Personal Checks

Climbing, backpacking, whitewater kayaking and rafting, caving, ropes course, more.

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.

4-building artist's colony. Ceramic studio/classes, digital artist, painter, harpsichord maker and blacksmith are among artists at work in center. Gallery features changing monthly exhibits. Gift shop features regional and national artists and craftspeople.

One of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the South. Possibly most photographed antebellum home (ca. 1860) in Alabama. Fine antiques: Belter, Roux, Mallard, Meeks. National Trust Award 1997.

Located on 250-acre lake. Fishing, swimming, modern camping, picnic areas, playgrounds, boat launch and rentals, fishing pier, bait and tackle shop.

Scenic Little Cahaba River canoe trips with shuttle service. Overnight trips, 1.5-hr. tube float. All trips suitable for all ages; minimum age 6.

Discover natural and cultural heritage of Wiregrass region in every corner of this 100-acre park. Wildlife exhibits, 1890s farmstead, Interpretive Center and planetarium, picnic area and nature trails just waiting to be explored.

Championship course on mountaintop with rolling terrain.

Exceptional maintenance program. Consistently ranked in top 50 public courses by Golf Digest, top 3 in Alabama by Golf South. Very enjoyable to play.

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Mill opened 1929; more than 2 million jars peanut butter produced each year as staple of Depression-era nutrition. Artifacts from that era include labels, photos, equipment. Also memorabilia from annual Peanut Butter Festival (Oct.).