I have made numerous trips to Prattville (county seat of Autauga County) over the last couple of years. I must say that, 'the preferred community' has a lot of appeal to me. Starting with the historic downtown district on the banks of Autauga Creek at Pratt Dam. Prattville has a unique downtown by southern standards in that it does not boast of the traditional southern 'town square'. Instead, Founder Daniel Pratt (a native of New Hampshire) set up the town in a more New England style layout. The land was first settled in the 1830's around Pratt's visionary industrialist goals. A good website devoted to the history of Prattville: (http://www.pratthistory.com/index.htm).
In recent years Prattville has grown and thrived as a progressive city with a unique identity in the shadows of Montgomery. The historic district has experienced revitalization in the last decade and special emphasis has been placed on the natural beauty of Autauga Creek complete with a Creek Walk that is due for completion in Spring 2009. Prattville is truly a rare work/live/play community.
As for dining options, there are several that are on my list to try in coming visits. My favorite to date is Fat Boy's Barbecue just outside of the historic district. As a lover of all things water, the setting on the banks of Autauga Creek is perfect. The barbecue offerings are traditional southern with plate lunches, sandwiches, and more. I am a big fan of the plate lunch (with banana pudding of course). For more information: (http://www.fatboysbarbqueranch.com/)
Prattville is also home of one of the best golf courses in Alabama in the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail's Capital Ridge. The Judge layout maybe the best round of golf in the State.
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