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The Chattahoochee Brochure GuideThe information below is a temporary listing corresponding to the guide of the attractions listed in the latest Chattahoochee Trace brochure. The information will be updated with visual links to the map included in the brochure. Below is also a PDF version for your convenience which you may print out. PDF Brochure Contact Information, Details, and Websites CHAMBERS COUNTY, ALABAMA
Chambers County Courthouse 2 Alabama Ave. E., Lafayette, AL 36862 Hours of Operation: 8 AM – 4:30 PM (Central Time), Mon.-Fri. (706) 586-8233 – Probate Office No admission charged
Chambers County Museum 1st Ave. SW Lafayette, AL 36862 Hours of Operation: Wed., 9 AM – 12 PM and 1PM – 4 PM; Sat., 9 AM – 12 PM (Central Time). Groups can make special arrangements to tour the museum at other times by calling (334) 864-9656 or (334) 864-7924. No admission charged http://lafayetteal.com/default.aspx?MODE=MUSEUM
H. Grady Bradshaw Chambers County Library and Cobb Memorial Archives 3419 20th Avenue Valley, AL 36854 Hours of Operation: Labor Day through Memorial Day – Mon. & Tues., 10 am to 7 pm; Wed.–Fri. 10 am to 6 pm; Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day) – Mon.–Fri. 10 am to 6 pm; Sat., 10 am to 2 pm (Eastern Time) (334) 768-2161 No admission charged www.chamberscountylibrary.org/
LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Auburn University College Street, Auburn University, AL 36849 (334) 844-4000
Lee County Historical Society Museum 6500 Stage
Road (Hwy 14) ( 334) 887-3007 Hours of Operation: Open by appointment only and for special programming Admission: $3 per person; $25 max. per group www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org
RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National 3000
Robert Trent Jones Trail Call
for tee times and green fees
Lee County Courthouse 215
S. Ninth St. Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Central Time), Mon. – Fri. Admission: No admission charged (334) 745-9761
Museum of East Alabama 121 South 9th Street, Opelika, AL 36801 Hours of Operation: Tues. – Fri., 10 AM – 4 PM (Central Time); Sat., 2 PM – 4 PM; Closed Sun. & Mon. Closed until late June or early July 2010 Admission: No admission charged (334) 749-2751
Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge Located within Opelika Municipal Park, Denson Drive, Opelika, AL 36801 Hours of Operation: Sunrise to sunset, seven days a week Admission: No admission charged (334) 705-5560
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University 901 South College Street, Auburn University, AL 36849 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM (Central Time); Sat., 10 AM - 4:45 PM The third Thursday of each month is Late Night with extended hours to 8:00 PM. Closed the following holidays: Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Café lunch hours: Tues. – Fri., 11 AM – 2 PM Admission: No admission charged (334) 844-1484 www.julecollinssmithmuseum.com
RUSSELL COUNTY, ALABAMA
Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center Adjacent to Fort Mitchell National Historic Landmark, within Fort Mitchell County Park, Alabama Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Sat., 10 AM – 5 PM (Eastern Time); Sun., 1 PM – 5 PM Admission: No admission charged (334) 687-9755 www.exploresouthernhistory.com/ALChatt1.html
Fort Mitchell National Historic Landmark 561 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Sat., 10 AM – 5 PM (Eastern Time); Sun., 1 PM – 5 PM Admission: $6 – adults; $5 – military and seniors 65 and older; $4 – students; 4 years and under - free (334) 855-1406
John Godwin’s Grave Located in Godwin Cemetery, 1843 Ingersol Court, Phenix City, Alabama Call the Phenix City-Russell County Chamber of Commerce at (334) 298-3639 for more information Admission: No admission charged
Phenix City Riverwalk Begins at the Phenix City Amphitheater and meanders north toward the 13th Street bridge Contact the Phenix City Parks & Recreation Department at (334) 291-4719 No charge to use the Riverwalk; charges apply for amphitheater events
Old Russell County Courthouse Old Seale Highway, Seale, Alabama Hours of operation: Open for special events only (706) 681-9430
BARBOUR COUNTY, ALABAMA
