Prattville - Alabama - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Little did Daniel Pratt think when he came to Alabama to build cotton gins in 1833, that a town would be named after him. Prattville, Alabama, is a town of about 25,000 people that is steeped in history. This is evident with the many historic buildings you will see all over this town, when you decide to make it your next vacation destination. Known as the "birthplace of industry in Alabama", you will also experience a touch of New England in the South in Prattville.

Enjoy pampering at a luxury hotel, become one of the family at a bed and breakfast or enjoy amenities at your fingertips in one of the motels. Enjoy the slow cooked hickory taste of food and the homemade desserts on the menus of the restaurants in town.

Visit Buena Vista, a Greek Revival style plantation home, which was very important in the early history of Prattville. In the heart of the historic downtown, you will find the Prattaugan Museum and Archives, where you see all the exhibits dedicated to preserving the memories and history of the Autauga Co. Old Pratt Village is a collection of preserved buildings resembling the town as it once was. Take a tour of the Old Gin Factory to see how the machinery was made and used. Some of the other sights in this town include the Pratt Cemetery, the Dam, the Old Train Station and the School Bell.

Spend a day at Wilderness Park or visit the People's Museum. The treeless, Irish style golf course at the Capitol Hill-Robert Trent Jones Golf Course is sure to be a hit with all golfers on vacation. Shoppers will delight in the Carousel of Shops, where there are many shops under one roof offering everything from antiques to unique items and crafts. For gifts to take home, there are many small boutiques where you can purchase jewelery and specialty items. If you are looking for a quiet relaxing vacation, then Prattville is the answer for you.