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Why Famous

  • Famous Populated Places: Vaughanville, Vanlandingham Mill, Thurston, Somerset, Oak Grove, Morrisville (historical), Marl, Lytle, Kellys Crossroads, Highfalls, Eunola, Costilla (historical).
  • Famous Lake: Hartford Lake, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria.
  • Famous Park: Hugh Owen Stadium.

Destination Facts

  • Geneva County is a prohibition or dry county.
  • Geneva County was established on December 26, 1868.
  • The county was named after its county seat, which in turn was named after Geneva.
  • Geneva County is part of the Dothan, Alabama, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Area Information

  • Geneva County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
  • Its county seat is Geneva.
  • Area: 579 sq miles (1,500 km²).

Why Visit geneva

  • The Pace Hotel was at the heart of the city.
  • Fishing: Bass fishing good year-round.
  • Clean public restrooms and concessions are available, including a wide variety of fishing tackle, live and artificial baits, and other fishing supplies, as well as drinks and refreshments.

Best Time to Visit geneva

  • January throuogh April.
  • Spring through Summer.

Transport

  • Major Highways
    1. State Route 27.
    2. State Route 52.
    3. State Route 54.
    4. State Route 85.
    5. State Route 87.
  • Airport
    1. Geneva Municipal Airport.
    2. Logan Field Municipal Airport .
    3. Wiregrass Hospital Airport.

Lifestyle

  • The lumber industry has always thrived in this area as well.
  • The county has a quality of lifestyle and diversified culture.

Languages

  • English.

Budget

$50-$200

Why Famous

  • Famous Populated Places: Good Springs, Hester Heights, Mountain Star, Pleasant Ridge, Tharptown.
  • Famous Lake: Frazier Lake, Number Six Lake.
  • Famous Park: City Lake Park, Eastside Park, Hal Kirby Junior Park.

Destination Facts

  • Franklin County was established on February 6, 1818.
  • Its name is in honor of Benjamin Franklin, famous statesman, scientist, and printer.
  • Franklin County and city schools rank among the highest in the state.
  • Franklin County also has thousands of acres of wild game hunting.

Area Information

  • Franklin County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
  • Its county seat is Russellville and it is a dry county.
  • Area: 647 sq miles (1,674 km²).

Why Visit franklin

  • Franklin County has award winning bass fishing lakes.
  • Nature lovers, come explore one of the many beautiful canyons we have to offer, or take a hike on a Sierra Club trail.
  • Features many activities for Russellville area.
  • Franklin County Watermelon Festival.

Best Time to Visit franklin

  • Spring and Fall.

Transport

  • Major Highways
    1. U.S. Highway 43.
    2. State Route 5.
    3. State Route 13.
    4. State Route 17.
    5. State Route 19.
    6. State Route 24.
  • Rail
    1. Norfolk Southern Railway.
    2. Redmont Railway.
  • Airport
    1. Red Bay Municipal Airport.
    2. Russellville Municipal Airport.

Lifestyle

  • Numerous options of lifestyle and living help to meet virtually anyone’s taste in housing.
  • Franklin County has skilled labor, strong educational institutions, quality life styles.
  • Families cheer together as local kids play little league ball or on Friday night’s during football season.

Languages

  • English.

Budget

$50-$200

Why Famous

  • Famous Park: Guthrie Smith Park, Wolf Creek Wildlife Management Area.
  • Famous Valley: Swindle Hollow, Wolf Den Hollow, Coalbed Hollow, Big Jim Hollow.
  • Famous Populated Place: Gumbud, Old Town, Rossland City, Cedar Hill.

Destination Facts

  • Fayette County was established on December 20, 1824.
  • Its name is in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette.
  • As early as 1821, a small village existed at the present Old Town (near Five Points) and was called La Fayette

Area Information

  • Fayette County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
  • Its county seat is Fayette and it is a prohibition or dry county.
  • Area: 629 sq miles (1,630 km²).

Why Visit fayette

  • Numerous fishing lakes are nearby, and Lake Tuscaloosa is a favorite spot for area sailors, boaters, and skiers.
  • Fayette Country Club offers golf, tennis, swimming, and an attractive clubhouse for various functions.

Best Time to Visit fayette

  • Summer.

Transport

  • Airport: Richard Arthur Field, lsun.
  • Rail
    1. BNSF Railway.
    2. Norfolk Southern Railway.
    3. Luxapalila Valley Railroad.
  • Major Highways
    1. U.S. Highway 43.
    2. State Route 13.
    3. State Route 18.

Lifestyle

  • The Fayette Art Museum host an annual Arts Festival.
  • Fayette is rich in the Cultural Arts.
  • Fayette County has a quality of public school.

Languages

  • English.

Budget

$50-$200

Why Famous

  • Famous Lake: Agricola Lake.
  • Famous Park: Attalla City Park, Banks Park, Central Recreation Area, Gadsden Kiwanis Park, Gadsden Moragne Park, Noccalula Park, North Gadsden Park, Rainbow City Park, Sequoyah Park, Siberton Park.
  • Famous Island: Caddell Island, Keeling Island.

