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Bibb County. Alabama LANDMARKS • PLACES to VISIT • THINGS to DO Bibb County. Alabama LANDMARKS • PLACES TO VISIT • THINGS TO DO Bibb County Chamber of Commerce 835 Walnut St., Centreville, AL 35042 (GPS Heritage Park 684 Heritage Park Dr., Brent, AL 35034 Coordinates: N32.9462622, W-87.1209310) Telephone: Contact the City of Brent Parks & Recreation at (205) 926-4643 Telephone: (205) 926-5222 Website: http://www.cityofbrentalabama.com/parksandrecreation.html Website: http://www.bibbchamber.org/ This is the largest park in Brent which hosts numerous events yearly with each This Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization working to educate the week having different events at the park. Events range from family reunions, public on business within the county of Bibb and serve the business community baseball parties, birthday parties, etc. by benefiting both its members and its community. Holiday Raceway 20105 Hwy 11, Woodstock, AL 35188 (GPS Coordinates: Bibb County Commission 157 SW Davidson Dr., Centreville, AL 35042 (GPS N33.2250498, W-87.1620126) Coordinates: N32.9461109, W-87.1352659) Located in between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, right off of I-20/59. Telephone: (205) 926-3114 Telephone: (205) 938-2123 Website: http://www.bibbal.com/Default.asp?ID=3 Website: http://www.holidayraceway.com/index.htm The Bibb County Commission is comprised of five commissioners who represent Includes a 1/8 mile drag strip to test your skills and weekly racing events. Open the five commission districts. The chairmanship rotates once every nine and every Saturday night during racing season, Thursday from 5pm-9pm for open one-half months between the commissions track night. Fees vary by night and by event. Bibb County Courthouse 25 Court Sq., Centreville, AL 35042 (GPS Coordinates: Limestone Tubing 1531 Limestone Pkwy, Brierfield, AL 35035 (GPS Coordinates: N32.9454744, W-87.1352422) N33.0535044, W-86.9966596) Telephone: (205) 926-3103 Telephone: (205) 926-9672 Website: http://www.bibbal.com/Default.asp?ID=31&pg=Home Website: http://alabama.travel/places-to-go/limestone-canoe-club The County Departments include: County Commission Office, Probate Judge’s Open Daily from March-September by appointment only. Tubing only. Office, Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, Emergency Management Agency, and Compliance Officer. Limestone Canoe Club 1531 Limestone Pkwy, Brierfield, AL 35035 (GPS Coordinates: N33.0535044, W-86.9966596) Brent City Hall 22 First St., Brent, AL 35034 (GPS Coordinates: N32.9381454, W- Telephone:(205) 926-9672 87.1638777) Website: http://alabama.travel/places-to-go/limestone-canoe-club Located at the corner of First and Main St., across from First United Security Open daily for canoeing and tubing. Rental equipment provided. Scenic Little Bank. Cahaba River canoe trips with shuttle service. Overnight trips, 1.5 hour tube Telephone: (205) 926-4643 float. All trips suitable for ages 6+. Website: http://www.cityofbrentalabama.com/index.html Hours of Operation: Mon.-Tues. & Thurs.-Fri. from 8am-4:30pm, Wed. from 8am- Memorial Park 22 1st St., Brent, AL 35034 (GPD Coordinates: N32.9381454, W- 12 Noon. 87.1638777) Telephone: Contact the City of Brent Parks & Recreation at (205) 926-4643 Website: http://www.cityofbrentalabama.com/parksandrecreation.html Bibb County Lake 1147 Walter Owens Pkwy, West Blocton, AL 35184 (GPS Payne Lake Recreation Area 581 CR 71, Moundville, AL 35474 (GPS Coordinates: Coordinates: N33.0393336, W-87.1565910) N53.3808865, W-2.1509803) Located 7-1/2 miles north of Brent off Alabama Hwy. 5 in Walter Owens Park. Telephone: (205) 926-9765 Telephone: (205) 938-2318 Website: www.fs.fed.us/r8/alabama/recreation Website: http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/where/lakes/bib Primitive and RV camping, swimming, biking, hiking opportunities. Rate: $16 per b/ day-electric and water hookups; $10 per day- water hookups; $6 per day- no This is a 100-acre lake that offers boating, fishing rental equipment and bait for hookups; Maximum stay permitted: 14 days. sale. Normal fishing license requirements apply to ages 16+. Talladega National Forest-Oakmulgee District U.S. Forest Service Brent, AL Brierfield Ironworks Historical Park 240 Furnace Pkwy, Brierfield, AL 35035 (GPS 35034 (N33.2781686, W-86.3549774) Coordinates: N33.0417052, W-86.9434455) Telephone: (205) 926-9765 Telephone: (205) 665-1856 The Cahaba River is the longest free-flowing stream in the State of Alabama. The Website: http://www.brierfieldironworks.com/ Cahaba River is filled with numerous fish, and abundant wildlife makes the This park has camping, cabin rental, a lodge, Mulberry Church, and a swimming scenes of the Talladega National Forest breath taking to say the least. pool all for a fee as listed online. The park is open 7 days a week from dawn until dusk for non-registered guests. Tannehill Ironworks Historical Park 12632 Confederate Pkwy, McCalla, AL 35111 (GPS Coordinates: N33.2495457, W-87.0713301) Cahaba Falls Country Club 530 2nd St. North, Centreville, AL 35042 (GPS Telephone: (205) 477-5711 Coordinates: N32.9702031, W-87.1366979) Website: http://www.tannehill.org/ Telephone: (205) 