THE MONKEY BASKET in Old Town Helena...Gift Baskets, Candles & Gourmet Food Items

Old Town Helena has a lot of interesting shops in it's historic business district, and one of my favorites is The Monkey Basket.

Owned and operated by my friend Judy Ellington, the shop is filled with lots of fun gift items, but gift baskets are her specialty. Whatever the occasion, Judy can create the perfect basket and send it anywhere you like.

Having a party? The Monkey Basket can help you with party needs and gifts.

Judy features a selection of fine quality candles made by Tyler Candle Company. They come in a variety of sizes and scents and smell wonderful!

The Monkey Basket also has a nice selection of gourmet food items. There are kits for making a bunch of different flavored cheese balls that have caught my eye. After Judy described how easy they are to make I am ready to try them all out, but it will take a while because there are so many to choose from.

So the next time you are having a party, need to send a gift for a special occasion, or just want to hang out, come by and visit Judy at The Monkey Basket. She is a lot of fun and you will enjoy meeting her!

Judy's shop hours are Monday - Thursday from 11 am - 7 pm, Friday from 11 am - 8 pm, and Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm.

The Monkey Basket

4075 Helena Road

Helena AL 35080

205-664-2542

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BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

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Family Dining on Buck Creek at THE DEPOT DELI & GRILL in Old Town Helena AL

When you drive through Old Town Helena it's easy to tell that The Depot Deli & Grill is a tremendously popular place from all the cars in their parking lot. Serving everything from hot dogs to grilled specialty sandwiches, this is a family friendly place in the middle of the Old Town Helena business district on the banks of Buck Creek. You can dine inside or enjoy the view of the creek and waterfall from the covered dining patio. If you talk to anyone who lives or works in Helena you are sure to get a "thumbs up" review of The Depot! Click here to check out their menu.

The building itself has quite a bit of history surrounding it. Moved to its present location in 1999, it is one of the oldest structures in town. Originally located just north of the present railroad crossing, The Helena Freight House & Depot was built around 1872 by the South and North Alabama Railroad Company. Just about everyone and everything coming into or leaving Helena passed through this depot. It survived a major fire in 1895, a tornado in 1933 and numerous floods.

Located at the intersection of Highway 261 and Lake Davidson Lane in Old Town Helena, The Depot Deli & Grill is easy to find. It's right next to the bridge over Buck Creek and across from the The Red Caboose and the railroad tracks.

The Depot Deli & Grill

29 Lake Davidson Lane

Helena AL 35080

205-620-1426

Monday - Saturday

11 am to 9 pm

Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP

BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

Ann@AnnAllenTeam.com

© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved

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© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved

Photo taken by Ann Allen, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Ann Allen, Keller Williams Realty, Hoover AL. Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back. Thank you for your understanding.

© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved

Photo taken by Ann Allen, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Ann Allen, Keller Williams Realty, Hoover AL. Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back. Thank you for your understanding.

THIS GREAT ANNUAL HELENA FESTIVAL in Old Town Helena STARTS TODAY! SO DON'T MISS OUT ON LOTS OF FUN, MUSIC, FOOD, ART AND THE FAMOUS DUCK RACE! CLICK HERE to view the web site with all the details, band schedules, where to purchase ducks, and a map to help you find it!

Not familiar with what goes on at the Buck Creek Festival? Check out this great post from Matt Cuthbert with videos from last years festival on AL.com

Sights and sounds from Helena's Buck Creek Festival

And according to the Shelby County Reporter, last year everyone had a

A quacking good time!

So what are you waiting for? Come on out and enjoy these fun filled festivities in Helena, Alabama, a great place to live, work and play!

Live in Helena!

While you are in the area come on over and check out RIVERWOODS!

We have some beautiful homes and lots available and I will be available to help you choose a lot to build your dream home!

Helena, Alabama is a great place to

Live, Work, and Play!