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| Alabama Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Space Shuttle Tile Demo, Huntsville Space and Rocket Center Space Shuttle Tile Demo, Huntsville Space and Rocket Center mark d. doiron Alabama is the 30th largest state in the United States of America. It is situated in the southeastern part of the lower 48 states, between Georgia and Mississippi. Alabama has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. While the coast is smaller than those of Florida or Mississippi, it does have a large, pristine sugar-white beach that is a popular vacation spot: Gulf Shores. Birmingham -way down, in Alabam'- is the most populous city of the state and a nice city to spend some time. It is also a good starting point for seeing the sights around it. Believe it or not, Alabama has covered bridges. If you're a fan of the old wooden, one lane covered crossings, you might want to visit some of our 12 bridges still standing. Some are still in use, even! See the Covered Bridges section for more info. Alabama has a rich heritage when it comes to black American's struggles for equality. The key civil rights historical locations are scattered throughout the state. See the Civil Rights section for details. Huntsville, home of NASA's Space and Rocket Center, is a fascinating mix of the space-age new and Antebellum old. A walking tour of Twickenham Town is a must see, and lovely hiking trails are easy to find on Monte Sano mountain, inside the city limits. Another site of historic importance is the Horse Shoe Bend in the Tallapoosa river. Forgot what happened there. See the Daviston section for details. There are a lot of books about Alabama. ______Civil Rights Edit This Alabama has a rich heritage when it comes to black American's struggles for equality. The key civil rights historical locations are scattered throughout the state. A simple guide is located here for easy reference. Martin Luther King was one that helped black americans have freedom [Add New] Dexter Avenue Church Edit This Dexter Avenue Church is where Martin Luther King Jr. first attended services. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Edmund Pettis Bridge Edit This The Edmund Winston Pettus Bridge is located just east of Selma on US 80. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a march across this bridge on the Selma to Montgomery march for voting rights in 1965. Now a National Trail. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Civil Rights Museum Edit This The Civil Rights Museum, located in downtown Birmingham, chronicles the civil rights struggles of African-Americans through out history. It's stunning! type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Martin Luther King Jr. Street Tour Edit This This is a self-guided street tour in Selma. For more information, see this information. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] National Voting Rights Museum Edit This Selma is home to the National Voting Rights Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the voting rights movement. Many of the founders of the museum were supporters and figures in the voting rights movement. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _______Highlights Edit This The highlights below are not a comprehensive listing of things to see and do in Alabama. For more information, check under each city (bottom) or visit Tour Alabama, the offical tourism site for the state. [Add New] Fort Gaines Edit This Fort Gaines entrance monument Fort Gaines entrance monument The historic Fort Gaines was built in 1821 to provide protection for Mobile Bay. It became well known during the battle of Mobile Bay in the Civil War. Boasts a museum and monthly special events. Located on Dauphin Island. A ferry provides a link to Fort Morgan. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] International Motorsports Hall of Fame & the Talladega Superspeedway Edit This The Talladega Superspeedway is not only home to some pretty important NASCAR races, it is also the home of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, which has over 150 cars and counting! The Texaco Walk of Fame is located nearby in the town of Talladega, and is a growing tribute to the influential members of stock car racing. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Russell Cave National Monument Edit This Inhabited for over 9,000 years, Russell Cave features many ancient artifacts in the museum. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Noccalula Falls Edit This According to legend, an Indian girl lept into this ravine rather than marry against her will. That's how Noccalula Falls got its name. The area boasts a beautiful botantical garden, scenic and historic sites and a campground with swimming pool. The falls themselves are the main attraction, some 90 feet from top to bottom. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Old Cawhaba Edit This Once Alabama's state capital, Old Cawhaba is now a ghost town and archeological site. Self-guided tours encourage you to wander amongst the ruins of what's left of the town, which was more or less flooded out of existence. A gift shop and welcome center is on the premisis. Located on the Cahaba River near Orrville. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Cheaha Mountain Edit This At 2,407 feet, Cheaha is the tallest mountain in the state. In addition to hiking and biking trails, the state park around the mountain offers a nature center and lodging. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Horse Pens 40 Edit This Horse Pens 40 got its name because Indians who used to inhabit the area used the natural rock formation to keep their horses penned up. Now the area is a park, featuring year round events. Located north of Steele. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Edit This Fans of historical warfare will enjoy this park, located where Andrew Jackson defeated Chief Menawa in one of the bloodiest battles of the Creek War. The Horseshoe Bend Park features a visitor's center, hiking trails and even a driving trail. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Point Mallard Edit This Decatur is home to Point Mallard Park, which offers many outdoor activites. Features a water park, tennis courts, baseball fields, picnic areas, gymnasium, hiking trails and the south's only open air ice skating rink! type: general World66 rating: [rate it] email: jones4679@bellsouth.net address: 3015 Vanderbilt Dr. #52 Huntsville Al 35801 tel: 256-533-5067 Looney's Tavern Edit This It's not just a Tavern, but also an amphitheatre and park! Looney's Tavern was the place where the people of Winston County decided to cede from the state of Alabama when it entered the Civil War. A gift shop and miniature golf course are located here. Re-enactments are held periodically. See the official web site for more information. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Farley Nuclear Visitors Center Edit This Tiny Ashford, Alabama boasts something big: The Farley nuclear power plant. The plant has a Visitors Center where energy and fun come together. A nice educational site. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Natchez Trace Parkway Edit This Natchez Trace Parkway skirts the northeasternmost part of Alabama during it's journey from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi. There are many historical sites along the way as well as numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.nps.gov Fort Morgan Edit This Fort Morgan is on the opposite side of Mobile Bay from Fort Gaines. Located about 20 miles west of Gulf Shores, this fort helped defend the area during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The Army closed the fort in 1946 after World War II. A museum is nearby. A ferry provides a link to Fort Gaines. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Guntersville Lake Edit This Guntersville Lake and Dam is the ideal boating and freshwater fishing spot in Alabama. Located near the town of Guntersville, this lake boasts hundreds of miles of coastline and some of the best bass fishing around. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Brierfield Ironworks Park Edit This South of Montevallo lies the Brierfield Ironworks State Historical Park. See the remains of a historically rich iron works. The park also has many outdoor activities and lodging. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Hank Williams Edit This Country legend Hank Williams was born and raised in Alabama. You can see his Boyhood Home and Museum in Georgiana and his Memorial and Museum in Montgomery. I-65 through Montgomery is now official the Hank Williams Lost Highway, by the way. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Gulf Beaches Edit This The beaches of Alabama's Gulf Coast are second to none. Unlike the Pacific beaches these are sugar-white; unlike Florida, these are clean and uncrowded. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are the two main resort towns. The beach is a great relaxing family vacation destination! type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Kymulga Grist Mill Edit This Kymulga Grist Mill Kymulga Grist Mill photo by: Lowell Christy Southeast of Childersburg and not too far from DeSoto Caverns lie the Kymulga Grist Mill. The area is home to the grist mill, a covered bridge, miles of trails and the largest conglomeration of white oaks east of the Mississippi river. There are barbeque areas as well as facilities for gathers, weddings, etc. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Edit This 324 holes over 18 excellent courses over seven locations in the state. A vacation set around travelling to each of the magnicent courses will be heaven to any avid golfer! type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Tannehill Ironworks Historical Park Edit This Part of the Confederate war industry, Tannehill was destroyed in 1865. Visitors can learn about 19th century iron making from the many stone furnaces still standing. There's also a cotton gin, pioneer farm and grist mill. Hiking and camping are also featured. Tannehill Trails offers horseback riding nearby. Official Site. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.tannehill.org Highlights Edit This The highlights below are not a comprehensive listing of things to see and do in Alabama. For more information, check under each city (bottom) or visit Tour Alabama, the offical tourism site for the state. [Add New] Tuskegee Institute Edit This Tuskegee Institute is home to The Oaks, Booker T. Washington's house, and The Carver Museum. The museum showcases Carver's achievements with peanuts, his plant and animal collections, and his labratory equipment. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] US Government Sites Edit This Alabama is home to many government-related attractions. There's the Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker, the Chemical Corps Museum at Fort McClellan, the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville and the USS Alabama battleship in Mobile. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Unusual Attractions Edit This Alabama has some unusual attractions: The Boll Weevil Monument - Enterprise. Farmers erected a statue to the Weevil because it forced them to diversify their crops. It destroyed their cotton crops in 1915. The Carrollton Courthouse - Carrollton. According to legend the face of Henry Wells, a slave, is forever etched on the window in the garret of the courthouse. And yes, the face is really there! Coon Dog Cemetary - Florence. An entire cemetary dedicated to dedicated hunting dogs. Freaky. more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] W.C. Handy Birthplace Edit This The W.C. Handy Birthplace, Library and Museum, located in Florence, houses many of the "father of the blues"' memorabilia and personal belongings. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Theme Parks! Edit This Alabama has a few theme parks: Visionland - Bessemer. Features a wooden rollercoaster, a water park, dinosaur exhibit and more. Water World - Dothan. Water theme park. Styx River Water World - Exit 53 off I-10 in Baldwin County. No information available. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Alabama Fan Club and Museum Edit This The country supergroup Alabama hails from Fort Payne, so it should come as no surprise that the fan club and museum are located there, too. The Alabama Fan Club and Museum chronicles the history of the group. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Edit This Many famous and influential jazz personalities come from Alabama. The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, in Birmingham, is an excellent tribute to them. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Alabama Shakespeare Festival Edit This The Shakespeare Festival is unique for the southeast, offering performances year round of the Bard's tales and other classic works. Located in Montgomery. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Edit This From Paul "Bear" Bryant to Joe Namath, Alabama's had a rich history of sports figures. The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame chronicles the sports and sports figures famous in Alabama. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Ave Maria Grotto Edit This The Ave Maria Grotto is located in the state's only Benedictine abbey, in Cullman. Over 120 miniatures depict various structures around the world. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Boaz Outlet Centers Edit This They call the city of Boaz a shopper's paradise for good reason. Hundreds of factory outlet stores call the city home. There's always a bargain to be found in Boaz. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Boll Weevil Monument Edit This Alabama can be an odd place. Case in point, Enterprise, home to the Boll Weevil Monument. The Weevil destroyed the local cotton crop in 1915 and forced the farmers to diversify. They became so prosperous they erected a monument to the critter. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Ivy Green - Birthplace of Helen Keller Edit This Located in Tuscumbia Alabama. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.helenkellerbirthplace.org DeSoto Caverns Edit This DeSoto Caverns is not just a humongous cave. It's a humongous cave with history. And a laser light show. The Creek Nation of Indians call this cave home and there are plenty of artifacts from Indian habitats and burial grounds to prove it. Did I mention a laser light show? type: general World66 rating: [rate it] |
| Daviston Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x On the morning of 27 March 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men consisting of Tennessee militia, United States regulars and both Cherokee and Lower Creek allies attacked Chief Menawa and 1,000 Upper Creek or Red Stick warriors fortified in the "horseshoe" bend of the Tallapoosa River. To seal off the bend of the river, the Upper Creeks built an incredibly strong 400 yard long barricade made of dirt and logs. As the Cherokee and Lower Creek warriors swam the Tallapoosa and attacked from the rear, Jackson launched the militia and regular soldiers against the barricade. Facing overwhelming odds, the Red Sticks fought bravely yet ultimately lost the battle. Over 800 Upper Creeks died at Horseshoe Bend defending their homeland. This was the final battle of the Creek War of 1813-14, which is considered part of the War of 1812. In a peace treaty signed after the battle, both the Upper and Lower Creeks were forced to give the United States nearly 20 million acres of land in what is today Alabama and Georgia. The victory here brought Andrew Jackson national attention and helped him to be elected the seventh President of the United States in 1828. This 2,040-acre park preserves the site of the battle. |
| Florence Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Renaissance Tower and Restaurant Renaissance Tower and Restaurant If you've never spent time in Florence, Alabama, you might be pleasantly surprised at our cultural life. You might also think we were a city three times our actual size! Within our city, you'll find a home designed and later added on to by Frank Lloyd Wright, which was in the original family's possession until 1999. We have a beautiful art museum, which hosts a variety of exhibits and educational programs and a state-of-the-art library that opened in 2002. Florence is the birthplace of W.C. Handy, Father of the Blues, and his home is now a museum; there's also a museum at a Native American burial mound, located near the banks of the Tennessee River. This is not the extent of our cultural life, by far! Our University, our Symphony, our performing arts groups, our Festivals, our historic districts, our thriving downtown and our churches all work to make this a wonderful place to live. We have a strong cultural heritage in Florence, Alabama. Won't you come and share it with us? ________Museums Edit This The Florence Museums System consists of five separate properties. A wide scope of diversity exists naturally in the Florence museums. The City of Florence operates, funds and governs the five museums. Contributors October 13, 2005 change by ifiranthezoo [Add Museum] W. C. Handy Home, Museum & Library Edit This W.C. Handy Home and Museum W.C. Handy Home and Museum photo by: Susann Elsass This restored log cabin was the boyhood home of the famous composer known as the "Father of the Blues." The museum houses a lifetime of memorabilia including his trumpet and the piano on which many of his songs were written, such as "St. Louis Blues" and "Memphis Blues." The museum provides scheduled care for the artifacts associated with the Handy family and William Christopher