Surrounding Lake Guntersville are small Southern towns that are a recreation bonanza. The area also hosts a large concentration of wintering bald eagles, and eagle watching has become a sport here in the cooler months. Located 20 miles from the Tennessee state line and a short drive from Lake Guntersville sits Scottsboro. If searching for bargains is your passion, this town – home to the Unclaimed Baggage Center – needs to be on your list of favorite places. Lake Guntersville and its surrounding areas are a treasure-trove for both outdoorsmen and bargain shoppers.