Anniston Travel Guide

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cheaha state park
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cheaha state park is located about 20 miles south of anniston on hwy 281. mount cheaha is the highest point in the state of alabama. the state park offers hiking, a small lake, a very nice hotel and restaurant. for those interested in wildlife and nature cheaha state park is a nice side trip from annsiton. for more information see my cheaha state park pages.

Written Aug 26, 2009

Address: hwy 281

Phone: 800-846-2654

Website: http://www.alapark.com/cheaharesort/

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 Water Sports
 National/State Park
 Hiking and Walking

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anniston natural history museum
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natural history museum

the anniston natural history museum has the oldest taxidermy collection in the united states. on display are over 1,000 stuffed birds and other animals. in the collection are several examples of extinct bird species. the anniston natural history museum is located next to the berman art museum and both museums are worth visiting when in anniston.

Updated Aug 26, 2009

Address: 840 museum drive.

Phone: 256-237-9783

Website: http://www.annistonmuseum.org/

Related to:
 Historical Travel
 Museum Visits

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berman museum
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berman museum

the berman museum is a very interesting place to visit when in the anniston area. the berman museum has an excellent collection of ancient artifacts, weapons, oil paintings and sculptures. for those interested in history and art the berman museum is a very worth while place to visit in anniston.

Written Aug 26, 2009

Address: 840 museum drive.

Phone: 256-237-6361

Website: http://www.bermanmuseum.org/

Related to:
 Architecture
 Museum Visits
 Historical Travel

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Anniston Museum of Natural History
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This small museum is worth visiting. It has exhibits representing the habitats of Alabama, Africa, and an Egyptian exhibit with two mummies. It is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is part of the Smithsonian Institiution Affiliations Program.

Updated Oct 13, 2004

Address: 800 Museum Drive, Anniston, AL 36207

Phone: 256-237-6766

Website: http://www.annistonmuseum.org/

Related to:
 Family Travel

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Hotels  

The Victoria Country Inn

 1 Review and 83 Opinions  This hotel is something of a rose in a weed patch. The main road which passes by it is full of... 

Super 8 Motel - Anniston

 1 Review and 8 Opinions  Stayed there 5 nights in Oct. 08. $62 a night with AAA. The place was empty and I had one side of it... 

Restaurants  

I didn't try much of the...
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I didn't try much of the exotic resturants here (sarcasm) since most of the time we eat MREs! What the heck is an MRE Nico? Well .. it is the Army's meal for tough rough mean lean machine soldiers like us! MRE 'offically' stands for 'Meals Ready to Eat'. However what I really think it should stand for is Meals Refused by Ethopians' or 'Meals Refuse to Exit'!! Ahh MeCdonalds never tatsed so good! :)

Written Sep 8, 2002

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Nightlife  

peerless saloon: historic bar
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the peerless saloon was established in downtown anniston in 1899. the peerless saloon has a beautiful turn of the 20 th century decor. the peerless has a full liquor bar and the largest beer selection in anniston. the peerless saloon is listed on the national register of historic places. for those interested in history and like to drink the peerless saloon should not be missed when in anniston.

Dress Code: casual.

Updated Aug 26, 2009

Address: 13 west 10th street.

Phone: 256-231-1899

Website: http://www.peerlesssaloon.com/

Related to:
 Architecture
 Beer Tasting
 Historical Travel

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ShowPalace: 24/7 365.
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Thats right folks. This is a 24/7 365 bar/club. Any time you want a beer. you can get it here. YES THIS MEANS SUNDAY TOO. How great is that. Also because I used to work directly across the street, well.....

Dress Code: depends on the time and your company.

Written Mar 11, 2003

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Favorites  

OXFORD OR ANNISTON?
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Favorite thing: BY THE WAY STARBUCKS IS NOT, REPEAT NOT IN ANNISTON IT IS IN OXFORD. OXFORD GETS CONFUSED AS BEING ANNISTON BUT HOWEVER OXFORD IS ITS OWN CITY AND GREW FROM NOTHING TO HAVING MORE THAN ANNISTON CAN EVER ACHIEVE. SO PEOPLE PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THE CITY OFF I-20 AS BEING OXFORD, THE NEXT CITY GOING NORTH THAT LOOKS LIKE IT IS DYING OUT WILL BE ANNISTON!!!!!!!!!

Written May 27, 2012

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