Destination Facts

  • Etowah was originally the southern part of DeKalb County, Alabama.
  • In area, it is the smallest county in Alabama.
  • Its name is from the Cherokee language, which means “edible tree”.
  • Etowah County has 17 cities/towns.

Area Information

  • Etowah County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
  • Its county seat is Gadsden.
  • Area: 549 sq miles (1,422 km²).

Why Visit etowah

  • This natural wonder features a 90-foot waterfall named for Noccalula.
  • The Gadsden Museum of Art is hosting a set of exhibits in honor of Black History Month: “The Tuskegee Airmen”
  • Etowah County is the spot fun, enjoyment and relaxation – a natural vacation area abounding in outdoors activities, hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking.

Best Time to Visit etowah

  • March to October.

Transport

  • Airport: Gadsden Municipal Airport.
  • Rail
    1. Alabama and Tennessee River Railway.
    2. Norfolk Southern Railway.
  • Major Highways
    1. Interstate 59.
    2. Interstate 759.
    3. U.S. Highway 11.
    4. U.S. Highway 278.
    5. U.S. Highway 411.
    6. U.S. Highway 431.
    7. State Route 77.
    8. State Route 132.
    9. State Route 291.
    10. State Route 759.

Lifestyle

  • The society of Gadsden is refined and cultivated.
  • Friendliness, caring for others and a concern for the community.

Languages

  • English.

Budget

$50-$200

Why Famous

  • Famous Lake: Brantley Lake, Foshee Lake, Lake Keego, Lake Weaver, Little River Lake, Perrys Lake.
  • National protected area: Conecuh National Forest.

Destination Facts

  • Escambia County was established on December 10, 1868.
  • The county was declared a disaster area in September 1979 due to damage from Hurricane Frederic.

Area Information

  • Escambia County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
  • Its county seat is Brewton.
  • Escambia County is located in the southern part of Alabama, sharing its southern boundary with Florida.

Why Visit escambia

  • Famous Park: Lakeview Park, North Eighth Avenue City Park, South Eighth Avenue City Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Westside Park.

Best Time to Visit escambia

  • Summer.

Transport

  • Major Highways: Interstate 65, U.S. Highway 29, U.S. Highway 31, Alabama State Route 21, Alabama State Route 41, Alabama State Route 113.
  • Airport: Atmore Municipal Airport, Brewton Municipal Airport, Flomaton Airport.

Lifestyle

  • Escambia County provides a quality of life unique for a county its size.
  • Brewton provides a variety of programs and facility amenities for the county.

Languages

  • English.

Budget

$50-$200

Why Famous

  • Famous Park: Aaron Park, Castleberry Park, Fort Toulouse National Historic Park, Fort Toulouse State Park, Meadowbrook Park, Holtville Park, Memorial Park, Gold Star Park, Valley Brook Park.
  • Famous Lake: Jackson Lake.
  • Famous Island: Gun Island, Mariner Island, Mud Island, Parker Island, Real Island.

Destination Facts

  • Elmore County name is in honor of General John A. Elmore.
  • This county is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area.
  • It was established on February 15, 1866.

Area Information

  • Elmore County is a county of the State of Alabama.
  • Elmore county seat is Wetumpka.
  • Area: 657 sq miles (1,702 km²).

Why Visit elmore

  • Quality Inn Prattville is a magnificent spot to get some rest.
  • You’ll locate Williamsons Lake which is a wonderful lake.
  • For an overnight stay K and K Recreational Vehicle Park is a magnificent place to camp.

Best Time to Visit elmore

  • Summer.

Transport

  • Airport: Evans Airport, Tallassee Municipal Airport, Wetumpka Municipal Airport.
  • Major Highways: Interstate 65, U.S. Highway 82, U.S. Highway 231, State Route 9, State Route 14, State Route 63.

Lifestyle

  • Enjoy some of the best canoeing & kayaking.
  • Arts and crafts, music, parades, pageantry, food, sporting competitions and live entertainment.
  • Activities will be held in and around parks, on downtown streets, and at museums and attractions throughout the state.

Languages

  • English.

Budget

$50-$200

Why Famous

  • Famous Lake: Moon Lake.
  • Famous Park: City Park, Cloudmont Park, De Soto State Park, Manitou Park.
  • Famous Island: Eagle Nest.

Destination Facts

  • DeKalb County was created by the Alabama legislature on January 9, 1836, from land ceded to the Federal government by the Cherokee Nation.
  • DeKalb County was the one time home of the famous Cherokee Sequoyah.
  • DeKalb County name is in honor of Major General Baron Johan DeKalb.

Area Information

  • DeKalb County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
  • Its county seat is Fort Payne.
  • Area: 779 sq miles (2,018 km²).

Why Visit dekalb

  • It is a place to enjoy the sights and sounds of all four seasons.
  • Beautiful scenery is yours to enjoy as you visit the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in DeKalb County, Alabama.
  • Bass fishing, bluegill and redear sunfish, catfish, and crappie make fishing DeKalb Lake fun all four seasons.

