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Explore Outdoors – 2
Enjoy kayaking, cycling, fishing, hiking and more outside
Golfing – 5
Tee up at more than six picturesque area courses
Culture & History – 6 Explore museums, historical sites and more attractions
Events – 8
Attend festivals, concerts, performances and other events
Local Eats – 10
Be our guest for delicious southern cuisine and more
Shop – 12
Hunt unique treasures and finds at our one-of-a-kind shops
Stay – 13
Area lodging includes camping, B&B, cabins, and hotels
Getting Here – 15
Near Atlanta, near Birmingham, near perfect
Explore Outdoors Calhoun County boasts of an unbelievable
selection of outdoor recreational opportunities. From kayaking and fishing to mountain biking and hiking, Calhoun County can provide you with an ideal itinerary for any outdoor enthusiast! Cheaha State Park Just twenty miles from Anniston, Cheaha State Park, the highest point of Alabama, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts or those just wanting to catch a breathtaking sunset. With its trails and climbs, and swimming, the park has it all, including hotel accommodations. Chief Ladiga Trail Anniston/Weaver/Jacksonville/Piedmont The Chief Ladiga Trail currently runs 32.5 miles from the Alabama/ Georgia line into the City of Anniston. As Alabama’s first Rails to Trails project, this paved recreational trail follows the former Seaboard/CSX Railroad and connects to Georgia’s 63 mile Silver Comet Trail, making Ladiga part of the longest paved rail trail in the U.S. for walkers, bikers, skaters, strollers and more. Choccolocco Mountain OffRoad Vehicle Park 1312 Louise Drive SE, Jacksonville, 256-365-0297 This Off-Road Vehicle Park welcomes every type of offroad vehicle, including ATV’s, Side-by-sides, dirt bikes, four wheel drives, rail buggies, and rock crawlers. This 450 acres of forest covered mountains has a vast trail system, with moderate to extreme trails for more advanced vehicles. .
Civilian Marksmanship Program CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park 4357 Turner Mill Road, Talladega This more than 500 acre public facility offers sport shooters opportunities to practice and participate in competitive events, with state of the art electronic targets and monitors for participants and spectators. CMP Indoor Air Gun Range 1470 Sentinel Drive, Anniston The CMP South Competition Center contains 80, 10 meter firing points with electronic targets and monitors. Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail Off Hwy 202, Anniston Located on 4000 acres of Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, this brand-new trail offers both 1.5 mile beginner loops, for riders of any level, and a 10 mile Blue Loop for intermediate riders. The trail is open to hikers and runners as well. Currently, more than 25 miles of trails have been built under the supervision of IMBA Trail Solutions, with more than 75 miles of trails scheduled to be built. For more information, visit www.neaba.net. Desoto Caverns Park 5181 Desoto Caverns Pkwy, Childersburg Retrace Hernando DeSoto’s expedition through the south over 450 years ago. Explore the caverns, the Lost Maze, and pan for gold and gemstones. The park features a picnic area, camping, hiking, and activities for the whole family. Floating Fun 460 Bobwhite Drive, Oxford (256)589-4418 Alabama’s ‘Premier Tube Trip’ with many tubes in stock, offers a floating fun trip down Choccolocco Creek, with a variety of rapids and a steady current to enjoy. Henry Farm Mountain Bike & Running Trails 351 Henry Road, Jacksonville Located on the mountain adjacent to the Henry Farm Baseball Fields and parking lot, these trails are great for beginners and experienced riders and runners, with rock features and gradual climbs.
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Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge Bain Gap Road, Anniston, 256-848-7085 With more than 6,000 acres of former military base, this area was designated as a National Wildlife Refuge to protect a unique and endangered ecosystem, the mountain longleaf pine forest. This land is also home to the Bains Gap Waterfall and trails. Neely Henry Lake Ohatchee This 11,000 acres is perfect for skiing, boating and fishing along Hwy 77 North. This area has public boat launches, picnic areas and fishing piers perfect for the whole family. Oxford Lake and Coldwater Covered Bridge 401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, 256-831-2660 Stretch your legs on this paved and gravel track around the lake or spread out a picnic for the whole family, while the kids play on the adventure park playground. This area also houses tennis courts, a swimming pool, baseball complex, indoor basketball courts, a newly renovated and expanded civic center space and more. It is also home to one of Alabama’s oldest remaining covered bridges, moved from Coldwater Creek to Oxford Lake and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Pinhoti Hiking Trail Talladega/Cleburne/ Calhoun Counties This is Alabama’s premiere longdistance recreation trail, spanning 110 miles and traversing the ridges and crests of the Talladega National Forest Mountains through Georgia to connect with the Appalachian Trail. Terrapin Creek 4114 County Rd. 175, Piedmont, 256-447-8383 Canoe or kayak down the beautiful Terrapin Creek, and take in scenery like you’ve never seen. Cool off in the spring fed water, and enjoy fun for the whole family. Weaver Skate Park & BMX Track Elwell Park, 500 Anniston Street, Weaver, 205-283-3934 With modular ramps and lighting, this skate and BMX park is perfect for all ages and experience levels.
