Beach trip diversions
Headed to the coast? Here are some attractions off the beaten path that could make getting there half the fun.
Sunshine Farms [Map]
- (205) 280-0242
- Getting there: I-65, exit 208 in Clanton. Go west on Alabama 22 to Chilton County 37. The farm is between Clanton and Billingsley.
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cost: $7 a gallon to pick strawberries.
Priester's Pecans [Map]
- (334) 227-4301
- Getting there: I-65, exit 142, Fort Deposit.
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
The Smokehouse [Map]
- (334) 382-5868
- Getting there: I-65, exit 128, 2391 Pineapple Highway, Greenville.
- Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Hank Williams Museum [Map]
- (334) 376-2396
- Getting there: I-65, exit 114, 127 East Rose St., Georgiana.
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Admission: $3 adults, $2 students.
Old Monroe County Courthouse Museum [Map]
- (251) 575-7433
- Getting there: I-65, exit 94, downtown Monroeville.
- Hours: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
- Cost: Free.
Perdido Vineyards [Map]
- (251) 937-9463.
- Getting there: I-65, exit 45, 22100 Baldwin County 47, Perdido.
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
- Cost: Free tours and tasting.
Minamac Wildflower Bog and Country Gardens [Map]
- (251) 945-6157.
- Getting there: 13199 MacCartee Lane, Silverhill (off Alabama 59)
- When to go: Tours by appointment only April-September.
- Cost: Minimum charge $10, or $3 per person for large groups.
Sweet Home Farm [Map]
- (251)986-5663.
- Getting there: 27107 Schoen Road, Elberta (off Alabama 59)
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday-Saturday.
Lambert's Cafe [Map]
- (251) 943-7655.
- Getting there: 2981 South McKenzie St. (Alabama 59), Foley
- Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily
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