We are excited to announce that the New Fairfield Inn & Suites is NOW OPEN at I-65 & 72 exit 351. To make a reservation call 1-256-233-4530 Fax:1-256-233-4533.
Located @21282 Athens-Limestone Lane, Athens, Alabama 35613 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hsvat-fairfield-inn-and-suites-athens
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Mission: The primary purpose of the Corporation shall be to solicit into Athens and Limestone County, Alabama, tourists, historians, naturalists, students, storytellers, artists, musicians, sports events, meetings, and conferences. It shall further attempt to develop tourism through the promotion of permanent attractions, food and entertainment facilities, and special events that will bring tourists into the community. Athens-Limestone County is rich in history, culture and music and the Corporation shall encourage historical, educational, promotional and other activities that will further the interest of the hospitality and tourism industry in Athens and Limestone County, Alabama.
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The Athens-Limestone County Tourists Association is housed in the Athens Visitors Center located in the old Athens Utilities Building which was built in 1906. It is commonly know as the "Domino Hall" because men use to play dominos each week. Athens City Council decided to renovate the building and allow the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Council to rent the building for a Visitors Center.
On April 1, 2010, the Visitors Center opened at 100 Beaty Street North beside the duck pond at Big Spring Memorial Park. The center has a visitors area, small museum, gift shop and meeting room that is available for rent.
A staff is available Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - noon to answer questions, assist visitors in locating events, sports events, attractions, hotels/motels, camp grounds, restaurants, walking, hiking, horse back riding trails, shopping and other items of interest.
Currently the museum has the Delmore Brothers exhibit on display. Alton and Rabon Delmore were born in Limestone County, Alabama just north of Athens. In 1931, the Delmore Brothers joined WSM's Grand Ole Opry. They stayed there until 1938 when they moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. This was the first in a series of moves that would take them to many places throughout the United States. It was at WLW in Cincinnati, Ohio, that they formed the Brown's Ferry Four Gospel Quartet. The original members of this famous quartet were Alton, Rabon, Grandpa Jones and Merle Travis.
Two local artists have some of their work on display also.
The gift shop has Civil War Prints, caps, t-shirts, handmade guilts, handmade purses, Christmas ornaments, Christmas Cards, Post Cards, BBQ Sauce, DVDs, CDs, and much more for sale. Drop by and see what beautiful items we have for sale.
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Athens-Limestone County Visitors Center
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Q. How do you get to the Athens-Limestone County Visitors Center?
A. From I-65 Exit 354 (Hwy 31), turn left at the 3rd redlight (Hobbs Street). Go to the 2nd redlight and turn left onto Beaty Street. We're on the corner of Market and Beaty Street.
From I-65 Exit 351 (Hwy 72), turn and go to the 8th redlight (just after you go uner the railroad bridge) and turn right onto Jefferson Street. Go to the 5th redlight and turn right onto Market Street (just past the Limestone County Courthouse). Go through 2 redlights to next stop sign. Visitors Center is directly in front of you on Beaty Street.
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