Southern Union State Community College, Roberts Street, Wadley, AL;  256-395-2211, 334-745-6437; www.suscc.cc.al.us;  Free admission. Free tours of one of the oldest 2-year colleges in Alabama.

Southern Union State Community College Sports Arena, Roberts Street, Wadley, AL  256-395-2211;  Open on school days.  Free admission.  Free tour of sports arena.

Cheaha Mountain. 800-846-2654, 256-488-5115; Cheaha State Park.  Admission charged; senior rates, package specials.  Highest point in Alabama, 2407 ft. above sea level.  Overlook valley from park's restaurant.  Walk through garden, swim, hike Odum Scout Trail.  Cabins, chalets, campground, hotel rooms.  Indoor and outdoor weddings, accommodations, group facilities.

Talladega National Forrest- covering about 220,000 acres in Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, and Talladega counties. Lake Chinnabee (no swimming) and Coleman Lake ( closed in winter) offer electric motor boating and fishing. A number of other lakes in the Forest offer additional recreational activities. Fishing and game hunting are allowed. Camping areas range from primitive to those with sanitary facilities and dumping stations. A 7,500-acre designated wilderness area is located in the Talladega Ranger District for campers seeking solitude and primitive, unconfined recreation. The Pinhoti foot trail extends 100 miles through the Forest. Less adventurous hikers may prefer shorter routes along the Odom and Chinnabee Silent Scout Trails. Other trails are set aside for ORV (Off Road Vehicle) enthusiasts and horseback riding. Don't miss a drive on the Talladega Scenic Byway for magnificent mountain views you'll never forget! (256) 362-2909 or (256) 463-2272

Hugo Black Museum at the Clay County Courthouse Built in 1906, the Clay County Courthouse is the highest elevated courthouse in the state of Alabama.  Located on the square in Ashland, Alabama, it now houses the Hugo Black Museum.