Shelby County, Alabama Tourism & Recreation “Highlights" Where is Shelby County, Alabama?
Shelby County Municipalities As one of Alabama's fastest growing counties, Shelby County, with its 808+ square miles and 17 municipalities, is a brilliant patchwork of history, culture, business, attractions, arts, and community - making it one of the nation's most dynamic counties.
Alabaster Birmingham Calera Chelsea Columbiana Harpersville Helena Hoover Indian Springs Village Montevallo Pelham Vestavia Hills Vincent Westover Wilsonville Wilton Shelby County, Alabama
Tourism & Recreation Outdoor “Highlights" Oak Mountain State Park From its humble beginning as a 940-acre park atop Double Oak Mountain established by the Alabama State Lands Act of 1927, Oak Mountain State Park has grown to 9,940 acres making it Alabama’s largest state park. With the largest land-area, one of the widest varieties of outdoor activities of any state park, and its proximity to Birmingham, Oak Mountain is a perfect stop while traveling to and from the state’s largest city. Topping it all off is the park’s stunning physical landscape, which alone makes for an unforgettable experience.
THINGS TO DO CAMPING & LODGING FACILITY HOURS & CONTACT NUMBERS Horseback Riding & Trails Backcountry Camping Oak Mountain State Park is open from 7a.m. until 1 hour before sunset, however, some facilities open and close at different times. Entry is $5. Oak Mountain BMX Cabins Park Gate Times: 8a.m. until 4p.m. Seven days a week (closed some Beaches Pet Friendly holidays) 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 Geocaching RV Storage Demonstration Farm: 9a.m. until 4:30p.m. Thursday through Monday Mountain Bike Trails Camping (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) - 205-620-2526 Hiking Trails Equestrian Camping The Oaks Golf Pro Shop Peavine Falls 7:00a.m. until 6:30p.m. Saturday and Sunday (weather dependent) 7:30a.m. until 6:30p.m. Monday through Friday (weather dependent) Oak Mountain Playground 205-620-2522 Oak Mountain Boarding Oak Mountain Grille: 8a.m. until 4p.m. Wednesday through Sunday - Stables 205-620-2543 Oak Mountain Campground: 10a.m. until 6p.m. Seven days a week - 205-620-2527 Community Archery Park Marina: 10a.m. until 6p.m. (with last boat rented at 5p.m.) Saturday, Demonstration Farm and Sunday "The Oaks" Golf Course Stables: 205-620-4246, please leave a message and your call will be Fishing Oak Mountain State Park returned. FlipSide Watersports 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Admission: $5 per Adult (age 12+), $2 per Child (age 4 to 11), $2 per Boat Rentals 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 Senior (age 62+), Free for ages 3 & under www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park Oak Mountain State Park Mountain Biking & Hiking Mountain biking and hiking are two of the most popular activities at the park. With more than 50 miles of trails visitors have plenty of options to choose from be it a short loop or an overnight trip. The Red Trail has even been included on the International Mountain Biking Association’s (IMBA) list of EPIC rides. The park also features a pump track and BMX course.
Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park Oak Mountain State Park Outdoor Activities
Park Trails Hiking Waterfalls
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Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park Oak Mountain State Park Water Activities
Kayaks (single & double), canoes, stand up paddle boards & peddle boats.
Peddle boats, canoes & individual kayaks are $14 an hour.
Double kayaks & Stand up Paddle Boards are $22 an hour.
Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-2520 or 205-620-2524 www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park Oak Mountain State Park Water Activities Flip Side Watersports: wakeboards, wakeskates, kneeboards, tubes & skis available as rental options.
Flip Side Watersports opened in the summer of 2014 and is Alabama's first cable wakeboard park. They are located just inside the rear entrance of Oak Mountain State Park on Oak Mountain Lake.
