Owl Feather Overlook Visitor’s Guide

Dayna And Joe
Dayna And Joe
Owl Feather Overlook Visitor’s Guide

Must see

A beautiful, 3,200 acre resort only 15 minutes away - features a classic pub, fine dining restaurant, spa, golf, walking trails, Orvis adventures, horseback riding, and UTV experiences
6 locals recommend
Pursell Farms
386 Talladega Springs Rd
6 locals recommend
A beautiful, 3,200 acre resort only 15 minutes away - features a classic pub, fine dining restaurant, spa, golf, walking trails, Orvis adventures, horseback riding, and UTV experiences
A 12,000 acre lake with great fishing and recreation. Cedar Creek Marina is the closest boat launch about 25 minutes away. They offer pontoon, jet ski & kayak rental service, along with a convenience store with live bait & tackle, boat ramps and ethanol-free gas. Events include seasonal food trucks and fishing tournaments.
6 locals recommend
Lay Lake
6 locals recommend
A 12,000 acre lake with great fishing and recreation. Cedar Creek Marina is the closest boat launch about 25 minutes away. They offer pontoon, jet ski & kayak rental service, along with a convenience store with live bait & tackle, boat ramps and ethanol-free gas. Events include seasonal food trucks and fishing tournaments.

Fun Activities

The Spring House at Pursell Farms offers a wide variety of treatments including the Spring House Signature Massage and the Warm Stone Massage aimed at melting away tension and helping tired muscles feel refreshed and renewed. Their boutique spa menu includes treatments designed for relaxation and renewal. Call to set up an appointment. (256) 208-2049 (Located approx. 15 mins away)
The Spring House Spa at Pursell Farms
1971 Marble Valley Rd
The Spring House at Pursell Farms offers a wide variety of treatments including the Spring House Signature Massage and the Warm Stone Massage aimed at melting away tension and helping tired muscles feel refreshed and renewed. Their boutique spa menu includes treatments designed for relaxation and renewal. Call to set up an appointment. (256) 208-2049 (Located approx. 15 mins away)
FarmLinks Golf Club has been ranked by Golfweek the #1 All-Access golf course in Alabama for multiple years in a row. Contact the pro-shop, or check our online tee times on the website to verify that tee times are available on the day that you are planning to play.
7 locals recommend
FarmLinks at Pursell Farms
386 Talladega Springs Rd
7 locals recommend
FarmLinks Golf Club has been ranked by Golfweek the #1 All-Access golf course in Alabama for multiple years in a row. Contact the pro-shop, or check our online tee times on the website to verify that tee times are available on the day that you are planning to play.
Orvis Shooting Grounds at Pursell Farms
560 Farm Links Blvd
The big races are held in April and October, less than an hour away
50 locals recommend
Talladega Superspeedway
3366 Speedway Blvd
50 locals recommend
The big races are held in April and October, less than an hour away
The closest marina for all of you boaters located at 1551 Cedar Creek Road, Sylacauga, AL on Lay Lake. Amenities: Gas pump, Convenience store with beer, bait, & snacks, Boat ramps (2), Docks (5), Seasonal Weekend Food Trucks, RV lots with full hook ups, Wave Runner and Pontoon Rental Summer Events & Fishing Tournaments
Cedar Creek Marina
1551 Cedar Creek Rd
The closest marina for all of you boaters located at 1551 Cedar Creek Road, Sylacauga, AL on Lay Lake. Amenities: Gas pump, Convenience store with beer, bait, & snacks, Boat ramps (2), Docks (5), Seasonal Weekend Food Trucks, RV lots with full hook ups, Wave Runner and Pontoon Rental Summer Events & Fishing Tournaments
Located in nearby Harpersville, Morgan Creek Vineyards is one of 11 wineries in the state. Wine tours & tastings available. For special events, please visit their website.
7 locals recommend
Morgan Creek Vineyards
181 Morgan Creek Ln
7 locals recommend
Located in nearby Harpersville, Morgan Creek Vineyards is one of 11 wineries in the state. Wine tours & tastings available. For special events, please visit their website.
Hunting, sporting clays, 5-stand sporting, helice, shooting instruction
Selwood Farm
696 Selwood Rd
Hunting, sporting clays, 5-stand sporting, helice, shooting instruction
Gravity Hill is located west of Alabama US 280, on Gravity Hill Road. When a driver arrives at the stop sign and puts their vehicle in neutral, it’s mysteriously pulled uphill. So, what on earth could be the cause behind this strange occurrence? Scientists say it’s an area that looks like it’s going uphill, but really, is going downhill. You are essentially experiencing an optical illusion.
Gravity Hill
Gravity Hill is located west of Alabama US 280, on Gravity Hill Road. When a driver arrives at the stop sign and puts their vehicle in neutral, it’s mysteriously pulled uphill. So, what on earth could be the cause behind this strange occurrence? Scientists say it’s an area that looks like it’s going uphill, but really, is going downhill. You are essentially experiencing an optical illusion.

Food scene

Located in Pursell Farms, Old Tom's Pub is a Must-See. Play a game of pool on Jim Nabors' (Gomer Pyle) pool table while grabbing a drink and/or a bite to eat. Family-friendly upscale pub.
Old Tom's Pub
386 S Talladega Springs Rd
Located in Pursell Farms, Old Tom's Pub is a Must-See. Play a game of pool on Jim Nabors' (Gomer Pyle) pool table while grabbing a drink and/or a bite to eat. Family-friendly upscale pub.
Excellent pizza! Located at 113 N Broadway in downtown Sylacauga. Indoor and outdoor seating (dog friendly).
Pizza & Pint
113 N Broadway Ave
Excellent pizza! Located at 113 N Broadway in downtown Sylacauga. Indoor and outdoor seating (dog friendly).
Large family-owned restaurant and whiskey bar. Great outdoor space. 280 N Anniston Ave, Sylacauga, AL 35150 Hours of Operation: Wednesday & Thursday 4 - 9PM Friday & Saturday 4 - 10PM
Harvey's On Noble
280 North Anniston Avenue
Large family-owned restaurant and whiskey bar. Great outdoor space. 280 N Anniston Ave, Sylacauga, AL 35150 Hours of Operation: Wednesday & Thursday 4 - 9PM Friday & Saturday 4 - 10PM
Recently remodeled by the Food Network show, Restaurant Impossible, Giovanni's offers your favorite delicious Italian dishes in an updated atmosphere.
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
42488 U.S. 280
Recently remodeled by the Food Network show, Restaurant Impossible, Giovanni's offers your favorite delicious Italian dishes in an updated atmosphere.
Great coffee, breakfast, and lunch
Cuppa Grace Cafe and Coffee Shop
218 North Broadway Avenue
Great coffee, breakfast, and lunch
Great bbq at great prices
Good Ole Boy's BBQ
40471 U.S. 280
Great bbq at great prices
Great Southern food. Approx 15 mins away
Lori Darlins
8091 Sylacauga Fayetteville Highway
Great Southern food. Approx 15 mins away

Night Life

This unique bar and lounge brings a new experience to Sylacauga with fun mixed drinks and a colorful atmosphere. Located downtown at: 112 N. Broadway Ave., Sylacauga (256) 252-7175
Bourbon on Broadway
112 North Broadway Avenue
This unique bar and lounge brings a new experience to Sylacauga with fun mixed drinks and a colorful atmosphere. Located downtown at: 112 N. Broadway Ave., Sylacauga (256) 252-7175
Live music, craft beer
Fermenters Market At The Rex
6 East 2nd Street
Live music, craft beer

Sightseeing

Now called Majestic Caverns, this park is fun for the whole family. Tour the amazing caves and play around the amusement park. Just 30 minutes away in Childersburg,
30 locals recommend
DeSoto Caverns
5181 Desoto Caverns Pkwy
30 locals recommend
Now called Majestic Caverns, this park is fun for the whole family. Tour the amazing caves and play around the amusement park. Just 30 minutes away in Childersburg,
Open on week days only, M-F, 9am - 4:30pm. Production observation deck, try a scoop and shop the country store.
9 locals recommend
Blue Bell Creameries Distribution Center
423 N Norton Ave
9 locals recommend
Open on week days only, M-F, 9am - 4:30pm. Production observation deck, try a scoop and shop the country store.
Hike, bike, fish, or picnic - great scenery and well-maintained trails
Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard
850 Boat Dock Lane
Hike, bike, fish, or picnic - great scenery and well-maintained trails
B B Comer Memorial Library
314 N Broadway Ave
Free admission! Reports of paranormal activity
Comer Museum & Arts Center
711 North Broadway Avenue
Free admission! Reports of paranormal activity
Check the calendar on their website for fun seasonal events: U-pick sunflowers, festivals, pumpkin patch, Christmas tree farm
Old Baker Farm
1041 Farmingdale Rd
Check the calendar on their website for fun seasonal events: U-pick sunflowers, festivals, pumpkin patch, Christmas tree farm
Approximately an hour away is the highest point in the state of Alabama. Check out the beautiful views and hiking trails at this state park.
55 locals recommend
Cheaha State Park
19644 AL-281
55 locals recommend
Approximately an hour away is the highest point in the state of Alabama. Check out the beautiful views and hiking trails at this state park.
Historical Grist Mill, covered bridge, park with walking trails and creek
6 locals recommend
Kymulga Grist Mill Park
7346 Grist Mill Rd
6 locals recommend
Historical Grist Mill, covered bridge, park with walking trails and creek
Holmestead Farm
County Road 7
Pinhoti Trail
Pinhoti Trail
9 locals recommend
Talladega National Forest
9 locals recommend
Flagg Mountain

Shopping

Love antiquing? Check out this giant antique market. Great for a rainy day! Next door to Giovanni's Italian Restaurant.
Pickle Patch Market
42490 U.S. 280
Love antiquing? Check out this giant antique market. Great for a rainy day! Next door to Giovanni's Italian Restaurant.
Eclectic mix of fun and affordable antiques and collectibles
Son of a Junkman
40745 U.S. 280
Eclectic mix of fun and affordable antiques and collectibles
Great selection of quality name brand outdoor clothing, shoes, hats, sunglasses, gear, and more. (North Face, Patagonia, etc.) Trailwares Outdoor & Sporting Goods Company-- Located in downtown Sylacauga, 101 N. Broadway. Thanks for shopping local!
Trailwares
101 North Broadway Avenue
Great selection of quality name brand outdoor clothing, shoes, hats, sunglasses, gear, and more. (North Face, Patagonia, etc.) Trailwares Outdoor & Sporting Goods Company-- Located in downtown Sylacauga, 101 N. Broadway. Thanks for shopping local!
Mercantile on Broadway has a wide variety of boutique style clothing, as well as home décor. 107 North Broadway Avenue; Sylacauga, AL 35150 Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm
Mercantile on Broadway
Mercantile on Broadway has a wide variety of boutique style clothing, as well as home décor. 107 North Broadway Avenue; Sylacauga, AL 35150 Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm
Family-owned gift shop, home decor, Merle Norman counter in downtown Sylacauga
Magnolias Gift Shop
Family-owned gift shop, home decor, Merle Norman counter in downtown Sylacauga

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