Local area

Located at the intersection of State Hwy 35 & U.S. Hwy. 11 less than a mile off I-59, Exit 218. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Museum exhibits memorabalia.

A United States National Preserve, beautifully scenic that holds that deepest canyon in the United States east of the Mississippi River. 3 Major falls- Little River, Desoto and Grace's High falls, exhilerating trails, breathtaking views, wildflowers, birds, and fun! A 23mile long Canyon, 14,000 acres preserve! Worth a days ride!!! Little River is unique as it flows for most its length atop Lookout Mountain AL. Cna view it on AL 176 Dekalb C.R. 148 Cherokee C.R. 275 which on the western rim.

Desoto State Park is accented by a magnificantly rushing 104 ft Desoto Falls formed by the Little River dropping into a gorge where fragrant wildflowers surround the area with trails. Nestled atop beautiful scenic Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama this 3502 acre park has saveral falls, a board walk, Nature Center, 15 miles of hiking trails with 5mls of mountain biking trails. Swimming, fly fishing, and wading are popular activities where the river flows. the park is 8mls NE of Ft Payne AL.

If searching for bargins is your passion and the thrill of discovering a one-of-a-kind treasure makes your heart race, come on a shopping adventure like no other on earth! At Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, Alabama, we buy unclaimed baggage and cargo by the truckload! We stock more than 7,000 new and pre-owned items daily-designer clothes, jewelry, electronics, cameras, sporting goods and more stocked in easy-to-prowl departments. Catch the fever!1 million visitors annually!

Lake Weiss (pronounced "Wice") is an Alabama Power Company hydroelectric impoundment covering 30,200 acres in northeast Alabama on the Alabama -Georgia border. The Weiss lake fishery is the major economic influence in Cherokee County, so the locals treat anglers very well. The lake known as the "Crappie Fishing Capital of the World" has other fish to boast about these days; largemouth bass and striped bass are making a name for themselves.

This beautiful pink sandstone Richardson Romanesque architecture 1891 depot was operated by 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!

The well maintained Sports Complex is home to junior baseball, softball, and soccer, as well as adult leagues in both soccer and softball. The Will’s Valley Recreation Center is state-of-the-art, and is home to various basketball and racquetball leagues, aerobics and martial arts classes, and fitness equipment.

Mentone is a quaint town on top of Lookout Mountain, just fifteen minutes away from the hotel. Saturdays and Sundays are the best days to go shopping for antiques and handcrafted items. Local artists feature their work such as jewelry and pottery in many of the shops in the downtown area. Miracle Pottery is where you can find beautiful and functional pieces of handmade pottery. Southern Living featured Wildflower Cafe is also conveniently located to all of the shops. Farmers Market on Wednesday.

Local Communitty College that facilitates the local plays and the arts

Terrapin Hills is a private golf course. If you would like to inquire about tee times, membership, or accompanying a member to the course, please contact the course locally. This 18-hole course features 6,696 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.2 and it has a slope rating of 118 on Bermuda grass.

One of the largest outdoor markets in the South. You will find all kinds of antiques, collectibles, children's toys, clothes, fishing & hunting gear, fresh produce, furniture, tools, animals, and much more. Food vendors are also serving up tasty treats. Make sure you get a Trade Day favorite, a hand dipped corndog. Located conveniently on US HWY 11 off I-59.

The Fort Payne Opera House was built on Gault Avenue North during the city's industrial boom in 1889. It is the only one in the State of Alabama still in use. The establishment has been used as a movie theatre, live theatre and a public forum. The Opera House still hosts live theatrical events The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and the National Register of 19th Century Theatres in America. Completely restored, the Opera House is a cultural center of the community.

Agri Centre an indoor facilty, hosts sporting events, agircultural events, arena events and hosts meetings.Capacity of 2,800 people.