OCTOBER 2003
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Bed and Breakfast
Cruise Travel
Fly Fishing & Travel
Golfing Spotlights
Historically Speaking
International Travel
Resorts and Spas
RV and Camping
Senior's Travel
Travel Spotlights

North Alabama’s Great
Bed and Breakfast Places


John C. Jones
Travel/Food Writer
Bed and Breakfast come into new expression in the lovely surroundings of North Alabama.

 

Gorham’s Bluff, located at Pisgah, Alabama, is listed as one of the top 30 B & B in the nation. This outstanding establishment is the B & B that spoils you to anything else. Here you will find excellence is a tradition—charm and grandeur go hand-in-hand in this elegantly appointed institution of distinction.

The awe-inspiring, stunning view of the Tennessee River down below is a view that is unforgettable. Sitting on the private porch you will find this breathtaking view intoxicating as you watch—if it be the hazy early morning, or the moonlit view of the night. The room’s stone fireplaces, down pillows, an d whirlpool tubs, provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable getaway. More information can be found at: http://www.bedandbreakfast.com

The lodge has six rooms, all with fireplace that is controlled from the bed, as well as their own whirlpool tub. All of this astonishing splendor is just one uncomplicated hour from Huntsville & Chattanooga, just over two hours from Atlanta & Birmingham and less that three hours from Nashville). The breakfast is one you will be talking about in the years to come.

 
In Florence, Alabama you will find several “user-friendly” B & B experiences that await you. One is the historic Limestone House. Unhurried Florence is a natural setting for such a lovely Georgian Revival home, built from local limestone, and one of the town’s outstanding landmarks. You can go to North Alabama B & B site at http://www.northalabama.org/Pages/Accommodations/accbnb.html for additional listings and web addresses.
 


The 1915 home is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, and has given a place to rest to such names as Henry Ford and also Thomas Edison. Location is 601 North Wood Avenue, Florence, Alabama. Call (256 765-0365), or e mail bb_cwaterman @hotmail.com.

While in Florence, don’t miss this place—you will fall in love with Ricatoni’s Italian Grill for great Italian food. This will take you to the city of Florence guide and map: http://www.discoverourtown.com/TownPage.php?Town=74.

Happy Traveling.

 

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