From scenic mountain overlooks and peaceful campsites to charming small towns and winding backroads, autumn is the perfect time to explore North Alabama.
Fall Into North AlabamaWelcome to North Alabama
North Alabama is a premier Southern travel destination filled with breathtaking waterfalls, scenic hiking trails, sparkling lakes, live music, space history, charming downtowns, and authentic outdoor experiences. Visitors can discover state parks, scenic drives, craft breweries, cultural landmarks, award-winning restaurants, and year-round festivals across the region’s 16 counties. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, romantic escape, family vacation, or outdoor adventure, North Alabama offers unforgettable experiences for every type of traveler.
Our Trails
North Alabama is a destination organized around themed travel experiences. Explore North Alabama through curated travel trails featuring waterfalls, scenic drives, hiking, fishing, barbecue, wineries, murals, live music, historic sites, motorcycle rides, and outdoor adventure. From weekend getaways and family road trips to food and culture experiences, North Alabama’s trails help travelers discover the best attractions, hidden gems, and unforgettable stops across the region’s 16 counties.
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Tigers for Tomorrow
The Preserve is open all year long on the weekends and we do add additional hours during holidays and Spring-Summer -Fall.
You can visit the preserve by purchasing general admission- allows you to spend as much time as you want on a walk about of the preserve
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.
Plan your next North Alabama adventure with inspiration for road trips, outdoor recreation, food, music, and more.
North Alabama offers travelers a unique mix of waterfalls, hiking, fishing, scenic drives, live music, food trails, historic sites, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm across the region’s 16 counties. From weekend getaways and family vacations to road trips and outdoor adventures, visitors can discover year-round experiences throughout the region.
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Find Festivals, Concerts, and Events in North Alabama
See All EventsWintergreen Holiday Market
Celebrate the season and shop small at the Wintergreen Holiday Market at Huntsville Botanical…
7th Annual Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival
The Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation is proud to announce the return of the 7th Annual Muscle…
Bluegrass Saturday
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday
The indoor theater, the Dual Destiny Theater, will host bluegrass concerts the first Saturday of…
Scottsboro BBQ Festival
FESTIVAL RESCHEDULED Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the festival has been rescheduled for…
Canyon Fest
- Little River Canyon Center
- Recurring on the 1st Saturday of November
Canyon Fest is an annual celebration of art and nature featuring local art, crafts, live animal…
PlantFest Expo - Huntsville
PlantFest Expo – Huntsville 🌿 Calling all plant people! 🌱 PlantFest Expo is coming to…
La Famiglia Vineyard
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Join us every Saturday for an unforgettable evening filled with live music and mouthwatering eats…
Galaxy of Lights
For 31 seasons, Galaxy of Lights has been where Huntsville comes together to celebrate the holidays…
ChristKindlMarkt
The holiday spirit is set to arrive in Cullman as the Cullman Christkindlmarkt returns, bringing…
Blackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour with Special Guest Andy Thomas
Blackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour with Special Guest Andy Thomas Get ready for a night of…
Christmas in the Country
The weekend before Thanksgiving, LaGrange College Site Park is filled with the sights and sounds of…
Wonderland Under Warrior
Held at Rickwood Caverns State Park, Wonderland Under Warrior is a whimsical journey underground…
First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
April - October & December Downtown Gadsden is the place to be the first Friday of the month…
Galaxy of Lights · 5k Race
Experience the magic of Galaxy of Lights in a whole new way during our annual timed 5K Race on…
Christmas on the Square- Lawrence County, AL
- Recurring every December 1st
Beginning Dec. 7, 2023, locals and visitors are invited to join in on the spirit of the holiday…
North Alabama Road Trip — Muscle Shoals, Huntsville, Unclaimed Baggage & More | Travels with Darley
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association’s attendance at, participation in, or promotion of a festival, event, or community activity is for tourism-related purposes only. Such participation should not be interpreted as an endorsement or support of any individual, organization, vendor, sponsor, performer, political position, religious belief, viewpoint, or activity associated with the event. Our participation reflects our mission to promote tourism and the communities, attractions, and events of North Alabama. It does not constitute an endorsement of all persons, organizations, activities, or viewpoints represented at an event.