Attractions

It's fun and exciting for all ages! The ride can sometimes be a wet and wild one, so dress accordingly. Located at the west end of Perdido Pass Bridge, east side of the pass condos.

Go-Karts, kid's rides, bumper boats, miniature golf, simulator roller coaster, 100 arcade games, and concessions. Redeem tickets for prizes, AND MUCH MORE!

The zoo is tucked away just blocks from the beach and is home to more than 290 animals. Lions, tigers, bears, monkeys and macaws are just some of the creatures that inhabit this Gulf Coast oasis. There's also a petting zoo, reptile house, aviary and daily animal shows in the summer. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo relies solely on admissions, memberships and contributions to remain in business. The local community and businesses have been generous in donating money, building supplies and services in years past. Substantial on-going funding through sponsorships, grants, and endowments from major corporations did not exist before 1998. These additional sources of revenue are now being actively pursued to ensure the zoo's longevity.

As part of the Florida Nuisance Alligator Removal Program, Alligator Alley transports the animals from un-natural areas to our alligator farm in Summerdale, AL, which is designed to give them a natural environment. Our alligators are considered "nuisance animals." These animals have lost their natural fear of humans, which makes them dangerous. Any alligator over 4 feet in length, determined to be dangerous to humans or their property, must be killed as mandated by the state of Florida. The only exception being when they can be placed in a captive environment to ensure they do not create any other problems. Thanks to Alligator Alley, "Captain Crunch", the world record holder, and many other alligators of all sizes are now safe and being enjoyed by people of all ages. One unique aspect of Alligator Alley, unlike ANY other attraction, is the large area of natural environment that these alligators may enjoy for the rest of their lives! Come and see alligators over 13 feet long! You'll even have the opportunity to feed them!

Imagine swimming with dolphins, getting a dolphin kiss, a hand shake or an incredible dorsal fin pull. All of those things are possible at Gulf World Marine Park.

The original 60 acres were purchased by Walter Bellingrath in 1917 upon the advice of his physician. Dr. P. D. McGehee advised his patient to learn how to play and told him to buy the fishing camp he had been admiring. The camp consisted of three dilapidated houses and an overgrown jungle. Mr Bellingrath reworked the cabins and began clearing the paths and was able to have his first house party here in December of 1918. It was the beginning of an ever-growing number of parties. Mr. Bellingrath loved company. The Gardens were known for the first 15 years as "Bellcamp".

6000 acre preserve. Nature, hiking trails, beach, Gator Lake. Located on (State Hwy 180 West) Fort Morgan Rd., eight miles west of Hwy 59

Alabama's marine education and research center. Located on the eastern tip of a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, the Sea Lab is the home site of the Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium.

Enjoy private family time...whether partying with friends or experiencing romantic sunsets IT"S YOUR BOAT with the island's only female dolphin captain

"Enjoy the local sea life as you snorkel the scenic waters off the Emerald Coast" Also ask about KAYAK SAFARI Guided Kayak Tours and Rentals!

17401 Perdido Key Drive The Last Great American Road House Beach Bar Open! Starting at Noon Daily

Stretching along the shores of beautiful 500-acre Lake Jackson, this compact 40-acre park offers swimming, paddleboat rentals, fishing and picnicking, as well as a complete community building and a modern lakeside campground. Located on the Alabama/Florida line, this park has the perfect climate for campers seeking to avoid those harsh winter months up north. The day use area includes a bicycle / pedestrian trail that runs the entire length of the park from the campground to the City Wetlands Park and to the Old Depot, approximately 1.4 miles in length. Swimming, fishing, wave runners and skiing are allowed in the lake, a picnic area and a 200 – foot pier are also located in day use area. Pedal boats are available for rental during the spring and summer. Two meeting rooms are available for rent that can accommodate 50 – 75 people; included is a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, and microwave.

Originally founded in 1702 at 27-Mile Bluff up river, Mobile was relocated in 1711 to the current site where a temporary wooden stockade fort was constructed to protect the town. It was named Fort Louis after the old fort up river. In 1723, construction of a new brick fort with a stone foundation began. Renamed Fort Condé in honor of King Louis XIV’s brother. Fort Condé protected Mobile and its citizens for nearly 100 years from 1723-1820. It was built by the French as a defense against British and Spanish attack on the strategic location of Mobile and its Bay, the eastern most part of the Louisiana colony. The military importance of Mobile and Fort Condé was huge. The fort and town protected access into the strategic lands between the Mississippi River and the Atlantic colonies along the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers. Fort Condé and its surrounding features covered about 11 acres of land. It was built of local brick, stone, earthen dirt walls, and cedar wood. Twenty black slaves and five white workmen did initial work on the fort. If the full size fort were present today, it would take up large sections of Church, Royal, Government, St. Emanuel, and Theatre Streets in downtown Mobile. From 1763 to 1780, England was in possession of Mobile and the fort was renamed Fort Charlotte in honor of King George III’s wife. From 1780 to1813, Spain ruled Mobile and the fort was renamed Fort Carlota. In 1813, Mobile was occupied by United States troops and the fort again named Fort Charlotte. In 1820, Congress authorized the sale and removal of the fort since it was no longer needed for defense. City funds paid for the demolition to make way for new streets and construction built towards the river and southward. By late 1823, most above ground traces of Mobile’s fort were gone. The current Fort Condé, about 1/3 of the original fort recreated in 4/5-scale, opened on July 4, 1976 as part of Mobile’s United States bicentennial celebration.

