I really love seeing covered bridges and especially when they're in excellent condition and easy to…read moreaccess. This one is located just off I-20 west of Atlanta and it's a nice little drive. The bridge is in very good condition, completed in 1850 or so. It is the oldest existing covered bridge in all of Alabama! Originally located on Coldwater Creek and allegedly built by slaves, it was relocated to here and the original site now has a boring concrete and steel bridge. This bridge was fully restored in 1990 and is in excellent condition. The bridge is no longer open to vehiclular traffic but you can absolutely walk through it and think back to what it must have been to drive your horse-drawn wagon across this bridge. [Review 2281 of 2024 - 242 in Alabama - 23297 overall]

I've completely run out of historic covered bridges in Georgia, so I thought I'd spend a lazy…read moreSaturday afternoon amusing myself by driving around central Alabama. The first of my many stops was here in Oxford. Coldwater Covered Bridge was built in 1850 and is located at Oxford Lake Park just behind the Oxford Civic Center. It was relocated here in 1990 from its original location (about 8 miles west) and spans a small creek created by the overflow water from Oxford Lake. The bridge is 63-feet long and uses a hybrid combination of the Multiple King Post and Town Lattice truss systems. At 165 years of age, it is the oldest surviving covered bridge in the state of Alabama. It is also known as Hughes Mill Covered Bridge due to its proximity to Hughes Saw & Lumber Mill when it was first built. Although the bridge was severely damaged in 1920, repairs made it possible to keep the bridge functional for vehicular traffic. It was eventually replaced in 1974 by a concrete bridge, then totally restored before being relocated to its current home. The park and bridge can actually be seen from Interstate 20 and only takes you out of the way by a few minutes if you choose to stop here. Just take exit 185 for Hwy 21 (Oxford/Anniston) and go north to Recreation Road (currently there is a McDonald's on the corner). Follow it until you see the Civic Center and park on the lake side. Enjoy!

There is not much to see here but yes, as the saying goes, "It does what it says on the tin." This…read moreis indeed the World's Largest Office Chair. The chair was assembled in 1981 by the adjacent furniture showroom. Taking 10 tons of steel, 15 tons of cement and initially including a spiral staircase, it was officially certified by the Guinness World Records people in 1982. This is a quick visit. A minute to set up your selfie or park your wonderful Sprinter van next to it for scale, and you're on your way. If you're looking for office furniture, check out Miller's Office Supply. [Review 21126 overall - 228 in Alabama - 89 of 2024.]

This is not your average office chair. This is a throne, a monument, a testament to human ingenuity…read moreand a complete overreaction to the need for comfortable seating. This thing is a behemoth. I felt like a tiny ant crawling up its steel legs. The seat alone could probably host a small family reunion. And don't even get me started on the armrests. It's like a rite of passage. Once you've experienced the sheer magnitude of this chair, you can never go back to your measly desk chair. You'll start questioning your life choices and wonder why you ever settled for less. So, if you're looking for a profound, life-altering experience, skip the therapy and head to Anniston. The World's Largest Office Chair awaits, ready to humble you and make you feel incredibly small in the grand scheme of things. You won't regret it.

This marker is located in the Oxford Lake area on the way to visiting the Coldwater Creek Covered…read moreBridge. It is in front of the civic center and there is room to pull over to read it. The marker reads, "Ocford Lake Centennial. 1889-1989. Oxford Lake, since the 1800's, has been the social & recreational center for this area. In the 1900's there was horse racing, boating, & a trolley line that brought visitors to the park. In the 1930s the lake had an amusement park. This site was also an Indian campground in the early 1800's." The plaque was erected on April 15, 1989 by the The Oxford Arts Council. It's looking like it could use a touch up. [Review 2279 of 2024 - 240 in Alabama - 23295 overall]

This place is top tier with customer service. They were very nice and they got us in and out with…read moreany issues. The show was excellent......STOMP. That play was loud, entertaining and fun. But the entire show had no talking. It was good.

If you haven't made it to OPAC you need to add it to your list--and soon. They have had some…read moreamazing shows and concerts. Recently, my sister and myself went to see Tina. Omg-I believe it was the best seats we have ever had. I did sneak a couple of pics at the end.(along with a few others) I am going to see Kansas at the end of this month. Like Tina, a trip down memory lane. A++++

Quiet Spot good for families w/kids and Middle Schoolers who like history. This area has had…read moreindigenous peoples long before Europeans settled the area. There are many attractions nearby the help you to share in the lore of the area.

Jamey Furnace is a cool Civil War relic that is still standing. It in itself is neat to look at but…read morethey also have a museum (which I did not get to see), there is a walking trail and playground, along with a civil war memorial. There is a big field where they do civil war re-enactments too. Taking a quick walk around on the paved walking trail, I first went to see the furnace. It's amazing that it is still standing! Up behind it is an old house from the 1800s which they have moved to this site and restored. There are pictures of the family who lived there and some history about it. Behind that was some big shed looking buildings which I was unsure of the reason for. Overall it's a nice place to stop at but i wouldn't make a long trip to see unless you are a civil war aficionado. If I lived closer I would probably use it more often for kids to play, walking/ jogging, or picnics when the weather is nice. Minus a star because the landscape is not perfectly kept. It is pretty well maintained and I'm sure they do the best they can with the funding available. That being said you can tell the creators/ caretakers have a vested interest and care very much about this little park. If you are nearby it is worth taking a stroll through for sure. You might even come across a random person strolling about in civil war regalia while on his cell phone like I did!

Liberty Park is adjacent to the Oxford Civic Center. It includes a domed pavilion with seating, a…read moreWWII-era cannon, an illuminated reflecting pool and fountain, and a natural amphitheater for events commemorating veterans and first responders. The park is Oxford's recognition of the soldiers of all branches of service including POW/MIA and KIA. It's a nice park with a number of monuments and memorials including Seanam Second Class George W. Ingram who was killed at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. [Review 2282 of 2024 - 243 in Alabama - 23298 overall]

Very nice library. Small in size but seems to have lots of new release books available. Clean and…read morewell organized. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful each time I have visited. DVD movie check-out is available ( There is a 90-day waiting period for new library card holders) as well as printing, faxing and copying services for a very small fee. You can email labels, such as Amazon return labels to them and they will print it out for you. Look forward to taking advantage of many of their offerings.