Octagon House 103 North Midway Street, Clayton, AL 36016 Hours of operation: Open by appointment only Admission: $5; group rates available (334) 775-3254
Whiskey Bottle Tombstone Located in the Clayton Cemetery on North Midway Street in Clayton, Alabama Hours of operation: Open daylight hours, seven days a week Admission: No admission charged
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge 367
Highway 165, Eufaula, AL 36027-8187 Admission: No admission charged for viewing; charges apply for special events (334) 687-4065, ext. 21
Fendall Hall 917 West Barbour Street, Eufaula, AL 36027 Hours of operation: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 10 AM - Noon and 1 PM – 4 PM (Central Time). Closed on Sun. and Wed. Open other times for events by appointment. Closed all state holidays. Admission: $5 – general admission; $4 – Senior citizens and military; $3 – Students over 12 years of age; Six years and under - free (334) 687-8469
Lakepoint Resort State Park Seven miles north of Eufaula, Alabama off of US Highway 431 No admission charged to enter the park; charges apply for camping, pavilions, lodging, etc. (334) 687-8011 www.alapark.com/parks/park.cfm?parkid=18
Barbour County Interpretive Center 333 East Broad Street, Eufaula, AL 36027 Hours of operation: Mon. – Fri., 8 AM – 5 PM (Central Time)
(334) 687-6664; toll free: 800-524-7529 Admission: No admission charged
Shorter Mansion 340 North Eufaula Avenue, Eufaula, AL 36027 Hours of
operation: Mon. – Sat., 10 AM - 4 PM (Central Time); Special events after hours
may be made by reservation only. On occasion, the mansion may be closed during
regular hours for special events. Admission: $5 per person for adults during regular hours; $3 for ages 5 – 12; Free for children under the age of four; Special group tours are available by calling the mansion. (334) 687-3793 or toll free: 1-888-EUFAULA (1-888-383-2852)
HENRY COUNTY, ALABAMA
Abbeville (334) 585-6444
Kennedy House 300 Kirkland Street, Abbeville, AL 36310 Hours of operation: Tues., Wed., & Thurs. mornings and other times by appointment Admission: No admission charged (334) 585-2273
Headland (334) 693-3365
DALE COUNTY, ALABAMA
U.S. Army Aviation Museum Bldg. 6000, Novosel Avenue, Fort Rucker, AL 36362 Hours of operation: Mon. – Sat., 9 AM - 4 PM (Central Time); Sun., 12 PM - 4 PM The Museum is 360 days a year, excluding New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission: No admission charged (334) 598-2508
Claybank Church Located on East Andrews Ave, just west of Hwy 231 Hours of operation: Open only during daylight hours (334) 774-9321 Admission: No admission charged
Oates-Reynolds Memorial Building 209 Oates Drive, Newton, Alabama Hours of operation: Mon. – Fri., 8 AM – 4:30 PM (Central Time) Admission: No admission charged (334) 299-3316
Dowling Museum/Ann Rudd Art Center 144 E. Broad Street, Ozark, AL 36360 Hours of operation: Tues. & Weds., 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Sat., 10 AM – 4 PM Central Time (334) 445-6526 Admission: No admission charged
HOUSTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Ashford Depot Located at Broadway and Midland Avenue off of US Highway 84, Ashford, Alabama Hours of operation: Fridays for guided tours or by appointment Admission: $1 per person (334) 699-2977 or (334) 797-3969
Farley Nuclear Plant Visitors’ Center 7388
N. State Hwy 95 Hours of operation: Tours are given Tues. – Fri., 9 AM – 2 PM (Central Time) All tours must be scheduled through the visitor center staff Admission: No admission charged Neecie Tarrant, Sr. Communications Specialist (334) 814-4899
Dothan Area Botanical Gardens 5130 Headland Avenue, Dothan, Alabama 36303 Hours of
operation: Open every day of the year: 7 AM - 7 PM (Central Time) (334) 793-3224
RTJ Golf Trail at Highland Oaks 904
Royal Parkway (334)
712-2820
Landmark Park 430 Landmark Drive, Dothan, AL 36303
Admission:
Adults $4; Children $3; Park members and children 3 and under free
Wiregrass Festival of Murals Historic Downtown Dothan, Alabama (334) 793-3097 Call to request a guided walking tour
Wiregrass Museum of Art 126 Museum Avenue, Dothan, AL 36303 Hours of operation: Open Tues. – Sat., 10 AM – 5 PM (Central Time) Admission: No admission charged
G.W. Carver Museum 305 North Foster Street Dothan, Alabama 36303 Hours
