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DOTHANA L A B A M AW<strong>el<strong>com</strong>e</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dothan</strong>, <strong>Alabama</strong>, <strong>known</strong> <strong>as</strong> <strong>the</strong> “PeanutCapital of <strong>the</strong> World.” Whe<strong>the</strong>r you’re herefor a relaxing overnight retreat or for a unique andunforgettable adventure, <strong>Dothan</strong> is a great destinationwith an array of fun and interesting things <strong>to</strong> do!This guide includes a sampling of our unique attractions& events, leisure & entertainment venues and awardwinningac<strong>com</strong>modations. The only thing we couldn’tinclude is our famous Sou<strong>the</strong>rn hospitality. Whatever you’relooking for, <strong>Dothan</strong> is always “Out <strong>to</strong> Win You Over!”Getting Here Is E<strong>as</strong>y<strong>Dothan</strong> Regional Airport offers six daily scheduled nons<strong>to</strong>pflights <strong>to</strong> Atlanta and its connection <strong>to</strong> 171 citieswith service provided by ASA, <strong>the</strong> Delta Connection.Phone 334-983-8100 or www.flydothan.<strong>com</strong>.The <strong>Dothan</strong> Airport provides three national car rentalservices and a taxi service is available on site.Greyhound Bus Line285 South Foster St. • 334-792-1191 or 800-231-2222Trailways Bus Line285 South Foster St. • 334-794-8687visi<strong>to</strong>r’s guideWiregr<strong>as</strong>s Transit Authority462 N. Oates St. • 334-794-40931-888-449-0212
Heart of <strong>the</strong> CityRound <strong>the</strong> CornerNRHP - National Register of His<strong>to</strong>ric PlacesCHERRy STREET A.M.E. CHURCH308 North Cherry St.Declared <strong>the</strong> “Mo<strong>the</strong>r Church” of <strong>the</strong> A.M.E. denomination in<strong>Alabama</strong>. Originally organized in 1877 <strong>as</strong> <strong>the</strong> Colored MethodistChurch. Drive by.DOTHAN OPERA HOUSE - NRHP115 North St. Andrews St • (334) 615-3170Built in 1915, <strong>the</strong> building represents <strong>the</strong> elegance of turn-of-<strong>the</strong>centurysou<strong>the</strong>rn life. Theatrical productions, ballets and symphonyperformances are still held in this landmark. Tours available uponrequest (call 334-615-3172 for reservations).G.W. CARVER INTERPRETIVE MUSEUM305 North Foster St. • (334) 712-0933 • gwcarvermuseum.orgThe museum is a tribute <strong>to</strong> Dr. Carver <strong>as</strong> a catalyst for sou<strong>the</strong>rnagronomic prosperity and <strong>as</strong> a symbol of <strong>the</strong> creative link betweenscience and art. Exhibits reflect <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>rical scope of contributionsand achievements of African and African descended cultures<strong>as</strong> demonstrated by Dr. Carver. Open Tuesday through Friday,10:30am - 5pm and Saturday, 1pm - 5pm. Closed holidays.Donations accepted.JOSEPH MONUMENT / MILLENNIUM PARK126 Museum Ave. (adjacent <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Wiregr<strong>as</strong>s Museum of Art)A 10 ft. tall, c<strong>as</strong>t bronze sculpture, located in <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ric down<strong>to</strong>wnarea, is <strong>the</strong> centerpiece of <strong>the</strong> Millennium Park. It depicts <strong>the</strong> bibleverse, “For I heard <strong>the</strong>m say, let us go <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dothan</strong>” Genesis 37:17, whichinspired city founders in 1885 <strong>to</strong> change <strong>the</strong> name of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn fromPoplar Head <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dothan</strong>.PORTER HARDWARE136 E<strong>as</strong>t Main St. • (334) 792-3158The oldest operating hardware s<strong>to</strong>re in <strong>Alabama</strong>. Opened in 1889,<strong>the</strong> interior and exterior remain virtually unaltered and <strong>the</strong> s<strong>to</strong>remaintains a large inven<strong>to</strong>ry of hardware and hard-<strong>to</strong>-find items.Open Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm.MURALS OF THE WIREGRASSWiregr<strong>as</strong>s Museum of Art • (334) 794-3871Ongoing project of his<strong>to</strong>ric murals painted by nationally andinternationally acclaimed muralists on <strong>the</strong> walls of buildings in <strong>the</strong>down<strong>to</strong>wn his<strong>to</strong>ric district. Guided <strong>to</strong>urs available upon request.WIREGRASS MUSEUM OF ART ANDCONFERENCE CENTER - NRHP126 Museum Ave. • (334) 794-3871 • wiregr<strong>as</strong>smuseum.orgSix galleries feature changing exhibitions of visual and decorative arts ina his<strong>to</strong>ric building. Also features a youth Art Gallery with a hands-onexhibit for children and a gift gallery for shopping. Tuesday throughSaturday: 10am - 5pm. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays.WORLD’S SMALLEST CITy BLOCKN. Appletree and Museum StreetsRecorded in <strong>the</strong> Guinness Book of World Records, this land trianglefeatures a s<strong>to</strong>p sign, yield sign and street signs. Drive by.ARMy AVIATION MUSEUMBuilding 6000, Novosel Ave.,Ft. Rucker, AL888-276-9286 • (334) 598-2508armyavnmuseum.orgLargest collection of U.S. ArmyAviation memorabilia. Museumexhibits, military airplanes,helicopters and gift shop. OpenMonday through Saturday, 9am -4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. Freeadmission.DOTHAN AREA BOTANICAL GARDENSCounty Road 105 off U.S. Hwy. 431 North(334) 793-3224 • dabg.<strong>com</strong>The re<strong>as</strong>ons <strong>to</strong> visit <strong>the</strong> <strong>Dothan</strong> Area Botanical Gardens keepgrowing! A tranquil, paved nature trail meanders through abeautiful rose garden, through herbs, daylilies, camelli<strong>as</strong>, azale<strong>as</strong>,p<strong>as</strong>t a peaceful pond, Vic<strong>to</strong>rian gazebo, demonstration garden, koiponds and a wedding pavilion. Open daily. Winter: 7am - 5pm,Summer: 7am - 7pm.DR. GEORGE WASHINGTONCARVER MONUMENTNational Peanut Festival Fairgrounds Hwy. 231 South • (334) 793-4323nationalpeanutfestival.<strong>com</strong>The 6 ft. monument salutes Dr. Carver, who invented morethan 300 uses for <strong>the</strong> peanut.FARLEy NUCLEAR VISITORS CENTER7388 N. State Hwy. 95, Columbia, AL 36319(334) 814-4899Explore energy at <strong>the</strong> Farley NuclearVisi<strong>to</strong>rs Center. Scheduled <strong>to</strong>urs areavailable Tuesday through Friday uponrequest. Visi<strong>to</strong>rs Center open daily7am - 4pm. Free admission. Call forappointment.MARIA’S VINEyARD3940 Fortner St. • (334) 702-0679Stroll through <strong>the</strong> gardens <strong>to</strong>ward <strong>the</strong> vines where you canpick your own grapes everyday from August – Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. Tour<strong>the</strong> vineyard house, decorated with an air of old Tuscany. Giftshop offers muscadine juice and preserves. House is open8am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Call for weekendappointments. Free admission.1-888-449-0212 1-888-449-0212• www.visit<strong>Dothan</strong>AL.<strong>com</strong> brought www.Visit<strong>Dothan</strong>AL.<strong>com</strong><strong>to</strong> you by
AnnualEventsCall <strong>the</strong> Convention & Visi<strong>to</strong>rs Bureau <strong>to</strong>ll free at888-449-0212 or visit our website at www.Visit<strong>Dothan</strong>AL.<strong>com</strong>for additional information.JANUARYBridal Extravaganza<strong>Dothan</strong> Civic CenterFEBRUARYMusic South<strong>Dothan</strong> Civic CenterSpotlight On Business<strong>Dothan</strong> Civic CenterMARCHSpring Farm DayLandmark ParkAzalea-Dogwood Trail & Festival APRIL<strong>Dothan</strong> Garden District<strong>Dothan</strong> City FestDown<strong>to</strong>wn <strong>Dothan</strong>Wiregr<strong>as</strong>s Home & Garden ShowTri-State BBQ Festival<strong>Dothan</strong> Civic CenterHous<strong>to</strong>n County Farm CenterUSTA Pro Cl<strong>as</strong>sicWestgate Tennis ComplexGreat American Bluegr<strong>as</strong>s FestivalNational Peanut Festival FairgroundsMAYMural City Art Fest Street FestivalDown<strong>to</strong>wn <strong>Dothan</strong>Johnny Mack BrownWestern FestivalLandmark Park<strong>Dothan</strong> Area Botantical GardensSpring Garden Tour, Locations VaryJUNEWater World Se<strong>as</strong>on OpensPoplar Head Farmer's MarketWestgate Recreational Park<strong>Dothan</strong> Civic Center Parking LotMusic By MoonlightLandmark ParkOld-F<strong>as</strong>hioned Ice Cream SocialLandmark ParkFuture M<strong>as</strong>ters Golf Tournament<strong>Dothan</strong> Country ClubJULYPoplar Head Farmers Market126 Museum AvenueMusic By MoonlightLandmark ParkFamily 4th CelebrationPeanut Festival FairgroundsSEPTEMBERWiregr<strong>as</strong>s Model Railroad ShowPeanut Festival FairgroundsWater World Se<strong>as</strong>on ClosesWestgate Recreational ParkNOVEMBERNational Peanut Festival & ParadePeanut Festival FairgroundsAUGUSTScience on SaturdaysLandmark ParkDeer & Turkey ExpoPeanut Festival FairgroundsOCTOBERAntique & Collec<strong>to</strong>r Car ShowLandmark ParkWiregr<strong>as</strong>s Heritage FestivalLandmark ParkMusic South<strong>Dothan</strong> Civic CenterHoliday of Hope Marketplace<strong>Dothan</strong> Civic CenterScarecrows in <strong>the</strong> Garden<strong>Dothan</strong> Area Botantical GardensDECEMBERVic<strong>to</strong>rian Christm<strong>as</strong>Landmark ParkA Down<strong>to</strong>wn Christm<strong>as</strong>Down<strong>to</strong>wn <strong>Dothan</strong>The Nutcracker<strong>Dothan</strong> Civic CenterMusic South HolidaySe<strong>as</strong>on Concert<strong>Dothan</strong> Civic CenterHoliday SpectacularNew<strong>to</strong>n, AL1-888-449-0212 1-888-449-0212• www.visit<strong>Dothan</strong>AL.<strong>com</strong> brought www.Visit<strong>Dothan</strong>AL.<strong>com</strong><strong>to</strong> you by
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