Mountains of Fun!
The mountains of NE Alabama are full of many delightful surprises that
entertain the mind, body and senses. Enjoy nature hikes through state and
national parks and preserves, view scenic waterfalls and majestic overlooks,
ride your bike through forested paths that lead to hidden waterfalls and
pristine brooks and fly fish from the Little River. Feeling a little more
adventurous? Go horseback riding at a Dude Ranch, rappel from sheer rock
cliffs, Snow Ski at Cloudmont Ski Resort, kayak the raging Little River and
go underground to the "Looking Glass Lakes" at Sequoyah Caverns.
No matter what your preference - a quiet get-a-way or an
adrenaline rush - it is all here in the beautiful Northeast Alabama
Mountains! Come see...Just for the fun of it!
The Alabama Fan Club & Museum, North Alabama Birding Trail, and guided
Wildflower hikes.
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Alabama Fan Club & Museum - Home of the Country Music Group of the
Century, this museum houses the group Alabama's many awards and
achievements, collections from their youth and a souvenir and gift shop.
Located at 101 Glenn Blvd. SW, Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. 256-845-1646.
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Buck's Pocket State
Park - 2,000 acre recreation park with modern and primitive
campsites, picnic areas, pavilions, comfort stations, hiking trails,
boating and fishing areas and beautiful mountain scenery. Route 1 Box
24, Grove Oak, Alabama 35975. 256-659-2000. |
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Cloudmont Ski Resort - Snow Ski at America's
southernmost ski resort. Great place for beginners and intermediate
skiiers and a wonderful place to hone up on those skiing skills. Located
on County Road #614, just off the Lookout Mountain Parkway. P.O.
Box 435, Mentone, Alabama 35984. 256-634-4344 |
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Collinsville Trade Day
- Come to historic town of
Collinsville and experience the largest outdoor markets in the south.
We have more than you could possibly see on a Saturday, so plan to come
back again and again. When you get here you will find all kinds of
antiques, collectibles, children's toys and clothes, work clothes and
boots, fishing gear, fresh fruits and vegetables, furniture, tools and
whole lot more. Collinsville is located on US Highway 11 halfway
between Gadsden and Fort Payne, Alabama. We are located 3 miles
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Cook Sound Studios - Take a tour of
Alabama Band member, Jeff Cook's Studio and see how his music comes to
life. Located on Lookout Mountain at 1419 County Road 89 in Fort Payne.
Call ahead for studio tours at 256-845-2286, X7. |
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DeKalb County State Public Fishing Lake -
This 120-acre state lake offers some of the finest fishing in NE
Alabama. Bass fishing, bluegill and redear sunfish, catfish, and crappie
make fishing DeKalb Lake fun all four seasons. There is a playground and
picnic area, country store and campground. The lake is open 7 days a
week from sun-up to sun-down and is located on Sand Mountain at 720 County
Rd. 194 in Sylvania. 256-657-1300 |
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DeSoto State Park
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Take the opportunity to commune with nature in DeSoto State Park. We offer
overnight accommodations such as rustic cabins, modern chalets,
campgrounds and motel
rooms. Some units are handicap accessible. A No pet policy applies. Hiking and Biking trails, swimming pool, tennis courts,
playground and picnic area are just part of what awaits you in this
park. Voted as one of America's top 10 state parks by Camping Life
Magazine in their April 2006 issue! View majestic scenery, waterfalls
and canyons. Walk the 1,000-ft. Azalea Cascades Boardwalk Trail. Check
out our weekend interpretive programs
and guided hikes we have planned all throughout the summer and fall seasons. All programs
are free to the public and guests of the park. Call 256-845-0051 to inquire
about interpretive programs and 800-568-8840 for rooms and cabins. |
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Down on the Farm
- There is fun for the whole family on this farm in Rainsville.
You can pick your own pumpkin from a pumpkin patch, enjoy hay rides and hay jumps,
two corn mazes, a gift shop and a traditional southern style restaurant. Our
newest feature is a Scarecrow stuffing Barn where
you can "Build your own Scarecrow". Open September 1 - October 31.
Also, be sure to visit for Christmas Trees & Live Wreaths from November
23 - December 23. 1951 Heaton
Road in Rainsville. 256-638-6200
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DreamField Productions - Alabama's
newest outdoor theater! It will host several annual events
throughout the year. Located at 600 County Rd. 209 in Collinsville.
