Escape the routine, break away from the screens and head out where nature puts on its best show. Come to North Alabama where every sunset tells a different story.
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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.
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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 EventsGlass In Flight
- Recurring daily
From May – October 2024, Huntsville Botanical Garden invites you to embark on a whimsical…
McGee Farms
- McGee Farm
- Recurring daily
Experience a real pumpkin patch! Each year, McGee Farm welcomes thousands of visitors to its pumpkin…
Canyon Half Marathon
- Recurring on the 2nd Saturday of October
Fort Payne, AL - Jacksonville State University and the Little River Canyon Center is pleased to…
Covered Bridge Festival
- Recurring on the 2nd Saturday of October
With three covered bridges still in existence, Blount County carries the title of Covered Bridge…
Scottsboro BBQ Festival
- Scottsboro BBQ Festival
- Recurring on the 2nd Saturday of October
The picturesque downtown square of Scottsboro will be the backdrop for the annual Scottsboro BBQ…
The Belue Place Pumpkin Patch
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Featured in "25 Pumpkin Patches In Alabama you need to visit this Fall" The Belue Place resides on…
River Clay Fine Arts Festival
- River Clay Arts Festival
- Recurring on the 4th weekend day of October
The River Clay Fine Arts Festival welcomes local and national artists who will bring their works of…
3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores…
Alabama Gourd Festival
October 18-19, 2024 Please join us for our Annual Gourd Show at the Sparkman Civic Center. You are…
Tina's Travels
Follow Tina as she visits unique places in North Alabama.