Archaeological excavations by the University of Alabama State Museum of Natural History and the Archaeological Resource Laboratory at Jacksonville State University at the mouth of Cathedral Caverns have indicated occupation by Native Americans 2,000 years ago, and perhaps as early as 8000 B.C.
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Located behind the restored Train Depot, this is truly a garden shop with a hometown feel and an expert touch.
Admission: Free
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Championship course. Featuring Scottish links-style course. Perfect playing conditions. Affordable pricing.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 71
Championship Yardage: 6738 yds.
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Hands-on discovery experience for entire family. Exhibits educate while entertaining. Includes historical, musical, interactive, technological and indoor/outdoor attractions.
Admission: Admission charged
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Rolling course with trees, water and grass traps.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks
Self-guided walking tour of Decatur's Civil War sites. Brochures available at Decatur Visitors Center, Old State Bank and Bank Street merchants.
Admission: Free
One of largest covered bridges in Alabama. Battle of Hog Mountain site. Truss bridge built with lattice-style planks 1904, restored 1975. Park with shaded picnic grounds, dogtrot log cabin, grist mill, hiking trails.
Admission: Free
Restaurant, orchard, nursery, gift shop, 3 greenhouses. Homemade fudge and fried pies. 2 festivals: May—Antique and Strawberry, Sept.—Antique and Apple.
Admission: Free
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1850s home provides view of 1850–1950, featuring furniture and porcelain of dining room.
Admission: Admission charged
One-room log cabin once served as stagecoach stop. Houses articles associated with frontier living.
Admission: Free
Manmade lighted waterfall, situated at head of Spring Park, is constructed of 2000+ tons of local sandstone and stretches 80' wide and 42' tall. 4.3 million gallons of water pass over the falls each day.
Admission: Free
Bent grass greens.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Championship Yardage: 6600 yds.
Admission: Unknown
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Provides extensive collections of beautiful and exotic insects, mounted birds, animals, rocks and minerals, sea shells and coral. Large theatre to view natural science films. Also includes live and interactive exhibits.
Admission: Free
Key Underwood buried his coon dog, Troop, on this site (1937). Since then, more than 185 coon dogs have been laid to rest here. Park area with picnic tables and shelter. Annual Labor Day celebration.
Admission: Free
Multi-purpose complex with 36,000-sq.-ft. show and sales arena with natural floor. Bleacher seating for 3600. Hosts numerous events, including rodeos, dog shows, cattle and horse shows, bluegrass and gospel concerts, motorcross events.
Admission: Unknown
In 1873, Col. John G. Cullman, German refugee, established colony here. Replica of home houses museum and pieces from Cullman Archaeological Society. Cullman’s rocking chair, replica of city street from late 1800s.
Admission: Admission charged
Pueblo-style stucco building designated as historical landmark. Listed on National and State Registers of Historic Places.
Admission: Free