Contact Flip Side Watersports for pricing, packages and memberships. Oak Mountain State Park near the Hwy 119 entrance 8195 B John Findlay III Dr. Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 423 - 5457 [email protected] www.flipsideal.com The Alabama Wildlife Center is Alabama’s oldest and largest nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education center. Every year, AWC rescues, rehabilitates, and returns to the wild almost 2,000 birds from over 100 different species. The Alabama Wildlife Center also provides conservation education programming featuring live glove-trained raptors, presenting over 400 programs throughout the state, to audiences of more than 100,000 Alabamians annually. You are invited to join AWC: become a member, donate, volunteer, visit our center and learn more about native birds and how to help wild birds in your community. You can be an active part of preserving our natural heritage and making Alabama a better place.
Alabama Wildlife Center (Oak Mountain State Park) 100 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 663-7930 www.alabamawildlifecenter.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (LIVE NATION)
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, formerly known as the Verizon Wireless Music Center, is an outdoor amphitheater, owned by Live Nation, located in Pelham, Alabama, a few miles south of Birmingham. It is the largest outdoor music venue in Alabama. Seating capacity is 10,500. Parking lots open 4 hours prior to gate time. First-come, first-served. There is a fee for parking. Gate times vary, but are usually one hour prior to show time.
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, 1000 Amphitheatre Road, Pelham, AL 35124 205-985-4900 livenation.com/venues/14486/oak-mountain-amphitheatre Golf Courses 1 Ballantrae Golf Club 7 Riverchase Country Club 1300 Ballantrae Club Drive 2000 Club Road Pelham AL 35124 Hoover Alabama 35244 205 620-Golf (4653) 205 988-4140 8 2 Greystone Golf & Country Club 8 Shoal Creek Golf & Country 2 4100 Greystone Drive Club 3 Hoover Alabama 35242 100 New Williamsburg Dr 205 986-5120 Shelby County Alabama 10 35242 6 3 Inverness Country Club 205 991-9001 7 1 Country Club Drive Timberline Golf Hoover Alabama 35242 9 205 991-8608 Course 1 300 Timberline Trail Magnolia Hills Golf Course Calera Alabama 35040 4 315 Highway 47 S 205 688-7888 Columbiana Al 35051 Heatherwood Hills 205 670-0031 4 10 Country Club Montevallo Golf Club 400 St. Anne's Drive 5 1481 Shelby County Hwy 204 Birmingham, AL 35244 5 9 Montevallo AL 35115 205-502-4441 205 665-8057 6 Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course 876 John Findley Drive Pelham AL 35124 205 620-2522 Locate the number on the Golf Course Name and find the number on the corresponding map. Aldridge Gardens
Group Tours Ask About Hydrangeas Field Trips
Aldridge Gardens is a 30-acre woodland garden featuring hydrangeas nestled in the heart of Hoover. Complete with a six-acre lake and half mile walking trail, Aldridge Gardens is laden with many varieties of hydrangeas, camellias and other native Alabama plants.
Other features include an event venue and gallery, an outdoor pavilion. The Gardens also host plant sales, art exhibits and shows, classes and seminars, bird walks, fishing days and more.
Hours Admission Aldridge Gardens Aldridge Gardens is open to the public Free 3530 Lorna Road from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Hoover, AL 35216 The Gardens are closed on Christmas Eve, 205.682.8019 Christmas, and New Years Day. aldridgegardens.com Did you know: • The Cahaba River is the primary drinking water source for 1/5 of the state of Alabama • There are more fish species per mile in the Cahaba River than any other river of its size OR LARGER in all of North America - more than the Colorado or Columbia river basins COMBINED! • The Cahaba River has been deemed one of the most globally-significant rivers due to the amount of significant freshwater wildlife and it’s home to the iconic Cahaba Lily. • The Cahaba River runs through Shelby County and its biggest challenge is degradation and water quality/pollution issues due to urban development. Hours: Thursday 8:30AM–4:30PM Cahaba River Society Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM 2717 7th Ave S #205 Saturday Closed Birmingham, AL 35233 Sunday Closed (205) 322-5326 Monday 8:30AM–4:30PM cahabariversociety.org Tuesday 8:30AM–4:30PM Wednesday 8:30AM–4:30PM Who Are We:
Cahaba River Society (CRS) is a 501(c)3 founded in 1988, with a mission to restore and protect the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life - including the river's wildlife biodiversity and the diverse people of central Alabama who rely on the river. Our programs achieve this mission through three main goals:
~ Inspire River Stewardship by connecting people with the River for education, recreation, and volunteer projects. ~ Restore the River through green Infrastructure and improved policies for clean water, natural flows, diverse wildlife, and healthy communities. ~ Build our Impact to achieve our mission through collaboration, communication and celebration.