256-844-8235 |
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Fort Payne Depot Museum - This beautiful pink sandstone Richardson Romanesque
architecture 1891 depot was operated b y the Alabama Great Southern
Railroad. It served as a train station until 1970. It now houses railroad memorabilia, Dioramas handcrafted back in 1913, Indian
Artifacts, local history and more! Located on 105 5th Street North, in downtown
Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. Hours of operation are Mon., Wed., & Fri. 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
and Sunday 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. For general information and group tours
of 25 people or more, call the Depot during regular
business hours at 256-845-5714.
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Fort Payne City Park -
Located in downtown Fort Payne on the corner of 5th and Gault Avenue North, across from the Depot
Museum. The park provides the perfect setting for picnics and family reunions. It holds a
wealth of history, from historic markers flanking the outskirts of the park to the century
old Ginko trees that fill the park with a cool shade in the summer and an amber glow of
foliage in the fall. For more information or to reserve the park for your next event
contact the Fort Payne City Hall at 256-845-1524. |
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Fort Payne Motor Speedway – Let’s Go
Racing!!!
Come enjoy a family night out with racing on Saturday
Nights beginning at 5 p.m. Fort Payne Motor Speedway is
a part of the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series,
which includes tracks in multiple states. Drivers at
each track compete for regional points. At the end of
the season, the top six drivers at each track and the
top six in each region will be invited to the Fall
Nationals. 256-623-7223
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High Falls Park - Stroll
across a bridge that spans a gorge overlooking the beautiful Town Creek. Drift back to a
time when men and women rode by horse and buggy across the gorge to the local mercantile
beyond the ridge. Marvel at the majestic scenic vistas and waterfall. Plan a picnic for
two or for the whole family. Park offers pavilions, restrooms, playground and peace and
tranquility. Take Alabama Highway 75 to Geraldine, Alabama then follow Highway 227 to the
park. Contact John Mitchell at 256-623-2281 for more information. |
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Horseback Horizons
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Enjoy the tranquility of nature on guided trail rides. National Park
Service lands and private woodlands in and around Mentone, provide a
great place to view the beauty of our area from the back of a horse.
Our horses are seasoned trail mounts with many miles of experience. Equestrian vacations in the spring and fall. Half and
Full day rides. 256-634-4466 or 404-218-6070. |
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Landmarks Opera House - This
structure was built in 1889 by W.O. Rice and was known as the "handsomest
opera house in the state." Having been restored by a
group called Landmarks, productions are once again
brought to the stage. It is the oldest opera house in
the state still in use today. Located downtown Fort
Payne, Alabama. Open for group tours and special events.
For group tours of the Opera House call 256-845-6888. |
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Little River Canyon Center
- This center is a Jacksonville State University
facility operated in partnership with the National Park
Service. Located on Hwy 35 and adjacent to the
Little River Canyon National Preserve, it serves
multiple functions as a center for outdoor
interpretation, architectural sustainability, cultural
demonstration and it serves as an administrative center
for its related agencies. Visitors may experience
an array of Field School activities including wildlife
watching, hikes, and other family oriented programs.
The Canyon Center includes public restrooms, walking
trails, exhibits, a gift shop, a library, an auditorium
and meeting rooms which may be rented by the half or
full day. For more information please call
256-845-3548. |
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Little River Canyon National Preserve - Enjoy scenic vistas and waterfalls along the
beautiful Little River Canyon National Preserve. Bring lots of film, you will want to
capture the beauty of this area forever. Follow a 23-mile drive along the canyon's rim for
spectacular vistas into the 700-foot deep gorge. Visit Little River Falls off
Hwy. 35 in Fort Payne, Alabama. A
world of nature all around you and it's FREE. Little River is perfect for whitewater kayaking,
canoeing, rock climbing and rappelling. You can bring your
own equipment or contact an
outfitter. Horseback riding is
allowed in the preserve in designated locations with your own horse. 256-845-9605 |
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Miracle Pottery & Art Gallery - Come check out our handmade
pottery and art gallery and you can watch as the "miracle" is
actually being handcrafted. You will find a large selection of
functional, decorative and unique pottery and art, including mugleys
& jugleys, salt crocks, butter bells, canvas oil paintings, art
prints, critter pals made of rocks, hammers painted as giraffes, and
much more! All of our pottery is made with stoneware or porcelain
clay and is food safe, dishwasher friendly, oven and microwave
proof. Located at 7871 AL Hwy. 117 between Mentone and Valley Head.
