Lifeboat Church, where Howlin’ Wolf sang as a boy, and St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, established in the mid-1800s, combined in the 1960s to form St. Peter’s United Methodist Church. By appointment only.
The Story of Aberdeen Historic Audio Tour 204 E. Commerce St. • 662.369.9440 • 800.634.3538 www.aberdeenms.org
Free audio CD featuring an audio driving tour of Aberdeen. Available at the Aberdeen Visitors Bureau and local antique shops. Open year-round.
Golf Aberdeen Golf & Country Club 300 Country Club Ln. • 662.369.6251
Type Holes Ydg Rtg Slp Par Fee P 9 2,928 33.6 116 36 $$
Hotels/Motels
Best Western Aberdeen Inn 801 E. Commerce St. • 662.369.4343 www.bestwestern.com
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63 rooms, smoking rooms, outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge, conference rooms and senior discount. X
Shelaine Motel 202 Highway 45 North • 662.369.4563
49 rooms, smoking rooms, outdoor pool, restaurant and senior discount.
Ackerman County Choctaw • City Population 1,593
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Attractions Choctaw Lake Recreational Area Tombigbee National Forest, Highway 15 South 662.285.3264 www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/mississippi/tombigbee
A system of three birding trails approximately 1½ miles in length each around Choctaw Lake; brochure and map available at Forest Service office. Fishing, boat ramps, hiking and camping.
Davis Lake Recreation Area Milepost 243 Davis Lake Rd. • 662.285.3264 www.recreation.gov
Fishing, swimming, camping, picnic areas and hiking.
Jeff Busby Park 2680 Natchez Trace Pkwy. • 662.680.4025 • 800.305.7417 www.nps.gov/natr/camping.htm
Nature trail, picnic areas, primitive camping, store and bathhouse.
Tombigbee National Forest Highway 15 South • 662.285.3264 www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/tombigbee
Located in north-central Mississippi, this 67,000- acre national forest is covered with pine and upland hardwood and has many botanical affiliations with the southern Appalachians. Several medium- sized lakes are located within the forest.
Amory County Monroe • City Population 7,743
PULLOUT ROAD MAP D-9
Attractions Amory Regional Museum 801 S. Third St. • 662.256.2761 www.amoryregionalmuseum.com
This museum is now housed in the town’s first hospital, built in 1916. In 1976 it became Amory’s bicentennial project and was converted to a museum. Open Tue - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. Closed Mondays, major holidays. X
Bed and Breakfasts
The Old Place Bed and Breakfast Cottage 60036 County Barn Rd. • 662.256.4707 www.theoldplacebandb.com
The Old Place offers a perfect country setting with cozy furnishings and a tranquil environment for any type of gathering. Bed & Breakfast Association of Mississippi. Full breakfast. Three rooms.
Golf
Amory Golf Club 1728 Highway 25 North • 662.256.9454
Type Holes Ydg Rtg Slp Par Fee PU 9 3,187 - - 36 $$
River Birch Golf Club 60007 Birchwood Ln. • 662.256.5976 www.riverbirchgolf.com
Type Holes Ydg Rtg Slp Par Fee SP 18 6,771 72.2 118 72 $$
Hotels/Motels
Briarwood Inn Hotel 915 Highway 278 East • 662.256.2120 www.hotelamory.com
42 rooms, smoking rooms and pets allowed. X
Heritage Inn & Suites 801 Highway 278 West • 662.256.7760
50 rooms, smoking rooms, no pets, meeting rooms available, Continental breakfast, outdoor pool and free wireless Internet. X
Avalon County Carroll • City Population Under 100
PULLOUT ROAD MAP E-6
Attractions Mississippi John Hurt Grave Site Off Highway 7 in old Avalon Community 662.455.3958 • 800.748.9064 www.msjohnhurtmuseum.com
Grave site at the Old St. James Church/Hurt Family Church Cemetery overlooking the old Avalon Community in a quiet rural setting is the final resting place of legendary bluesman Mississippi John Hurt. Open year- round. Appointment only. Admission $10. Tours $35.
Baldwyn County Lee and Prentiss • City Population 3,351
PULLOUT ROAD MAP B-9
Attractions Mississippi’s Final Stands Interpretive Center 607 Grisham St. • 662.365.3969 www.finalstands.com
Visitors will enjoy three battlefield trails, an NPS site, interpretive markers and two cemeteries located on 1,600 acres of hallowed ground. The Interpretive Center has video and exhibits, some interactive, that feature the two last stands of the Confederate cavalry in northeast Mississippi at Brice's Crossroads and Tupelo/Harrisburg in 2,500 square feet. Hours: Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission $5.
Batesville County Panola • City Population 7,729
PULLOUT ROAD MAP C-6
Golf
Panola Country Club 225 Country Club Rd. • 662.563.9935
Type Holes Ydg Rtg Slp Par Fee P 18 6,503 71.2 123 72 $$
Hotels/Motels
Days Inn I-55, Exit 243B, and Highway 6 662.563.4999 • 800.329.7466 • www.daysinn.com
49 rooms, smoking rooms, outdoor pool, conference room and senior discount. X
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1) Brice’s Crossroads, Baldwyn
2) Tombigbee National Forest, Ackerman
3) The Magnolias, Aberdeen
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