Metropolitan

Attractions

Family-owned and -operated farm winery produces award-winning table wines from estate-grown scuppernongs, muscadines and French-hybrid grapes. Among selections are Dixie Blush, Dixie Gold, Autumn Blush, Festive Red.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Collection of historic officer's quarters fronting a beautiful open space. Great place for picnic lunch and leisurely stroll.
Admission: Free
Grist mill located on banks of Tallapoosa River. Built 1881. Mill operates Oct.–Apr. Local historical site. Restaurant, gift shop with homemade gifts and antiques. Seafood buffet F–Sat., country buffet Sun.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Pro shop, swimming pool, tennis courts.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Admission charged for facility use only; group & senior rates. World's largest camp for disabled. Totally barrier-free.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Full-service restaurant, pro shop, driving range, practice green. Lessons available. Number of holes: 18 Par: 72 Championship Yardage: 7126 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Credit Cards (call for specifics)
Home of congressman, served in House of Representatives 1949–1965. Accomplishments include Library Services Act and National Defense Education Act. Received 1st Kennedy Profile in Courage Award (1990) for work on equal rights and opportunities.
Admission: Free
Neat course, relatively short. Tree-lined. Small, nice greens.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Alabama-shaped reflecting pool. 36-ft.-long Veterans Wall (black Zimbabwe granite) engraved with names of 1208 lost Vietnam veterans from Alabama. 2 semi-circular walls engraved with names of all Alabama veterans lost in war.
Admission: Free
Built for $30,000 in 1899 for vault space to adequately protect records, which are still intact since formation of the county.
Admission: Free
1835 courthouse and entire downtown business district are historic structures.
Admission: Free
Funded by State Conservation Department, County, and local citizens. 180-acre fishing lake located 4.5 miles southeast of LaFayette. Stocked with brim, bass, crappie, catfish, carp.
Admission: Fee for attractions only
Museum housed in historical LaFayette train depot which was the hub of activity in the county seat. Established 1833.
Admission: Free
5 baseball fields, 3 softball fields, outdoor pool, gymnasium, veterans memorial, amphitheater, football stadium, archery club, horse-riding area, senior citizen center, 12,000-sq.-ft. playground, track & soccer fields, gazebos, pond with walking track.
Admission: Fee for attractions only
Highest point in Alabama, 2407 ft. above sea level. Overlook valley from park’s restaurant. Walk through garden, swim, hike Odum Scout Trail. Cabins, chalets, campground, hotel rooms. Indoor & outdoor weddings, accommodations, group facilities.
Admission: Admission Charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
2799-acre mountain-top retreat; highest point in Alabama. 30-unit resort inn, restaurant, vacation cottages, chalets, modern campground, picnic areas & pavilions, hiking & biking trails, play areas, beautiful mountain scenery.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Driving tour. Historical view of Choccolocco Valley, surrounded by mountains. Was Creek Indian village 1832, settlers arrived 1834, homes built 1840, school 1876. Most homes built by 2 slaves. Gift shop in heritage museum.
Admission: Free
Number of holes: 9 Par: 34 Championship Yardage: 2888 yds.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks

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