HOW WE DO IT! • CLEAN Environmental Education Program, Guided Canoe Trips for the Public, Volunteer Restoration & Clean-up Projects, Cahaba Blueway projects, Stormwater policy codes, Low-Impact development advisement, Outreach Events, and more … The Fun Stuff:
• Canoe Trips: We offer highly-coveted Guided Canoe trips to the public with one of the South’s most notable ecologists, Dr. Randy Haddock. CRS Members receive a significant discount to access these premier recreation opportunities!
• CLEAN Program: We partner with youth organizations, schools, churchs, camps, and even the Boy & Girl Scouts to bring our flagship-program – the CLEAN Environmental Education Program – to More Fun Stuff: students and teachers throughout Alabama. VIDEO: All About CLEAN CRS SIGNATURE EVENTS: • EARTHMONTH PARTY: March/April • Restoration Projects: Companies, • CAHABA RIVER RAMBLE (5K & 10Mile Trail Race): June volunteer groups, scout groups, and th 9 at Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge associations help multiple our efforts to • CAHABA RIVER FRY-DOWN (festival and competitive control invasive species and restore the th cook-off): Sept. 30 (noon-4pm) at Railroad Park health of the river and forests through clean-ups and riverside restoration projects year-round. Shelby County, Alabama
Tourism & Recreation Indoor “Highlights" Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena
The Birmingham Bulls Hockey Team
Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Road Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6448 http://pelhamciviccomplex.com Oak Mountain Lanes
Birthday Parties, Leagues, 11th Frame Lounge, Special Events, Cosmic Bowling Call for details. Corporate Events Group Bowling Sports Team Bowling Proud to be a non-smoking environment. Call for details.
Hours of Operation Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 11pm Oak Mountain Lanes Thursday: 10am - 12am 300 Bowling Lane Pelham, AL 35124 Friday & Saturday: 10am - 1am 205-403-7466 Sunday: 12 noon - 10pm http://oakmountainlanes.com Skates 280
Birthday Parties Double Date Roller Skate Skate Rentals
Roller Skate Lessons, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Parties, Special Events
Every Sunday evening, we have our special "rate" skate session from 6:00-10:00 for $5 **COUPONS Skates 280 ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR SPECIAL RATE SESSIONS** 7043 Meadowlark Dr 10:00-11:00 P.M. $5, 17 & older only! Birmingham, Alabama (205) 991-3611 Look for more information to come on Facebook and http://www.skates-280.com our website, www.skates-280.com or call us at 205- 991-3611. Central Alabama Paintball Park
Open & Private Play with Stadium Lights for Night Games - Birthday/Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, or Team Building!
Bonus game formats: Once all players are comfortable with basic rules, your group may play customized games! These may include: Capture the flag; President; Zombies; Ammo elimination; Respawn; Attack and Defend
Featuring: • A private room for serving food and beverages Central Alabama Paintball Park • Satellite TV 55 Rosebud Lane • Indoor Bathrooms Alabaster, AL 35007 • Easy and convenient to find from Birmingham, (205) 837-4177 Montgomery, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, or anywhere else in https://alabamapaintball.com the South East! Treetop Family Adventure
INDOOR: Laser Tag, Laser Maze, Mini Bowling, Arcade, Kid Zone OUTSIDE: Go karts, Miniature Golf Open play everyday! Also great for birthday parties corporate events or group sales. Located just off Highway 280 on Highway 41 in Chelsea.