Handy; and it provides exhibits, educational programs, and research activities about Mr. Handy's life. The museum plays an important part in the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival. It more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (256) 760-6379 openingHours: 10am-4pm Tues. - Sat. url: www.florenceal.org address: 620 West College Street, Florence, Al 35630 email: bbroach@florenceal.org The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts Edit This The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts houses the administrative office for the Florence museum system and functions as a center for cultural activities including the Kennedy-Douglass volunteers meetings, the Shoals Artist Guild meetings, Arts Alive administration and activities, W.C. Handy Festival activities, and much more. The center also houses a permanent exhibit of historical artifacts and memorabilia, and offers a variety of traveling art exhibitions. The center consists of two adjacent houses with an added walkway connecting them, and a carriage house to more.. World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: ramps provided tel: 256-760-6379 openingHours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. url: www.kennedydouglasscenter.org address: 217 E. Tuscaloosa Street, Florence, AL 35630 email: bbroach@florenceal.org _______Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This "Butterflies Are Free" at the Zodiac Play House "Butterflies Are Free" at the Zodiac Play House Hot Shots Sports Photography The nightlife in the Shoals area is as varied and eclectic as everything else in this culturally rich community. Concerts and clubs feature a musical mix of Country, Southern Rock, Celtic, Symphony, Jazz, Chamber, Blues and much more. There are 3 active theatre groups in the Shoals area that offer a variety of genres in their performances. A number of the local restaurants and art galleries feature live entertainment regularly. There are a number of festivals which attract entertainers from all over the United States and there are several venues where concert promoters schedule a variety of performances. Contributors October 11, 2005 new by ifiranthezoo [Add Entertainment place] The Zodiac Play House Edit This "Butterflies Are Free" at the Zodiac Play House "Butterflies Are Free" at the Zodiac Play House photo by: Hot Shots Sports Photography The Zodiac Players are a community theatre company. The theatre season usually offers 5 plays that include musicals, comedy, and drama . The company always has plenty of talent to draw from because the University of North Alabama has an excellent theatre department and many of the students and graduates live locally. Some former noteworthy members of the Zodiac Players are celebrity, George "Goober" Lindsey and Alabama Senator Howell Heflin. Check the web site for performance dates and details about the current season. type: Theatres World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: Varies - see web site tel: (256) 764-1700 url: www.zodiactheatre.com address: 416 N Court Street, Florence, AL 35630 email: zodiacweb@bellsouth.net _________Festivals Edit This First Fridays in Florence Shoppers First Fridays in Florence Shoppers Susann Elsass W.C. Handy Music Festival The W.C. Handy Music Festival, sponsored by the Music Preservation Society , is an event held annually in the Shoals area of Florence, Alabama. Previous festivals have featured jazz and blues legends including Jimmy Smith, Ramsey Lewis, Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby Blue Bland, Diane Schuur, Billy Taylor, Dianne Reeves and Charlie Byrd. W.C. Handy, known as the “Father of the blues”, was born in a simple log cabin in Florence, AL on Nov. 16, 1873 and lived there until he was nineteen years old. Handy composed the famous tunes “St. Louis Blues,” “Memphis Blues,” “Yellow Dog Blues,” and “Beale Street Blues”. The event will be held July 24 through July 30th, 2005. Visit us at WCHandyMusicFestival.org for more information. [Add Festival] First Fridays in Florence Edit This First Fridays in Florence Shoppers First Fridays in Florence Shoppers photo by: Susann Elsass Downtown Florence hosts an art fair the first Friday of every month. Artist sell and demonstrate their work on the street. There is a variety of live music and entertainment. Downtown stores including unique gift shops and art galleries stay open late for shoppers. Come enjoy a family-friendly environment like no other in the area. The event draws participants and visitors from surounding cities including Huntsville, Nashville, Birmingham, Memphis, and Tupelo. All artists and muscians are invited to participate and there is no booth rental more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (256) 766-7410 url: www.firstfridaysflorence.com date: First Friday of Every Month address: Downtown on Court Street and Cross Streets email: info@firstfridaysflorence.com Arts Alive Festival Edit This Arts Alive Booths in Wilson Park Arts Alive Booths in Wilson Park photo by: Courtesy of Arts Alive Committee Arts Alive is a juried gallery exhibition at the Kennedy- Douglass Center for the Arts in Florence, Alabama, and includes artist booths in adjoining Wilson Park. Artists from around the country come to sell their wares. Exhibitors in the past have been varied and have included painters, sculptors, furniture and jewelry craftspeople, stained glass artists, textile and fabric artists and much, much more! Arts Alive attracts hundreds of art and craft lovers from a three-state region and beyond. Wilson Park in downtown Florence is more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 256-766-1445 or 256-366-1593 url: info@artsalivealabama.com date: May 20 - 21, 2006 address: 217 E. Tuscaloosa Street, Florence, AL 35630 email: info@artsalivealabama.com George Lindsey UNA Film Festival Edit This Southern hospitality at its best - best describes the