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Ave Maria Grotto - Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - Smith Lake -
Clarkson Covered Bridge - North Alabama Birding Trail - Cullman County Museum - Evelyn Burrow Museum - Echota Cherokee Interpretive Center - Heritage Park - Smith Lake Park - Hurricane Creek Park - Sportsman Lake Park - Cullman Depot - Peinhardt Living History Farm - Weiss Cottage - Crooked Creek Civil War Museum - Historical Districts - Cullman County Agricultural Center - Funzone - Wallace State Community College - Triple Play Sports Academy – TSPA - Carmike Ten Cinemas - Field of Miracles & Chester Freeman Park

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Ave Maria Grotto Named to the National Register of Historic Places, the Ave Maria Grotto was built by Brother Joseph Zoettl over a period of 40 years on the grounds of Alabama's first and only Benedictine Abbey. The 3-acre site consists of more than 125 miniature reproductions of famous churches, shrines and buildings.  Open April - September 8 AM - 6 PM,  October - March 8 AM - 5 PM.  Admission, Group Rates Available - 256-734-4110. Visit our Website Back to Top Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of our Lady of the  Angels Monastery Built by Mother Angelica and located in the City of Hanceville, it is the home of the Poor Clare nuns of the Perpetual Adoration. It is modeled after European 13th century monasteries with both Spanish and Italian influences. The monastery features stained glass windows from Germany, building stone from Canada, marble pillars and inlaid marble designs from Italy, roofing tiles from Columbia, South America, carved stonework decorations from artisans in Spain, and the main altar area is made of carved cedar covered in gold leaf. The Monastery Chapel and grounds are open to the public from 6 AM until 6 PM, Masses are held daily at 7 AM with confessions heard directly following the mass. Gift Shop is Open 8 AM – 5 PM Monday – Saturday. FREE, Groups Welcome. (256) 352-6267 Visit our Website Back to Top   Smith Lake Smith Lake impounds approximately 21,000 acres with over 500 miles of shores, primarily in Cullman and Winston counties. It is a deep, clear lake with dozens of different feeder streams, winding bays and sloughs. Steep bluffs cradle much of the lake, with water depths dropping as deep as 60 or 70 feet just a few yards offshore. Access to the lake is easy from Cullman via Alabama Highway 69. [Tell me More] Back to Top   Clarkson Covered Bridge One of Alabama's largest covered truss bridges and the site of the 1863 Battle of Hog Mountain. Named to the National Register of Historic Places, the bridge is the centerpiece of a public park spanning a shallow creek surrounded by hiking trails and picnic grounds. Open daily FREE, groups welcome - (256) 734-3369 Visit our Website Back to Top North Alabama Birding Trail For millions of years, the Tennessee River has cut its way through the Cumberland Plateau carving the Tennessee Valley, one of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in the south. Dense woodlands and rich waters contribute to a natural diversity of birds and other wildlife. This year the area became home to the North Alabama Birding Trail, one of America’s newest bird watching trails. The trail features 50 designated stations, many with a developed kiosk, that allows visitors to observe a rich diversity of feathered friends. The trail is offered in three loops - the Central Loop, the Northeast Loop and the Northwest Loop - that encompasses stops from the Georgia to Mississippi borders. Back to Top Visit our Website Cullman area Birding Site, Central Loop: Trail Site 32: Hurricane Creek Park — Kiosk Site GPS Coordinates: N 34.2860, W 86.8950 Contact: Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce/Hurricane Creek Park Phone: (256) 734-0454 or (800) 313-5114/(256) 734-2125 Directions: From the intersection of Interstate-65 and US Hwy 31 near Lacon, Ala., take Exit 318 and drive south on Hwy 31 South for 2.2 miles to the park entrance on the left. Description: Hurricane Creek Park is known for its scenic deep canyon, which is heavily wooded with mature hardwoods. The park offers a number of trails, leading birders through a landscape crisscrossed by streams and waterfalls. As you walk the trails, listen for Red-eyed Vireos and Great Crested Flycatchers among the numerous Northern Cardinals and Carolina Chickadees. Peer through the canopy for Red-tailed and Red-shouldered hawks soaring high overhead. During the winter, White-breasted