Area Attractions
Shrine of the Most Blessed
Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
 Built
by Mother Angelica and located in the City of Hanceville, it is
the home of the Poor Clare nuns of the Perpetual Adoration. It is
modeled after European 13th century monasteries with both Spanish
and Italian influences. The monastery features stained glass
windows from Germany, building stone from Canada, marble pillars
and inlaid marble designs from Italy, roofing tiles from Columbia,
South America, carved stonework decorations from artisans in
Spain, and the main altar area is made of carved cedar covered in
gold leaf. The Monastery Chapel and grounds are open to the public
from 6 AM until 6 PM, Masses are held daily at 7 AM with
confessions heard directly following mass. 256-352-6267
www.olamshrine.com
Ave Maria Grotto
Named to the National Register of Historic Places, the
Ave Maria Grotto was built by Brother
Joseph Zoettle over a period of 40 years on the grounds of
Alabama's first and only Benedictine Abbey. The 3-acre site
consists of more than 125 miniature reproductions of famous
churches, shrines and buildings.
Open April - September 7 AM - 7 PM,
October - March 7 AM - 5 PM.
Admission.
256-734-4110. www.avemariagrotto.com
 Looney's
Tavern Theater
Located close to Cullman, this complex
hosts the "Incident at Looney's Tavern" outdoor drama,
country music concerts and a full schedule of theater productions,
"such as" "To Kill A Mockingbird", "The
Miracle Worker", and "The Odd Couple". Also
offers riverboat rides, restaurant, indoor theater, and miniature
golf. Admission.
800-LOONEYS www.looneystavern.com
Other Areas of
Interest
- Smith Lake
Park
- Sportsman
Lake
- Within
walking distance to Wallace State Community College
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