festival!!! The Festival receives national and international entries and awards a $3,000 prize to the "Best of Show" winner. $2,000 is awarded to the "Sweet Home Alabama" winner which is the best film shot at least partially in Alabama. All first place winners in each of the categories receive the minimum of a $100 cash prize or its equivalent in equipment or merchandise. The list of previous festival guests includes Oscar winner Ernest Borgnine, "Sling Blade" star Lucas Black, character actor Stephen more.. World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: some locations accessible tel: (256) 765-4592 url: www.lindseyfilmfest.com date: March 1- 4, 2007 address: various - see web site email: lindseyfilmfest@una.edu ___________Things to do Edit This photo_1 Shoals Art The Muscle Shoals area of Alabama is rich in history, tradition and spirit. Nestled in the northwest region of the state of Alabama on the beautiful Tennessee River, "the Shoals" is quite possibly Alabama's best kept secret. A cultural melting pot of talent; artists, musicians, and actors abound in the area. Shoals area consists of the four cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and Tuscumbia. All are within minutes driving distance of each other, providing a unique appeal of shops, galleries, restaurants, colleges, churches and civic organizations. Each unique city attracts local, regional, national and international visitors alike. Attractions include the W.C. Handy (Father of the Blues) home and museum, the birthplace of Helen Keller (Ivy Green), the Frank Lloyd Wright-Rosenbaum house, the Natchez Trace Parkway , the Belle Mont Mansion, Kennedy-Douglas Center for the Arts, and the Tennessee Valley Art Center. Located within comfortable driving distance from the cities of Birmingham, Huntsville, Memphis, Nashville; the Shoals community has a lot to offer those looking for a weekend getaway or a day trip to experience the natural beauty of the Tennessee river and explore the art community in the northern Alabama area. Visit ShoalsArt.com for more information [Add Activity] Lions Club Antiques Show and Sale Edit This Liond Club Antiques Show & Sale Liond Club Antiques Show & Sale photo by: Susann Elsass The Florence Lions club hosts an annual Antiques Show and Sale. The proceeds go to benefit local charities and national Lions Club causes. The antique show features dealers from around the country displaying and selling everything from fine antique, jewelry, glassware, furniture and fun collectibles. The Lions Club show has nationwide exposure. The three day show is held in the fall and usually occurs the end of October or the first of November. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: ramps provided tel: (888) 356-8687 url: www.lionsclubantiqueshow.com address: 702 East Veterans Drive, Florence, AL email: www.flo-tour.org |
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| Huntsville Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Huntsville is the biggest city of North Alabama and a nice place to spend a few days - although you shouldn't expect anything spectacular. The city does have a wide range of attractions. It's home to the Space and Rocket Center, the world's largest space attraction featuring dozens of interactive exhibits surrounding Apollo, Mercury and Space Shuttle spacecraft. At the same time you can find one of America's oldest remaining railroad depots - Part of Earlyworks Historic Hunstville, a major attracion for kids who are interested in history of for parents who think their kids should be. The Hunstville Museum of Art, The Weeden House museum and the Buritt Museum make sure you get your dose of culture. Huntsville is a convenient hub for exploring the Kennesaw Mountain region. West of town you can see the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller, located in Tuscumbia about 70 miles from Huntsville. Birthplace shrines honor “father of the blues” W.C. Handy and Olympian Jesse Owens. Visit Hamilton where potter Jerry Brown creates “ugly jugs” at his studio and explore the wonders of “the Dismals.” Frolic in the nation’s first wave pool at Decatur’s Adelupe point. Walk down the shaded streets of historic Mooresville. Ride east for the mountain village of Mentone or further to Fort Payne - home of Little River Canyon, and survey the unique Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro. Go south for the charming Ave Maria Grotto at Cullman and Boaz’s many factory outlets. A Civil War outdoor drama enlivens Looney’s Tavern. The scenic beauty of the covered bridges near Oneonta and Gadsden’s Noccalula Falls are worth the drive. _______Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This i Downtown Huntsville has the Jazz Factory and Humphrey's for live music and drinks until morning. Humprey's has no cover charge and live music nightly, for a list of bands or more information: http://www.washingtonsq.com/band.htm [add Entertainment place] ______Festivals Edit This The Big Spring Jam is a weekend long music festival held outdoors, downtown in Big Spring Park. There are usually 5+ stages of live music, starting around noon and ending around midnight. Tickets are sold by the day or weekend passes. Information on bands and driving directions can be found at : http://www.bigspringjam.org/ Panoply Arts Festival also happens in Big Spring Park downtown. It is usually one weekend in late April. There are stages with music, dance and other talented performers. There are booths that sell crafts and paint faces and of course lots of food venders where you can buy everything either fried or on a stick. Information at http://www.panoply.org/ All summer long there are free outdoor concerts on Monday nights in Huntsville, usually at Big Spring Park or Monte Sano ampitheatre. http://www.huntsville.org/calendar.php is a good place to look for other events. |
