Montevallo

green spaces
Orr Park
vallocycle locations
Montevallo City Hall & Montevallo
Police Department
545 Main Street
City Hall: M - F • 8 to 4:30
Police Department: 24/7
eats
205.665.2552
El Agave
ValloCycle membership forms may be turned
in to city hall during normal working hours.
The dispatcher’s office of our city police
department also serves as ValloCycle’s only
24/7 rental location!
Parnell Library
277 Park Drive
205.665.9207
MWF: 10 - 5 • TTH: 10 - 8:00 • Sat: 10-1
Parnell Memorial Library offers a variety of
services to the community. Check out the
latest books, books on CD, and DVDs, as
well as browse the internet. The library offers
programs for the entire family, including
genealogy classes, computer classes, monthly
movie showings in our stadium seating theater,
and numerous children’s crafts and clubs.
Carmichael Library
205.665.6100
Corner of Highland Avenue and Bloch Street
MTW 8 - 1a • Th 8 - 11p • F 8 - 5 • Sat 10 - 2p
Carmichael Library, located on UM campus,
provides an inviting space for individual
and group study. Redesign of the ground
floor includes a new entrance, a patio of
crushed stone designed to limit runoff, new
landscaping, and retention of two large water
oaks for shade and better defined pedestrian
walkways.
lodging
Ramsay Conference Center and Lodge
UM Campus
205.665.6280
Montevallo Parks Trail
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628 Main Street
Zapopan
Sun.--Thurs. 11 to 9, Fri.--Sat. 11 to 10
With over 50 different flavors and toppings
to choose from, this make-your-own frozen
yogurt bar offers a healthier alternative to
ice cream. Drop in any day of the week for a
quick release from the heat!
Main St. Tavern
China Garden
Main St. Tavern is almost like 2 different
venues, offering fresh cuisine made from
scratch during the day, and hard-rocking
bands after sundown. Join them for daily food
specials, as well as Trivia Night Tuesdays,
Dance Night on Thursdays, and no-cover
Karaoke Night on Fridays!
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108 Railroad Avenue Suite 5
Tues.--Sun. 11 to 9
205.665.4666
With the only Chinese buffet and takeout available in town, China Garden has
effectively cornered the market. Drop in for
great service and selection!
Ida’s Country Kitchen
4781 Highway 25
205.476.8185
Mon.--Wed. 6 to 3, Thurs.--Fri. 6AM to 8
JDarby Farms
Built in 1900, this pleasant Victorian home
is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. With four rooms available for lodging,
dining, and special events, McKibbon House
will lend your weekend getaway a touch of
history!
Fox and Pheasant Bed and Breakfast
Inn
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205.665.3080
Built by W.B. Reynolds in 1905, this exquisite
inn offers the best in comfort and dining to
weary travelers. With a quaint English manor
setting and spacious outdoor verandas and
gardens, Fox and Pheasant is available for
lodging, dining, and special events. Search for
their website to take a virtual tour of the manor
and all its amenities!v
ValloCycle is a not-for-profit organization
coordinated and maintained entirely by
unpaid volunteers from within the Montevallo
community. We rely heavily on the charitable
donations to sustain and expand our
program’s positive impact in Montevallo. If
you would like to lend your support, please
contact Aaron Traywick at 334 318 6151.
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1032 Main Street
205.665.4232
Mon.--Wed. 7 to 10, Thurs.--Fri. 7 to 12, Sat.
8 to 12
eclipsecoffee.com
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McKibbon House Bed and Breakfast
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Eclipse
With an awareness of healthy and sustainable
food options, Eclipse offers great sandwiches,
4551 Highway 25
205.665.7404
salads, and organic fair-trade coffee. Eclipse is
Mon - Sun: 11:30 - 9:30, Sun: closed 2 - 5
Montevallo’s classic choice for Mexican cuisine the most diverse venue in town, hosting a wide
variety of all ages, no cover shows and events.
offers an expansive dining area, great prices,
Eclipse also has a large selection of books of
and the best margarita night in town!
all types, and offers the best drinks in town,
from their award-winning milkshakes to their
Lula B’s
large selection of high-gravity beers. Spend an
728 Main Street
615.479.5848
afternoon hanging out on Eclipse’s porch!
This down-home Southern eatery offers
homemade meals made with fresh, local
farmer’s produce for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner during the working week. If fried peanut
butter and banana sandwiches were good
enough for the King, they’re good enough
for you!