Golfing Cane Creek Golf Course 66 Galloway Gate Road, Anniston, 256-820-9174 This 18 Hole par 72 golf course is located off Baltzell Gate Road on the former Ft. McClellan in Anniston. Cider Ridge Golf Course 200 Apple Blossom Way, Oxford, 256-831-7222 This 18 hole par 72 course is quite mountainous and challenging with is terrain. The breathtaking views and scenery provide a beautiful backdrop to each round. Indian Oaks Golf Club 201 Cherokee Trail, Anniston, 256-820-4030 This 18 hole par 72 course is locates off Hwy 431 in the Alexandria Community. Pine Hill Country Club 175 Pine Hill Drive, Anniston, 256-237-2633 This 18 hole par 72 course and driving range is located off Choccolocco Road in Anniston. For more information, visit www.pinehillcc.com. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail’s Silver Lakes 1 Sunbelt Pkwy, Glencoe, 256-892-3268 This 36 hole course consists of three 9 hole championship courses and a 9 hole par 3 short course. These renowned courses are located along Highway 431 between Gadsden and Anniston. Stoney Brook Golf Course 1505 Country Club Drive SW, Jacksonville, 256-435-3114 This 18 hole par 72 course features 6,296 yards of golf from the long tees, with a slope rating of 115.
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Culture & History Anniston Museum of Natural History 800 Museum Drive, Anniston, 256-237-6766 Explore the wilds of Africa, the wonders of the North American wilderness, and the mysteries of 2,300 year old Egyptian Mummies in the Anniston Museum of Natural History. More than 2,000 natural history items are on display, and children can get hands on experience with nature in the discovery room and animal shows. Berman Museum of World History 840 Museum Drive, Anniston, 256-237-6261 See Colonel Berman’s incredible and fascinating collection of weapons, like a flute that shoots, and thousands of objects like bronzes by Remington and Russell, Asian Art, Winchesters, Civil War artifacts, and a Greek helmet, more than 2,000 years old. C.A.S.T. – Community Actors Studio Theater This community theater performs a variety of shows each year, including plays, musicals and dramas. For more information, call 256-820-2278 or visit www.castalabama.com. Centennial Memorial Park 1701 Quintard Avenue, Anniston Since 1999, this site serves as the official home of Alabama’s Veterans Memorial. The names of every Alabamian killed during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf are engraved on the granite wall. Resolutions have been passed to add Afghanistan and Iraq as well as Firefighters and Law Enforcement killed in the line of duty. Civil Rights Trail In Downtown Anniston, visitors can take a walking tour of the Civil Rights Trail through Anniston. Located at 1031 Gurnee Ave. and on the corner of 9th and Noble, two murals and panels recap the events of 1961, depicting the history of Calhoun County during the Civil Rights movement.