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| Birmingham Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Birmingham viewed from south - Red Mountain. Birmingham viewed from south - Red Mountain. Birmingham is the largest city in the state. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, it sprawls along a single valley, while suburbs dot the surrounding valleys. Red Mountain is in the center of town and runs east to west. Along the mountain, iron ore was mined and used in the numerous steel mills that once dotted the landscape. Birmingham's steel heritage is long gone now, given way to other industries like banking and medical research. The University of Alabama at Birmingham makes up much of the downtown area. The most interesting place to visit would be Five Points on the Southside. Interesting restuarants, and there's live music close by. It's about as close as you can get to local culture. Birmingham is sort of like Detroit - safe enough, if you know which areas to avoid. Avoid North Birmingham - there's nothing to see there, and you will likely get robbed. Anything south of Red Mountain, is safe. Anything north of Fultondale is safe. Anything in between might be safe during the day, and definitely not safe at night. There's a restaurant called Niki's in North Birmingham that serves the best southern home cooking you're likely to get. It's worth the risk - go during the day. If you're hankering for authentic southern barbecue, ignore the hype about Dreamland BBQ. The legendary restaurant in Tuscaloosa has declined in quality as it has expanded across the region. Your best bet for barbecue in Birmingham is Demitri's in Homewood. For the real thing, go to Woodrow's on University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa. That's the best barbecue in the world -- spicy, thin sauce, addictive. Birmingham offers many opportunities for shopping. The city of Hoover, to the south, is home to the Riverchase Galleria, one of the largest malls in the southeast. Hoover not only has the Galleria, but it also has all the other upscale big box retailers as well. Costco, CompUSA, etc., are all here. Some of the best restaurants are here as well: Thai Garden House, Ali Baba Persian, Cajun Steamer, etc. For the scoop on dining in the Magic City, go to www.bhamdining.com The Birmingham International Airport offers flights to and from many destinations, through connecting flights in Atlanta, New Orleans and Charlotte. For more on what to see and do in Birmingham, visit the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
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| Lake Martin Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The Lake Martin area is located minutes north of Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama. It is an hour east of Montgomery, and 90 minutes southeast of Birmingham. The east side of the lake is only 2 hours from the Atlanta, Georgia airport. In the 1930's, a dam was built across the Tallapoosa River for flood control, which created this 40,000-acre lake with 700+ miles of shoreline. The main towns on this lake, which touches three counties, are Alexander City and Dadeville, the county seat. The culture is typically Southern -- friendly and gracious. Visitors and newcomers should be expected to be invited to church by the locals. There are several restaurants in the Dadeville area, which is the home of StillWaters, a golf and lake gated community. One of the restaurants is inside the gates of StillWaters, at the clubhouse. Other restaurants include Oskar's, Niffer's on the Lake, The Cove and The Home Plate Cafe. Alexander City, which is larger than Dadeville, is home to a Wal-Mart and Russell Mills, once the home of Russell Athletic wear. Mills and sewing facilities are still here, along with an outlet store where goods are available at wonderful prices. There are several gated communities along the lakeshore, as well as cabins and year-round homes. The lake is less than 20% occupied, and fishing is excellent. Several fishing organizations have tournaments on this lake. The lake rises and falls with the seasons, and the climate is excellent, having a change of seasons, without being too hot or too cold. |
| Dauphin Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The sun shines on Dauphin Island, AL The sun shines on Dauphin Island, AL Dauphin Island is a beautiful barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, just off the coast. Dauphin Island is home to the Civil War Era Fort Gaines which is open to the public, and the Estuarium, an aquarium facility open to the public featuring sea life from the area. _______Beaches Edit This NEW WEST END BEACH IS GOOD FOR BEACH-GOERS Only a few weeks ago Bienville Boulevard on Dauphin Island's west side came to an abrupt end among dunes, debris and a barren expanse of beach rarely visited by anyone other than the locals. But now that somewhat forgotten tract of real estate is open to the public at the new West End Beach park. At 400-feet deep and stretching from the gulf side to the bay, the WEB, as it's known locally, was designed as a family-friendly, themed alternative to the long time public "playground" near the Red School and pier. More like a tropical resort than a typical gulf coast beach, the park features two-hundred palm trees lining the entrance and strategically placed throughout the property. The Tiki Village of authentic structures imported from Bali houses vendors serving up food and drinks, souvenirs, water sport and fishing gear, beach umbrellas, and more. A 32-foot long portable stainless comfort station provides clean restrooms and changing areas for beach-goers, with shower-off facilities nearby. The WEB's canvas-topped shade structures are outfitted with misting systems to offer a cool escape from the summer sun. While swimmers enjoy the Gulf sand and surf, anglers can fish the bay side of the West End Beach among acres of natural vegetation and wildlife. Given its family-oriented nature, the