611 East Boundary Street
205.665.1275
http://www.mckibbonhouse.com
hangouts
205.665.0035
With a great view of downtown Montevallo,
El Agave’s great service, plentiful helpings,
and vegetarian options make for a superb
atmosphere and dining experience. Along with
delicious Mexican cuisine, El Agave also hosts
“Margarita Night” on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Located in the heart of campus, Ramsay is the
most convenient place for UM visitors to spend
the night! This former dormitory contains
40 double-occupancy rooms, in addition to
conference rooms and offices. Current rates
are only $50 a night for a room.
540 Shelby Street
Reservation Only
Montevallo’s largest and most unique park has a lot to offer! Swim and fish in Shoal Creek,
picnic and stargaze on the park’s rolling hills, or jog and bike on a trail that skirts the entire
perimeter of the park. Orr Park also has athletic fields, playgrounds, and gazebos for special
events. Interspersed throughout the park are a number of dead cedars that have been
transformed into hand-carved sculptures by local artist Tim Tingle.
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529 Main Street
205.66.0337
Tues. Thurs. Fri.-- 11 to 2AM, Wed.--11 to 10,
Sat. 4 to 2AM
mainsttavern.com
Steve O’s
710 North Boundary Street
256.404.3396
Mon. 7 PM to 1 AM, Tues.--Sat. 4 PM to 2 AM,
Only a block from UM’s campus, Steve O’s
offers the biggest dance floor in town and
the only pool hall! In addition to serving food
and drinks, Steve O’s hosts special events
like “Beer with a Blockbuster,” free pool on
Tuesdays, and live music on Saturdays.
13650 Hwy 17
205.908.9518
Fresh Produce Market: Mon. 3 PM to 6 PM
Open Farm Day: first Saturday of every month and by appointment
Directions: Leave Montevallo from Highway 119, and turn left onto County Road 22. Turn right onto
County Road 17. On the left.
This organically certified farm specializes in providing fresh, organic vegetables as well as
culinary and medicinal herbs at affordable rates. Through Ms. Darby’s new CSA (Community
Supported Agriculture) program, individuals can pay a weekly, monthly, or seasonal fee to have
fresh produce and fruit available for pick-up or delivery. Everyone is encouraged to drop by on
“Open Farm” day for a tour of the facilities, which include a solar-powered barn that houses
several llamas, alpacas, horses, and goats!
Moore’s Crossroads Produce Stands
Nearly every day of the week in the Pit Stop
parking lot, you can catch Mr. Champion or
Mr. Heath as they distribute fresh, locallygrown produce from their stands. Both men
distribute many different types of seasonal
vegetables and fruits grown by local farmers
in the Shelby, Jefferson, and Chilton County
areas at prices that simply can’t be beat by any
supermarket in the area. Mr. Heath also stocks
a variety of Amish goods, including cheeses,
jellies, butters, and ciders!
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USA Market
5496 Hwy. 25
Mon.--Sat. 9 to 6
4700 Highway 119
From Sunup to Sundown
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205.874.4760
This combination thrift store and farmer’s
market distributes some of the freshest farmer’s
produce this side of Shelby County at prices
that simply can’t be beat!
205.665.5124
Piggly Wiggly 4563 Highway 25
Mon.--Sun. 7 to 9
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Stephens Park
This large municipal park hosts several athletic
fields for public and school use. A large
jogging and biking trail forms the perimeter
of the park, which also encircles a small pond
and habitat for local plants and wildlife.
Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve
and Research Facility
Corner of County Road 24 and Stage Coach
Road
Open dawn until dusk
Directions: Leave Montevallo from Highway 119
North and turn right onto County Road 24. Turn
left onto Stage Coach Road. Park at the gate
immediately on the left. The site is open even if
gate is not.
In the interest of environmental conservation
and sustainable practices, the University of
Montevallo has preserved 80 acres of the
South’s most endangered wetland, the upland
hardwood swamp. With a boardwalk that
extends 760 feet into the swamp, visitors
are allowed the rare opportunity to observe
a number of indigenous plants and wildlife,
without disturbing the pristine nature of their
natural habitat. Also on site are 3 “recycled
art” sculptures depicting swamp animals,
crafted from salvaged metals by UM students.
Montevallo Recycling Center
1361 Spring Creek Road
Open 24/7
205.665.2712`
inidcates a member of
the montevallo chamber
of commerce
Due to space constraints and a profound desire to provide a complementary service to the independent, local businesses that power this
energetic and thriving community (and which may not have the best means by which to effectively publicize on their own), we were unable to
include every single business in the Montevallo area on this town map.
However, if you wish to request inclusion on future editions of the ValloCycle map or copies of this map for distribution at your place of
business, please contact us at vallocycle@gmail.com. A digital copy of this map can also be obtained at www.ValloCycle.com.
Map Credits • John Nicholson: Design • Aaron Traywick & Courtney Bennett: Text
Shoal Creek Canoe Trail
An excellent put-in point for canoes, kayaks,
or tubes, this one-mile river trail will carry you
through the wilds of Montevallo all the way to
Orr Park. Shoal Creek Canoe Trail is a great
way to spend a few hours on a lovely day.
James Wylie Shepherd Observatory
1093 Pebble Road
Directions: Leave Montevallo from Middle St,
which turns into Co. Road 10. Turn right onto Co.
Road 17, then turn left onto Co. Road 206. Turn
right onto Pebble Road; JWSO will be at the end
of the road, past the gate. Site is open for public
viewing even if gate is locked.
Built on the site of the former University of
Montevallo landfill, the JWSO now serves as
a model for sustainable design and superior
astronomical viewing in the state of Alabama.
Soon to be powered by eight solar panels
and a water system which converts rainwater
into purified, drinkable water, this world-class
facility is also one of only two observatories
in the entire country known to be completely
accessible to disabled persons. With
completely organic landscaping designed by
Petals from the Past farms, the JWSO site also
proudly preserves over 150 acres of pristine,
untouched Pea Ridge wilderness.
To set up an appointment for individual,
group, or class solar or nighttime viewing,
contact:
Dr. Michael Sterner: 205.665.6493
Dr. Michael Patton: 205.706.2450
That’s right y’all; Montevallo’s part of the
solution! Our town recycling center accepts
University Lake
all paper and cardboard products, aluminum
cans, mixed metals, glass, and plastics #1 and A great place to spend the day fishing,
picnicking, or exploring, the University Lake
#2, and is open to the public 24/7.
can be reached via the Parks Trail.
community resources
UM Organic Community Garden
The garden is located at County Road 10/Middle Street, just past the University of Montevallo
baseball field.
Designed and constructed by the UM Environmental Club, this completely organic garden is a
vital resource for our community, and provides an ample amount of plots designated for both
personal and communal use. Under the care and coordination of Master Gardener Holly Pless,
over 300 pounds of organically grown produce have been donated to needy families within
Montevallo through local nonprofit Shelby Emergency Assistance, with much more to come!
Community members can rent a plot for $10 per season, and $5 per season for students. For
more information, or to rent a plot, contact Environmental Club advisor Dr. Jill Wicknick at
wicknickja@montevallo.edu.
Montevallo Seed To Table
Lucky’s Foodland Plus
4000 Highway 25
Mon.--Sun 6 to 10
For over 7 years, a number of members of the Montevallo community have devoted their
time and energy to the continued development, expansion, and maintenance of this 2.5 mile
greenway connecting 2 of our town’s most beautiful parks. Winding through the heart of
downtown and alongside scenic Shoal Creek all the way to College Lake and beyond, this trail
also preserves the natural habitat of several different species of local wildlife. Of note, at the
University Lake, the Parks Trail connects with a 2/3 mile looped exercise trail, which includes 10
separate outdoor fitness stations for users.
440 Overland Road
Designed and constructed by community
volunteers at University Baptist Church, this
organic community garden offers individuals
the opportunity to grow in health and spirit
through gardening. Under the care of Garden
Manager Leanne Reed, all members of the
community are invited to work their plots
alongside friendly faces and to participate in
educational courses on organic gardening,
which are open to both children and adults.
To rent a plot for only $10 a season, or to sign
up for an educational course, contact Ms.
Leanne Reed at 205.902.8362, or at leanne.
pearce.reed@gmail.com.
Shelby Emergency Assistance
620 Valley Street
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205.665.1942
For over 35 years, the staff and volunteers
of SEA have provided a vital resource to
the residents of Shelby County. In addition
to providing temporary food and financial
assistance to individuals and families in
crisis, SEA also offers educational classes on
family budgeting, after-school tutoring, GED
preparation, resume writing, prescription
management, and teen parenting. Completely
open to the public and always in need of
volunteers and food donations, SEA is a
great example of the good works and civic
leadership in Montevallo.
shops
House of Serendipity
645 Main Street
Tues.--Sat. 10 to 4
205.665.7996
Stumble across magnificent treasures in the
House of Serendipity, which has added an
air of mystery to Main Street since 1977.
If you’re looking for a gift or something
for yourself, this is the place to find locally
published chapbooks, imported incense, and
a huge collection of antiques of nearly every
persuasion, including ornate china, vintage
greeting cards, books, and toys. One of the
longest wooden chains in the world graces the
storefront’s windows, hand-carved by local
artist Tim Tingle.
Aree’s Attic
720 and 730 Middle Street
205.417.0095
You can find anything behind the purple
and gold gate that forms the entrance to
this always overflowing antique shop. Some
of the more expected things you’ll stumble
across include a rotating collection of over
2,000 VHS tapes, records, video games of all
generations, and tools. You might not expect
to come across a collection of electric guitars,
organs, speakers, amps, a few hand-crafted
telegraphs, birdcages, and original concert
and movie posters. Our advice: just ask Aree
to show you something cool, and you’ll be set!
Wear It Again
615 Main Street
Mon.--Sat. 9 to 7
Store: 205.665.1927
Cell: 205.240.7830
Sweet Ink
968 Main Street, Suite B
205.873.5959
Tues.--Thurs. 2 PM to 11 PM, Fri.--Sat. 2 PM to
2 AM
Appointments Only Sunday and Monday
662.882.8136
Whether you’re looking for help designing
the piece that says it all or just looking to
showcase your frat’s insignia, the artists at
Montevallo’s only tattoo and piercing parlor
are here to lend a hand. With a database
of over a million customizable formats,
the expertise to design free-form tattoos at
your discretion, and the capacity to handle
piercings of all varieties, Sweet Ink also gets
a handle over other Shelby County parlors by
matching the prices of other shops.
Video Underground
727 Middle Street
205.476.8808
Open everyday 11 AM--10:30 PM
You can find a lot more than just the best
new releases in Montevallo’s only DVD rental
shop! Not only does Video Underground offer
a huge supply of cult classics, concert films,
and animes, they also have the most diverse
selection of tobacco accessories and cleaning
products, as well as adult novelties and
films for all genders and orientations. Keep
an eye out for their public showings of new
blockbuster flicks at Steve O’s Bar and Grill!
Type Shop
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True to its name, this excellent thrift store sports
the largest selection of used clothing, shoes,
and accessories in Montevallo, and even has
its own fitting room! With a large stock of
electronics, mattresses, and other home and
business furnishings, Wear It Again is also an
excellent resource for remodeling ventures of
all varieties.
616 Main Street
Mon.--Fri. 8:30 to 5
George Appliance Sales and Service
Smitherman’s
302 Dauphin Street
205.665.1990
Store will open for anyone who calls ahead of
time.
If you’re looking for inexpensive used
appliances of all makes and models, look
nowhere else! George Appliance does inshop repairs, will buy your used appliances,
and will make house calls, given sufficient
prior notice.
Montevallo Auto Repair
747 Main Street
205.665.7218
Mon.--Fri. 7:30 to 5, Sat. 8 to 12 (24/7 Roadside
Assistance)
205.665.5818
If you have design or print needs of nearly
any kind, the Type Shop can handle it!
Covering everything from hand-made signs
to brochures, postcards, resumes, stamps,
screenprinting, buttons, bookmarks, and
beyond, this is your one-stop shop!
703 Main Street 205.665.2574
Mon.--Fri. 9 to 6:30, Sat. 9 to 4
Smitherman’s has everything you might need
in the way of over-the-counter and prescription
medicines, school supplies, music instrument
accessories, and home-made fudge, and they
can always be counted on to remember your
name. For an example of the unexpectedly
diverse range of products offered here, drop
by some time and snag a bag of Horehound
herb hard candies!
For over 25 years, Brother Stan Dawson and
his wife Joe have owned and operated this
mom-and-pop auto repair and road service
shop in the heart of downtown Montevallo.
Not only do they provide the only full-service
gas and oil station in town, for bicyclists,
inflating your tires won’t cost you a dime!
935 Main Street
Mon.--Fri. 8 AM to 6 PM
205.665.1719
For the cheapest prices on new and used
textbooks in town, or if you’re looking to stock
up on Greek-related clothing and accessories,
Doodle’s is your best bet!
Tractor Supply Company
4633 Highway 25
205.665.3247
Mon.--Sat. 8 AM to 8 PM, Sun. 9 AM to 6 PM
This all-purpose hardware, livestock supply,
farming equipment, and department store has
a lot to offer! Swing by with the kids and pets
one Saturday morning on “Pet Day” as Tractor
Supply opens their doors to local livestock
distributors and charities for a weekly in-store
showcase!
Czeskleba T.V. Service
665 Main Street
205.665.2604
Mon.--Fri. 9 to 5, Wed. and Sat. 9 to 1
This repair shop has seen a lot of different
T.V.’s in the past forty years, but if you think
they can’t handle your new HD set, you’re
wrong! Also a store specialty are swimming
pool chemical, supplies, and maintenance.
American Village
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3727 Highway 119
Mon.--Fri. 10 AM to 4 PM
General Admission: $8
205.665.3535
This civic education center and historical
village is a nationally recognized resource for
students and citizens of all ages. American
Village’s primary goal is to strengthen and
renew the tenets of American liberty and selfgovernment, that the ideas and beliefs which
form the foundations of our republic will live
on forever in the hearts and minds of each
new generation.
Alabama National Cemetery
3133 Highway 119
205.665.9039
Office Hours: Mon.--Fri. 8 AM to 4 PM
Visitation Hours: sunrise to sunset
One of Alabama’s few national cemeteries,
this site will provide free internment and
recognition for over 200,000 veterans in our
region. Come pay your respects sometime,
won’t you?
Aldrich Coal Mine Museum
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137 Highway 203
205.665.2886
Thurs.--Sat. 10 AM to 4 PM, Sun. 1 PM to 4 PM,
and by appointment.
Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children
Directions: Take County Road 10 West to Aldrich/
Wilton. After you cross the railroad, turn left on
County Road 203. The museum will be on the
left.
Unbeknownst to many, the forced enslavement
of African-Americans in the South existed
well into the 20th century, and is made
most apparent in the context of the former
practices and history of Alabama’s coal
industry. In a system of “slavery by another
name,” thousands of African-Americans were
convicted of crimes as ridiculous as public
unemployment, sold to mining companies,
and worked forcibly until death. For a crash
course in this and many other forgotten
truths, come visit Alabama’s only monument
dedicated to coal miners everywhere!
Anagama Kiln
The only ceramics kiln in our country built
entirely by students, a firing at UM’s aptly
named “Fat Bastard” is a one-of-a-kind
experience that yields unquestionably unique
works of art. To observe or participate in
the next firing, contact Dr. Scott Meyer at
205.665.6395
art galleries
Blue Phrog Gallery
Doodles
cultural interest
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955 Main Street
205.665.3766
Tues.--Sat. 10 to 4, Sun. by Appointment
bluephroggallery.com
The unique architecture of this gallery reflects
the diversity of the works inside. Over 40 local
and regional artists showcase everything from
chainsaw carvings to hand-crafted jewelry
to re-purposed metal sculptures. Drop by
and catch a glimpse of what truly makes
Montevallo a haven for artists from all walks
of life!
Bloch hall Gallery
UM Campus, Bloch Halll
Graduating Art students have exhibitions
in the Bloch Hall Gallery. In addition, the
Art department regularly puts on alumni art
auctions, foundations shows, and invites
working artists to put up installations here. And
there’s always food!
To receive weekly updates on all public art
and music showings at the UM Fine Arts
Department, go to:
montevallo.edu/cfa/RequestNews.shtm
Parnell Memorial Library Gallery
The Art Gallery in Parnell Memorial Library,
Montevallo’s public library and cultural center,
features rotating exhibits by regional artists
throughout the year. Coordinated by the
Montevallo Arts Council, the exhibits in the
Library Gallery are free and open to the public
during regular library hours
Masterson Stained Glass Studio
608 Valley Street
Mon.-Fri. 10 AM to 5 PM
For info about classes and open studio days,
contact Nicki Masterson at 205.601.0657
Specializing in the creation of stained glass
windows for homes, businesses, and churches,
this studio also hosts a number of instructional
classes for the community. Whether you’re
interested in learning how to make your own
stained glass windows, mosaics, or fused glass
jewelry, or just looking to buy some hand-fused
jewelry or materials for your own project, stop
on in!
International Art Gallery
623 Main Street
Open by appointment
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205.665.0565