East Alabama Travel Destinations

Civil Rights Heritage Trail

Take a walking tour of the Freedom Riders Civil Rights Heritage Trail, taking in the historic murals, and find out the major role Calhoun County, Alabama played during the Civil Rights movement.   Murals in the alleyways of the old Greyhound and Trailw …

Classic on Noble

We are Anniston, Alabama’s fine dining tradition and also a destination restaurant for many out of towners. We have many regular customers who are local and many who drive from Birmingham, Gadsden, Atlanta, and places in between who enjoy our food, dri …

Clay County Courthouse

Built in 1906, the Clay County Courthouse is the highest elevated courthouse in the state of Alabama.  Located on the square in Ashland, Alabama, it now houses the Hugo Black Museum. It was built in 1906 for $37,986.00 by Architect Charles Carlton of A …

Clay County Public Fishing Lakes

Three lakes of 13-, 23-, and 38-acres make up Clay County Lakes. Clay County Lakes are located 1 mile west of the east central Alabama town of Delta on State Lake Road. Fishing: Bass fishing good year-round, with the biggest usually caught from Februar …

Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail

Located on Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, this brand-new trail offers both a 1.5 mile Beginner Loop, which riders of any level can ride, and a 10 mile Blue Loop for Intermediate riders. Perfect for those looking for a leisure ride or a bit of a challe …

Coleman Lake Recreational Area

(in the Talladega National Forest) The newly renovated Coleman Lake Recreation Area is peacefully nestled into the Talladega Mountains For recreationists who want to get away from the crowds, but want a few modern conveniences, Coleman Lake Recreation …

Coon Creek Nature Preserve and Recreation Area

Located on the banks of the Tallapoosa River, this preserve includes the one-mile Overlook Loop trail and the four-mile Wood Duck trail, both good for woodland songbirds. The upland portions harbor Northern Bobwhites, Wild Turkeys, sparrows, towhees, E …

Coosa WMA/Double Bridges

One of the five “birdiest” sites visited in this region. Many bird species not detected at any other site were found here — songbirds, raptors, and game birds. A colony of Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers resides here. The trail is being tended and lengthened. It is currently approximately 3 miles long, for a 6-mile hike in and out.

Cross Plains Depot and Museum

Construction began before the Civil War and was completed in 1869 for this facility known as the “Crossroads of the Southeast” during the 1880s. National Register of Historic places. Located in Piedmont. 33.9245454, -85.61135009999998 Piedmont 256-447- …

D.A.R.E Power Park

D.A.R.E Power Park is a 30-acre, day-use facility developed in 1997 by Alabama Power with cooperation from the local community. The name of the facility came from the winning entry in a contest to name the park. The competition was open to student memb …

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure

Located at the Talladega Superspeedway, the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure allows those seeking thrill to ride around the 2.66 mile track at a speed of 165+ mph.  Open year round, the day starts off with a safety lesson for drivers followed by suiting u …

Desoto Caverns Park

Resting at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, DeSoto Caverns Park offers a unique destination for those seeking a fun and educational experience. Address: 5181 DeSoto Caverns Pkwy, Childersburg, AL 35044 GPS Coordinates: Phone: 1-800-933-2283 …