Dugger Mountain Music Hall Alabama 9, Kings Gap Mountain Road, 256-453-2504 Along Highway 9, each third Saturday night of the month, the doors are opened to welcome the community to enjoy family entertainment at no charge. This show is broadcast on Alabama Public Television each Tuesday night at 10 P.M. Janney Furnace Civil War & Native American Museum 145 Janney Road, Ohatchee, 256-892-5198 This Civil War Era Furnace was constructed in 1863 using 200 slaves as labor but was burned by Union troops destroying the shacks that were built for work and damaging parts of the brick chimneys. Each spring, they host the Battle of Ten Islands Reenactment. Their Confederate and Native American Museum is now open to the public 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday through Friday and 12 to 5 P.M. on Saturdays. Oxford Performing Arts Center 100 Choccolocco Street, Oxford, 256-241-3322 This performance and concert venue accommodates 1,130 seats in the middle of historic downtown Oxford. With additions to the former historic school and city hall facility, this venue now houses state-of-the-art lighting and sound, an orchestra pit, dressing rooms, and a proscenium stage with large wing space and storage. Talladega Superspeedway and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame 3018 Speedway Blvd., Talladega, 256-362-5002 Visit the fastest closed track in the world with records exceeding 200 miles per hour. The museum showcases vehicles that have set world records, antique automobiles, speed boats, planes, and more. They are open daily from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. White Oak Vineyards 1484 Dry Hollow Road, Anniston, 256-231-7998 White Oak Vineyards is a small farm winery that grows the fruit used to produce wines for their trademark label, Southern Oak Wines. Their tasting room is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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Events Piedmont Polar Plunge At Piedmont’s new aquatics center, each January they host a Polar Plunge to benefit a local non-profit supporting area cancer patients. Noble Street Festival & Sunny King Criterium Each Spring, historic Noble Street becomes a haven for cyclists and pedestrians, featuring pro bike races, restaurants, music, art, running races, and more! Cheaha Challenge As a part of the Alabama Backroads Century Series, this now 124 mile bike ride is known as the toughest ride in the south, climbing Alabama’s highest point twice. Beginning in Jacksonville, this ride also features 23, 44, 62, 84 mile and more options for cyclists. Freedom Festival Each Fourth of July, Oxford Lake celebrates with fun and festivities for the whole family. Stick around for the annual fireworks display! Woodstock 5K Hosted by the Anniston Runners Club, this annual event boasts a 5K qualifying race and a Kidstock 1 mile race. More than 1,000 runners and walkers take to the pavement, during August of each year. Autumn Suds-Fest Each fall, the Berman Museum hosts area restaurants and beer and wine vendors for their annual Suds-Fest. The event also features live music and local art. Spirit on Mountain Street Each fall, the City of Jacksonville, JSU, and area organizations team up to host the “Taste of the Town,” benefitting the Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center. The annual restaurant tasting also showcases a community pep-rally.
Knox Concert Series This annual concert series brings world renowned artists to the Anniston Performing Arts Center Stage between September and April. Pervious performers include Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Marvin Hamlisch, Chicago, Celtic Woman and more! Weaver Heritage Day Each September, the Spirit of Weaver hosts their Weaver Heritage Day and Music Festival at Elwell Park, featuring live bands, side stage music, food, crafts, and fun for all ages. OxfordFest Oxfordfest is an annual arts and craft festival which takes place the first Saturday in October on Main Street in Oxford, Alabama. The festival features arts and craft vendors, food, live music, and fun for all ages. German-Italian POW Memorial Each November, Germany's National Memorial Day is remembered at Fort McClellan, during a ceremony at the German-Italian POW Cemetery. Artifacts and memorabilia from the days when German and Italian Prisoners of War were kept at Fort McClellan are displayed. Ladiga Half Marathon Each December, the City of Jacksonville hosts a half marathon on the Chief Ladiga Trail. Oxford Performing Arts Center This performance and concert venue accommodates 1,130 seats in the middle of historic downtown Oxford, hosting everything from Bluegrass to Broadway, Classic Rock, Orchestras and more. Jacksonville State University With a variety of drama and musical productions, art exhibits, and various sporting events offered throughout the year, the “Gem of the Hills,� is a wonderful source of cultural opportunities for the area. Janney Furnace Civil War Reenactment Each spring, reenactors from 5 states and various sutlers display for visitors and reenact the battle. For more community events, check out the Event Calendar at www.VisitCalhounCounty.com .
