Like most other towns, Foley, Alabama has a secret place that not many people know about. Of course, if you’re a local, you’ve probably heard about this secret place a time or two. If you’re not a local, you may have heard about it, but you’re not sure if it truly exists. Well, this place does exist and it’s known as the Foley Tunnel, a secret tunnel in Alabama.

The Foley Tunnel is a secret passageway that's approximately six feet below Foley's old downtown area. It was originally built to connect The Hotel Magnolia and the Gulf Telephone Company.
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A prominent resident that went by the name of John Snook owned both of these successful businesses. He built this tunnel so he could easily go back and forth to each of the businesses no matter the weather conditions. This tunnel was especially helpful during hurricane season.
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At the time of the tunnel's construction, the Korean War was taking place. Mr. Snook (pictured) was afraid the Soviet Union was going to attack the Gulf Coast, so this is yet another reason why he decided to build this tunnel.
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He wanted a safe place for him, his family, and his employees to go in case there was indeed an attack.
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Because of Mr. Snook's forward thinking, it's not surprising the interior of the tunnel ended up resembling a bomb shelter.
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One of the most amazing discoveries made during the tunnel's construction was a Civil War-era cannonball. John and his wife, Marjorie, couldn't believe their eyes the moment they saw it. They carefully dug it out and put in on display at the hotel.
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Note: Even though the Foley Tunnel does exist, it's closed to the public.

For more information about the Foley Tunnel, take a look at this video:

Were you already familiar with the Foley Tunnel? Let us know in the comments below.

For a great place to eat while in Foley, consider giving Lambert’s Cafe a try. For information regarding this restaurant, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Most Whimsical Restaurant In Alabama Belongs On Your Bucket List.

Note: As always, check with the restaurant prior to your visit to confirm hours.

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