TreeTop Family Adventure 1012 Dunnavant Valley Road Birmingham, Alabama 35242 Telephone: (205) 637-3780 www.treetop280.com Start Wining: Winery Tours Discover where your wine comes from ... and a whole lot more! Shelby County offers three superb vineyards from which to choose a wide selection of wine offerings. This itinerary outlines some possibilities.
Cat-n-Bird Winery 11661 Old Highway 280 Chelsea, Alabama Lewis Lakes Vineyards (205) 610-WINE 1075 Chelsea Road (Hwy 47) (9463) Columbiana, Alabama www.cat-n-bird.com (205) 531-8678 lewislakesvineyards.com
Ozan Vineyard & Cellars Morgan Creek Vineyard 173 Hwy 301, Calera, AL Vizzini Farms Winery 181 Morgan Creek Lane, (I-65, Exit 228) Hwy 87, I-65 Exit 234 Calera, AL Harpersville, AL Information: 205-668-6926 Information: 205-685-0655 or Information: 205-672-2053 or www.ozanwine.com 877-780-WINE 877-672-2053 www.vizzinifarmswinery.com www.morgancreekwinery.com Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Co.
Interstellar makes the finest small batch alcoholic ginger beer in the Universe. Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company, the beer is going where no beer has gone before. Interstellar Ginger Beer and Exploration Company, a new space-themed brewery. Shane Kelly and his business partner, Daniel Sims, have fueled excitement in the area for their glow-in-the-dark brews, made of alcoholic ginger beer, and for the brewery, which is one of Shelby County’s first breweries.
Brew Types Seven beers on tap Hours: Two glow-in-the-dark beers - Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Interstellar Ginger Beer and Blue Nebula Ginger Tonic & Saturday, 11 a.m. until; and Exploration Company Sun Spot Sunday, 12-10 p.m. 260A Regency Park Alabaster, Brews include: AL 35007 Dark and Spicy First Contact 205-790-3146 Ginger Colada Parking [email protected] Martian Mojito Onsite Space Mule Shelby County, Alabama
Tourism & Recreation Shopping Center “Highlights" Colonial Promenade Alabaster
The Colonial Promenade Alabaster is a lifestyle center that opened in 2005 and is located in Alabaster, Alabama, United States. The 1,000,000-square-foot shopping center is the largest in Shelby County.
Hours: Parking Monday 10AM–9PM Onsite Colonial Promenade Alabaster Tuesday 10AM–9PM 300 Colonial Promenade Wednesday 10AM–9PM Number of Stores & Services Parkway 44+ Thursday 10AM–9PM Alabaster, AL 35007 Friday 10AM–9PM Lifestyle Shopping Center. 205-871-0406 Saturday 10AM–9PM Sunday 11AM–7PM Propst Promenade Alabaster
Propst Promenade is the first and northern half of a major two-part retail center originally opened as Colonial Promenade Alabaster Phase I in 2005 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Interstate 65 (Exit 238) in Alabaster.
Hours: Parking Monday 10AM–9PM Onsite Propst Promenade Alabaster Tuesday 10AM–9PM 300 Colonial Promenade Wednesday 10AM–9PM Number of Stores & Services Parkway 20+ Thursday 10AM–9PM Alabaster, AL 35007 Friday 10AM–9PM Lifestyle Shopping Center with movie theater. 205-871-0406 Saturday 10AM–9PM Sunday 11AM–7PM Old Town Helena
Old Town Helena offers restaurants, food markets, retail and specialty shops. The revitalization and restoration of Old Town Helena is also perking interest from individuals and potential businesses throughout central Alabama. While a quaint housing development along the banks of Buck Creek takes residents back to a more laid back period, businesses located along Main Street provide a relaxed shopping experience.