WEB will be staffed with lifeguards and security to help ensure a pleasant experience for guests. There is a $20.00 charge per vehicle to enter the West End Beach, but walk-ins are free. ______Bars and Cafes Edit This Flamingo Fae's Restaurant Flamingo Fae's Restaurant Michael Baxter FROM BREAKFAST TO DINNER, DAUPHIN ISLAND SERVES UP ISLAND EATS Though Dauphin Island, Alabama may be best known for its sugar-white beaches with rolling dunes, the emerald green Gulf water and a mandatory laid-back state-of-mind, another of the town’s treasures makes a visit to this small barrier island even more tasty . . . the food. The recently opened Oar House Restaurant serves up made-to-order sandwiches, thick burgers, and homemade soups in an airy nautical setting on Bienville Boulevard across from the public beach and pier. Set high on pilings among a stand of old live oaks and towering palms, The Oar House makes its signature soups and focaccia fresh every day. The tomato basil soup and seafood gumbo are scrumptious, but the seafood chowder by Chef Joanna Day alone is worth the visit. The full bar features Sam Adams and Stella Artois on draft, in addition to Yuengling and other domestic beers, and a variety of frozen and mixed adult drinks. The warm honey brown and reddish tones of the antique heart pine floors at The Oar House are emphasized late each afternoon has the sun pours through giant window walls in the building’s rounded front. Guests wanting to catch the spectacular sunset over the west end of Dauphin Island may dine or sip a cool drink among the live oaks that grow up through the restaurant’s spacious back deck. Set in a restored country-style home with a classic tearoom appeal, the Lighthouse Bakery on Chaumont Avenue is the sweetest place on Dauphin Island. The baker begins working on tasty creations hours before the sun rises over the east end dunes. She has to in order to meet the rush of customers each morning who come looking for the best pastries and omelets on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The homemade cinnamon rolls and sweet Danish pasties are melt-in-your-mouth good, while made to order omelets come loaded with lump crab and other tasty add-ins. The Island’s best selection of specialty coffee drinks from Latte’, to Cappuccino and Espresso are also there for the sipping. Freshly made pies, cakes and a wide selection of hearty deli sandwiches are also on the Lighthouse Bakery’s old-style chalkboard menu. Fishing boats and pleasure craft come and go outside of Barnacle Bill’s at the Dauphin Island Marina. Self-promoted as the "Best Food on the Island", this longtime local hangout serves up a selection of fried and grilled seafood specialties, and down home favorites from turnip greens and black-eyed peas, to sandwiches and burgers. In fact, the fried seafood platter, piled high with golden brown shrimp, fresh fish from the Gulf, sweet scallops and old-style hushpuppies, may well be the best on the Island. Old-fashioned comfort food combined with gulf-side decor and large waterfront windows, give Barnacle Bill’s a retro feel, like stepping back a decade or two, or maybe three, when life was slower and a family trip to the beach was the highlight of the year. Flamingo Fae’s Beachside Grill and Tiki Bar at the Isle Dauphine golf course may be small in size, but it’s big on savory meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The tastefully tacky décor of inflated pink flamingos, beer signs, miniature faux palms and paper umbrellas add visual flavor, while the large windows open the room to a dune-top view of the sand and surf below. Whether it’s the Big Kahuna breakfast, a basket overflowing with southern fried shrimp, or a char-grilled Black Angus T-Bone, Flamingo Fae dishes up a full menu with island gusto. For a real filler-upper, order the super-sized Surfin’ Joe Spud with grilled chicken or succulent shrimp and Alfredo sauce to go with a generous beverage from the bar. At the Island BBQ the meat is so tender that you can cut it with a fork, but who needs one? Guests to this little roadside treasure on Bienville Boulevard are more apt to dig in with both hands when munching on the best ribs around. The meat falls off the bone and the homemade barbecue sauce ends up in places that you’d never expect. Diners on the flagged deck out front can’t help but take in the aroma of meat slow cooking on the smoker, while enjoying pulled pork, beef and chicken under the blue Alabama sky. Burgers and fries, old school potato salad, Brunswick stew and oh-so-sweet iced tea are also on the menu. Dauphin Island is Alabama’s Family Beach ® with great fishing, great accommodations and great food. ______Festivals Edit This DAUPHIN ISLAND MARINA REELS IN FISHING TOURNAMENTS FOR 2008 Anglers from across the country will be returning to Alabama’s Family Beach ® this season as the Dauphin Island Marina announces 26 fishing tournament beginning in early May. · June 1 – August 5: World Championship Red Snapper Tournament – www.redsnapperworldchampionship.com · June 7: McGill Toolen – Greg Nonnemacher at 251-441-0809 · June 7: INEOS Penolchemie - Terry Quint at 251-443-3065 · June 14: Strypers – Mike Crismon at 251-422-2534 · June 14: INEOS Phenolchemie: Terry Quint at 251-443-3065 · June 20 – 21: Spectator – Joe Giel at 251- 232-2456 · June 21: WNSP/92-ZEW – Kenny Johnson at 251-438-5460 · June 21: Salt Water Sportsman – Summer: Brian Rowe at 251-709-6855 · June 21: Mobile Conservation – Jim Caulk at 251-666-1756 · July 5: Kids Wish’n To Go Fish’n – Doug Houston at 251-602-1919 · July 12: Dauphin Island Young Anglers – Mobile Jaycees at www.adsfr.com · July 18 – 20: Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo – Mobile Jaycees at www.adsfr.com · August 2: Salt Water Sportsman Kids Day Out: August 2 – Brian Rowe at 251-709-6855 · August 9 - 10: Conde’ Cavalier’s – Mike Stewart at 251-452-4803 · August 9: Rotary Tarpon Rodeo – Jeff Adams