Archives: Area Attractions
Tigers for Tomorrow
Non-profit wild animal preserve with 160+ animals including tigers, lions, bears, wolves & leopards. Open to the public near Fort Payne, AL.
Down on the Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Seasonal fall family fun near Fort Payne, AL — pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, and activities for all ages. Perfect autumn outing near Bear Creek Log Cabins.
Saddle Rock Golf Course
Beautiful 9-hole golf course carved into Lookout Mountain near Mentone, AL — part of the Cloudmont Resort complex. Open seven days a week.
DeSoto Falls
One of Alabama’s tallest and most visited waterfalls — a stunning 107-foot cascade in DeSoto State Park on Lookout Mountain. Minutes from Bear Creek Log Cabins near Fort Payne, AL.
The Hatters Restaurant
A wonderful dining destination in Mentone, AL — perfect for breakfast or lunch after hiking and exploring Lookout Mountain. Known for friendly service and home-cooked meals.
Big Mill Antique Mall & Vintage 1889 Restaurant
Antiques and dining in a 125-year-old National Registry building in Fort Payne, AL. Quality dishes and one of the area’s largest beer selections.
Little River Canyon Center
JSU’s visitor center for Little River Canyon National Preserve — HD theater, natural history exhibits, library, and outdoor amphitheater. Fort Payne, AL.
Alabama Fan Club & Museum
Celebrating Fort Payne’s hometown heroes — the award-winning country music band Alabama. Free admission to the Fan Club Museum and gift shop.
Fort Payne Depot Museum
A stunning 1891 Richardsonian Romanesque building of locally quarried pink sandstone — 85 years as a railroad depot, now a history museum in Fort Payne, AL.
Mentone Art Center
A vibrant arts hub in the charming mountain village of Mentone, AL — rotating exhibits, local artists, classes, and workshops on Lookout Mountain.