Best Time to Visit dekalb

  • Any Time.

Transport

  • Airport: Cloudmont Airpark.
  • Major Highways: Interstate 59, U.S. Highway 11, State Route 35, State Route 68, State Route 75.

Lifestyle

  • Alabama Fan Club & Museum – Home of the Country Music Group of the Century.
  • Go horseback riding at a Dude Ranch.

Languages

  • English.

Budget

$50-$200

Why Famous

  • Famous Island: Gardiner Island.
  • Famous Park: Bloch Park, LaFayette Park, Paul M Grist State Park, Selma State Park, Valley Creek Park.
  • Famous Lake: Hawthorne Lake, Pardue Lake.

Destination Facts

  • Dallas County was created by the Alabama territorial legislature on February 9, 1818, from Montgomery County.
  • Its name is in honor of United States Secretary of the Treasury Alexander J. Dallas.
  • It is traversed by the Alabama River.

Area Information

  • Dallas County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
  • Its county seat is Selma.
  • Dallas County is located in the Black Belt region of the west-central portion of the state.
  • Area: 993 sq miles (2,572 km²).

Why Visit dallas

  • The Slavery and Civil War Museum.
  • Ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Dallas AL County area!
  • Valley Grande Golf Course, located in Valley Grande, Dallas County Alabama, is a rare mix of championship golf and affordability.

Best Time to Visit dallas

  • April, May, and June.
  • November.

Transport

  • Airports: Boy’s Ranch Airport, Selfield Airport, Skyharbor Airport.
  • Major Highways: U.S. Highway 80, State Route 5, State Route 14, State Route 22, State Route 41, State Route 89.

Lifestyle

  • Black Belts Arts And Cultural Center group concentrates on preserving their African heritage through music, dance and crafts.
  • Dallas County offers many cultural opportunities, for both the artist and the arts lover.

Languages

  • English.

Budget

$50-$200

Why Famous

  • Famous Park: Sam Dale Park.
  • Dale County’s two largest cities, Ozark, Daleville.

Destination Facts

  • Dale County is part of the Enterprise–Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area.
  • Its name is in honor of General Samuel Dale.
  • The area now known as Dale County was originally inhabited by members of the Creek Indian nation, who occupied all of southeastern Alabama during this period.

Area Information

  • Dale County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
  • Dale county seat and largest city is Ozark.
  • Area: 563 sq miles (1,458 km²).

Why Visit dale

  • There are plenty of people from Enterprise-Ozark here at Lake Tholocco, naturally you could also stop by Beaver Lake while you’re here; it’s not far at all.

Best Time to Visit dale

  • Summer.

Transport

  • Airport: Blackwell Field, Dothan Airport, Hanchey AHP Airport, Hooper Field, Louisville AHP Airport, Lowe AHP Airport.
  • Major Highways
    1. U.S. Highway 84.
    2. U.S. Highway 231.
    3. State Route 27.
    4. State Route 51.
    5. State Route 85.
    6. State Route 92.
    7. State Route 123.
    8. State Route 134.

Lifestyle

  • Dale County’s organization bears the formidable title of Dale County Colored Musical. Institute.

Languages

  • English.
  • Spanish.

Budget

$50-$200

Why Famous

  • Famous Lake: Clover Valley Pond, Browns Pond, Hollis Pond, Whites Pond.
  • Famous Park: Carrol Acres Park, Cullman County Fairgrounds, Dowling Memorial Park, East Side Park, Main Avenue Park, Margaret Engle Park, Nesmith Park, Terrace Heights Park, Northwood Park.
  • Famous Island: Goat Island.

Destination Facts

  • The entirety of Cullman County forms the Cullman micropolitan area.
  • Cullman County name is in honor of Colonel John G. Cullmann.
  • Cullman County is a part of the designated market area, or “DMA,” of Birmingham.
  • Cullman County was established on January 24, 1877.

Area Information

  • Cullman County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
  • Its county seat is the town of the same name, Cullman, Alabama.
  • Area: 755 sq miles (1,955 km²).

Why Visit cullman

  • Named to the National Register of Historic Places, the Ave Maria Grotto.
  • Cullman County has many historic sites for visitors to the area to enjoy.
  • Hurricane Creek Park is known for its scenic deep canyon, which is heavily wooded with mature hardwoods.

Best Time to Visit cullman

  • April-September.
  • October.
  • Summer.

Transport

  • Airport: Folsom Field, New Horizon Airport.
  • Main Highways: Interstate 65, U.S. Highway 31, U.S. Highway 278, U.S. Highway 231, State Route 67, State Route 69, State Route 91, State Route 157.
  • Rail: CSX Transportation.

Lifestyle

  • Public education in Cullman County is provided.
  • Cullman’s family run shops offer and intriguing  selection of quality antiques, vintage jewelry, original art, German and European imports, architectural antiques and fine collectables.

Languages

  • English.

Budget

$50-$200