of Operation: Tues. – Fri., 10 AM – 5:30 PM; Sat., 1 PM – 5 PM (Central Time) (334) 712-0933 or (334) 794-3633
Country Crossing 300 Country
Crossing Parkway, Cottonwood, AL 36320 (334) 615-8600 or toll-free (877) 507-7779 NOTE: Country Crossing is closed until further notice! www.countrycrossingalabama.com
TROUP COUNTY, GEORGIA
Bellevue 204 Ben Hill Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 Hours of
operation: Tue. – Sat., 10 AM – 12 PM and 2 PM – 5 PM (Eastern Time) Admission: $5/person; groups of 12 or more - $4; students or children under 12 - $4; under 12 - free (706) 884-1832 www.cityoflagrange.com/businesses/bellevue.html
LaGrange Art Museum 112 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange, GA 30240 Hours of operation: Gallery Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM (Eastern Time), Tues. – Fri. and 10 AM – 5 PM on Sat. Admission: No admission charged (706) 882-3267
LaGrange College 601 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 880-8000 or toll-free: 1-800-593-2885
Lamar Dodd Art Center Located on the campus of LaGrange College, 601 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 Hours of operation: The museum is open when the College is in session from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Eastern Time); Mon. – Fri. School groups may schedule a guided tour of current exhibitions. Admission: No admission charged (706) 880-8211 www.langrange.edu/academics/art/lamar-dodd.htm
Legacy Museum on Main 136 Main Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 Hours of operation: Mon. – Fri., 9 AM – 5 PM (Eastern Time); Sat., 10 AM – 4 PM; closed on Sun. Admission: No admission charged; donations are accepted (706) 884-1828
West Point Depot and Museum 500 3rd Avenue, West Point, GA 31833 Hours of operation: Mon. – Fri., 9 AM – 4 PM (Eastern Time) and Sat., 10 AM – 2 PM (ET). Special tours of the museum can be scheduled by calling in advance. Admission: No admission charged (706) 643-9404 or toll-free: 1-866-367-9792
Explorations in Antiquity Center 130 Gordon Commercial Drive, LaGrange, GA 30240 Hours of Operation: Tues. – Sat., 10 AM - 6 PM (Eastern Time) Admission: Entrance fee to tour the Archaeological Garden is $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12; other fees vary according to activity (706) 885-0363 www.explorationsinantiquity.net
Hills and Dales Estates 1916 Hills and Dales Drive, LaGrange, GA 30240 Hours of Operation: March – June: Tues. – Sat., 10 AM – 6 PM (Eastern Time); Sun., 1 PM – 6 PM July – February: Tues. – Sat., 10 AM – 5 PM Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas. Last house tour 45 minutes prior to closing. Visiting hours are subject to change. Please call before visiting. Admission: House and Garden: Adults & Seniors - $15; Students (age 7-College ID) - $7; Children 6 and under are not allowed in the house. (706) 882-3242
Fort Tyler The main Fort entrance with public parking is located on 6th Avenue, 1/2 block north of 10th Street just NW of historic downtown West Point, GA Hours of operation: Daylight hours only; seven days a week Admission: No admission charged (706) 643-9404
HARRIS COUNTY, GEORGIA
Pine Mountain Wild Animal Park 1300 Oak Grove Road, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 Hours of operation: Daily, 10 AM – 5:30 PM (Eastern Time); closed on Christmas Day Admission: Adults - $17.95; Seniors (60+) - $14.95; Children (3-12) - $14.95; Toddlers (2 and under) - Free (706) 663-8744 or toll-free: 1-800-367-2751
Callaway Gardens 17800 US Hwy 27 Pine Mountain, GA 31822 Hours of
operation: Admission gate opens daily at 9 AM (Eastern Time); Closing times
are: Jan. 1 to Mar. 19 - 5 PM; Mar. 20 through Sun. preceding Labor Day - 6 PM General Admission: $18 – adults; $9 - ages 6 to 12; under 5 – free (706) 663-2261 or 1-800-CALLAWAY
F.D. Roosevelt State Park 2970 Ga. Highway 190, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 Park Hours: 7 AM – 10 PM Eastern Time Office
Hours: 8 AM - 5PM
Mon.-Thurs.; 8 AM – 10 PM Fri.; 8 AM – 6 PM Sat. and Sun. Admission: $5 parking pass required; fees vary depending on event Park: (706) 663-4858; Stables local: (706) 628-7463 www.gastateparks.org/FDRoosevelt
