Sweet Home Alabama

Enterprise

Enterprise has a wealth of attractions, both historical and contemporary, to make it a destination for visitors year-round. The city’s Boll Weevil Monument is known worldwide, and Fort Rucker, the Historic Rawls Hotel, and the Army Aviation Museum also draw many visitors to this quiet, south Alabama town.

Attractions

  • Aviator Monument

    Dedicated to Army aviators, whose gallantry and devotion to duty ensure America’s freedom.

  • Boll Weevil Monument

    World’s only monument to a pest. Boll weevils devoured two-thirds of Coffee County’s 1915 cotton crop, forcing local farmers to diversify and prosper.

  • Boll Weevil Soap Company

    Handcrafted shea butter and goat milk soaps and lotions. Skin-friendly products for men and women. Experience the luxury.

  • Enterprise Recreational Complex

    Multipurpose field and sports complex. Lighted walking trails, children's playground area, scenic lake with wooden bridge, picnic table, pavilion, and splash pad.

  • Enterprise Welcome Center

    Replica of early 19th-century log home. Brochures and maps available. Guides answer questions and give tour of Little Red Schoolhouse nearby.

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Events

  • "Getting To Know Enterprise" Retiree Fair

    Aug 23, 2012

    Aug 23, Enterprise "Getting To Know Enterprise" Retiree Fair 334-347-0581. www.enterprisealabama.com & www.visitenterprise.com. Free. Enterprise Civic Center--Local business and clubs provide information on services and activities for retirees and newcomers in the Enterprise area. Door prizes and entertainment provided. 9:00 am until 1:00 pm

  • Aviation Expo

    Sep 22, 2012

    Sept 22, Enterprise Aviation Expo 334-347-1211. www.cityofenterprise.net. Enterprise Municipal Airport--aerial acrobatic shows, static displays, arts and craft vendors, food vendors, live entertainment, and more. See website or call for more information.

  • Retiree Picnic

    Oct 11, 2012

    Oct 11, Enterprise Retiree Picnic 334-347-0581. www.enterprisealabama.com & www.visitenterprise.com. Free. Enterprise Recreational Complex--Free food and entertainment provided. Vendor spaces are available. 11:00 am until 2:00 pm

  • Downtown Boll Weevil Festival

    Oct 20, 2012

    Oct 20, Enterprise (Need to verify) 2012 Downtown Boll Weevil Festival 334-347-0581. www.enterprisealabama.com. Free. Downtown--Main Street is filled with arts and crafts booths, and offers children’s activities, food and entertainment for all ages. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

  • 2nd Annual Boo! Weevil Poker Run

    Oct 27, 2012

    Oct 27, Enterprise 2nd Annual Boo! Weevil Poker Run 334-347-0581. www.enterprisealabama.com & www.visitenterprise.com. Free. Enterprise Recreational Complex--Motorcycle ride begins and ends at recreational complex and is a fun way to experience the Enterprise fall weather. Prizes are given for the Ugliest, Meanest, and Prettiest bikes and lunch is provided for those who participate. Commemorative T-shirts are given to the first 200 registered riders. Costumes are optional for riders. 9:30 registration, first bike out at 10:00 a.m., last bike in at 2:00 p.m.

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Accommodations

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Restaurants

  • Big Daddy’s Barbecue

    A family-owned and operated restaurant, Big Daddy’s Barbecue is known for its real pit barbecue.

  • Boot’s Place

    Boot’s Place Seafood and Steak Restaurant has been serving the Wiregrass area since 1999.

  • Carlisle’s

    Located in an 1898 house, Carlise’s on Main has been featured in the Southern Lady and Wiregrass Living, as well as several newspapers.

  • China Gate Restaurant

    China Gate opened as a family business in 1989.

  • Coffee County Coffee Company, LLC (C4)

    The Coffee County Coffee Company (C4) is a café style shop offering a wide assortment of espresso and coffee drinks, frozen treats, and decadent sweets. Whether you just pop in for a grab and go or stick around to relax in one of our living room-style seating areas, C4 is your place for all your coffee needs.

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