East Alabama Travel Destinations

Alabama Gold Camp

Prospecting for gold is something that just about everyone has wanted to try at least once.  As a hobby, prospecting offers a special excitement.  There is a constant hope that the next pan will hold that bonanza you’ve been dreaming about.  No thrill …

Alligator Creek Nature Trail

Both of the trails here, the one-mile Alligator Creek trail and the one-half mile Beaver Creek Interpretive Trail, encompass a broad array of habitats, from marshland to mixed-age woodlands. Yellowthroats, Swamp Sparrows, Pileated Woodpeckers, and Grea …

Anniston Museum of Natural History

Explore the wilds of Africa, the wonders of the North American wilderness and the mysteries of 2,300 year-old Egyptian Mummies in the Anniston Museum of Natural History. More than 2,000 natural history items are on permanent display. Children can get “ …

Anniston Performing Arts Center

A name associated with music in the Model City back to the early 1900’s was that of Carrie McClure Knox, the daughter of Anniston lawyer John B. and Mrs. Knox. 1301 Woodstock Avenue Anniston, AL 36207 http://www.knoxconcertseries.org/venue/  (256) 235- …

Art Works Gallery

Located on historic Noble Street, the gallery is a co-operative of 21 local artists featuring 2 and 3 dimensional original art and fine crafts. 1014 Noble Street Anniston, AL  36201 http://artworks-anniston.com 256-237-5921

Ashland City Park

A small city park with opportunities for songbirds and woodpeckers year round. Pay particular attention to the small copse of mature woods. Combine this site with a visit to nearby Clay County Public Lake.

Bennett Farms

Bennett Farms is a fourth generation farm with activities for the whole family.  Their hayride takes you by the pumpkin patch where every pumpkin seed is planted by hand.  They also have an animal petting farm with a donkey, miniature horses, chickens, …

Berman Museum of World History

See Colonel Berman’s incredible and fascinating collection including weapons of espionage like a flute that shoots! Thousands of objects on exhibit: bronzes by Remington and Russell; rare and ornate weapons; Asian art; Colt Peacemakers and Winchesters; …

Birchfield Farms

A short drive off US280 in Jackson’s Gap, Tallapoosa County, brings you to Birchfield Farms, an aquaponic farm in operation since September 2012.  Tony Birchfield manages the property and they produce okra, lettuce, peas, tomatoes, beans and burpless c …

Blue Bell Creameries

Blue Bell opened its Sylacauga manufacturing facility in 1996. Sylacauga is located about 45 miles southeast of Birmingham off of Highway 280 in central Alabama. Tours are available by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. …

Bryant Vineyard

The Bryant vineyard is rooted on land which has been in the family since the mid 1800’s. For years the farm was owned and operated by Joseph S. Armbrester, grandfather to the Bryant’s, who found the Coosa Valley ideal for rearing his family and growing …

Carlisle Drug Store Soda Fountain

Step back in time and order a fountain drink from the original and continuously operating 1914 soda fountain.  Located inside the drug store. Since 1914 people have been coming in Carlisle Drug to get a Limeade made at the soda bar. 12  Main Street Ale …