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Ave Maria Grotto

Ave Maria Grotto

Cullman

The works of a Benedictine monk at St. Bernard Abbey make it possible to visit the Coliseum, Great Wall of China or even the leaning tower of Pisa all in one day. The four acre garden park is nestled among the grounds of Alabama's only Benedictine Abbey. Featuring more than 125 miniature reproductions of famous edifices and scenes from around the world.

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    • 1600 St. Bernard Drive SE
    • Cullman, AL 35055
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    Region

    Cullman is located in the Bankhead & Sipsey Wilderness Area of the North Alabama Region

    Fees

    $7 Adults; $4 Children; 5 years and under FREE

    Hours of Operation

    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

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    • AAA
    • Senior
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Where to Stay

    Econo Lodge

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    Hampton Inn Cullman

    6100 Hwy 157, Cullman, AL, 35057

    Quality Inn

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    Best Western Fairwinds Inn

    Value Hotel

    Sleep Inn & Suites

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    Sportsman Lake Park

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    Upcoming Events

    Smith Lake Park Bass Fest 2021

    8th Annual Bass tournament and music festival at Smith Lake Park. There will be arts & crafts, food vendors and music entertainment.

    Alabama Gourd Festival 2021

    The Alabama Gourd Show is held the third weekend in October, at the Cullman Civic Center. Shop the arts and crafts show, take a class, and maybe find a new hobby!

    Peinhardt Living History Farm Day

    Peinhardt Living History Farm is an educational family farm focusing on rural life in the 1930's and 1940's. Each year the Peinhardt farm is open to the public for one Saturday in October. The farm is opened for everyone to come out and experience h...
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    Where to Eat

    Brandin' Iron Steakhouse

    Located just a 1/4 mile off highway 157 in Cullman County, The Brandin Iron Steakhouse is a privately owned, family oriented, casual dining restaurant. The combination of exceptional entrees, unique Country/Western decor, and an impressive level of s...

    Johnny's Bar-B-Que

    Serving barbecue pork, chicken and more.

    Southern Hickory Barbecue

    Enjoy some of the best barbecue Cullman has to offer.

    Sweet Potato Heaven

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    Williams Barbeque

    Barbecue, steaks and more are expertly prepared.

    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

    Known for its slow-smoked meat, cheese biscuits and scratch-made sides, the restaurant consistently receives accolades from local and national publications like Saveur and Bon Appétit.

    Moe's Original BBQ

    Moe's Original Bar B Que features award-winning Bama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, chicken, and turkey smoked over hardwood served with two unique sauces in addition to fried catfish and a shrimp Moe-Boy sandwich.
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    08-13-2021Rock the South

    Rock the South

    09-05-202125th Annual Sweet Tater Festival

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    10-02-2021Smith Lake Park Bass Fest 2021

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    10-15-2021Alabama Gourd Festival 2021

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    10-23-2021Peinhardt Living History Farm Day

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