at 251-304-1178 · August 16: Marine Corp. Foundation – Tom Claxton at 251-767-8489 · August 23: Late Summer & King Shootout – Brian Rowe at 251-709-6855 · August 30-31: Seratoma Fishing Rodeo – Dr. Jake at 251-454-2903 · September 20: Salt Water Sportsman Masters – Brian Rowe at 251-709-6855 The Dauphin Island Marina is a full service marina located minutes from the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of Mobile Bay. Set inside a sheltered bay, the Marina is safe and secure for traveling yachtsmen and fishermen, and the perfect spot to launch for day trips in and around the Gulf. For more information, please contact the Dauphin Island Marina at 251-861-8707 or visit www.dauphinislandmarina.com. Dauphin Island is just 33 miles south of Mobile, Alabama at the end of the Dauphin Island Parkway. With its miles of white sand beach, shaded hiking and biking trails, fishing, island shopping and dining, and accommodations for any budget, Dauphin Island is Alabama’s Family Beach ®. ________Things to do Edit This WINGED ?TOURISTS? FLOCK TO DAUPHIN ISLAND FOR SPRINGTIME SPECTACLE Some say that there is never a bad time for birding on Dauphin Island, Alabama, but there is no doubt that the annual springtime migration is why the word ?wow? was invented. Beginning in early April, Dauphin Island hosts thousands of colorful winged ?tourists? as they make the barrier island their first rest stop after an exhausting flight across the Gulf of Mexico from south of the border. Local bird lover Ginger Simpson describes spring birding season as ?breathtaking?. ?You wake up early every morning to the sound of song birds,? she said, ?and, everywhere you go throughout the day there are brightly colored birds. It?s easy to spot some like the Scarlet Tanager with its black-wings and bright red body from two or three blocks away.? Simpson says that there is no bad spot on the Island for finding special treasures such as the Painted Bunting with its bright blue, green, and red plumage, possibly making it one of the continent's most gaudily colorful birds. In recent years more than 345 species have been reported across the Island each spring earning it the title of ?America?s Birdiest Small Coastal City?. The Dauphin Island Audubon Sanctuary is 164 acres of maritime pine forest bordered by grass covered dunes and the Gulf, with a freshwater lake, hiking trails and an observation boardwalk. Passerines tend to settle into the oak grove at the extreme east end of the Sanctuary near the campground, along with Swainson?s Warbler and Black-whiskered Viero. Local birding expert, Dr. John Porter says that the Island?s Shell Mound is the most popular spot on the Island for watching birds. ?The ancient live oaks at the Shell Mound create a canopy for the more than 20 species of warblers, and Bronzed Cowbird and Shiney Cowbird that occasionally drop in for the insects and cover,? he said. But, Porter reluctantly admits that the towering oak ?Goat Trees? on Grant Street is his favorite vantage point because it?s less well known to the tourists. Just west of the Ferry Landing is Saw Grass Point Salt Marsh, 35 acres of wetland covered with black needle rush and cordgrass. A 100-foot long pier provides a raised platform for birders to scan the protected area for Great Blue Herons, Egrets and other waders. Porter says that the most spectacular birding events happen during what is called ?fall out? conditions. ?Waiting for a good tail wind, the birds begin their migration from the Yucatan Peninsula around dusk and fly for 600 miles before arriving along the coast the next afternoon,? he said. ?If the weather is right some of the birds may fly as far as Montgomery or Birmingham before stopping to rest. But, if the weather changes in flight and they fly into a head wind or cold front, the exhausted birds literally fall out of the sky by the hundreds onto Dauphin Island.? Porter says that first time birders never need a guide to enjoy the spring migration. ?I have people ask if we offer guided birding tours,? he said. ?I tell them that with all the birders on the Island in during the migration, all they have to do is ask and someone will be willing to share what they?ve seen.? Birders will find an assortment of accommodations on Dauphin Island to suit any budget. From the Dauphin Island Campground and waterfront condominiums, to beachside rental homes, Bed & Breakfast Inns and the Gulf Breeze Motel, Dauphin Island is ready for any season. Dauphin Island, Alabama is just 33-miles south of Mobile. For information about birding on Dauphin Island, please visit www.coastalbirding.com. For questions about the Island?s other attractions and accommodations, call (251)-861-5524 or 1-877-532-8744 toll free, or visit www.dauphinisland.cc. Dauphin Island is Alabama?s Family Beach?. |
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L'Alabama è uno stato federato (135.765 km², 4.447.100, capitale Montgomery) degli Stati Uniti d'America. Confina a nord con Tennessee, a est con Georgia, a sud con Florida e Golfo del Messico, a ovest con Mississippi.
[modifica] StoriaLe terre degli indiani Alibamu, rivendicate da Inglesi, Francesi e Spagnoli, passarono ai primi con il Trattato di Parigi (1763). Dopo la Rivoluzione americana (1783), i territori ad oriente del Mississippi, furono ceduti agli Stati Uniti d'America. Ancora inospitale per la rinnovata resistenza degli indiani, specialmente i Creek, la regione entro nell'unione nel 1819. Popolato per la maggioranza di piantatori di cotone schiavisti, l'Alabama ruppe nel 1861 con l'Unione e si mise alla testa della Confederazione dando alla guerra civile tutte le sue migliori energie; ma subì gravissime disfatte. Riammesso nel 1868 come stato, ha trovato notevoli risorse nello sfruttamento delle miniere di carbone e di ferro, che ha dato origine ad un rapido sviluppo industriale via via sempre più accentuato.
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