If your idea of a good weekend is to bask in the sun by the pool after a quick dip even as your kids splash around, the beautiful city of Helena in Alabama is sure to entice you. Business Week ranked Helena as the 13th “Best Place to Raise Your Kids” in 2007 taking note of the excellent school system and low crime rate. The area which would eventually become Helena was inhabited by the Creek Indian tribes and settlers managed to pushed them out and establish a permanent presence in 1849.
The Kenneth R. Penhale City of Helena Museum is where most visitors begin their tour of this historic city. The museum has a beautiful collection of artifacts that chronicle the evolution of the town through the Civil War, arrival of the railroad and steel manufacturing.
Helena also has some excellent parks. The Joe Tucker Park, frequented by locals has a track that goes around lake, tennis courts and kids playground with rubber ground. The Cahaba Lily Park is another beautiful oasis of calm in this bustling city with slides, tunnels and monkey bars to exercise your kids. It also has good trails that you can hike. The Hoover Metropolitan Complex is a superb small stadium to go watch baseball games.
You will love the shrimp and grits at Hot and Hot Fish Club. The salmon and grouper at the Grille 29, another highly rated restaurant is also worth a visit.
With easy-access to history, nature and food, pool-type communities have found an ideal nest in Helena. The Cornerstones at Oxmoor Valley starting from just $337,000 offers single level condos with low maintenance. You can spend more time at the outdoor swimming pool, well-equipped clubhouse and fitness center.
There are also three Robert Trent Jones Golf courses should you want to get some sun on a weekend. You and your family will the community pool a place to have fun and bond with the neighbors.
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