Enjoy beautiful nearby places

101 Glenn Blvd. SW, Fort Payne, Alabama
Phone: 256-845-1646

It is home of Alabama, the Grammy Award-winning country music and southern rock band that originated in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States in the late '60s by Randy Owen (lead vocals) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass guitar, background vocals) and later joined by Jeff Cook (guitar, fiddle, keyboards) and Mark Herndon (drums). This museum houses the group Alabama's many awards and achievements, collections from their youth and a souvenir and gift shop.

County Road #614 off the Lookout Mountain Parkway, near Mentone, Alabama
Phone: 256-634-4344

Enjoy snow skiing at America's southernmost ski resort, featuring two 1,000 foot beginner-intermediate slopes. Great place for beginners and intermediate skiers and a wonderful place to practice those skiing skills.

Just outside Mentone, Alabama
Phone: 256-845-0051

Take the opportunity to enjoy nature in DeSoto State Park, accented by rushing waterfalls and fragrant wildflowers. Nestled atop beautiful scenic Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama, this 3,502-acre park features a picnic area with playground, Olympic-size swimming pool, nature center with interpretive programs and live animals, tennis courts, and 15 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails; or, enjoy the walk down the 1000 foot Azalea Cascades Boardwalk trail. Located eight miles northeast of Fort Payne, Alabama, DeSoto State Park has been voted one of America's top 10 state parks by Camping Life Magazine.

105 5th Street North in downtown Fort Payne, Alabama
Phone: 256-845-5714

This beautiful 1891 pink sandstone depot, of Richardson Romanesque architectural design, was operated by the Alabama Great Southern Railroad and served as a train station until 1970. It now houses railroad memorabilia, Dioramas handcrafted in 1913, Indian artifacts, local history and more! Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am - 4pm, and Sunday 2pm - 4pm.

Fort Payne, Alabama
Phone: 256-845-9605

Tucked away in the northeast corner of Alabama near the Georgia border is Little River Canyon, an isolated oasis carved into a mountain. Enjoy beautiful vistas and waterfalls from the overlooks along the 11 mile scenic drive. This road runs along the canyon's rim, for spectacular views into the 700 foot deep gorge. If you’re a hiker, you’ll find numerous trails from which to enjoy the beauty of this preserve. Bring lots of film, as you’ll want to capture the beauty of this area forever. Visit Little River Falls off Highway 35 in Ft. Payne, Alabama. Little River Canyon 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.

7871 Highway 117, between Mentone and Valley Head, Alabama
Phone: 256-635-6863

Nestled against the foothills of Mentone in Valley Head, Alabama, this gallery boasts a very special collection of handmade pottery and art. All pottery is made with stoneware or porcelain clay and is safe for food, dishwasher, oven and microwave. Open 7 days a week. Call ahead for demonstration tours.

Mentone, Alabama, just off County Road 165
Phone: 256-634-4344

Add flavor to your Lookout Mountain Retreat enjoying life of a wrangler at Shady Grove Dude Ranch. Set up a schedule and pack up for a trail ride around the exotic locations.

13102 Alabama Hwy 176, Fort Payne
Phone: 256-997-9577

A guide to some thrilling adventures of rappelling, rock climbing, zip lines, bouldering, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, camping, hiking, caving on Lookout Mountain and Fort Payne. Gear is provided, including canoes, kayaks, shoes, clothing, snacks. Guided trips, lessons and team building sessions are available. Or, rent their mopeds and enjoy a private trip around the various Lookout Mountain attractions.