Army Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker.
87,000 square foot facility housing a collection of many one of a kind Aircraft as well as research and development experiments in both rotor and fixed wing flight. Traces the history of Army Aviation from 1942 to present. Open daily 9-4 (CST) Close Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day and New Years Eve/Day. Phone: (334) 598-2508.
National Peanut Festival, Dothan.
Celebrate the harvest of the peanut crop in the "Peanut Capitol of the World"! The two-week celebration features arts and crafts exhibits, contests, beauty pageants, entertainment, and agricultural displays.
Phone: (334) 793-4323.
Landmark Park, Dothan.
Alabama's official state agriculture museum. Discover the natural and cultural heritage of the wiregrass Region in every corner of this 100 acre park. Wildlife, Exhibits, 1890's farmstead, interpretive Center and planetarium, picnic area and nature trails just waiting to be explored. Small admission charged for non-members. Open Mon-Sat: 9-5 Sun: Noon-6 Phone: (334) 794-3452.
Waterworld, Dothan
Ride the ocean-size waves in the giant wave pool or speed down one of the twisting 400 foot water slides! The kids can meet our lovable mascot Aquaduck or splash around the magical kiddie play area. Picnic tables, barbecue grills and concessions available. Operated by the City of Dothan. Season passes and group rates available. Located on Westgate Parkway.
Phone: (334) 793-0297 or 793-0368.
Southeast Alabama Community Theatre, Dothan.
Built originally as the City Auditorium in 1915 this neo classical revival structure has some Italian Renaissance Influence. From the White Marble Elegance of the lobby to the lavish velvets of the parlors. All areas have been restored to reflect the elegance of the turn-of-the-century southern life. Call 793-0127 for information or Box Office: 334-793-0195. The opera house also houses several play by the Southeast Alabama Cultural Theater Group. Call 334-794-0400 for information on the group and schedule.
Wiregrass Museum of Art, Dothan.
Features exhibitions of 19th and 20 century art. The museum also offers ARTventures, an exhibit hall for children, which provides a variety of activities and experiences relating to the arts.
Phone: (334)794-3871.
Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, Dothan, Al
The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, located at 5130 Headland Avenue , just off U. S. Highway 431 North near Landmark Park, is 50 acres of partially wooded, gently rolling landscape in southeast Alabama. The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens seek to preserve the spirit and beauty of the early southern garden in an environment that presents native plants in an attractive balance with traditional botanical garden elements.
Swampgravy, Colquitt, Ga
Year after year, the Colquitt/Miller Arts Council produces its folk life play Swamp Gravy to the delight of audiences of all ages and backgrounds. While steeped in Southern tradition, Swamp Gravy presents stories of universal appeal ... stories about life and death, family and community.
Each performance is an original, crowd-pleasing blend of comedy, drama, and music featuring a cast of more than 100 volunteers who transform southern life into unforgettable theater.
Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park, Blakely Georgia
This unusual park is an important archaeological site as well as a scenic recreational area. Seven earthen mounds within the park were built between 250-950 A.D. by the Swift Creek and Weeden Island Indians. The mounds include Georgia's oldest great temple mound, two burial mounds and four ceremonial mounds. The park's museum is partially situated inside an excavated mound, providing an unusual setting for viewing artifacts and a film. Outdoor activities include camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and swimming.
Westville, Georgia's Working 1850 Town, Lumpkin, Georgia.
Westville is a living history museum which depicts an 1850 west Georgia village... You may have seen pictures of little towns like Westville. They dotted the 1850s countryside in the southern United States.
Golf Courses:
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Highland Oaks
Dothan National Golf Course
Roundabout Plantation
Meadowlinks, George T. Bagby State Park, Georgetown, Ga.
Fishing:
Lake Eufaula
Lake Seminole
Lake Andrews
Chattahoochee River
Lakepoint Resort State Park, Eufaula, AL
This picturesque 1,220 acre park is located on the banks of 45,000 acre Lake Eufaula , otherwise known as the "Bass Capital" of The World". The park has a lodge, convention center, modern campground, vacation cabins and lakeside cottages, picnic areas, 18-hole golf course and a marina complete with launch facilities and boat slips.
Florida Caverns State Park, Marianna, Florida
This is one of the few state parks with dry (air filled) caves and is the only Florida state park to offer cave tours to the public. The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones, and draperies. Florida Caverns is also popular for camping, swimming, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, boating, hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding
Blue Springs
Dive into the refreshing and relaxing waters. A crystal-clear spring-fed swimming pool is the highlight of this 103-acre state park in southeast Barbour County outside Clio. A recently improved camping facility includes 50 sites with water and electricity, seven sites with full hookups and numerous primitive sites. After swimming, campers may pan fish in the Choctawatchee River, rent a paddle boat for river exploration, or play tennis on the park courts. A picnic area with pavilions, tables, grills, a playground and comfort stations is adjacent to the campground. For more information call: 1-800-ala-park
Claybank Jamboree, Ozark.
The Claybank Jamboree, named after the log-hewned Claybank Church built in 1852, is held on Ozark's Main Street. Visitors may browse for bargains among exquisite antiques, vintage furniture, handmade quilts, and other special keepsakes.
Festival on The River, Geneva.
Features a parade, entertainment, arts and crafts, commericial displays, and a canoe race.
Eufaula Spring Pilgrimage, Eufaula, AL
You'll experience Southern hospitality at its finest when you
visit Eufaula, Alabama during its Annual Pilgrimage. Beautiful historic homes, built in the days when "cotton was king", will be open to visitors during this nostalgic return to the Old South. Grand ante-bellum and Victorian mansions built by 19th century planters and merchants still house family heirlooms, the precious symbols of a bygone era.
ACTIVITIES WITHIN A COUPLE OF HOURS OF THE GARDEN PATH INN, PERFECT DAY TRIPS:
Beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches in Florida including Panama City, Mexico Beach, and The Beaches of Walton County. Enjoy a days outing at the beach and return to the Garden Path Inn for peace and quite.
Montgomery Alabama , Capitol of Alabama, has shopping, antiqueing, rich history, museums, and all of the benefits of a large city.
Tallahassee, Florida, has shopping, antiqueing, excellent restaurants, and is home of Florida State University. Enjoy a Seminole football game this fall and return to the Garden Path Inn for a quiet evening.
Callaway Gardens, Located in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Callaway Gardens, a stunning 13,000-acre resort and gardens. offers the perfect setting a memorable day trip. A variety of special events fills the calendar all year long, but in spring, the Callaway Gardens landscape explodes with the world's most breathtakingly beautiful display of over 20,000 azaleas, plus mountain laurel, dogwoods, daffodils and daisies. Sweeping floral vistas in a brilliant palette and soaring, stately pines provide the backdrop for exciting hands-on activities, fascinating educational experiences and invigorating guided hikes.
