fine permanent art collection, Indian artifacts, other archaeological finds. Sylacauga History Room, Pioneer Room, Civil War exhibit, WWII memorabilia. Jim Nabors, Bill Nichols, Gen. J.W. Crysel memorabilia. Art exhibits change monthly.
Admission: Free
Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, roses and a huge selection of in-season plants.
Admission: Unknown
Walking trail behind Gadsden Mall. Open to public.
Admission: Free
Exhibits of works by nationally recognized and local artists. Maintains collection of historic photographs.
Admission: Free
Home of Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau. 1861 antebellum mansion is one of finest remaining examples of Italianate architecture in South. Available for social & business events and sporting meetings. Near university campus.
Admission: Free
Possibly oldest dog trot log house in state (1818-1820). Excellent example of pioneer architecture. Annual fall festival.
Admission: Admission charged
Alabama's only Baptist women's college, established in 1838. Home of Alabama Women's Hall of Fame in Bean Hall.
Admission: Free

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