Alabama Music Hall of Fame
- Location: 617 Hwy. 72 W. Tuscumbia, AL 35674
- Phone: (256) 381-4417
- http://www.alamhof.org
1. Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Honors the outstanding achievements and the music of Alabamians. You’ll hear rocking rhythms and soul touching melodies as you admire the vast memorabilia from the lives and careers of more than 1,000 stars, representing all styles of America’s music.
2. FAME Recording Studios
Established in 1959, was the first successful, professional recording studio in Alabama. Arthur Alexander’s 1961 hit, “You Better Move On,” cut here, launched the famous Muscle Shoals sound. The internationally acclaimed documentary, Muscle Shoals released in 2013, told the story of FAME and its founder, Rick Hall.
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
- Location: 3614 Jackson Hwy Sheffield, AL 35660
- Phone: (256) 978-5151
- http://muscleshoalssoundstudio.org
3. Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Established in 1969 by a group of former FAME session musicians, this was the location where the Rolling Stones, Cher, Bob Segar, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkle, and many others created some of the most popular hits of the 1970’s. The rhythm section was eventually immortalized as “The Swampers” by Lynyrd Skynyrd in the lyrics to “Sweet Home Alabama.”
4. Cypress Moon Studios
Founded in 1978, was the second location of the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio for over 25 years, where the “Swampers” continued to record hits after moving from their Jackson Highway location. Recording artists including Bob Segar, Bob Dylan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dr. Hook, Etta James, Clarence Carter, Julian Lennon, Glenn Frey, and countless others.
Rattle Snake Saloon & Seven Springs Lodge
- Location: 1292 Mt. Mills Road Tuscumbia, AL 35674
- Phone: (256) 370-7220
- https://www.rattlesnakesaloon.net
5. Rattlesnake Saloon
Old-fashioned saloon feel, with swinging doors, a large porch that hosts live music and hitching post. Built into a massive rock outcropping. Sandwiches, wings and more. Open: Th-Sa 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Helen Keller Birthplace
- Location: 300 North Commons W Tuscumbia, AL 35674
- Phone: (256) 383-4066
- http://www.helenkellerbirthplace.org
6. Helen Keller Home, Gardens and Museum
Located just a couple miles from Spring Park. The plantation home and birthplace cottage, dating back to the 1820’s are listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. Original furnishings of the Keller family decorate the home and museum, highlighted by hundreds of Miss Keller’s personal mementos, books, and gifts from her lifetime of travel and lectures for the betterment of the world’s blind and deaf-blind.
Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center
- Location: 1219 County Road 187 Danville, AL 35619
- Phone: (256) 905-2499
- https://www.oakvilleindianmounds.com/
7. Oakville Indian Mound & Museum
The Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center is a park and museum site encompassing 122 acres of woodlands, meadows, and a large lake. Couples can choose from several outdoor sites with stunning vistas of the lake and Indian Mounds. With over 20,000 artifacts on display, the Cherokee Council House Museum serves as a unique venue for indoor weddings.
Florence Arts & Museums
- Location: 217 E. Tuscaloosa St. Florence, AL 35630
- Phone: (256) 760-6380
- http://www.florencealmuseums.com
8. WC Handy Home, Museum, & Library
Contains the most complete collection in the world of the personal papers and artifacts of the “Father of the Blues.” The hand-hewn logs in the cabin are original.
9. Cypress Cove
Identified as Site #51, Northwest Loop of the North Alabama Birding Trail, the farm features two wooded birding observation areas as well as three ponds and six miles of nature trails divided into 10 paths. Along with the bird observation sites and bird sanctuary, existing farm structures at Cypress Cove Farm have been modified for use as bird blinds and education facilities. The farm includes a working gristmill, antique tractors and blacksmithing demonstrations for groups.
Red Bay Museum
- Location: 108 4th Ave. SE. Red Bay, AL 35582
- Phone: (256) 356-8758
- http://www.redbaymuseum.com
10. Red Bay Museum
The museum showcases various displays artifacts of Red Bay's past and also a display of items donated by Tammy Wynette and family and friends of Tammy.
RTJ Golf Trail at the Shoals
- Location: 990 Sunbelt Parkway Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
- Phone: 256 446-5111, 256-446-4480 cell 334-618-
- http://www.rtjgolf.com
11. Robert Trent Jones at the Shoals
The Fighting Joe Course at The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at the Shoals is the first Trail course to break 8,000 yards, measuring some 8,072 from the black tees. The second course, The Schoolmaster, opened in 2005.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
- Location: 1 Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805
- Phone: (256) 837-3400
- http://www.spacecamp.com
12. US Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville is home to the largest space museum in the world: the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Not only is America’s space program on exhibit in Huntsville, it was forged in Huntsville. We’re known as the “Rocket City” because Huntsville, Alabama is where rockets were developed that put men on the moon.
EarlyWorks Children's Museum
- Location: 404 Madison Street Huntsville, AL 35801
- Phone: (256) 564-8100
- http://www.earlyworks.com
13. EarlyWorks
The EarlyWorks Family of Museums include the Alabama Constitution Village, the Huntsville Depot and Museum, and EarlyWorks Children's History Museum. These three museums in the heart of historic downtown Huntsville will take you on a journey back in time. Experience history as it comes to life.
Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Location: 4747 Bob Wallace Ave. Huntsville, AL 35805
- Phone: (256) 830-4447
- http://www.hsvbg.org
14. Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville Botanical Garden is located in the heart of Madison County, right off I-565, adjacent to the US Space & Rocket Center and offers the optimal blend – wildlife, foliage, florals, trails, specialty gardens, pavilions, a butterfly house, walkways, lakes, and more.
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove
- Location: 450 Old Hwy. 431 S. Owens Cross Rds, AL 35763
- Phone: (256) 551-1818
- http://www.rtgolf.com
15. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove offers 54-holes of rolling terrain and challenging golf shots. The Highlands course is a traditional Scottish-Links design, while the River course features water on 16 of 18 holes and is the only trail with no bunkers.
106 Jefferson, Curio by Hilton
- 106 Jefferson Street South
- (256) 288-0128
106 JEFFERSON offers an exceptional hotel experience rooted in the spirit of the community. Our connection to…
1818 Farms
- 24889 Lauderdale Street
- (256) 714-3220
Located on three acres in the northwest corner of the historic village of Mooresville, AL (pop.58), 1818 Farms is named…
306 BBQ - Florence
- 322 North Court Street
- (256) 766-5665
306 BBQ serves authentic slow-cooked, pit-smoked barbecue. We serve only the highest quality beef, pork, and poultry…
3rd Fridays Downtown Decatur
- 719 6th Ave.
- (256) 350-2028
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores and restaurants…
Covered Bridges of Northern Alabama
Covered bridges are scattered all around North Alabama and remind us of the way things used to be.
