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Alabama Wildlife Center

Mostly a volunteer operated nonprofit, the Alabama Wildlife Center was founded in 1977 and is Alabama's oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation organization. Alabama Wildlife Center annual treats approximately 1,800 native wild birds from more than 100 different species.
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Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena

The Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena is perfect for conventions, sporting events, trade shows and includes two indoor ice skating rinks. Conveniently located next to Oak Mountain Ampitheatre with easy access to I-65.
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Shelby County Arts Center

The Shelby County Arts Center (SCAC), 30,000 square-foot arts and event space, was made possible through the collaboration among Shelby County, the City of Columbiana and The Shelby County Arts Council, and has additional support from EBSCO Industries, The Altec Foundation, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, Alabama Power Foundation, The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, and Capital Campaign donors and patrons of SCAC.
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Adaptive Aquatics

Adaptive Aquatics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the introduction, teaching and advancement of adapted water skiing for children and adults with physical "disAbilities." Over the years, they have taught skiers with a broad range of disabilities including individuals with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, post polio, kernicterus, acquired brain injuries, amputations and visual impairments.
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Alabama National Cemetery

The new 479-acre national cemetery in Montevallo will serve veterans' needs for at least the next 50 years. The cemetery is located at 3133 Highway 119, 15 miles south of Birmingham, just north of the town of Montevallo and west of Interstate Highway 65.
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Aldrich Coal Mine Museum

This historic Industrial attraction features coal mining memorabilia, a mine replica and vintage equipment photographs of the town of Aldrich at its coal-mining peak.
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The American Village

The American Village is a unique attraction in the heart of Alabama, on 188 acres of rolling pasture in Montevallo, 30 minutes south of Birmingham. Housed here is a nationally pioneering education institution focused on building good citizens through immersive and engaging experiences. Here visitors discover the power and drama of America’s journey for independence, liberty and self-government.
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Cahaba River

Alabama's longest free flowing river supports 135 different species of fish -- more than any river of comparable size in North America. It is ideal for canoeing, fishing and exploring.
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Cat-n-Bird Winery

Cat-n-Bird Winery, a boutique micro-winery specializing in non-standard wines, is a locally-owned winery that is focused on international varietals from all around the World. The winery has a tasting room, event space, where from corporate parties to small weddings.
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Dunnavant Valley Fields

Dunnavant Valley Fields has more than 50 acres on site including six soccer fields. The fields have played host to numerous youth soccer tournaments attracting some of the top soccer players from across the nation.
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Ebenezer Swamp Wetlands Interpretive & Research Center

The University of Montevallo's Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve is located on Spring Creek, approximately six miles northeast of the University. Ebenezer Swamp consists of 60 acres of wooded wetlands and is home to numerous species of fungi, plants, and animals. The forest is dominated for the most part by Tupelo Gum, with occasional Red Maple, Loblolly Pine, Sweet Bay, Tulip Tree, and Sycamore.
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Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Welcome to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. Step back in time and relive the golden age of railroads and the people who built and operated them. The Heart of Dixie Railroad, located just south of Birmingham in Calera, is the official railroad museum of the state of Alabama.
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Helena Amphitheater

Helena's Outdoor Amphitheater located in Old Town Helena, is an outdoor concert hall, festival grounds, movie theater, and special event location all wrapped up in one place.
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Jefferson State Community College: Shelby County Campus

Jefferson State Community College is a fully accredited, two-year college serving the metropolitan Birmingham area. The Shelby County campus opened in 1993, with flexible day, night and weekend classes. More than 120 university transfer programs and 20 career programs are offered through Jefferson State.
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Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington

The Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington houses one of the largest privately owned collections of George and Martha Washington memorabilia outside of Mt. Vernon. The extensive collection focuses on art and artifacts from the colonial period through 1865.
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Lake Purdy

Hidden Creek Ranch offers a glimpse of the cowboy life. With rodeo training, riding lessons, campouts, cookouts, rodeos, trail rides, cultural events and summer camps. Hidden Creek provides the western experience in Shelby County.
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Lay Lake

This 12,000 acre lake has 289 miles of shoreline and has played host to the Bass Masters Classic Tournament. Since being impounded in 1914 by the Alabama Power Company, Lay Lake is best known for its spotted bass and largemouth bass fishing. A high quality largemouth bass and spotted bass fishery exists at Lay Reservoir.
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Lewis Lakes Vineyards

This simple phrase represents a summation of the business model for Lewis Lakes Vineyards. We are a family owned enterprise and each phase of our wine making process is strictly Alabama...Alabama planted, Alabama grown and nurtured, Alabama harvested, Alabama fermented, Alabama bottled and most importantly, sold at our Alabama winery.
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Morgan Creek Vineyards

A family owned and operated vineyard, Morgan Creek specializes in Southern varietals of wines ranging from drier style red wines to sweeter fruit wines. Make plans to stop by for a real southern treat. Open year round for visitors!
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Mt. Laurel

Mt. Laurel is a traditional neighborhood that is cut into the land with respect for nature. It offers the comforts of small town life with the amenities for living in the 21st Century.
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Oak Mountain BMX Track

Oak Mountain BMX is a USABMX sanctioned track offering racing and coaching for kids two years old and up located within Oak Mountain State Park. The track is operated and maintained by volunteers for BMX racing.
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Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

The Interpretive Center is located in Oak Mountain State Park, the largest park in the state of Alabama. The Center is the product of a collaboration between Samford University, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Shelby County, Alabama; the Alabama Wildlife Center and the Friends of Oak Mountain.
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Old Baker Farm

The Old Baker Farm was established in 1899 and stands as a historic marker of days gone by. Homesteaded more than 200 years ago, the Old Baker Farm withstood the perils of the Civil War and remains today as a traditional family farm, growing crops such as cotton, corn, and pumpkins.
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Old Quinn Cemetery

This cemetery was established June 2, 1849 by veteran of the War of 1812, Loftin Quinn. "In Consideration of His Love for the Church He Conveyed the Burying Ground to the Trustees of Liberty Church And Their Successors. The Cemetery is listed on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register. The historic sign was erected by the friends of Old Quinn Burying Ground in 2004.
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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.
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Ozan Vineyard & Cellars

Ozan Vineyard and Cellars has been in operation since 2005, offering barrel aged red and white wines from estate grapes and from fresh grapes supplied from East Coast vineyards. The vintage includes: Vidal, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and “Norton” a native American red grape grown at Ozan. The 2006 Vintage includes Sangiovese, Peach and Merlot.
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Pelham Racquet Club

The Pelham Racquet Club is a public tennis facility consisting of 20 clay courts and five hard courts, all lighted with above tournament grade lighting.
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Shelby Springs Confederate Cemetery

The Shelby Springs Confederate Cemetery was established in Shelby Springs when the Confederate Hospital was moved from Vicksburg, Mississippi. There are 277 Confederate Veterans buried in the cemetery which is owned by the Shelby County Historical Society.
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University of Montevallo

The University of Montevallo offers students from throughout the state and region an educational experience of high quality, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal studies. Located in the town of Montevallo, 35 miles south of Birmingham, the University is spread out across a 160-acre main campus, surrounded by lawns, groves, and flower beds.
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