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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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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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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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.

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La Famiglia Vineyard May 16

La Famiglia Vineyard

  • Recurring weekly on Saturday

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

Coalfest May 22

Coalfest

The North Alabama community of Brilliant pays tribute to its roots in the coal mining industry with…

9-1-1 Festival Jun 05

9-1-1 Festival

In 1968, Alabama Speaker of the House Rankin Fite placed the first 911 emergency call from City Hall…

Bluegrass Saturday Jun 06

Bluegrass Saturday

  • Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday

The indoor theater, the Dual Destiny Theater, will host bluegrass concerts the first Saturday of…

Cruise & Croon Jun 06

Cruise & Croon

The All American Cruisers Cruise In showcases a stunning collection of 50-75 vintage, classic and…

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