926-9323 More than 1,500 acres have been developed for hiking, camping and other Website: http://www.bamagolf.com/cahaba-falls-country-club/ recreation. Other events include Tannehill Trade Days, a festival, gem and Includes a driving range with guest rates and a pavilion rental for children’s pool mineral show, woodcarvers show and educational programs for school children. parties available by reservation. Uptown Centerville Historic Square 1270 Walnut Street, Centreville, Alabama Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge CR 24, West Blocton, AL 35184 (GPS 35042 (GPS Coordinates: N32.9431236, W-87.1129539) Coordinates: N33.1120737, W-87.1366954) Telephone: (205) 926-4995 Located 5 miles east of West Blocton. Website: http://centrevillealabama.homestead.com/landmarks.html Telephone: (256) 848-6833 Bibb County has a deep and enduring history reflected in the architecture of its This is one of nation’s newest National Wildlife Refuges. Fishing, hunting, buildings and homes. A drive through the main streets and rural highways that canoeing, wildlife observation. See the lilies bloom from May-June! dot the county can reveal many intriguing clues to its past. Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area (William Ireland Sr.) Vick Shooting Range 9901 Hwy 5, Brent, AL 35034 Directions: From I-65, take exit 231 (Calera). Take US 31 N for approximately 1 Telephone: (205) 926-9765 mile. Turn left onto Shelby Co. Rd. 22. When Co. Rd. 22 ends, turn right onto Co. Rd. 10. The check-in station will be approximately 2.2 miles ahead on the right. Walking Track 1400 University Way, Centreville, AL 35042 (GPS Coordinates: Website: http://alabamaforeverwild.com/LandTract.aspx/Cahaba-River-WMA 32.9590623, W-87.1763424) Besides hunting, other recreational opportunities include wildlife observation as Telephone: Contact the City of Brent Parks & Recreation at (205) 926-4643 well as boating and fishing on the Cahaba River. Website: http://www.cityofbrentalabama.com/parksandrecreation.html The City of Brent has walking trails which consist of the large and small walking Centreville City Hall 1270 Walnut Street, Centreville, Alabama 35042 (GPS courses. The layouts of the walking trails are attractive to citizens of all ages. Coordinates: N32.9431236, W-87.1129539) Telephone: (205) 926-4995 West Blocton Historic Beehive Coke Ovens Park County Rd. 24, West Blocton, AL Website: http://centrevillealabama.homestead.com/citycouncil.html 35184 (GPS Coordinates: N33.1120737. W-87.1366954) The Centreville City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at Website: http://www.cokeovenspark.com/ 5 pm at the Centreville City Hall. Open from 7am-7pm daily. The park features walking trails, picnic tables, a boardwalk and plenty of plants, trees, flowers and the historic beehive ovens Golden Club Arum Colony provide an opportunity to about a component in Alabama’s industrial history. Directions: Follow Hwy 14 E. to Hwy 183 E for six miles after crossing Cahaba River. Woodstock Town Hall 28513 Hwy 5, Woodstock, AL 35188 (GPS Coordinates: Website: http://www.lowercahaba.com/attractions/attractions.html N33.2265970, W-87.1608184) This is believed to be one of the largest colonies of Golden Club Arum in North Located near the Woodstock Baptist Church and All State Insurance. America. May be viewed at any time but blooming period is April. Telephone: (205) 938-9790 Website: http://www.woodstockalabama.com/ Open Mon.-Fri. from 8am-5pm, closed 12pm-1pm for lunch. • LIBRARY AND WEBSITES • Brent-Centreville Public Library Bibb County Chamber of Commerce 153 Walnut St., Centreville, AL 35042 http://www.bibbchamber.org/ (205) 926-4736 Other Websites: http://www.bibbtourism.com/ , Green Pond Woodstock Public Library http://www.lowercahaba.com , http://www.aces.edu/bibb 321 Presbyterian Church Rd., West Blocton, AL 35184 (205) 938-0008 West Blocton Library (205) 938-3570 • EMERGENCY CONTACTS (always dial 911 in case of emergency)• Sheriff’s Department (205) 926-4683 Brent City Hall (205) 926-4643 Emergency Management (205) 926-3113 Centreville City Hall (205) 926-4995 Bibb Ambulance Service- Am-Serv EMS (205) 926-5211 Woodstock Town Hall (205) 938-9790 Bibb Medical Center (205) 926-4881 City of Brent Police Department (205) 926-4647 City of Brent Fire Department (205) 926-4643 • LODGING • Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park 240 Furnace Pkwy, Brierfield, Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park 126 Confederate Pkwy, AL (205) 665-1856 McCalla, AL (205) 477-5711 Lazy Dan’s RV Park 27199 Hwy 5 ,Woodstock, AL (205) 369-8122 Windwood Inn 2923 Main St., Brent, AL (205) 926-4833 Payne Lake 581 County Rd. 71, Greensboro, AL (334) 624-7382 • DINING OPPORTUNITIES • Brierfield Café Dairy Bar Juane’s Mexican Grill McDonald’s Sneaky Pete’s Tin Roof Restaurant 19717 Hwy 139 55 University Way 1186 University Way 187 Walnut St. US-11 28731 Highway 5 Brierfield, AL 35035 Brent, AL 35034 Brent, AL 35034 Centreville, AL 35042 McCalla, AL 35111 Woodstock, AL 35188 (205) 665-0222 (205) 928-0827 (205) 926-4041 (205) 926-6186 (205) 477-0798 (205) 286-4079 China Inn Green Pond Grocery La Tortilla Pizza Hut Southern Charm Food Top Dawg 2906 Main St.
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