Lake Howard
With approximately 180 acres, Lake Howard borders the Talladega National Forest, with some of the most pristine scenery in the state. There is an abundance of game fish, including bass, bream, and crappie, or you may try your hand at catfishing. This area is subject to the State of Alabama hunting and fishing regulations. A […]
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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. Tours last 45 minutes and include a serving of ice cream. Enjoy watching ice cream […]
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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 cotton as the main crop. Overlooking the beautiful Lake Logan […]
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Shocco Springs
Shocco Springs is a nonprofit, Christian conference center in Talladega, Alabama. We are an entity of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, who generously provides us with funding through the Cooperative Program, but we welcome nonprofit organizations and Christian groups of many denominations because we believe that we all have one mission – the […]
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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 Fax: 256-378-3678 Website: www.desotocavernspark.com Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:00 until 5:30 Sat 9:00 until 6:30 Sun 1:00 until […]
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Kymulga Grist Mill & Covered Bridge
The building is three stories high on the front and four on the back. One beam runs the full length of the mill and is 10″ x 10″ and is hewn of one solid log. It was hand planed. One beam on the second story is not quite as big, but also runs the length […]
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Cheaha State Park
Mt Cheaha is Alabama’s highest point, and it is one of the southernmost locations to find a number of the state’s more interesting breeding birds, such as Blue-headed vireo, Cedar waxwing, and Sharp-shinned hawk. Additionally, as the park is located in the middle of the Talladega National Forest, the area consists of vast tracts of […]
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