Sweet Home Alabama

Talladega

When most people think of Talladega, they immediately think of the Talladega Superspeedway, the largest and fastest speedway in the world. But in addition to the fast track, Talladega is home to a lovely downtown with its historic Talladega Ritz Theater, and Cheaha State Park, where you’ll find boundless recreational opportunities as well as the highest point in Alabama. It’s also home to a unique brand of Southern hospitality experienced by hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Attractions

  • Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

    Country’s most comprehensive education/rehabilitation program for deaf and blind. Restored Manning Hall (1850), Jemison House (1898) and Grace Hall (1878).

  • Bryant Vineyard

    Family owned and operated farm winery. Award-winning table wines: estate-grown scuppernongs, muscadines and French-hybrid grapes. Dixie Blush, Dixie Gold, Festive Red, blueberry.

  • Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure

    The adventure of a lifetime, where thrill-seekers can drive authentic Nextel Cup NASCAR cars at speeds of 165 MPH+ at Talladega Superspeedway.

  • Historic Downtown Court Square & Silk Stocking District

    Walking tour. Built 1836, is oldest courthouse in continuous use in Alabama. Classic architecture. Silk Stocking District tour features residential buildings. (1835–1910).

  • Historic Ritz Theatre

    Renovated 1930s theater restored in the original lavish Deco-style with a spring and fall performance season with more than a dozen music shows a year.

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Events

  • National Trails Day

    Jun 2, 2012

    Jun 2, Talladega National Trails Day 256-362-2909. Talladega National Forest--To celebrate trails on public land, encourage good stewardship, and recognize volunteer efforts on trail maintenance. 7:30am - 12pm

  • National Get Outdoors Day

    Jun 16, 2012

    Jun 16, Talladega National Get Outdoors Day 256-362-2909. Talladega National Forest--The USDA Forest Service and the American Recreation Coalition lead an inclusive, nationwide effort focusing on a single day when people would be inspired and motivated to get outdoors.Alabama national forests partner with other federal, state and local agencies to celebrate Get Outdoors Day, a national effort to connect Americans with nature and active lifestyles. The Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega, and Tuskegee National Forests encourage healthy, active outdoor fun through several events. Some recreation sites offer swimming, fishing, picnicking and camping. 7:30am - 12pm

  • Youth Fishing Derby

    Jun 1-30, 2012

    Jun 1-30, Talladega Youth Fishing Derby 256-362-2909. Talladega National Forest--Call for exact date. Fishing outing to encourage children to learn the sport of fishing. 7:30 a.m.-noon.

  • National Public Lands Day

    Sep 29, 2012

    Sep 29, Talladega National Public Lands Day 256-362-2909. Talladega National Forest--National Public Lands Day is a day set aside where millions of volunteers throughout the nation come together to improve and celebrate the use of public lands. Volunteers, businesses, school groups and organizations are invited to team up with Forest Service employees in a one-day effort to keep Alabama’s national forests clean and beautiful. The effort promotes protection of our natural environment and teaches forest visitor responsibility. 7:30am - 12pm

  • Talladega 500 Weekend

    Oct 5-7, 2012

    Oct 5-7, Tallega Talladega 500 Weekend 1-877-Go2-DEGA. www.talladegasuperspeedway.com. Admission charged. Talladega Superspeedway--Weekend featuring the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 250 and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Talladega 500. The Talladega 500 is race No. 6 in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

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Accommodations

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Restaurants