Bankhead & Sipsey Wilderness

Bankhead & Sipsey Wilderness

Located 45 miles north of Birmingham, this region offers visitors a small-town atmosphere and a selection of attractions, including Ave Maria Grotto, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, and Clarkson Covered Bridge. The longest natural bridge east of the Rockies is also in this area. A wide variety of recreational opportunities are available as well as access to Smith Lake.

Bankhead & Sipsey Wilderness
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Average Temps

fall

High
Low
73°F / 23°C
49°F / 9°C

winter

High
Low
53°F / 12°C
32°F / 0°C

spring

High
Low
73°F / 22°C
48°F / 9°C

summer

High
Low
88°F / °C
66°F / 19°C

Area Cities

Courtland
Courtland
Crane Hill
Crane Hill
Cullman
Cullman
Dora
Dora
Double Springs
Double Springs
Fayette
Fayette
Guin
Guin
Haleyville
Haleyville

Where to Stay

Hampton Inn Winfield

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The Fancher Guesthouse

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Best Western Fairwinds Inn

Value Hotel

Econo Lodge Russellville

Located in Russellville, Alabama

Holiday Inn Guin

Holiday Inn Guin features 101 guest rooms and suites, 3000 sq ft banquet space, restaurant, bar, room service, fitness center, business center, wireless internet, pool.

Hotel Red Bay

Hotel Red Bay is located right in the heart of Red Bay! You’re within walking distance to the Red Bay Museum, Bay Tree Park, the Red Bay Murals, and the Weatherford Center’s Theater!

Hampton Inn Cullman

6100 Hwy 157, Cullman, AL, 35057

Dragon Inn & Suites

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What to See & Do

Stony Lonesome OHV Park

A 1,456-acre, off -highway-vehicle recreational area that offers trails for both motorized and nonmotorized use. Also offers tent, RV sites and cabins.

Pond Spring, The General Joe Wheeler Home

Pond Spring was the post-Civil War home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler, a Confederate major general, a U.S. congressman, and a Spanish-American War general.

King Drive-In

King Drive-In is the oldest Drive-In Theater still operating in Alabama. It opened with it’s first film showing in 1949 and has stayed open since. King Drive-In will show double features, and sometimes triple features, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sund...

Hanceville Civic Center

The Hanceville Civic Center is a venue loved and used for all types of events.

Horse Creek Golf Course

Challenging, scenic course with rolling terrain.

Courtland Historic District

District reflects town's beginning as a local trade center and includes more than 100 homes, buildings and sites dating from 1820 to 1930.

Cross Creek Golf Course

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Falkner Antique Mall

We are located in a two story building behind the Lamar County Courthouse and have over 60 dealers who specialize in antiques and collectibles. There's a good selection of glassware, pottery, advertising, cast iron, toys, records, decorator items and...
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Where to Eat

Jimbo's Bar-B-Q

Jimbo Bar B Q and Banana Pudding

Guthrie's

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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.

Pilgrim's Place

Mouthwatering ribs are a crowd favorite, but Pilgrim's Place offers more than just BBQ.The chicken salad and made from scratch desserts are also on the restaurants signature dish list.

Twisted Barley Brewing Co.

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Goat Island Brewing

Simple on the outside, yet crazy fun on the inside. We offer live music, have tons of family games to choose from, karaoke, open mic night, vinyl nights, and offer scheduled tours.

Full Moon Bar-B-Que

Come visit one of our newest locations for lunch or dinner! Our Jasper bar-b-que location is Old US 78.

Sweet Potato Heaven

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