Pine Mountain Trail This main trail and connecting loops, that cross and follow the beautiful Pine Mountain ridge in west central Georgia, is inside the Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park and near Callaway Gardens. Hours of operation: 7 AM – 10 PM (Eastern Time) $5 parking pass to FDR State Park required (706) 663-4858
MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA
Black Heritage Tour The tour starts with the last home of Gertrude Pridget “Ma” Rainey at 805 Fifth Avenue and culminates with a tour of some of the historic black churches. A map and visitors guide may be picked up at the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1000 Bay Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901 Mon. – Fri., 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Eastern Time) and Sat., 10 AM – 2 PM Self-guided tour No admission charged (706) 322-1613 or 1-800-999-1613
National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA 31903 Admission: No admission charged; small charge for theater and simulator attractions (706) 685-5800 www.nationalinfantrymuseum.com
Chattahoochee Riverwalk On the banks of the Chattahoochee, Columbus, Georgia Hours of operation: Open daily Admission: No admission charged (706) 322-1613 or 1-800-999-1613
Coca-Cola Space Science Center 701 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901 Hours of operation: Mon. – Thurs., 10 AM – 4 PM (Eastern Time); Fri., 10 AM – 8 PM; Sat., 10:30 AM – 8 PM; closed on Sun. Admission: $6 – Adults; $5 – Military/Seniors; $4 – Children(4-12); $3 – CSU ID Cardholders; Additional shows - $3 (706) 649-1470 – Main; (706) 649-1486 – Group Reservations
The Columbus Museum 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA 31906 Hours of operation: Tues., Wed., Fr., Sat. - 10 AM – 5 PM (Eastern Time); Thurs., 10 AM – 9 PM; Sun., 1 PM - 5 PM; closed on Mon. Admission: No admission charged (706) 748-2562
Heritage Corner Tours Tours begin at 708 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901 Tours are Weds. – Sat. at 2 PM (Eastern Time) Tour
Fees: $5/person; $1/students; two
person minimum for tour; special
group tours may be arranged. For groups over 15, reservations are required.
Port Columbus: Civil War Naval Center 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus, GA 31901 Hours of operation: Open every day except Christmas; 9 AM – 5 PM (Eastern Time) Admission: Adults - $6.50; Seniors - $5.50; Active Duty Military - $5.50; Students - $5.00 (706) 327-9798
Springer Opera House 103 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901 Tours
are available every Mon. and Wed. at 3:30 PM (Eastern Time) To schedule a private tour of the Springer, please contact Johanna Cabatingan at 706-256-3490.
CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA
Old Chattahoochee County Jail Located at Mt. Olive and Boyd Street, Cusseta, Georgia Hours of operation: Open for tours by appointment only Admission: No admission charged (706) 989-3554; Call Gwanda Place for tours or more information
Riverside 100 Vibbert Avenue, Fort Benning, GA 31905 Private residence; drive by only Contact Frank Hanner at (706) 545-5790 or (706) 545-2958 for more information
STEWART COUNTY, GEORGIA
Bedingfield Inn Located on US 27 & GA 27, Courthouse Square, Lumpkin, Georgia Hours of operation: Fri. & Sat., 12 PM – 4 PM (Eastern Time); other times by appointment. Please call (229) 838-0059 to schedule a tour when not open. Admission: $5 per adult and $2 per child – includes a guided tour (229) 838-6419
Hatchett Drug Store Museum 272 Main Street, Lumpkin, GA 31815 Hours of operation: Fri. & Sat., 12 PM – 4 PM (Eastern Time); other times by appointment. Please call (229) 838-0059 to schedule a tour when not open. Admission: Included in the price of the Bedingfield Inn tour (229) 838-6419
Providence Canyon State Conservation Park 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 Park Hours: Open daily; Sept. 15 – Apr. 14, 7 AM – 6 PM (Eastern Time); Apr. 15 – Sept. 14, 7 AM – 9 PM 6 Admission: $5 parking pass required (229) 838-6870 www.gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon
Historic Westville 1850 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Lumpkin, GA 31815 Hours of operation: Thurs. - Sat., 10 AM – 5 PM and Sun., 1 PM – 5 PM (Eastern Time). Closed Mon.- Wed. Closed for the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Westville will close January 1-9, 2011.
