Daniella’s in the lodge at Joe Wheeler offers delicious Alabama country cooking at its best and the breakfast buffet has all your favorites, including biscuits and gravy, to start the day. As you move eastward toward Huntsville, Hampton Cove is yet another RTJ Golf Trail stop with two 18-hole championship courses, plus a challenging 18-hole par-3 course. The Highlands and River courses are two of the very best on the trail and will challenge beginners and skilled golfers alike. The Short Course is links-like, with water in play on 11 holes. It is a great venue for a quick round and allows golfers to hit every club in the bag. Huntsville is also the cite of NASA’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center. All the rockets used for space flight are produced nearby and the history of American space flight, as well as rocket advancement can be viewed here. It is a must stop for families with children, or anyone interested in the history of space flight. While in Huntsville stay in the heart of downtown at the 106 Jefferson Lifestyle Boutique Hotel by Hilton. Beautifully appointed rooms await weary travelers, plus enjoy excellently prepared cuisine in the Revivalist Restaurant. Don’t forget to catch the views, as well as an Alabama sunset from the Baker & Able rooftop bar and lounge. A little farther east is the Goose Pond Colony Resort at Scottsboro. Goose Pond Resort is famous for its outstanding fishing and hosts 70 bass tournaments annually. Two 18-hole championship courses, The Lake and The Plantation, are a joy to play and a treat for every skill level. These natural layouts provide views of the Tennessee River from nearly every hole and have been recognized as one the best places to play in the state. Lake-side cottages are available, plus just a short walk away is the Docks Restaurant. The entire menu at the Docks is outstanding, but the Shrimp & Grits is one of the best I have personally encountered. To learn more about the Scottsboro area and Goose Pond Colony Resort watch this short video with Rick Roden, President of the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Place video thumbnail #2 Here While in Scottsboro be sure to visit the Unclaimed Baggage outlet store. Every member of your family will enjoy scouring this massive store for deals and keepsakes. When the national airlines have baggage that has not been claimed and can’t return it to the rightful owners, Unclaimed Baggage comes to the rescue. They clean and organize every item, stocking over 7,000 new items daily. Only one third of the items are resold. Another third is donated to charity, while the final third is discarded. One other thing to bear in mind is that these locations are all in the northernmost section of Alabama and can cut your drive time to find quality golf and excellent lodging considerably. When northern golfers need a golf fix in the late Fall, or early Spring, Huntsville, Muscle Shoals and Scottsboro make the perfect area for great golf, fishing, dining and relaxing.
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