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Local Eats
Coffeehouses & Bakeries Artisanal Baked Goods 1702 Quintard Ave., Anniston 256-770-7269 Java Jolt Coffeehouse 5 Public Square, Jacksonville (256) 782-3222 Casual Dining Betty's Bar-B-Q, Inc. 401 S Quintard Avenue, Anniston (256) 237-1411 Bill's Bar Be Que, LLC 916 West 10th Street, Anniston (256) 770-7175 Brad's Bar BQ 1809 Hwy 78 East, Oxford (256) 831-7878 Chef T's 3900 US Hwy 431 N, Anniston (256) 770-4683 China Luck Restaurant 503 Quintard Drive, Oxford (256) 831-5221 Classic Too! 1021 Noble Street, Anniston (256) 237-0052 Cooter Brown's Rib Shack 8464 Alabama Hwy 204 Jacksonville (256) 435-1514 Loco Mex 809 Pelham Rd South Jacksonville (256) 435-7499 Los Mexicanos Restaurant 1936 U.S. Hwy 78 E, Oxford (256) 835-8700 Mata's Greek Pizza, Inc. 1708 Quintard Avenue, Anniston (256) 237-3100 Mi Casita Express 94 AL Hwy 144, Ohatchee 256-330-0044 Momma Goldberg's Deli
208 Mountain Street NW, Jacksonville (256) 365-1566 Struts 500 Forney Avenue NW, Jacksonville (256) 782-0106 Struts - Oxford 88 Ali Way Oxford (256) 835-8102 Thai One On 911 Noble Street, Anniston (256) 770-7256 Top O' The River 3330 McClellan Blvd, Anniston (256) 238-0097 Wiseguys Pizzeria & Bar 1173 US Highway 431, Alexandria (256) 820-0888 Yume Restaurant 301 Colonial Drive, Oxford (256) 241-0142 Zoe's On The Lake 187 Angel Lake Road, Weaver (256) 403-6090 Sweet Treats Kona-Ice of Calhoun County 703 Hampton Drive SW, Jacksonville 256-405-9874 Mad Hatter Cupcake Shop 16 Public Square Suite 1, Jacksonville 256-452-2486 Smallcakes Cupcakery 100 Ali Way, Oxford 256-624-6470
Fine Dining Classic on Noble 1024 Noble Street, Anniston (256) 237-5388 Effina's 501 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville (256) 782-0008 Effina's of Anniston 919 Noble Street, Anniston (256) 236-7000 Fuji Japanese Cuisine 218 Davis Loop, Oxford (256) 835-8788 Garfrerick's Cafe 655 Creekside Drive, Suite C, Oxford (256) 831-0044 Hubbard's Off Main 20 Choccolocco Street, Oxford (256) 403-0258 Pubs & Grills Cheaha Brewing Company, LLC 1208 Walnut Avenue, Anniston (256) 770-7300 Heroes 8896 McClellan Blvd, Anniston (256) 405-4366 Jefferson's Oxford 230 Spring Branch Road, Oxford (256) 835-5858 Peerless Saloon & Grille 13 West 10th Street, Anniston (256) 238-1899
Oxford (256) 241-9282 Honeybaked Ham Company & Cafe 637 Snow Street, Oxford (256) 832-0700 McAlister's Deli 815 Hamric Drive East, Oxford (256) 831-0079 Mellow Mushroom 33 Industrial Drive, Oxford (256) 835-1444 Olive Garden 401 Oxford Exchange Blvd, Oxford (256) 831-4911 Panera Bread 21 Commons Way, Oxford (256) 835-6725 Red Lobster 515 Quintard Dr, Oxford (256) 835-2013 Sneaky Pete's 1521 B Greenbrier Road, Anniston (256) 835-2626 Western Sizzlin - Oxford 200 Hamric Drive, Oxford (256) 835-2500 Zaxby's - Anniston 3234 McClellan Blvd, Anniston (256) 237-3132 Zaxby's - Oxford 91 Colonial Drive, Oxford (256) 832-4771
Rack and Roll Billiards 917 Noble Street, Anniston (256) 624-6434 Family Favorite Franchises Burger King 1001 Hwy 21 South, Oxford (256) 831-0491 Chick-Fil-A 1205 Highway 21 South, Oxford (256) 835-6009 Chick-Fil-A - Quintard Mall 700 Quintard Drive, FC-8, Oxford (256) 835-1887 Domino's Pizza 1720 Hamric Drive East, Suite 1, Oxford (256) 831-9696 Golden Corral 201 Oxford Exchange Blvd,
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Shop With a great mix of national retailers, plus eclectic boutiques, and antique shops around the area, you will find exactly what you are looking for throughout Calhoun County! Back on the Rack 832 Snow Street, Oxford Suite D (256) 237-5407 Birds of a Feather 502 Main Street, Oxford (256) 403-2991 Calhoun Pickers 801 Wilmer Avenue, Anniston (256) 403-6865 Cotton Antiques Collectibles & Gifts 518 Main Street, Oxford (256) 835-6000 Couch's Jewelers - Anniston 15 E.10TH Street, Anniston (256) 237-4628/4629 Dillard's 700 Quintard Drive, Suite 400, Quintard Mall (256) 835-2819 Epiphany's, LLC 318 Snow Street, Suite C, Oxford (256) 832-3707 Martin's 3100 McClellan Blvd., Anniston (256) 237-0349 Martin's Oxford 900 Quintard Avenue, Oxford (256) 235-3765 Hannah Closet #3 Public Square E, Jacksonville, 256-365-2742 Quality Shoppe 101 Ladiga Street SE, Jacksonville
