Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain

If you love the outdoors, you will love the Lookout Mountain area, abundant in natural beauty. Enjoy recreational opportunities at nearby Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort, DeSoto Falls and State Park, and Little River Canyon National Preserve. Gadsden has the perfect combination of mountain scenery, rushing waters and even a little Civil War history. If rest and relaxation are what you seek, then Mentone is the place, with a variety of cozy bed and breakfasts, rustic cabins and restaurants with the best in country cooking.

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Average Temps

spring

High
Low
68°F / 20°C
41°F / 5°C

summer

High
Low
84°F / °C
60°F / 16°C

fall

High
Low
70°F / 21°C
42°F / 6°C

winter

High
Low
49°F / 9°C
25°F / -4°C

Area Cities

Attalla
Attalla
Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff
Centre
Centre
Collinsville
Collinsville
Fort Payne
Fort Payne
Gadsden
Gadsden
Geraldine
Geraldine
Grove Oak
Grove Oak

Where to Stay

Budget Inn

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Whippoorwill Creek Ranch

Visit website for information

Indian Mountain ATV Park

Indian Mountain ATV Park is one of the largest off-road parks in the Southeast. Scenic overlooks as far as the eye can see. We offer OHV trail riding, camping, fishing, and hiking. We have fun for the whole family!

Bay Springs Country Inn & Marina, Campground & RV Sites

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Hampton Inn Attalla I-59

Visit website for information.

Fairfield Inn & Suites

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Bear Creek Log Cabins

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites

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Chesnut Bay Resort

This family-friendly resort features lake houses for rent, water slides, two pools, beach and more. It is located on Weiss Lake in the northeast Alabama mountains.
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What to See & Do

Congo Nature Preserve---Opening September 5, 2020

Congo Nature Preserve was developed to protect area lands within a recently discovered lost historical community from the late 1800s named Congo, Alabama. Welcome center, nature/hiking trails, bird sanctuary. ​

Rainsville Golf & Country Club

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Dive Land Park

Dive Land Park offers excellent quarry diving and is just a short drive from metro areas in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Visibility ranges from 20 to 70 feet and a depth of 15' to 150' Dive Land Park is a safe clear water environment for newly cer...

Wills Creek Vineyards

Located near Noccalula Falls off I-59, Exit 188. Fresh muscadines Sept.-Oct. Muscadine wines, jellies, preserves, candles, gift baskets. Check website for winery tours, festivals and other events.

Big Bears Bait and Tackle

Welcome To Big Bears Bait and Tackle we are a full blown bait and tackle shop. We have live bait minnows, worms, chicken hearts and livers, crickets and homemade crappie bait.

Little River Sock Mill

Boutique sock manufacturer featuring high-quality organic cotton and designer fashions.

Noccalula Falls Park

These falls cascade 90-feet over Lookout Mountain ledge into a lush ravine. Home to Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge, the park features botanical garden, pioneer homestead, nature trails, picnic areas and a year-round campground.

Zipline Aerial Adventures at DeSoto State Park

Zipline through the trees and navigate the canopy on unique aerial bridges! DeSoto Falls State Park is the perfect place for your next family adventure! During your tour, you’ll be accompanied by a guide the whole time to make your experience as safe...

James D. Martin Wildlife Park

Located behind Gadsden Mall, the James D. Martin Wildlife Park is on the 300-acre Lake Gadsden. It has a boardwalk, bicycle and pedestrian trails and pavilions. Various habitats support water fowl, songbirds, birds of prey, amphibians, fish, small ma...
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Where to Eat

Jake's on the Lake

We are a seasonal restaurant. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day. Enjoy lake life with us ! Relax onour porch with a frozen cocktail or a cold beer. Try out our Mahi Mahi tacos, Island Siliders or BBQ ! See y'all there !

Barry's Barbecue

Off the beaten path, Barry's Backyard Barbecue is just what the name implies a restaurant in a farmer's backyard. Open Thursday through Saturday, the buffet features fried fish, country fixin's, homemade ice cream, cobbler and barbecue.

The Smorgasbord At The Cove

Steaks, seafood, and much more Made from scratch desserts !

Pruett's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue pork, beef, chicken and more.

Kobe Steakhouse

Excellent steakhouse for your dining pleasure.

Katy's Katfish

Katy's Katfish is located inside a rustic log cabin in Rainsville, known as the Crossroads of Sand Mountain.

Top O' The River

Top O' the River is a family-owned restaurant operating in Gadsden for 30 years, with two additional locations in Anniston and Guntersville.

The Cupboard Restaurant

Enjoy sandwiches and homemade deserts. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday with a different special each day.

DeSoto State Park's Mountain Inn Restaurant

Full breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and value-priced fine dining for dinner, including seafood and steaks.
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