Adding to his famous Rajah Lodge home and gardens, 3-term congressman and coal mine owner William F. Aldrich built elaborately decorated Farrington Hall in 1908 as his personal library, office and recreational area.
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Organized in 1869 by freed slaves and the American Missionary Association soon after the Civil War. This present church building was constructed 1871 by members and friends of the church under the direction of T.C. Stewart, architect and contractor.
Admission: Unknown
Organized 1833. Constructed of Georgia white marble. Beautiful stained glass dome over sanctuary. President Franklin D. Roosevelt sat in 3rd row for funeral of Speaker of the House Willaim Brockman Bankhead in 1940. Visitors welcome.
Admission: Free
Located in southern section of downtown. Antique shops, park, restaurants, hotels, night spots.
Admission: Free
Located on Alabama-Georgia border, was site of one of last Civil War battles (April 16, 1865) to take place east of Mississippi.
Admission: Free
Rolling hills, trees and water.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Museum's permanent collections focus on regional history, as well as local and Alabama artists. American and European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts enhance the main collections. Changing exhibits regularly.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
Sumter Recreation Area, public boat launch, waterborne toilets, picnic area and shelter, drinking water, primitive camping.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks
Eclectic collection of early- to mid-20th-century residential dwellings.
Admission: Free
Built 1829; oldest building on campus. Occupied by Gorgas family members 1879–1953. One of 4 buildings to survive Civil War. Now a house museum with 19th-century furnishings.
Admission: Admission charged
Indoor sports facility offering batting cages, private/group baseball instruction, basketball courts, spaceball, video games, pro shop with high-end baseball and softball equipment, birthday and team parties, group packages.
Admission: Fee for attractions only
Accepted: Personal Checks
Concession stand. Free parking. Simulcast 18 race tracks, dogs and horses. Minimum age 18.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
A great selection of the usual as well as the unusual plants, including Japanese maples, camellias, azaleas, trees and shrubs, decorative birdhouses, pottery, ornamental ironwork, and more.
Admission: Unknown
9-hole course playing 18 holes with extra tees and 2 additional greens. Snack bar, driving range.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks
Preservation, restoration and operation of historically significant railway equipment. Railroad artifacts, locomotives, cars and equipment from late 1800s–1950s exhibited in two 100-yr.-old depots and railroad yard. Ride old-fashioned trains through scenic forests.
Admission: Fee for attractions only
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
All items handmade on premises—watch as it is made. 11 flavors pecan ice cream, 6 flavors without pecans. 20 types of pecan candies, plus pecan pies, butter, syrup, chicken salad and waffles.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
10-person capacity
Firearm ranges:
for rifles - at 50 and 100 yards
handguns - at 25 yards
Admission: Admission charged ($3 per vehicle)
Bent grass greens, practice facility.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover