The old restored L&N Depot in the center of Foley, which is now housing the City of Foley Museum Archives, tells of the remarkable beginning of the town known as the "Forward City." Located at the main crossroads of Baldwin County, the biggest county in Alabama and one of the fastest growing areas of the state, at U.S. 98 and the highway leading to the Gulf Beaches, Foley has been the economic epicenter of the region since its establishment in the early 1900s. A planned community from its inception, the town of nearly 12,000 combines the best of city living with hometown appeal.
Foley has a large municipal complex, ten city parks, three industrial parks, museums and in recent years has seen an industrial and retail boom with one of the most popular outlet malls in the Southeast.
Some of the many things that make Foley a great place to live and raise a family are the great points of interest. Below is a list of some of these points and a little information about them:
Foley Archives & History Museum (Train Depot)
Home to the agricultural history and artifacts of Foley's early years. This museum will delight the lovers of Train Depots with its renovated L&N early 1900's building. There are also boxcars and a caboose on display and a train whistle to blow!
Foley Kids Park
The Foley Kids Park was constructed by hundreds of South Baldwin citizens. The park that was designed by children and architects features castles, plenty of play equipment and hand tiles designed by children from the area. Picnic tables are also available.
Holmes Medical Museum
The only medical museum in the State of Alabama displaying artifacts from Foley's first hospital which happens to be the first hospital in Baldwin County. "Holmes Babies" birth certificates are displayed proudly and a "Holmes Mother's" reunion was held during the opening of the museum. The facility also has exhibits featuring work by local artists.
Melvin Roberts Cedar Street Park & Walking Trail
A tranquil place to walk or enjoy your lunch on almost any afternoon, with shade from the beautiful oak trees and a bubbling fountain in the center of a pond. There are also tennis courts, handball wall, basketball court and baseball field available.
Performing Arts Association
Fine Art and Craft Sales Gallery with annual events: Trim A Tree Christmas Sale, Art in the Park (Arts and Crafts Show) and Snowbird Reception.
Weeks Bay Estuary & Native Pitcher Plant Bog (Between Foley & Fairhope)
Some of the many features at Weeks Bay include; Nature Trails, Board Walk Trails that are handicapped-accessible, Native Pitcher Plant Bog with Boardwalk, Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardens, Interpretive Center - Displays of historical, archaeological, live and preserved specimens that are indigenous to the Mobile Bay-Weeks Bay Area. This Research and Educational Facility contains research offices, picnic areas and an auditorium with a seating capacity of 50.
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