Open 7 days a week. Call ahead for
demonstration tours. 256-635-6863 or
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Northeast Alabama Sporting Clays - Whether you are a
beginner or a seasoned pro, NEASC is an ideal site to
experience the pleasure and challenge of North Alabama’s
Sporting Clays at its best. Our 12 Station range
combines wooded and open field shooting. We offer a
variety of specialty clay targets. Come enjoy a
balanced course of standard, midi, mini, chondel, rabbit
and battue targets. Our 5-stand range utilizes wobble,
rabbit, midi, and conventional traps for shooters of
every age and experience. With the most advanced
5-station controller on the market today, NEASC offers a
virtually limitless variety of presentations to satisfy
any shooter. We also offer a covered 5-stand range that
allows shooters to stay dry on rainy days. 2501 Calvin
Dr., NE, Fort Payne, AL 35968. 256-844-9996 or
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One World Adventure Company - Offering
curriculum enhancement, character education, and
service learning programs for schools, professional
development programs for companies,
Service/Adventure Packages for Faith-Based
Organizations, and family and individual
adventure retreats. Our programs can be booked from
a 1/2 day trip to 5 day retreats. We offer Hiking,
Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Camping,
Local Art Gallery and Scenic Tours. One World can
truly design an experience to meet your needs.
We are offering a summer day camp for ages 7-10 and
11-14. You can follow us on
Facebook! Nestled among rhododendrons on the
West Fork of Little River within walking distance of
DeSoto Falls in Mentone. 256-634-8370 or
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Orbix Hot Glass, Inc. - Glass blowing
studio and gallery that offers fine decorative and functional glass, as well as glass
blowing classes. Located atop Lookout Mountain on 26 acres at the edge of Little
River Canyon National Preserve. 256-523-3188 |
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Saddle Rock Golf Course at Cloudmont
- Saddle Rock Golf Course is part of the one thousand acre Cloudmont Resort
Complex. The course is open seven days a week, year round. Play is on nine
holes from 18 tees and the first tee is uniquely lofted above a fairway on a 30 foot
rock. Our par 63 executive course offers a challenge for the amateur or professional
with water hazards and sand traps. 256-634-4344 |
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Sequoyah Caverns
- The property is
nestled in Wills Valley surrounded by rolling hills and pastureland. Fallow deer
and peacock roam the pastures, with the cave extending into the base of Sand Mountain.
Known for it's reflecting pools, this cave is named for the Cherokee Indian Chief
Sequoyah. Guided tours of the cave are available with special group rates.
Looking for a more adventurous tour? Try a wild cave tour, rock climbing or
rappelling! Located
off Highway 11 in Valley Head, Alabama. 256-635-0024
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Shady Grove Dude Ranch - Guided (hourly) trail rides,
hourly rates or combination packages. Bunk in the "Roundup" or one of our rustic cabins. Located in Mentone,
Alabama, just off County Road 165. 256-634-4344 |
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Tigers for
Tomorrow - Take a trip to Untamed Mountain, Where
Life is Wild by Nature. Untamed Mountain is home to
Tigers for Tomorrow, which is an exotic animal park and
rescue preserve. Here you will get up close and
personal with over 40 big cats, wolves and bears in the
carnivore compound. You’ll be closer to lions and
tigers than ever before in a safe and natural setting.
Children can interact with barn yard animals at our
contact yard. A great recreational and environmental
education destination for the entire family. Private
tours, group tours and school field trips are available
by reservation. Park hours are seasonal, so
please check our website for hours and directions.
Located at 708 County Road 345. 256-524-4150
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True
Adventure Sports -
Your enthusiastic guides to outdoor activities on Lookout Mountain and
Fort Payne. We provide outdoor gear, rock climbing, rappelling, camping, canoes, kayaks, shoes, clothing, snacks,
guided trips, lessons & team building. We also now have
scooters for rent to travel around the Lookout Mountain attractions. Hot Showers, weather info and tourist
info. 13102 Alabama Hwy. 176, Fort Payne. 256-997-9577
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