Lions, tigers, sharks and other exotic animals displayed in natural habitats, plus touch-and-feel exhibits. Also view live animals such as white-tailed and sika deer, foxes, skunks and others.
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Attractions
Horizontally arched bridge spanning Tallapoosa River. One of world's longest curved bridges. 143 ft. above water, 1738 ft. long.
The bridge opened on December 10, 1940, connecting east and west Tallassee.
Admission: Free
Senator Course: treeless, Irish links style. Legislator: traditional, reminiscent of Pinehurst. Judge: spectacular views of Alabama River.
Number of holes: 54
Par: 72
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Travelers Checks, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
When Confederate Armory moved to Tallassee, 3 homes were constructed on King St. by Confederate government to house officers in command. Only 2 of 3 houses remain, now used as offices.
Admission: Free
Canoe/sit-on-top kayak rentals down Coosa River. Life jackets/paddles included. Class II & III rapids, breathtaking scenery. Bring fishing poles.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Costumed tours by appt. for groups. State historic site, 1700s French fort reconstruction. 165-acre park in rural setting at confluence of Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers. Living history programs monthly.
Admission: Admission Charged
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa
One of the oldest gardens in Alabama, Jasmine Hill has matured at 75-years. Filled with camellias, azaleas, flowering Japanese cherries and an abundance of other southern trees and shrubs, the 20-acre gardens also feature reproductions of Greek statuary and beautiful pools throughout.
Admission: Admission charged
Accepted: Personal Checks
Rolling hills, 3-lake course.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 69
Championship Yardage: 6000 yds.
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Admission: Unknown
Accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Personal Checks, Visa
Admission: Fee for attractions only
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
2-room cabin with big stone chimneys and dogtrot hallway is oldest dwelling in Tallassee. Cabin was center for education before formal schools were established in area.
Admission: Free
Whitewater paddling outfitters. Shuttle service to put in. Planned, guided day trips on Coosa River and Hatchet Creek. Guided overnight Tallapoosa River trips.
Admission: Unknown
When Confederacy feared security of Richmond, VA, decision was made to relocate Richmond Carbine to old 1844 cotton mill in Tallassee. Only Confederate armory to survive Civil War.
Admission: Free
2-story stone building constructed in 1893 by Tallassee Mills as commissary store. Now houses mall with 40 vendors specializing in antiques, gifts, hand-crafted and home décor items. Original fixtures and memorabilia displayed.
Admission: Free
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks
Picturesque, tree-lined fairways, rolling hills.
Admission: Unknown
Accepted: Personal Checks, Travelers Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
Jasmine Hill is a twenty acre southern garden with an ancient Greek theme including famous statuary reproductions, and a full scale reproduction of Greek Temple of Hera ruins from Olympia where the Olympic flame was started.
Accommodations
Welcome to Country Hideaway Bed and Breakfast - a Victorian Inn in AL. We want you to have a safe and enjoyable stay with us.
Check in 3:00 PM
Check Out 11:00 AM
Phone: 334.358.2677
Fax: 334.358.2647