Touring Oneonta
Below are suggestions of day tours while staying in Oneonta. Please contact the destination in advance for prices and guides.
http://www.cityofoneonta.us/visitors/about-oneonta.html
Breakfast at featured restaurants
- Huddle House
1009 2nd Avenue E #106Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 625-5987
- Capps Cove Bed and Breakfast
4126 County Highway 27
Oneonta, AL 35121 - Horton Mill Covered Bridge
220 2nd Avenue East
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 625-6868
Horton Mill Covered Bridge is one of the three bridges that make Blount County the Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama. The Horton Mill Covered Bridge nature trail follows Calvert Prong and hosts a hundred plant species, including 27 fern species. This area should provide opportunities to observe spring migrants and both resident and migratory breeders. The trail begins just below the brow of a hill, allowing birders to scan the canopy of the hardwoods on the banks of the creek for birds. http://alabamabirdingtrails.com/sites/horton-mill-covered-bridge/
- Palisades Park
1225 Palisades Parkway
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-0017
Blount County Palisades Park offers a relaxing atmosphere with scenic views atop of Ebell Mountain. The park has been enjoyed by visitors since November of 1973. The 100 acre park is owned by Blount County and is one of Blount County’s “best kept secret”. Palisades Park is located in the foothills of the Southern Appalachians. http://www.blountcountypark.com/
Lunch at featured restaurants
- Ken’s BBQ
2461 2nd Avenue East
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-7267
- Giovanni’s Pizza
912 2nd Avenue East
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-0777
Old Easley Covered Bridge
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-2153
Located 1.5 mi. from U.S. 231 in Blount County, this one-span town bridge was built in 1930. All 95 feet of its single span are preserved for enthusiastic back-wood travelers or for those searching for treasure of a nostalgic era. Admission is free. http://www.blountoneontachamber.org/
Blount County Memorial Museum
204 2nd Street North
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 625-6905
Blount County Memorial Museum was opened to the public in 1970. Today, the museum stands proudly to display the united efforts of those individuals and organizations that chose to honor Blount county’s war veterans, and to appreciate the heritage of the past and the need to preserve it. Its archives include more than 500 research volumes and over 1,000 files on Blount County families. The museum has nine displays that are provided by local Blount County residents. http://www.blountmuseum.com/
Heritage Golf Course
1364 Heritage Road
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-2390
This course features excellent greens, water on 18 holes, and is located in lush valley with a large, elegant clubhouse. http://www.heritagegolftwinoaks.com/
Dinner at featured restaurants
- Charlie B’s (Great seafood!)
300 6th Street South
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-7427
- Carlos Mexican Grill
202 Cooper Street
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 625-4516
Places to stay
- Covered Bridge Inn of Oneonta
120 High School Street
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 625-3961
- Days Inn
293 Valley Road
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-7641