Nuthatches and Yellow-rumped Warblers join the cardinals and chickadees, while almost anything could appear during migration. For a trail map and brochure, contact the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau at (256) 734-0454 or (800) 313-5114 or via e-mail at: info@cullmanchamber.org . Back to Top   Cullman County Museum This replica of the home of city founder Col. John G. Cullmann houses thousands of historical items dating back to the early 1800's. Displays include an Archaeological Room with Indian artifacts, a Primitive Room showing turn-of-the- century tools, a Clothing Store with outfits from the 1800's, a Main Street exhibit with 19th century storefronts, and a photo gallery. Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Admission, Group Rates Available - 256-739-1258. Visit our Website Back to Top   Evelyn Burrow Museum of Wallace State College The collection began 64 years ago and includes thousands of rare and unique items, some from the Smithsonian Institute. On display are 97 rare pieces of Dresden porcelain, fine antique glassware, antique furniture and a host of other collectibles. The owners honor their World Champion horse, a Tennessee Walker named Ebony's Leading Lady, with one of the world's largest horse statue collections. The $9 million collection was donated to Wallace State Community College in 2004. FREE, groups welcome — (256) 775-7477 Visit our Website Back to Top   Echota Cherokee Interpretive Center The Echota Cherokee Interpretive Trails have approximately 1.5 miles of naturalized trails with a wide variety of native plants and trees. Many of the plants are labeled for identification. Middle, Lower and Over the Hill Trail. These trails were named because of the different towns of the Cherokee Nation: the Middle Towns, Lower Towns and Over the Hill Towns. An 1860’s log house shows the architecture and the life of early Americanized Cherokees. Features an Outdoor Classroom that will seat approximately 30 children. Outdoor educational programs include: environmental responsibility, ecology, biology, history and cultural information. FREE, Trails open: sunrise to sunset,(256) 734-7337 Back to Top   Smith Lake Park Over 500 miles of shoreline for camping, and 21,000 acres of clear water for sport fishing, skiing, and boating are all accessible from Smith Lake Park. This back-to-nature park offers 200-plus tent and RV campsites, cabins, a swimming pool (in season), spiral waterslide and lake swimming, picnic area, pavillions and special events throughout the summer. Admission — (256) 739-2916 Visit our Website Back to Top   Heritage Park The cornerstone of Cullman's city parks, the 70-acre complex offers five lighted championship softball fields with underground dugouts and phones, soccer fields, picnic shelters, multipurpose fields, outdoor basketball courts, pavilions, children's playgrounds, 1.5 mile lighted paved fitness trail, water play area, and recognition garden. (256) 739-9931 Visit our Website Back to Top   Hurricane Creek Park The scenic park is a registered Treasure Forest and features hiking & mountain biking trails with amazing natural beauty, a bridge over a crystal clear creek, waterfalls, hanging cliffs, primitive camp sites, rock climbing, shady picnic areas and Site: 32 on the North Alabama Birding Trail. The hike takes you from the top of the cliffs to the valley below. Open Tuesday – Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Admission, (256) 734-2125 Visit our Website Back to Top Sportsman Lake Park Situated within the Cullman city limits, the park offers a small-scale train which goes along the shore of the lake, fishing, a mini-Ferris wheel and a carousel, mini-golf, pedal boats, picnic area and pavillions. (256) 734-0532 Visit our Website Back to Top     Cullman County Agricultural Center The Ag Center is the focal point of many music events , sports competitions, far exhibitions and family activities for a four-county area. A sampling of events include rodeos; dog agility shows; bluegrass and gospel festivals; Racking, Walking and Quarter Horse shows; 4-H events; outdoor exhibitions and Boer goat shows. (256) 739-4959 Back to Top   Peinhardt Living History Farm Days Peinhardt Edgewood Farm is primarily an evolving family farm focusing on rural life in the 1930s and 1940s. Farm days in October educate students on what life was like as a farmer in those days. For more information, e-mail bjohn781@aol.com or call: (256) 734-0850 or (256) 734-7271 Visit our Website   Back to Top Cullman Depot This Pueblo style stucco building has been designated a historical landmark by the National Register of Historical Places, and serves as the offices for United Way of Cullman County.  