Welcome 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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Fall Waterfall

Waterfall Trail

Two women enjoying a drink on the North Alabama Wine Trail.

Wine Trail

Motorcycles on the Bluff

Motorcycle Trail

North Alabama Destination Passport

Check in at North Alabama attractions, trails, restaurants, and events with digital travel passports designed to help visitors discover the best experiences across the region.
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Beautiful striped tiger laying down.
Free Child Pass with Purchase of Adult Pass

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

 

 

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Child wearing a pink toy hard hat with light on it in the Cook Musuem store.
20% off one full price item

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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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.

Unexpected Adventures

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La Famiglia Vineyard Jun 13

La Famiglia Vineyard

  • Recurring weekly on Saturday

Join us every Saturday for an unforgettable evening filled with live music and mouthwatering eats…

Second Satrudays Jun 13

Second Satrudays

  • Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday

Rev Up for a Classic Evening in Historic Downtown Hartselle! Join us for the 2nd Saturday Cruise-In…

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