Shopping Parking City of Helena Boutiques Onsite Helena Road Crafts Helena Al 35080 Outdoor Activities City Hall: (205) 663-2161 Stained Glass Art Buck Creek Walking Trails Salons & Spas Helena Amphitheater Photography Festivals Restaurants Summer Sundown Cinemas Montevallo
Montevallo is an intentionally distinctive small town which encourages commerce, celebrates and cultivates the arts, enjoys bountiful natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities, protects the environment, inspires learning, nurtures its youth, and honors its rich history and widely diverse stakeholders.
Area Attractions University of Montevallo The University of Montevallo is a four-year Ebenezer Swamp public university located in Montevallo, Orr Park Alabama, United States. Founded in 1896, it is City of Montevallo Shoal Creek Park Alabama's only public liberal arts college and a 541 Main Street Brierfield Ironworks Historical member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Montevallo, AL 35115 State Park Colleges. City Hall: 205-665-2555 Aldrich Coal Mine Museum American Village In U.S. News & World Report's "America’s Best Colleges" rankings UM is the highest ranked Montevallo Trails public master’s-level university in Alabama, a Historic Montevallo distinction it has held each year since 2008. Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria, locally known as The Galleria, is a large upscale, super–regional shopping mall close to Birmingham in Hoover, Alabama. It is the 43rd largest shopping mall in the United States.
Hours Updated Weekly Parking Mon, March 19: 10am – 9pm Onsite Riverchase Galleria Tue, Mar 20: 10am – 9pm 2000 Riverchase Galleria Wed, Mar 21: 10am – 9pm Number of Stores & Services Hoover, AL 35244 Thu, Mar 22: 10am – 9pm 200+ Fri, Mar 23: 10am – 9pm 205-985-3020 Sat, Mar 24: 10am – 9pm Enclosed shopping center with www.riverchasegalleria.com Sun, Mar 25: 12pm – 6pm 1,570,000 square feet of total retail floor area. Shelby County, Alabama
Tourism & Recreation Education/Enrichment “Highlights" The American Village
Mission: The American Village serves the Nation as an educational institution whose mission is to strengthen & renew the foundations of American liberty & self-government by engaging & inspiring citizens & leaders, with a special emphasis on programs for young people.
Hours: THE LIBERTY EXPERIENCE ADMISSION PRICES: The American Village American Village welcomes the general Veterans and Active Military - FREE 3727 Highway 119 public at any time during Adults - $10 Montevallo, AL 35115 Seniors (60+) - $9 our regular operating (205) 665-3535 hours (Monday through Youth (5-17) - $9 Children 4 and under – FREE www.americanvillage.org Friday, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. CST). Call for additional pricing/ tours. Shelby County Arts Council The Shelby County Arts Council’s motto is “Create. Imagine & Inspire”
Black Box Theater & Gallery Keep your eyes on the Shelby County Arts Council, check out shelbycountyartscouncil.com & follow us on social media or at #scacimagine! In mid to late 2019 we will be the centerpiece of a new 300,000 square foot municipal complex in Columbiana known as the Shelby County Arts Center at Old Mill Square.
The Shelby County Art Council is located in the beautiful little town of Columbiana, AL. The Arts Council teaches all kinds of art & music classes -&- also hosts ticketed performances in their 100 seat black box theater. It’s the perfect listening venue for jazz, blues, folk music, storytelling & more. SCAC is a 501c3 non- profit serving the region with arts outreach programs to at risk teens, special needs kids & senior adults.
