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Scottsboro in Jackson County, Alabama
The Promenade & The Oaks on Goose Pond Island is located near Scottsboro (Jackson County), Alabama which is just over an hour from Huntsville, Alabama. Known for its pleasing blend of Southern charm and modern conveniences, the city of Scottsboro, Alabama, offers a diverse set of activities and events that are sure to appeal to you and all members of your family! Scottsboro offers you city conveniences with a wide array of restaurants, shops, malls, golf courses, museums and much more.
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Scottsboro, Alabama is the home of The Promenade & The Oaks on Goose Pond Island. With its historic downtown square, Scottsboro has outstanding real estate values with its award winning school systems and championship golf and water recreation facilities. It is located forty minutes east of Huntsville, AL.
Jackson County, Alabama is surrounded by the beauty of mountains and lakes, the graciousness and genuine hospitality of the people, vast economic opportunities, and of course, the fishing, water sports, hunting, and golf. Its name is in honor of Andrew Jackson, general in the United States Army and President of the United States of America.
Huntsville, Alabama is a high-tech city where you can enjoy city-wide fun for everyone, outstanding accommodations, eclectic shops, unique dining, fantastic recreation and a variety of world class attractions. The area's electronics and computer software industry is also robust, ranking 5th in the country for software-related employment.
Lake Guntersville State Park is located in northern Alabama. Lake Guntersville was created by the Guntersville Dam which holds back the Tennessee River. Lake Guntersville is Alabama's largest lake at 69,000 surface acres. The park has an 18-hole championship golf course, a beach complex, fishing center, hiking trails, nature programs and a day-use area.
Goose Pond Colony located on the banks of the Tennessee River's beautiful Lake Guntersville, is nestled into the picturesque Cumberland Mountains. Goose Pond Colony is a municipally owned resort with two beautiful 18 hole championship golf courses, comfortable lakeside cottages, lodge, relaxing waterfront campground, full service marina and meeting facilities.
Taledega National Forest covers 392,567 acres at the southern edge of the Appalachians. The forest covers parts of eleven counties in Alabama, including Talladega county. Enjoy developed recreation areas for picnicking, camping, swimming, fishing, boating or a quiet spot away from everything to enjoy bird watching, hiking, horse-back riding and sightseeing.
Cheaha State Park is the pinnacle of natural beauty and awe in Alabama. Surrounded by the Talladega National Forest, this foothill of the Appalachian Mountains holds the reputation of the highest point in Alabama. Standing 2,407 ft. above sea level, it is no wonder why the local Creek Indians named this place “Chaha,” meaning high place. Adventure awaits you at this beautiful park.
The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a 112 acres botanical garden located Huntsville, Alabama. It is open year-round for a fee. The gardens include a seasonal butterfly house, and aquatic, annual, daylily, fern, herb, perennial, rose, and wildflower gardens, as well as a nature path and collection of flowering dogwood trees. Bring your family for a fun-filled day of activities!
The Huntsville Museum of Art is North Alabama’s leading visual arts center. The nationally-accredited Museum fills its seven galleries with a variety of exhibitions throughout the year, including prestigious traveling exhibits and the work of nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. It was named as one of the state’s “Top 10” destinations by the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel.
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, holds incredible artifacts of our nation's space program and has hands-on interactive exhibits and space travel simulators. Home to Space Camp, Aviation Challenge and X-Camp; The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is recognized as one of the most comprehensive U.S. manned space flight hardware museums in the world. It's a must see!
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