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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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Rickwood Caverns State Park
State Park with a mile long cave tour, swimming, hiking, camping, gem mining, picnic areas, and a playground
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
Unexpected Adventures
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Events
See All Events12 Nights of Santa at EarlyWorks
- Nights of Santa
- Recurring daily
12 Nights of Santa is set to return to EarlyWorks Children’s Museum next month, bringing with it all…
Christmas in the Park
- Recurring daily
The City of Arab and Arab Parks and Recreation kick off the holiday season the day after…
Wonderland Under Warrior
Held at Rickwood Caverns State Park, Wonderland Under Warrior is a whimsical journey underground…
Festival of the Cranes
Over 14,000 Sandhill Cranes along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes spend the winter each year…
Eagle Awareness Weekend
America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, is celebrated in January and February when Lake…
First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
April - October & December Downtown Gadsden is the place to be the First Friday of the Month!…
Bloomin Festival
Arts and crafts will be on display for two days in April when the St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School…
Cruise & Croon
Presented by the All American Cruisers, Cruise and Croon welcomes locals and visitors to the…
3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores…