Chris & Al’s Guidebook
Golf
2 18-hole championship courses along the Tennessee River. Book Tee Times at 256-446-5111 or rtjgolf.com
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Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
990 Sunbelt Pkwy2 18-hole championship courses along the Tennessee River. Book Tee Times at 256-446-5111 or rtjgolf.com
Closest city
Founded in 1818.
Home to the University of North Alabama.
Birthplace of W.C. Handy, the father of the Blues and Sam Phillips, the father of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
It also has some of the most charming Southern homes.
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Florence
Founded in 1818.
Home to the University of North Alabama.
Birthplace of W.C. Handy, the father of the Blues and Sam Phillips, the father of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
It also has some of the most charming Southern homes.
Things to see and do
Nearby attractions and places of interest.
Muscle Shoals
Home of FAME Recording Studios.
Tuscumbia
Famous for Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller.
A stagecoach stop, tavern and inn dating back to the 1800’s. It served as a hospital for both Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War.
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Pope's Tavern Museum
203 Hermitage DrA stagecoach stop, tavern and inn dating back to the 1800’s. It served as a hospital for both Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War.
Arts gallery, museum and educational center.
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Kennedy Douglass Center-The Arts
217 E Tuscaloosa StArts gallery, museum and educational center.
Frank Lloyd Wright employed the Prairie, Concrete Block and Usonian styles of architecture in the Rosenbaum Home. The house contains his original designed furniture.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House
601 Riverview DrFrank Lloyd Wright employed the Prairie, Concrete Block and Usonian styles of architecture in the Rosenbaum Home. The house contains his original designed furniture.
The museum houses artifacts dating back more than 10,000 years. There is a 42 foot high mound in front of the museum created by early Native Americans preceding the Chickasaw, Creek and Cherokee nations.
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Indian Mound and Museum
1028 S Court StThe museum houses artifacts dating back more than 10,000 years. There is a 42 foot high mound in front of the museum created by early Native Americans preceding the Chickasaw, Creek and Cherokee nations.
Approximately a 40 minute drive but well worth the trip. Features space travel simulators and hands-on exhibits. This center is one of the most comprehensive U.S. space museums in the world.
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Centre spatial et de fusées des États-Unis
1 Tranquility BaseApproximately a 40 minute drive but well worth the trip. Features space travel simulators and hands-on exhibits. This center is one of the most comprehensive U.S. space museums in the world.
Arx Mortis
4051 US-72Miniature golf and interactive haunted house
Music
Both locations of the Muscle Shoals sound studios are here. Artists such as The Rolling Stones, Percy Sledge, Little Richard, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seeger, Rod Stewart, John Prine and Boz Skaggs recorded here.
Sheffield
Both locations of the Muscle Shoals sound studios are here. Artists such as The Rolling Stones, Percy Sledge, Little Richard, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seeger, Rod Stewart, John Prine and Boz Skaggs recorded here.
A small log cabin built in 1873 was the home of the “Father of the Blues”. Includes his trumpet, piano and original sheet music. Every year the Shoals hosts a 10 day W.C. Handy music fest.
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W C Handy Museum
620 W College StA small log cabin built in 1873 was the home of the “Father of the Blues”. Includes his trumpet, piano and original sheet music. Every year the Shoals hosts a 10 day W.C. Handy music fest.
Repository of the Alabama’s musical history.
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Alabama Music Hall of Fame
617 US-72Repository of the Alabama’s musical history.
Favorite Parks
Spring Park is another must see with a stone waterfall and mini amusement park and splash pad. There’s a kid sized roller coaster and carousel. There is also a train to transport visitors throughout the park.
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Parc du Printemps
Spring Park RoadSpring Park is another must see with a stone waterfall and mini amusement park and splash pad. There’s a kid sized roller coaster and carousel. There is also a train to transport visitors throughout the park.
Cox Creek Park
2500 Chisholm RdSkateboarding park, tennis courts, billiards, horseshoe pits and playground.
College
Over 100 plus grad and under grad degrees are offered at this historic and beautiful campus.
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University of North Alabama
1 Harrison PlazaOver 100 plus grad and under grad degrees are offered at this historic and beautiful campus.
Motorcycle Enthusiast
Every year on the 3rd Saturday in September, bikers honor the famous Native American Indian Trail of Tears by riding from Chattanooga to Waterloo.
Trail of Tears Remembrance Association Motorcycle Ride
900 Riverfront PkwyEvery year on the 3rd Saturday in September, bikers honor the famous Native American Indian Trail of Tears by riding from Chattanooga to Waterloo.