The Exploreum is an exceptional regional science center for adventurers of all ages. Interactive science exhibits and big screen films provide everyone an entertaining outing for the mind. The Exploreum houses the only Domed IMAX Theater on the Gulf Coast, the only full scale chemistry lab where visitors can participate in experiments and the only 3-D virtual theater! The Gulf Coast Exploreum is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering science literacy and making science fun.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo opened in June 1989 as Zooland Animal Park and was founded as a private enterprise by Joey Ward of Gulf Shores. In 1991, the Ward family created the Zoo Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation that is governed by a Board of Directors, and donated 17 acres of prime real estate that makes up the zoo today. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo relies solely on admissions, memberships and contributions to remain in business.

Something magic happens when you visit the Alabama Gulf Coast. The moment you arrive, the world starts to fade away. Maybe it's the sound of waves gently lapping the shore or the smell of coconut oil. Perhaps it's our white sand beach and sparkling emerald water. Suddenly building sandcastles moves to the top of your "to-do" list. You remember just how much fun your spouse is. You find yourself laughing at your son's "knock-knock" joke, even though you've heard it a zillion times. You linger over a succulent, fresh seafood dinner where nobody rushes to get away from the table. A great getaway is closer than you think. A visit to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offers the perfect balance of non-stop activity and lay-around-doing-nothing time. Putter around a bit on one of our championship golf courses. Cast your line for deep-sea adventure on a charter fishing trip. Travel back in history with a visit to Fort Morgan, the site of the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. Commune with Mother Nature as you hike through one of our Alabama wildlife areas and gaze at gators and shorebirds. Whether vacationing with family, escaping with the one you love, attending an annual convention or corporate retreat, you can choose from national hotel and motel chains, top-notch condominiums or a variety of beach house rentals.

Located in the city of Gulf Shores on the coast of Alabama, white sun-kissed beaches, a surging surf, seagulls and seashells are here to greet you at Gulf State Park. Consisting of 6,150 acres with 2 miles of sugar white sand beaches, Gulf State Park has modern and primitive camping, cottages, marina, trails and fishing. What more could you ask for? How about tennis, group pavilions, nature programs and picnic areas? Yes, we have it. You will find an 18-hole championship golf course near Lake Shelby, a 900 acre lake with an abundance of freshwater fishing, skiing and swimming. That’s why your next vacation destination needs to be Alabama’s Gulf State Park.

Located in the heart of Mobile, the Mobile Botanical Gardens offers a rare blend of cultivated areas and nature trails. Within its 100 acres are native and exotic azaleas, camellias, hollies, magnolias, roses, ferns and perennials plus a 40-acre longleaf pine habitat. The Gardens are open year round from dawn to dusk. There is no admission fee, though donations are appreciated.

Mobile Greyhound Park has been Mobile's top night-time attraction for 31 years. Located 15-20 mins. from downtown or mall areas, the track features exciting live greyhound racing and simulcast horse racing. Admission is free to the Clubhouse and Grandstand. Your Clubhouse dining experience will be one of Mobile's best.

Mobile's waterfront has seen unlimited transformations aince its 18th century beginnings. Its the heart of our city, economy and our culture. Mobile Landing brings us back to the water-a gateway for our community that connects us again with the rest of the world.

Ever since its founding in 1963 by the Mobile Art Association, the Mobile Museum of Art has offered the community an opportunity for a fascinating adventure into the world of visual arts.

"Rise Above It All" Certified Commercial Pilots, Certified Flight Instructors

There isn't a better place to be than right here! Enjoy our spacious waterfront setting where the atmosphere is relaxing and the music soothes the mind.

Located on the eastern tip of Dauphin Island, a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, the DISL is surrounded by Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound and the waters of the Gulf, making it perfectly situated for a wide range of marine science activity.

Family recreation center featuring go-kart tracks, bumper boats, SkyCoaster Flights, Kid's Kountry Rides, miniature golf, and arcade

Excitement on land and adventures in the water. Waterville U.S.A., the ultimate in family fun, is a 20 acre Water Park and Amusement Park located in the beach resort community of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The Waterpark sports rides for everyone from the thrillseeker in you to the more relaxed family attractions. Ride 3 foot waves in our giant wave pool, feel the rush of our towering "Kamikaze" straight drop, speed down the twists of our water slides or relax on the 1,800 foot long float stream. Come see our newest attraction The Great White. The Amusement park has grown over the last eight years to become the largest in the area, with the Cannonball Roller Coaster and Waterville 500Nascarts, The Fun Depot for the little ones, and more.

Explore Alabama's BEST kept secret. Located in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and find out what you've been missing! This is no ordinary nature experience, but an adventure of a lifetime. Travel in the "Gator Bait". The custom built Delta-Swamp boat. See wild alligators in their natural surroundings unchanged for millions of years. Watch the osprey catch fish, feed its young and build it's magnificent nest. And Much More!!!

Alabama's Greatest Family Adventure. Visit Splash Beach, Magic City USA or both!

This art-deco museum honors great jazz artists with ties to the state of Alabama. While furnishing educational information, the museum is also a place for entertainment. Exhibits convey the accomplishments of the likes of Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Erskine Hawkins and the music that made them famous. Within this fine musical collection, visitors travel from the beginnings of boogie woogie with Clarence "Pinetop" Smith to the jazz space journeys of Sun Ra and his Intergalactic Space Arkestra.

The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF), founded in 1967, is a place where heroes and their memories live forever. No other state can match the number of great sports legends that have ties to this state, either through birth or performance.

The Alabama Veterans Memorial is far more than just a park... It is a message from all Alabamians, recognizing the price of freedom and peace. Amid peaceful Alabama woodlands, you can peruse the names of Alabamians lost to war. A time line in the Memorial walkway outlines historic events of the 20th century, visitors will find descriptions of Alabama's 23 Medal of Honor recipients of the 20th century, and in the courtyard, Medal of Honor stories appear on columns with artwork and letters.

Aldridge Gardens, the former estate of Eddie and Kay Aldridge who owned Aldridge Garden Shop & Nurseries, is a beautiful 30-acre site showcasing hydrangeas and picturesque gardens. Now open to the public, the property is located on the corner of Lorna Road and Rocky Ridge Ranch Road.

Bring your imagination and sense of adventure to the Revolutionary American Village! The American Village welcomes the general public visitors during our regular hours (no reservation necessary), and welcomes school and other groups by pre-reservation.

Explore the wilds of Africa, the wonders of the North American wilderness, and the mysteries of 2,000 year old mummies in the seven fascinating exhibit halls of the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Open-air exhibits place you face to face with majestic-and often deadly-animals! See one of the country's oldest exhibits of birds in their habitats, and explore the children's discovery room for hands-on experiences with Alabama's natural wonders. Visit the Changing Exhibit Gallery for a look at how artists interpret nature. Stroll along outdoor nature trails and enjoy global shopping in the Museum Store.

Arlington is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture dating from the 1840s. The house was built by Judge William S. Mudd, one of the ten founders of Birmingham. The house is furnished with a collection of 19th century decorative arts. Located on six acres in the heart of Old Elyton, the first permanent County Seat of Jefferson County, Arlington is a center for historical, cultural, and civic activities.

The Bama Belle is a modern day replica of the grand paddlewheel riverboats which graced the nation's river ways in the early 1900's. Today, you can experience the same magical, romantic, nostalgic celebration of the American spirit on The Bama Belle, Alabama's grand new attraction!

The Barber Motorsports Park is a world-class road racing facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. With 720 acres of manicured landscape, one-of-kind sculptures and wooded surroundings, the Barber Motorsports Park is not your average racetrack! Host to exciting national events such as the AMA Superbike Championship Series and the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series, the Barber Motorsports Park has become a fan favorite! The Barber Motorsports Park is also home to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. The 144,000-square foot, four-story museum includes the world's largest collection of vintage and modern day motorcycles (1000+) and the largest collection of Lotus race cars.

The Battle of Horseshoe Bend In March 1814, General Jackson's army left Fort Williams on the Coosa, cut a 52-mile trail through the forest in three days, and on the 26th made camp six miles north of Horseshoe Bend. The next morning, Jackson sent General John Coffee and 700 mounted infantry and 600 Cherokee and Lower Creek allies three miles down-stream to cross the Tallapoosa and surround the bend. He took the rest of the army - about 2000 men, consisting of East and West Tennessee militia and the Thirty-ninth U.S. Infantry - into the peninsula and at 10:30 a.m. began an ineffectual two-hour artillery bombardment of the Red Sticks' log barricade.

Class AA affiliate of the 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox.

Not only to the obvious things like beauty and sensory pleasures. But also to deeper and more unexpected things like serenity, introspection and discovery. Every turn in the Birmingham Botanical Gardens brings something new and singularly delightful.

Nestled in a valley at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham, Alabama owes its origin to abundant deposits of iron ore, coal and limestone, the essential ingredients for iron and steel making. Ambitious industrialists and land speculators began developing natural resources immediately after the Civil War, or as many southerners called it the War Between the States. A labor force of native white and Black Alabamians, white immigrants from Europe, and prison convicts mined the minerals for capital-intensive corporations.

The Birmingham Race Course is proud to present the best in simulcast wagering opportunities from both greyhound and thoroughbred facilities across the nation. With over 200 simulcast races on Saturday alone, it gives the most ardent handicapper the chance to "hit a big one"! See our complete simulcast schedule. Viewers on the 1st floor are offered an opportunity of a close-up view of the race track with ample seating. Overhead monitors offer race replays, mutuel information as well as in-house general information. Conveniently located throughout this area are concessions stands offering the best in snack foods. Nothing beats a slice of pizza and a cold beer. Visit one of our many lounges for the best in greyhound and horse simulcasting in a nightclub atmosphere. Each area of our facility offers complete closed circuit television viewing of selected races. Whether you prefer beer and popcorn or cocktails and dinner, our lounge areas offer both. The clubhouse level offers the ultimate in southern dining and hospitality. From tiered table seating on the clubhouse level, you may enjoy cocktails, dinner and the thrill of greyhound racing. Televisions are located throughout the clubhouse level as well as individual televisions on each table. Whether you prefer the excitement of the track level, the intimacy of our lounges or the fine dining in our clubhouse, our climate controlled facility offers the very best in exciting greyhound racing. Planning a special event? Let our group coordinator make your event one to remember. Do something different for those special birthdays, reunions or your next company party. Special group rates available for groups of 20 or more.

The Birmingham Zoo is Alabama's most popular not-for-profit attraction, drawing more than 450,000 visitors annually. Approximately 750 animals of 250 species call the Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, cheetahs and endangered species from six continents.

The Children’s Hands-On Museum is a dynamic learning experience that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and shared discovery in all ages.

Welcome to EASTERDAY ANTIQUES AND FINE ARTS. We have built a business by providing individual attention to each client. We assure you of an honest and accurate presentation of all merchandise. We look forward to serving you.

Welcome to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, the official railroad museum of the state of Alabama. We're located just south of Birmingham in Calera, Alabama. Our museum features operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses. The museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historically significant railway equipment. Our exhibits, operating railroads, and educational programs function as both a unique means of tourism and recreation, and also a way to preserve the rich history of Alabama and our nation.

Highland Park Golf Course was originally established in 1903 making it the oldest golf course in Alabama. Originally developed as The Country Club of Birmingham, Highland Park has been the site of many important golf events including one of renowned golfer Bobby Jones? first victories. At the age of 14, Jones played and won the Birmingham Country Club Invitational held at Highland Park. In 1927, the course opened to the public. In 1955, the course was named for Charley Boswell, a Birmingham native and 17-time National Blind Golf Champion. The restoration of Highland Park Golf took place under the watch of Bob Barrett, a highly respected golf course developer and manager, working with renowned architect Bob Cupp. The re-development was an overwhelming success, offering a classic design complimented with modern amenities. Since its restoration, Highland Park continues to host many popular golf events including the Tiger Woods? Junior Golf Clinic. Highland Park offers first-class bent grass greens and a short but enticing, well-conditioned course suitable for all players. With beautiful vistas of downtown Birmingham, Highland Park offers a golf experience unlike any other in the state of Alabama. Honours Golf has managed Highland Park Golf Course since December 1998.

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.

One of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame's highlight features is the Motorsports Museum. Spanning three buildings and the enclosed courtyard, this collection of history making vehicles is priceless. They represent the crowning achievements of man's abilities and the pursuit of the our limits. To those men, this is a tribute. To all others this is a gift, for the images you see before you are history. The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is recognized because of it's prestigious Induction Ceremony and it's very active and continuously expanding facility. Opened in April of 1983, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of motorsports. It has experienced tremendous growth, with its collection of racing vehicles and memorabilia (from 1902 to present) valued at more than $15 million, and increasing every year.

The Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington collection focuses on art and artifacts from the colonial period through 1865. The collection contains paintings, letters, furniture, porcelain, glassware, silver, jewelry, busts and more. Martha Washington’s prayer book printed in New York in 1783, an original 1787 Samuel Vaughn sketch of Mt. Vernon grounds, writing instruments and tools from George Washington’ s survey case and an original tintype depicting Robert E. Lee in his uniform for the last time are just a few collection highlights.

The place between tradition and tommorow, nuturing Southern folk art roots while showcasing emerging American craft artists. Nestled around a landscaped courtyard, you'll find the Kentuck Museum of Art, the Gallery at Kentuck and the acclaimed Kentuck Studio Artists.

Lake Lurleen State Park is named after Alabama’s only female governor. Lurleen Wallace, the wife of former Governor George C. Wallace, was a native of Tuscaloosa County. As governor she was instrumental in funding a major renovation project of Alabama State Parks. Lake Lurleen State Park is located 9 miles Northwest of the cities of Tuscaloosa and Northport, Alabama and is 14 miles from the campus of the University of Alabama, Home of the “Crimson Tide”

Experience the star-studded history of Daimler-Benz, the world's premier automobile manufacturer. The story is chronicled in the Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center, the first of its kind outside Germany. This architectural showcase, adjacent to Daimler's only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant, brings to life the company's vision - to produce nothing less than the most exceptional automobiles in the world. Much more than a museum, the Visitor Center's exhibits propel people down a multimedia path through the past, present, and future of automotive technology.

Welcome to Moundville Archaeological Park. Eight hundred years ago, Moundville was the largest city in North America. Experience the wonder of this vanished Native American civilization. Choose from the topics to begin your adventure.

The Paul W. Bryant Museum opened its doors to the public October 8, 1988. The museum exhibits artifacts and memorabilia that trace the long history of University of Alabama football. State-of-the-art displays enhanced by videos highlighting great players, plays and games are produced from the museum's archives. A special video production narrated by Keith Jackson chronicles the career of the legendary Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.

Regions Financial Corporation, the title sponsor for the annual Champions Tour event played in Birmingham-Hoover, Ala. The tournament, formerly known as the Bruno’s Memorial Classic, is now the Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarkets.

Experience the thrill of Rickwood's miracle mile of underground caverns! The 260 million-year-old limestone formations, blind cave fish and underground pool are just a few of the natural wonders exhibited in the colorful cavern. The park features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, picnic area, hiking trails, miniature-train ride, campground and souvenir store. Rickwood Caverns is a recognized member of the National Caves Association, and offers more than a mile of living geology. The caverns themselves were water-formed during the Mississippian period over 260 million years ago. Rickwood Caverns still contains active "living formations," as mineral-laden water droplets build colorful structures and flowstones. At Rickwood Caverns, the secrets of the earth actually unfold before your eyes!

The Ballpark - History Built in 1910 by Birmingham industrialist Rick Woodward for the Birmingham Coal Barons. Rickwood Field was modeled after Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field and Connie Mack designed the field dimensions. Opening Day was on August 18, 1910 at 3:30 p.m. The Barons defeated the Montgomery Climbers 3-2 before more than 10,000 fans. The Barons played at Rickwood Field until 1987, when they moved into the suburban Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The famous Black Barons of the Negro Leagues also called Rickwood home during their existence. The legendary Willie Mays, who grew up minutes away, got his start with the Black Barons as a 16-year old center-fielder on the championship 1948 squad. Championship pennants from both teams are painted on the exterior of the ballpark behind the third base grandstand. The 1983 Barons were the last Rickwood tenants to celebrate a championship when they won the Southern League in 1983.

Ruffner Mountain is... A natural oasis in the heart of Alabama's largest city. A destination for hikers, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts. A leader in nature education for students and the community. A 1,011-acre nature preserve in the heart of the city, dedicated to preservation, education, and recreation for everyone.

The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery is a marvel of God's Divine Providence. Every feature of the Shrine lifts the heart and mind to God. Here at the Shrine the weary find rest, the discouraged find hope, the down-trodden find courage, the lonely find love, and sinners find mercy. Why? Because of the power and love of our Lord, Who is perpetually adored in this holy place.

Welcome to the world of vintage aircraft, awesome engines, world class models and legendary avation pioneers! Explore the South's avation history up close! Flights of Fancy leaving daily.

I believe that Summerfest is helping to achieve this Renaissance through cultivating the arts community in and around Birmingham. I truly desire for Summerfest to be the brick and mortar used to help build bridges between the arts and culture of Birmingham. With these bridges intact, I know that Birmingham will reach its full potential - becoming a prominent arts destination in the South. I invite you to come and be a part of the excitement!

2006 Talladega Superspeedway Guest Guide Everything you need to know about attending a race at Talladega Superspeedway. This is the same guide available at the speedway, complete with information on Security, Tickets, Directions, Parking, Maps, Grandstands, Guests with Disabilities and Hospitality. The Guest Guide is available as a .pdf document for easy downloading and printing.

Welcome to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, the official railroad museum of the state of Alabama. We're located just south of Birmingham in Calera, Alabama. Our museum features operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses. The museum is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and operation of historically significant railway equipment. Our exhibits, operating railroads, and educational programs function as both a unique means of tourism and recreation, and also a way to preserve the rich history of Alabama and our nation.

The Visual Arts Gallery of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is committed to critically considering and representing a diverse range of arts practices. The Gallery serves as a site for artistic innovation and interrogation through exhibitions, both contemporary and historical, which contribute to discourses on contemporary culture. Of particular interest are experimental practices, installation, film, video, time-based works, performances and digital media. The Gallery shows between ten and twelve exhibitions per year. These include a Juried Student Annual, works by Faculty and BFA Students, and a number of curated shows featuring works of local, national and international artists

Vulcan Park is home to the world's largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. We tell the story of Birmingham's past, present and promise for the future.

Welcome to the Westervelt-Warner Museum of American Art. We are nestled into a wooded knoll overlooking Lake Tuscaloosa near the picturesque NorthRiver Yacht Club complex in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Our inviting facility features one of the most significant assemblages of American art to be found anywhere. Among our exhibits are hundreds of paintings, sculptures, artifacts and antiques by world-renowned artists such as: James A. McNeill Whistler John Singer Sargent Frederic E. Church Childe Hassam Thomas Cole Andrew Wyeth Winslow Homer Duncan Phyfe Mary Cassatt James Peale The Westervelt-Warner Museum of American Art celebrates significant American historical events and figures. Our collection includes portraits of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette, for which the subjects actually sat. Also on display is silver fashioned by Paul Revere, furniture designed and made by Duncan Phyfe, Charles Honore Lannuier and Joseph Barry, among others.

WorkPlay Wednesday is a new event at your favorite destination geared towards keeping people downtown after work, while providing an atmosphere of fun and fellowship for creative minds. WorkPlay Wednesdays features food from area restaurants, $5 martinis and live music ranging from local DJs, singer/songwriters and acoustic duos. “We decided to create an atmosphere where people can mix and mingle and meet new friends before heading home or to dinner,” Alan Hunter, co-owner of WorkPlay, said. “WorkPlay Wednesdays is so cool, I’m hanging out there myself!” WorkPlay Wednesdays’ martini menu features Appletinis, Orange Martinis, Cosmopolitans, Margartinis and the Classic Martini for only $5 from 5 pm – 8 pm each Wednesday. Food is also available from 5 pm – 8 pm and catered by various local restaurants.

The Ave Maria Grotto, known throughout the world as "Jerusalem in Miniature", is a beautifully landscaped, four-acre park designed to provide a natural setting for the 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous historic buildings and shrines of the world. The masterpieces of stone and concrete are the lifetime work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard Abbey. Begun as a hobby, with various materials he could find, and infinite patience and a remarkable sense of symmetry and proportion, Brother Joseph re-created some of the greatest edifices of all time.

Since 1954 Helen Keller's birthplace has been a permanent shrine to the "miracle" that occurred in a blind and deaf seven-year old girl's life. At that time Ivy Green was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

At 2,407 feet above sea level, Cheaha Mountain is the highest point in Alabama. (This state park is surrounded by the Talladega National Forest.) This 2,799-acre mountaintop retreat provides breathtaking scenery year-round. A spectacular sunset becomes the perfect complement to an excellent evening dining experience at the park restaurant. During the day you can enjoy hiking, swimming or photographing the natural beauty of the Cheaha Mountain area. Then, after an exhilarating day you can retire to a comfortable hotel room, mountainside chalet or one of our newly renovated cabins. Or you may choose to stay closer to nature at a primitive campsite.

Claudmont is as unique as Lookout Mountain itself. Since 1970 advanced snow-making equipment and patient professional instruction have provided Cloudmont's ski expansion to include two one-thousand foot, beginner-intermediate slopes. Two "pony lifts" take skiers to the top of the slopes that have an elevation of 1,800 feet and a vertical rise of 150 feet. Saddle Rock Golf Course is a part of the one thousand-acre Cloudmont Resort complex. The course is open seven days a week, year round. Play is on nine holes from 18 tees and the first tee is uniquely lofted above a fairway on a 30-foot rock.

In the rustic tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps, DeSoto State Park is accented by rushing waterfalls and fragrant wildflowers. The atmosphere of the CCC further enhances the restaurant, lodge and cabin facilities. Nestled atop beautiful scenic Lookout Mountain, this 3,502-acre park also provides modern chalets and campsites, as well as a picnic area, swimming pool, tennis courts, nature center and hiking trails. During your stay, you can photograph DeSoto Falls or hike to Indian Falls and along the West Fork of Little River. Looking for a place to have a meeting? At DeSoto State Park Lodge we have two meeting rooms available. The DeSoto room, with its huge fireplace, will accommodate up to 25 people. Our Canyon room will seat up to 40 people, while our main dining room will seat up to 60 people. Our meeting rooms are great places for birthday parties and wedding receptions.

Whether you're looking for a romantic escape for two, a vacation reunion for the whole family, or a meeting for 20 to 250, Doublehead Resort is the perfect destination. You'll enter a world of relaxing solitude, where wildlife plays among 1,100 acres of towering Alabama pines and hardwoods and days end with spectacular sunsets over the waters of Wilson Lake. Throughout your stay with us, you'll enjoy the genuinely gracious Southern hospitality of our exceptional staff. Our world-class facilities include quiet waterfront cottages (click here for cottage layout), a magnificent cedar lodge with over 5,000 square feet of waterfront deck, and a beachside conference center. Private Piers, Quiet Cottages and Priceless Memories. You may test your skills at our state-of-the-art sporting clay range or go horseback riding through fields of grazing Longhorn cattle. If you are interested in a slower, more relaxed pace, you may lounge on our white sand beach or by our spectacular swimming pool with its own cascading waterfall. The vacation you've been dreaming of is closer than you think. Come and experience everything we have to offer and see for yourself why we proudly consider Doublehead to be the South's most unique resort.

Take the mystery out of history at the South's largest hands-on history museum. The South's largest hands-on history museum! Your trip back in time begins in the stately EarlyWorks Children's Museum Rotunda where exhibits bring to life Alabama's early history. Hear stories from the talking tree, play a tune on the giant-sized instruments at the Alabama bandstand and try your hand at building a house in the interactive architecture exhibit. Walk the gangplank and explore a 46-foot keelboat, stroll through Alabama's agricultural and industrial history and try on 1800's clothing in the Federal house.

HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN, off I-565 exit 15 then .5 miles east to 4747 Bob Wallace Ave., offers 112 acres of beautiful year-round gardens. Features include perennial, daylily, rose, annual, wildflower, fern and herb gardens and aquatic gardens. Tea Room open for lunch Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. April-October. Gift Shop features garden related specialty items. Spring Festival of Flowers during April (special rates). Butterfly House open May - September. Scarecrow Trail featured in September and October. Galaxy of Lights holiday extravaganza Thanksgiving through New Year?s Eve (special rates). Garden closed Thanksgiving and Christmas, but Galaxy of Lights open those evenings.

The Historic Huntsville Depot is the only surviving pre-Civil War passenger depot in Alabama and one of very few left in the U.S. The three-story building was constructed in 1860 and included the area headquarters for the Memphis & Charleston Railroad. Union forces seized the depot in 1862 and used it as a prison for Confederate soldiers.

Feel the serenity of gliding across the water powered only by the wind. Or motor across the lake, dock your boat next to the Resort Lodge and enjoy a sumptuous meal in luxury surroundings. Enjoy your early mornings in one of the cabins, listening to the birds. Or sip that first cup of coffee by a campfire. Or open a thermos after you've found the perfect spot for the day's fishing. Wake up with a round of golf, a tennis match, or laps in the swimming pool. Or simply sun the morning away. Stroll along the landscaped banks of Wheeler Lake. You might see deer or an eagle or much more of the wildlife so abundant at Joe Wheeler State Park. Located in Northwest Alabama, 2 miles west of Rogersville, off U.S. Highway 72. The Park is approximately 50 miles west of Huntsville, Alabama and 27 miles east of Florence, Alabama. Interstate 65 and Athens, Alabama are 22 miles east of the park.

Little River flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. The river and canyon systems are spectacular Appalachian Plateau landscapes any season of the year. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, stream riffles and pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together to tell the story of the Preserve, a special place in the Southern Appalachians.

Monte Sano, Spanish for “Mountain of Health,” rises more than 1,600 feet above sea level. The mountain has attracted visitors since the mid 1820’s with the establishment of the town of Viduta, a derivative of the Spanish word “Vida,” meaning life. Viduta was home to a sanatorium and a hotel resort, Hotel Monte Sano, which opened its doors on June 1, 1887 and closed in the early 1900’s due to a declining economy.

Travel the route of the Old Natchez Trace and imagine the experiences of those that have traveled before you. The 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates an ancient trail that connected southern portions of the Mississippi River to salt licks in today’s central Tennessee. Over the centuries, the Choctaw, Chickasaw and other American Indians left their marks on the Trace. The Natchez Trace experienced its heaviest use from 1785 to 1820 by the “Kaintuck” boatmen that floated the Ohio and Miss. rivers to markets in Natchez and New Orleans. They sold their cargo and boats and began the trek back north on foot to Nashville and points beyond. Today, visitors can experience this National Scenic Byway and All-American Road through driving, hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping.

Point Mallard Park, in Decatur Alabama, a complete family recreational facility, offers the great outdoors activities like you've never experienced before! Point Mallard Park lies hidden among North Alabama's wooded pines, the 500-acre family recreational park lets you get in touch with nature 365 days a year. Play 18 holes of golf on one of the South's best Golf Course; stay in our 25-acre, wooded Campground; visit our Aquatic Center water park, home of America's first wave pool; cool off in the indoor Ice Complex ice skating rink or simply enjoy nature on our wooded hiking trails.

Sci-Quest is a hands-on science center with more than 125 permanent, interactive exhibits in seven different subject areas. Unlike a typical "museum," Sci-Quest's exhibits are designed to engage, educate and entertain.

The Ranch sits high atop Lookout Mountain near Mentone, Alabama. If you're perched on the boondocks, a giant rock formation that spreads at length across the mountain, you are at a vantage point that shows Little River and ski area. The Ranch includes 1,000 acres of beautiful wooded wilderness, and it is laced with 100 miles of picturesque trails that are used by part-time cowboys and nature enthusiasts for on-foot or on-horse hikes.

Tigers For Tomorrow a last stop exotic animal preserve recently relocated to North Eastern Alabama in Dekalb County. After many months of work relocating animals from the Ft. Pierce preserve and building enclosures, the rescue facility is now open to the public.

Blast Off. Land the Shuttle. Visit Mars. Spin 3 G's. See the Moon. Go Shopping. Eat Lunch. See an IMAX movie...

Bringing You Lost Treasures From Around The World For 34 Years. Unclaimed Baggage is a one-of-a-kind store snuggled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and bordered by the 70,000 acre Lake Guntersville. Founded in 1970 by Doyle and Sue Owens as a part-time business, it soon became a full-time venture. In 1978, the Owens incorporated the company and watched it prosper as one of the great 'hidden' bargain centers for savvy shoppers.

Welcome aboard the "Phoenix". She is capable of carrying 50 passengers aboard her enclosed comfortable interior with large panoramic windows to insure great viewing of our beautiful city on the Alabama River Front. It is heated for cool weather operation. The "Phoenix" is USCG inspected and run by a qualified Captain and crew.

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, located in Montgomery - Alabama's state capital - is the sixth largest Shakespeare festival in the world and attracts more than 300,000 annual visitors from all 50 states and over 60 countries.

Fed by a crystal-clear underground spring, the park's spring pool is the center of attention in this 103-acre park. Other complementing facilities include picnic shelters, tables, grills, comfort stations, playground, and modern or primitive campground. Blue Springs is open year round, 7:00 A.M. till sundown.

Chewacla's 696 scenic acres are a delightful pause from nearby interstate traffic. Tranquil park facilities include a 26-acre lake, rental boats, swimming area, playgrounds, hiking trails, a modern campground and picnic areas with tables, grills and shelters. There are newly renovated rustic cabins you are bound to fall in love with. Chewacla State Park is a great place to get away for some rest and relaxation or the perfect place to stay the weekend of the big ballgame. You can watch the sunset on the lake from your cabin and enjoy the fireplace on a cool fall day.

Museum Hours Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open Sunday 1-5 pm (Sept. 1-Dec. 20) Closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Café Hours Open Tuesday through Friday 11 am to 2 pm. Admission Adults $5.00, Senior Citizens $4.00 Auburn University faculty and staff (I.D. required) - free admission College students-free admission Children to the age of 17 - free admission (Additional fee may be charged for special exhibitions and events.) For general information: 334.844.1484 For membership information: 334.844.3081 For information about facilities rental or special events: 334.844.3485 Museum Mailing Address The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University 901 South College Street Auburn, Alabama 36849 Museum E-mail Address jcsm@auburn.edu

This picturesque 1,220 acre park is located on the banks of 45,000 acre Lake Eufaula, otherwise known as the “Bass Capital” of The World”. The park has a lodge, convention center, modern campground, vacation cabins and lakeside cottages, picnic areas, 18-hole golf course and a marina complete with launch facilities and boat slips.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! The Biscuits trounce the Huntsville Stars, 12-4, to win the Southern League Championship Series three games to one. Second baseman Elliot Johnson hits for the Biscuits' first-ever cycle in the triumph, part of a 15-hit attack that included four home runs. One was crushed by designated hitter Michael Coleman, who was named SLCS Most Valuable Player after batting .500 (7-for-14) with three home runs and nine RBIs in the four games

The Museum welcomes groups and individuals to tour the galleries. The staff endeavors to make each visit both enriching and enjoyable. In order to accommodate those who wish to tour the Museum, groups of ten or more should make advance arrangements for their visit. It is advisable for any group wishing to visit the Museum (whether or not a tour guide is requested) to make an advance reservation to insure space is available.