Browse the website to find out who is Shelby County Arts Council The Shelby County Shindig: teaching in your community. We offer 104 Mildred Street BBQ BLUES & BREWS classes in painting, photography, Columbiana, AL 35115 In Columbiana on Main St, sculpture, guitar, voice, piano and more. (205) 665-3535 7-14-18 --1 to 7 pm Our facility also presents new gallery shelbycountyartscouncil.com shelbycountyshindig.com exhibitions monthly, so check back often as we continue to expand our services. Shelby County Museum & Archives
The Shelby County Museum & Archives is located in the Old Shelby County Courthouse in the charming town of Columbiana, AL. Built in 1854, the Old Shelby County Court House is a distinctive example of Jeffersonian Architecture and was designated a historic landmark in 1974 by the National Register of Historic Places. Within the walls of the courthouse, a world of information and artifacts has been meticulously preserved.
ADMISSION is FREE Hours: Shelby County Museum & Open Tuesday through Additional Information: The Museum displays many old Shelby County Archives Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 photographs and artifacts from the Indian Era Located in the Old 1854 p.m. and on the second through WWII, including such items as the bell Courthouse Saturday of each month from the Alabama, a well-known railroad 1854 Old Courthouse Circle from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. engine during its time. Visitors can also see the Columbiana, AL 35051 contents of the cornerstone from the 1906 205-669-3912 Courthouse, which was opened in 2006. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is the official railroad museum of the state of Alabama! The museum features operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses. Heart of Dixie Railroad Hours: Museum Museum ADMISSION is FREE 1919 9th Street Open March 17th - There is no charge for admission, but Calera, AL 35040 donations are appreciated! December 15th, 2018 Tickets & Events: 205-757-8383 Explore our collections There is a charge for train rides. Main Office: 205-668-3435 every Tuesday - Saturday Tickets include one train ride with Thomas and Day Out With Thomas™ Tickets 9:00 -2:00 (Sunday's for all attractions for $22 plus processing fee for & Information listed special events). ages 2 and up. Call or visit the website for Phone: 866-468-7630 details. www.hodrrm.org Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington
Founded in 1982 by Karl C. Harrison, a Columbiana banker and philanthropist, the Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington has become an important forum for learning about America’s first First Family. Through the foresighted efforts and encouragement of Martha Washington's granddaughter Eliza Parke Custis, family heirlooms have been lovingly passed down through generations. In the early 1980's, Shelby County resident Charlotte Smith-Weaver, a sixth generation granddaughter of Martha, decided to share her legacy with the public, providing the basis of the museum. Hours: Museum Hours ADMISSION is FREE Karl C. Harrison Museum of We are open Monday George Washington Tours and Group Information Located in the Mildred B. through Friday 10:00 a.m. Guided Tours of the museum's exhibitions and to 3:00 p.m. Harrison Regional Library the building are available for general visitors 50 Lester Street Columbiana, and students. Tours for 5 or more are available Parking: by appointment, preferably 1 week in advance. Alabama 35051 Onsite Please call (205) 669-8787 for information. 205-669-8767 www.washingtonmuseum.com Shelby County, Alabama
Tourism & Recreation Additional Resources Official Shelby County, Alabama Tourism Website
Want to know what’s happening in Shelby County? Visit DiscoverShelby.com! You may even add your own Event to Promote for free. Visit the Event Calendar. Click on “Submit an Event” to open a new window. Fill in the information and submit for approval. For more information contact Chris Hershey, Events Coordinator at (205) 620-6631. Want to find out what’s happening in the business & community around Shelby County? Visit shelbychamber.org.
You may even add your own Event to Promote for free. Click on Events from the Home page. Click on the “Submit New Event” option. A new window will open for you to fill in the blanks and submit for approval.
Once your event is approved it will be “live” on the Chamber’s website and will also populate to the Chamber’s social media sites (Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter) seven days prior to the event date.
For more information contact Lisa Shapiro, Director, Communications & Marketing at (205) 663-4542. Thank You for watching the “Highlights” of the Tourism & Recreation Opportunities Available in Shelby County, Alabama.