The North Alabama Waterfall Trail features 27 cascading beauties. Start planning your adventure to one of these scenic wonders today!
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Find the best place to throw a line. Get the scoop on a can't-miss play. Relive the history of this rich region. Your perfect adventure awaits. North Alabama boasts majestic natural wonders, picture perfect waterfalls, sparkling rivers and lakes, fun-filled festivals, colorful and vibrant art scenes, internationally-acclaimed music and food, a diverse cultural scene and rich and compelling history. Whether you’re gazing at a hot air balloon, enjoying a local delicacy, or shaking it to some soul music, there’s always something festive happening in North Alabama.
Our Trails
Plot your North Alabama journey today to experience the blue waters, soaring mountains, rich cultural history, and amazing attractions that millions of travelers enjoy every year.
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Unclaimed Baggage Center
Located in Scottsboro, Alabama, Unclaimed Baggage Center is a one-of-a-kind retail store full of lost treasures. As the Nation's only merchant of unclaimed and lost airline baggage and its contents, we provide a unique shopping experience full of an ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all at an incredible value. We buy and sells countless items each year from abandoned and unclaimed luggage. Including Women's, Men's, Children's clothing, designer handbags and sunglasses, shoes, books, sporting goods, computers, camera equipment, perfume, jewelry and other specialty items sold below retail value.
Cook Museum of Natural Science
20% off one full price item from the Museum Store
The Museum Store has the perfect gift for any occasion. Located inside the Cook Museum, the Museum Store is open to the general public without an Exhibits admission ticket. Choose from a wide range of items with price points for every budget. Whether you’re looking for a locally inspired souvenir, a special piece of jewelry, nature-inspired home décor, fun science experiments, books, toys, or more you’ll find something for everyone.
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See All EventsButterfly Release
Guests of all ages will enjoy sharing in the magic of safely releasing live butterflies into the…
Glass In Flight
- Recurring daily
From May – October 2024, Huntsville Botanical Garden invites you to embark on a whimsical…
Roots & Shoots Farmer’s Market
Join us at the Huntsville Botanical Garden's Roots and Shoots Farmer’s Market, every fourth Saturday…
Shakespeare in the Garden: The Winter’s Tale
Join Huntsville Shakespeare at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s outdoor Amphitheatre July 27, August 2…
Global Rhythm & Blooms
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Global Rhythm & Blooms is an enriching event series dedicated to celebrating the vibrant…
Golden Hour
Thursdays and Fridays April 18 – September 27 5:00 PM – Dusk We’re keeping it local and…
World's Longest Yardsale
Each year, bargain hunters, yard sale connoisseurs, treasure seekers and those who just like to…
First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
April - October Downtown Gadsden is the place to be the First Friday of the Month! Stores stay open…
Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days
Always the first Friday and Saturday in August, the Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days…
Tina's Travels
Follow Tina as she visits unique places in North Alabama.