The Montgomery Zoo is a wonderful place to visit- alone or with your family. See over 700 animals from 5 different continents, all housed in natural, "barrier free" habitats. The zoo spans over 40 beautifully landscaped acres, offering you a magnificent view of exotic wildlife and endangered species. By leisurely stroll, or with a ride on the miniature train, the zoo is a sight to see!

The South’s premier history village. Old Alabama Town is a collection of authentically restored 19th and 20th century structures. A magnificent setting, it stretches along six blocks in the heart of historic downtown Montgomery, Alabama. Step back in time and experience over 100 years of history as you embark on a journey where you will see meticulously restored and furnished buildings reflecting the lives of the people who settled and developed Central Alabama. Each building creates its own distinctive image of living and working in Alabama’s past. You will see a cross-section of the way life was from the elegant townhouse lifestyle to rural pioneer living.

The climax to the decades-long voting rights crusade in Alabama erupted in March 1965 as Civil Rights activists converged on Selma, Alabama. The final push to achieve a nationwide solution to the disenfranchisement of African Americans came as the result of three strategically planned marches, the first of which took place on March 7. Nearly 500 marchers proceeded through the streets of Selma and across the Edmund Pettus Bridge where they were faced by scores of Alabama State troopers. The troopers attacked the non-violent marchers, leaving many of them bloodied and severely injured, on a date forever ensconced in history as " Bloody Sunday". A second march ended in a prayer session at the point of Sunday's confrontation. When an injunction circumventing the march to the Alabama State Capitol was reversed, a plan was devised to conduct the monumental trek on Sunday, March 21, 1965. Thousands of people, representing many races and nationalities, moved before the eyes of the world in demonstration to guarantee the right to vote. The five-day/four-night event covered a 54-mile route along state Highway 80 through chilling weather and rain. The result was the personal triumph of those who participated in the historic trek and the signing of the Voting Rights Act on August 6, 1965. Today, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail stands as a testament to the sacrifices made in the triumph to preserve the “right to vote” as the bedrock of American democracy.

Surfside Water Park features a 450,000- gallon wave pool, a lazy river that winds throughout the park, 4 body flumes, 2 speed slides, and a rand new 5000 sq. ft kiddies area.

PCI Gaming has your favorite games, including Wheel of Fortune, Price is Right, Double Diamond, Black and White, Flaming Sevens, Mr. Money Maker, and many, many more. All our Entertainment Centers offer free parking and state of the art "Ticket-In, Ticket-Out" technology. Whether you are shopping, dining, visiting museums, or headed for the beautiful Gulf Coast, you can bet there's an Entertainment Center along the way. We're open 24/7, so any time is a good time to join us for gaming fun served with casual hometown hospitality.

The Museum is a major landmark in the revitalization of downtown Montgomery constructed on the site of the old Empire Theatre where Mrs. Parks made her courageous and historic stand in 1955. The interpretive museum occupies the first floor and 7,000 square feet of a three-story, 55,000 square foot building that also contains the TROY-Montgomery Campus Library.

The sky was the limit-literally! After the successful flight of Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903, Americans of all races were stung by the love bug of flight. In the late 1920's and 1930's African Americans in great numbers began their love affair with flight. They learned the basics of flight on either American soil or abroad, and created their own flight schools and clubs. This love affair was kindled in the late 1930's, when the United States Government created Civilian Pilot Training Programs throughout the country to provide a surplus of pilots in case of a national emergency. African Americans were included in these programs, although trained at segregated facilities.

Since the beginning of America’s existence, education has always been considered as one of the keys to social, political and economical acceptance for African Americans. Tuskegee Normal School was established by the state of Alabama, influenced by a former slave and a former slave owner to educate newly freed people and their children. The Normal school, later Institute, became a beacon of hope for African Americans to reach their goal of acceptance. The school officially opened on July 4, 1881 in the African American Methodist Episcopal Zion Church under the auspices of religion. This date was chosen to commemorate the independence of a Nation and the freedom of a forgotten people. Booker T. Washington became the first principal of a newly formed school at the age of twenty-six. He later hired individuals like George W. Carver and Robert Taylor to help lead the institute to its world-renowned status.

VictoryLand is proud to present the best in simulcast wagering opportunities from both greyhound and thoroughbred facilities across the nation. With over 200 simulcast races on Saturday alone, VictoryLand gives the most ardent handicapper the chance to "hit a big one"! See our complete simulcast schedule. Viewers on the 1st floor concourse are offered an opportunity of a close-up view of the race track with ample seating. Overhead monitors offer race replays, mutuel information as well as in-house general information. Conveniently located throughout this area are concessions stands offering the best in snack foods. Nothing beats a slice of pizza and a cold beer. Our second floor lounge area offers greyhound racing in a nightclub atmosphere. Complete with its own mutuel line and banks of televisions on each wall offering greyhound racing as well as other sporting events make this area a favorite spot for many. Whether you prefer beer and popcorn or cocktails and dinner, our lounge offers both. The clubhouse level offers the ultimate in southern dining and hospitality. From tiered table seating on the clubhouse level, you may enjoy cocktails, dinner and the thrill of greyhound racing. Televisions are located throughout the clubhouse level as well as individual televisions on each table. Whether you prefer the excitement of the grandstand, the intimacy of the lounge or the fine dining in our clubhouse, VictoryLand's climate controlled facility offers the very best in exciting greyhound racing. Planning a special event? Let our group coordinator make your event one to remember. Do something different for those special birthdays, reunions or your next company party. Special group rates available for groups of 20 or more.