Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center – Kosciusko, MS

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Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center – Kosciusko, MS

c. 1899. A 100-year-old structure (formerly a Presbyterian church) built in Romanesque Revival style with stunning stained glass windows.  The building also incorporates a Delta Gamma room with portraits of […]

Kosciusko Museum and Visitors Center – Kosciusko, MS

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Kosciusko Museum and Visitors Center – Kosciusko, MS

  Spend some time browsing displays of local events, historic sites and interesting people of Kosciusko.  Enjoy art exhibits by local artisans. Includes a display of Tadeusz Kosicuszko, a Polish freedom fighter, […]

Kosciusko City Cemetery – Kosciusko, MS

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Kosciusko City Cemetery – Kosciusko, MS

Late-19th-Century markers.  Self-guided tour. Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Elvis Homecoming Statue

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Elvis Homecoming Statue

Placed in honor of Elvis Presley, Tupelo’s most famous native son, this larger than life statue was placed to commemorate the 35th anniversary of
Elvis’ death in August 2012.

Tennessee National Raceway – Hohenwald, TN

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Tennessee National Raceway – Hohenwald, TN

It’’s where Coo Coo Marlin won his first race after sneaking out of his parents’ house as a teen.

Pioneer Day at French Camp – French,MS | Natchez Trace

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Pioneer Day at French Camp – French,MS | Natchez Trace

Pioneer Day is a welcome step-back in time, where front porch visiting and trading crafts and stories were the tradition.

Garrison Creek – Nashville, TN

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Garrison Creek – Nashville, TN

This area is a trailhead for horseback riders and hikers. It’s one of the nicest stopping places along the Natchez Trace Parkway. During the summer months, there are people using […]

Birdwatching – Tuscumbia, AL

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Birdwatching – Tuscumbia, AL

 Birdwatching – The northwest loop of the North Alabama Birding Trail boasts more than a dozen sites located primarily in the Shoals area.  Winding back and forth across three major […]

Birdwatching – Muscle Shoals, AL

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Birdwatching – Muscle Shoals, AL

Birdwatching  – The northwest loop of the North Alabama Birding Trail boasts more than a dozen sites located primarily in the Shoals area.  Winding back and forth across three major […]

Whippoorwill Park – Sheffield, AL

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Whippoorwill Park – Sheffield, AL

Whippoorwill Park, 1201 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL 35660.  This 44-acre, wooded park is accessed within the historic downtown residential district and was laid out in the original town of […]

Riverfront Park – Sheffield, AL

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Riverfront Park – Sheffield, AL

Riverfront Park, 1416 Alabama Avenue, Sheffield, AL 35660.  This park boast one mile of inviting shoreline on Pickwick Lake. Variety of recreation available, including boat launch, fishing piers, docking facilities, […]

Old Railroad Bridge – Sheffield, AL

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Old Railroad Bridge – Sheffield, AL

Old Railroad Bridge, 2100 Ashe Blvd., Sheffield, AL 35660.  This pedestrian bridge is 1,580 feet long and 14 feet high, offering a beautiful view of the Tennessee River. The pier […]

Twin Pines Golf and Country Club – Tuscumbia, AL

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Twin Pines Golf and Country Club – Tuscumbia, AL

  Twin Pines Golf & Country Club in Russellville, AL—18-hole course with bentgrass greens, Bermuda fairways, over 6,200 yards, and a challenging par-71 layout.. Pro shop, driving range, PGA professional […]

Spring Creek Golf Course – Tuscumbia, AL

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Spring Creek Golf Course – Tuscumbia, AL

Spring Creek Golf Course, 800 Woodmont Dr., Tuscumbia, AL 35674 This nine-hole, city-owned course is a flat one, excellent for beginners and seniors. Paved cart paths, pro shop.  (256) 386-5670.

Hawk Pride Mountain Off-Road Park – Tuscumbia, AL

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Hawk Pride Mountain Off-Road Park – Tuscumbia, AL

Hawk Pride Mountain Off-Road Park, 144 Mountain Side Road, Tuscumbia, AL  35674.  This privately owned park offers a wide variety of offroading spread over 1,000 acres.  Over 40 trails to […]

Seven Spring Lodge – Tuscumbia, AL

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Seven Spring Lodge – Tuscumbia, AL

Seven Springs Lodge, 1532 Mt. Mills Road, Tuscumbia, AL  35674.  This facility offers horseback trail-riding (bring your own horse and tack or rent from the facility).  Organized equestrian group trail […]

Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve | Natchez Trace Parkway

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Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve | Natchez Trace Parkway

Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve, 251 Loop Road, Tuscumbia, AL  35674.  A 700-acre, privately owned, scenic, natural area in the Little Mountain region of southern Colbert County.  The preserve is […]

“Rock of Ages Trail” Muscle Shoals

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“Rock of Ages Trail” Muscle Shoals

Take a driving tour past 18 cherished churches of Colbert County. These church buildings are at least 100 years old with the congregations in most cases being even older. The […]