Great horses, friendly guides. See beautiful Alabama from horseback. Seasoned riders as well as novices are welcome. Plan for 2–4 hrs. of relaxing riding pleasure.
Twickenham Historic District & Guided Walking Tour
Street address:
Corner of Williams and Adams
Huntsville, AL 35801-5570
Phone:
256-533-5723
Schedule:
Call for schedule of guided walking tours.
Mailing:
500 Church St., Ste. 1
Huntsville, AL 35801-5570
Admission:
Free
Alabama’s largest antebellum district, located east of courthouse square, contains outstanding examples of Federal, Italianate and classical architecture. Alabama’s oldest house, dating from 1814, and 1819 Weeden House, oldest open to public, are within Twickenham.
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Bent grass greens.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Championship Yardage: 6600 yds.
Dred Scott, the plaintiff in the famous Scott v. Sanford case, was brought to Huntsville as a slave in 1818 and lived in Alabama for 12 years. In its now infamous decision, the U.S.
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Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
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Number of holes: 18
Par: 71
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