Spotlight on Butler, Covington, Crenshaw & Lowndes: Culture & Recreation

Outdoor attractions, festivals and museums attract visitors to the area

Visitors and residents gather for the Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, which includes muscial acts, a Rattlin’ 100 car race, snake races and more.

TAKE IT OUTDOORS

This region abounds with outdoor beauty, with loads of opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, birding, swimming, canoeing, hunting and watersports. Check out Sherling Lake Campground and Park in Butler County, Cypress Landing RV Park on Gantt Lake, The Oaks – Family RV Park and Campground in Andalusia, Lake Jackson at Florala City Park, Frank Jackson State Park near Opp, Crenshaw County Public Fishing Lake, Prairie Creek in Lowndesboro and Conecuh National Forest.

FLORAL FAVORITES

Beeland Park Camellia Garden in Greenville shows off some of the city’s oldest camellias.

GO OFF ROAD

Boggs & Boulders Off Road Adventure Park and Campground in Andalusia offers a variety of terrain.

PADDLE IT

The Sepulga River offers a canoe and kayak trail.

TEE OFF

Greenville is home to the Cambrian Ridge Golf Course, part of the award-winning Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

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WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS

The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail crosses Lowndes County. You can visit the Lowndes Interpretative Center in White Hall and learn about the 1965 voting rights march.

TRACK TRAINS

The cities of Greenville, Andalusia and Opp have historic railroad depots that have been restored and open for tours and events.

SEE A SHOW

Historic theaters that have been restored and still in use include the Georgiana Opry House, the Ritz Theatre in Greenville and the Clark Theatre in Andalusia.

The Andalusia Ballet is celebrating its 41st Vibrant Dance season.

DANCE MAGIC

Andalusia Ballet offers performances throughout the year.

FEEL AT HOME

See historic homes along the Camellia Driving Trail. Or stretch your legs on the downtown Andalusia Art and History Walking Tour. Or take a tour with the Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society each October.

Festivities & Events:

Camellia City Festival — March | Greenville

Alabama Medieval Fantasy Festival — March | Greenville

Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo — March | Opp

Hank Williams Festival — May/June | Georgiana

Glenwood Festival at the Well — May | Crenshaw County

World Championship Domino Tournament — July | Andalusia

Volunteer Fire Department Rodeo — August | Luverne

Georgiana Fest — August | Georgiana

World’s Largest Peanut Boil — September | Luverne

Opp Fest — October | Opp

Little Big Horn Marching Bands — October | Opp

This article appears in the April 2024 issue of Business Alabama.

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