Points of Interest
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1. Oak Mountain State
Park
Alabama’s largest state park, with almost
10,000 acres and overnight accommodations; features golf,
hiking, camping, canoeing, horseback riding swimming
and mountain biking!
Hours: Daylight hours
Fee: $2.00 entry/extra for some activities
Location: Exit 246/I-65; follow signs to park
Information and Reservations: 205-620-2524
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2. Saunders Covered Bridge
Discover the charm of yesteryear in the Bob Saunders Family Bridge at Twin Pines Resort and Conference Center.
Location: Hwy. 280 to CR 43, turn right onto CR 45 to Twin Pines Road.
Information: 205-672-7575
3. Oak Mountain Amphitheater
Each year between April and October, some of the world’s top musicians perform in this beautiful outdoor arena.
Fee: Varies for each performance.
Location: Exit 246/I-65
Information and Upcoming Events: 205-985-0703
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4. Cahaba River Wildlife Managment Area
Alabama’s wildlife managment area with 41,500 acres offers excellent opportunities for large and small game hunting.
Location: CR 91, west of Helena.
Information: Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries; 205-339-5716
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5. Cahaba River
Alabama’s longest free flowing river supports 131 different species of fish-more than any river of comparable size in North America. It’s ideal for canoeing, fishing and exploring.
Information: Cahaba River Society, 205-322-5326
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6. Lay Lake
This 12,000 acre lake has 289 miles of shoreline and has played host to the 1996 & 2002 Bass Masters Classic Tournament.
Information: Available at most area sporting goods and tackle shops.
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7. Shelby County Exhibition Center
These grounds are the site of such annual events as the Shelby County Fair, rodeos and various other events.
Location: Shelby County Hwy. 70, Columbiana
8. Shelby Iron Works
One of only two such mills exsisting in the South at the outbreak of the Civil War, this plant produced the armor that covered the hull of the famous Confederate gunboat “Tennesee.” The park features living history demonstrations and tours by request.
Location: CR 42
Information: 205-669-5385
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9. Old Town Helena
Helena was founded in 1877 on the banks of Buck Creek and named after a railroad worker’s wife. Today, Old Town Helena has an array of specialty shops filled with unique gifts housed in restored turn of the century buildings.
Location: Downtown Helena, Hwy. 261
10. American Village
The American Village is a national pioneering civic education center consisting of 113 acres, featuring unique interactive living history experiences for all ages. The park is complete with various colonial buildings patterned after George Washington’s Mt. Vernon, the Bruton Parish Chapel of Williamsburg, a colonial courthouse and the Presidential Oval Office.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Tours begin on each hour; last tour begins at 3:00 p.m.
Fall/Spring Days: Monday-Friday.
Summer Days: Tuesday-Saturday.
Location: Exit 234/I-65; 4 miles to Montevallo (follow signs)
Fee: Special group rates available by reservation.
Information: 205-665-3535; 1-877-811-1776
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11. Soccer Blast
A State-of-the-art indoor facility that features dual, full sized indoor fields in a fully climate controlled environment.
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:30a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday; 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Sunday; Closings vary.
Location: Hwy. 280, 3 miles south of Hwy. 119
Information: 205-980-1701
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12. Shelby West Corporate Park
Strategically located on the I-65 corridor, Shelby West Corporate Park will ultimately have more than 400 acres of sites for light industry.
Location: Exit 234/I-65; adjacent to the Shelby County Airport.
Information: 205-620-6640
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13. Pelham Civic Complex
Conveniently located next to Oak Mountain Amphitheater with easy access to I-65. The complex is perfect for conventions, sporting events, trade shows and includes two indoor ice skating rinks.
Location: Exit 246/I-65; Located on Amphitheater Road
Information: 205-620-6448
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14. University of Montevallo
Founded in 1896, Alabama’s only public liberal arts university offers an unparalleled “small college” education experience on a beautiful campus.
Cultural Information: 205-665-6230
Admissions: 205-665-6030 or 800-292-4349
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15. Jefferson State Community College, Scrush Campus
Opened in 1993, this campus offers flexible day, night, and weekend classes.
Location: 4600 Valleydale Road
Information: 205-856-7734
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16. Baptist Medical Center Shelby
A full service 210-bed, 24-hour accute care facility conveniently located in Alabester.
Location: Hwy. 31, Alabaster
Information and Appointments: Physician Referral Line:1-877-222-7847
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17. Aldrich Coal Mining Museum
This historic industrial attraction features coal mining memorabilia, vintage equipment and photographs of the town Aldrich at its coal-mining peak.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.; or by appointment.
Location: West of Montevallo, CR 10
Information: 205-665-2886
18. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
This Volunteer-operated museum has exhibits of the people and the equipment that made railroading critical to the region and the state. Board a train at the turn-of-the-century depot and view the scenic forests of Shelby County.
Hours: Sat. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sun. 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.; or by appointment.
Location: Exit 228/I-65; follow signs (Hwy. 25, Calera)
Information: 205-668-3435; 1-800-943-4490
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19. Shelby County Museum and Archives
This restored courthouse, c. 1854, holds treasures for genealogists and history buffs alike. The Shelby County Historical Society has additional information on other points of interest, including Shelby Springs Confederate Cemetery.
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Saturday
Location: Main Street Columbiana
Information: 205-669-3912
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20. Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington
This museum houses one of the largest privately owned collections of George and Martha Washington memorabilia outside of Mt. Vernon.
Hours: Weekdays, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., or by appointment.
Location: 50 Lester Street, Columbiana (next to the Harrison Regional Library)
Information: 205-669-8767
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21. Shelby County Courthouse
Circuit Clerk, District, Probate & Circuit Judges, District Attorney, Public Defender, Juvenile Court, Probate Recording, License Office, Coroner, Law Enforcement, Personnel Board and Drug Court.
Location: Corner of Depot Street & Hwy.47, Maine Street, Columbiana
Information: 205-669-3740
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22. Shelby County Services Building
Building Inspection, License Office, Planning and Development, Economic Development, State Legislative Delegation Constituents Office and Driver’s License Exam.
Location: 1000 County Services Drive, Pelham
Information: 205-669-3740
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