The lobby contains displays of vintage railroad related items. The Depot was restored from 1994-1997 by the Citizens of Cullman County and the City of Cullman with the help of the Alabama Historical Commission and Alabama Department of Transportation. FREE, Groups available - (256) 739-2948 Back to Top   Weiss Cottage Cullman's oldest home is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage and the National Registry of Historical Places. Open by appointment - (256) 739-1258 Back to Top         Funzone An Alabama first! Located in Cullman just off I-65, FUNZONE is more than just family fun; it’s an entertainment mecca offering entertainment options for the whole family. Racing enthusiasts get ready to race the night away at the FUNZONE 500 go-kart track. The newest attraction, Air It Out, has the latest, greatest inflatable equipment that is guaranteed to bring hours of fun. The Links is fun for the whole family complete with sand traps, water hazards and rough, this 18-hole golf course is pure entertainment for the novice and experienced golfer alike. Seasonal - Call for Hours. Admission, - 256-735-0704. Visit our Website Back to Top   Wallace State Community College Wallace State Community College is widely recognized for its tradition of excellence, comprehensive educational offerings and unique opportunities. Wallace State's extensive and growing collection of genealogy research materials includes books, periodicals, microfilm, microfiche, CD-ROM disks, computer programs, family folders and more. Some sources cover the entire United States. The collection is centered on Alabama, neighboring states, the Old South, Kentucky, the Civil War and Cherokee Indians. The program has access to the 2.5 million microfilm reel collection of records from the Genealogical Society of Utah. Open year round except on holidays and special occasions Mon-Thurs 7:30am - 8:15pm; Friday 7:30am - 3:45pm; Sat. 9 am 3pm No Admission, - 256-352-8263. Visit our Website Back to Top   Triple Play Sports Academy – TSPA This multi-purpose facility provides a 20,000 Sq. Ft. inside area covered with artificial grass; 5 batting cages with baseball/softball pitching machines; 8 Soft toss sock nets; pitching area with mounds for baseball and softball; infield playing area; paved 70 yard running track along the side of the building; party room for birthday or team parties; upstairs observation deck; video camera and video room for analysis of techniques; radar gun to register speed of pitches. The facility is available for rental and offers various camps and clinics throughout the year. Open Mon.-Thurs 3-8:30 pm; Sun. 1-5pm; Fri. & Sat. by appointment Fees Vary - 256-736-2997. Visit our Website Back to Top   Carmike Ten Cinemas A ten screen-stadium seating Carmike Cinema Theater. Call or visit them online for show times. Admission Charged. - (256) 739-4742. Visit our Website Back to Top   Field of Miracles & Chester Freeman Park This NEW complex includes a custom-designed Miracle Field with a cushioned rubberized turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair accessible dugouts, and a completely flat surface to eliminate any barriers to wheelchair-bound or visually impaired players. The design also includes three grass fields. In addition, accessible restrooms, a concession stand, accessible score and media towers and covered play area with a rubberized surface are part of this state of the art complex. Back to Top     Historical District Cullman County has many historic sites for visitors to the area to enjoy. Thereare several sites registered on the National Trust for Historic Sites in Washington, D.C. — the Crane Hill Masonic Lodge, Shady Grove Methodist Church, The Green-Owens House and The Stiefelmeyer Building. Other nationally registered sites include Clarkson Covered Bridge, Ave Maria Grotto and the L&N Railroad Depot. There are three historic districts in the City of Cullman — the downtown business district, the residential district of “Die Deutsche Kolonie Von Nord Alabama” (The German Colony of North Alabama) which consists of mostly Victorian type architecture and the Betz Addition Historic District which is composed of 72 residential structures dating from the 1800s. For more information contact the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, (256) 734-0454. Back to Top

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