(256) 435-5211 Quintard Mall 700 Quintard Drive, Oxford (256) 831-4180 Sarah Cavender Metalworks 500 Main Street, Oxford (256) 831-6241 Timeless Treasures Antique Mall 230 Davis Loop, Oxford (256) 832-0500 Tyson Fine Wines & Things 3326 Henry Road, Anniston, (256) 236-9910 Wakefield's, Inc. 1212 Quintard Avenue, Anniston (256) 237-9521 Wig’s Wheels 1229 Noble Street, Anniston 256-237-9447 Willow Tree 1430-A Pelham Road South, Jacksonville (256) 435-6018
Stay
American Inn 1015 US Hwy 431, Anniston 256-238-6565 64 Rooms Americas Best Value Inn 3 Recreation Dr., Oxford 256-820-1000 84 Rooms Anniston Inn & Suites 6220 McClellan Blvd, Anniston 256-820-9494 42 Rooms Camping World/Good Sam’s Campground 20 Garrett Circle, Anniston 256-835-0185 59 Rooms Comfort Inn Oxford 138 Elm St., Oxford 256-241-2295 62 Rooms
Econo Lodge 25 Elm Street, Oxford 256-282-2370 47 Rooms Fairfield Inn & Suites 143 Colonial Dr., Oxford 256-782-0330 81 Rooms Hampton Inn & Suites 210 Colonial Drive, Oxford 256-435-3300 101 Rooms Hampton Inn of Jacksonville 1041 JD&L Drive, Jacksonville 256-835-0300 80 Rooms Hilton Garden Inn 280 Colonial Drive, Oxford 256-831-0860 124 Rooms
Comfort Suites 125 Davis Loop, Oxford 256-405-9262 63 Rooms
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 160 Colonial Drive, Oxford 256-835-8873 80 Rooms
Country Hearth Inn 333 Haslam Street, Piedmont 256-820-5154 30 Rooms
Home2 Suites by Hilton® 300 Colonial Drive, Oxford 256-831-7995 81 Rooms
Courtyard Marriott 289 Colonial Drive, Oxford 256-236-0503 92 Rooms
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Hotel Finial 1604 Quintard Avenue, Anniston 256-236-0503 60 Rooms Key West Inn 1207 Highway 21 South & I-20 Exit 185, Oxford 256-831-9480 36 Rooms LaQuinta Inn & Suites 100 Colonial Drive, Oxford 256-831-1921 63 Rooms Liberty Inn 101 Hamric Dr, Oxford 256-831-8958 44 Rooms
Parker House Bed & Breakfast 330 E 6th Street, Anniston 256-241-0950 5 Rooms Quality Inn Oxford 161 Colonial Drive, Oxford 256-831-3000 62 Rooms Red Carpet Inn 1007 Highway 21 S, Oxford 256-831-5463 99 Rooms Royal Inn 5618 McClellan Blvd, Anniston 256-835-2170 49 Rooms
Sleep Inn 88 Colonial Dr, Oxford 256-831-6082 Long Leaf Lodge 74 Exchange Avenue, Anniston 61 Rooms 256-831-0083 Super 8 Motel 50 Rooms 1600 AL Hwy 21, Oxford 256-831-2191 McClellan Inn 99 Rooms 5708 Weaver Road, Anniston 256-835-8768 University Inn 20 Rooms 1530 Pelham Rd. S, Jacksonville Motel 6 65 Rooms 202 Grace Street, Oxford 256-831-4408 115 Rooms For more information, call 256-237-3536 or check out
Getting Here
Near Atlanta, Near Birmingham, Near Perfect It's really a short drive from everywhere. Situated along I-20, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Calhoun County is near perfect. Located approximately 45 minutes from Birmingham and 90 minutes from Atlanta, it’s a short and easy trip from everywhere, with access to train, major highways, a greyhound station, and bike trails.
The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is your #1 source of information! Contact Us: 256-237-3536 1330 Quintard Avenue, Anniston www.VisitCalhounCounty.com Monday through Friday, we’re open 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., with regional experts on staff to help point you in the right direction.
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