Group rates available upon request (229)
838-6310 or toll free: (888) 733-1850
Florence Marina State Park 218 Florence Road, Omaha, GA 31821 Park Hours: 7 AM – 10 PM Eastern Time; Office Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Admission: $5 parking pass required; other prices vary according to event (229) 838-6870 www.gastateparks.org/FlorenceMarina
Richland Rail Museum 200 Broad Street, Richland, GA 31825 Hours of operation: Mon. – Fri., 8 AM – 5 PM (Eastern Time) Admission: No admission charged (229) 887-3323
QUITMAN COUNTY, GEORGIA
Old Quitman County Jail Located on US Highway 82 behind the Quitman County Courthouse, Georgetown, Georgia Hours of operation: 8 AM – 12 PM & 1 PM – 5 PM (Eastern Time), Mon. – Fri. Admission: No admission charged (229) 334-2224 Probate Office
Union United Methodist Church 985 Union Church Road, Morris, GA 39867 Drive by only
RANDOLPH COUNTY, GEORGIA
Andrew College 501 College Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840 1-800-664-9250
Fletcher Henderson House 1016 Andrew Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840 Private residence, drive by only
CLAY COUNTY, GEORGIA
Clay County Courthouse 210 S. Washington Street, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 Hours of operation: 8 AM – 4:30 PM (Eastern Time), Mon. – Fri. Admission: No admission charged (229) 768-2445
Walter F. George Lock and Dam Located two miles north of Fort Gaines, Georgia on Georgia Highway 39 Hours of Operation: 8 AM – 3:30 PM (Eastern Time) from the middle of Sept. to the last of May and 8 AM – 8 PM from the last of May to the middle of Sept.; Tours by appointment with access on the Henry County side of the dam Admission: No admission charged (229) 768-0145 www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/wfg/
Fort Gaines Frontier Village Hours of operation: Open daily during daylight hours Admission: No admission charged www.fortgaines.com/frontier_village.html
Sutton’s Corner Frontier Country Store Museum 115 South Washington Street, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 Hours of operation: Mon. & Sat., 10 AM – 3 PM (Eastern Time) Admission: No admission charged; however, donations are accepted (229) 221-2502
George T. Bagby State Park 330 Bagby Parkway, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 Hours of Operation: Park Hours, 7 AM – 10 PM (Eastern Time); Office Hours, 8 AM – 5 PM Admission: $5 parking pass required; other fees vary by activity (229) 768-2571 www.gastateparks.org/GeorgeTBagby
Walter F. George Resource Manager’s Office 427 Eufaula Road, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 Hours of Operation: Mon. – Fri., 8 AM – 4:30 PM (Eastern Time); Sat. & Sun., 9:30 AM – 6 PM Admission: No admission charged (229) 768-2516 www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/wfg/
EARLY COUNTY, GEORGIA
Early County Courthouse 111 Court Square, Blakely, GA 39823 Hours of operation: 8 AM – 5 PM (Eastern Time); Mon. – Fri. Admission: No admission charged (229) 723-3454
Kolomoki Mounds State Historical Park 205 Indian Mounds Road, Blakely, GA 39823 Park Hours: 7 AM – 10 PM (Eastern Time); Office
and Museum Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Admission: $5 parking pass required; other fees vary depending on activity (229) 724-2150 www.gastateparks.org/KolomokiMounds
Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge Located nine miles southwest of Blakely, Georgia on Old River Road near Hilton, Georgia off Georgia 62 Hours of operation: Viewing during daylight hours only Admission: No admission charged
SEMINOLE COUNTY, GEORGIA
Seminole State Park 7870 State Park Dr., Donalsonville, GA 39845 Park Hours: 7 AM – 10 PM (Eastern Time); Office Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Admission: $5 parking pass required; other fees vary by activity (229) 861-3137
DECATUR COUNTY, GEORGIA
Bainbridge Heritage Tour Self-guided driving tour begins at the McKenzie-Reynolds House, office of the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce located just off Basin Road in Earl May Park, Bainbridge, Georgia Admission: No admission charged; drive by only (229) 246-4774
Wingate’s Lodge, Restaurant, Marina & RV Park 139 Wingate Road, Bainbridge, GA 39819 (229) 246-0658
Willis Park Downtown Bainbridge, Georgia Admission: No admission charged |
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