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

spring

High
Low
73°F / 22°C
48°F / 9°C

summer

High
Low
88°F / °C
66°F / 19°C

fall

High
Low
73°F / 23°C
49°F / 9°C

winter

High
Low
53°F / 12°C
32°F / 0°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

Motel 6 Hamilton

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Quality Inn

Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Cullman, AL.

Brushy Lake Recreation Area Campground--Bankhead National Forest

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Econo Lodge Russellville

Located in Russellville, Alabama

Creekside Cottage

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Key West Inn of Hamilton

Clean, Secure, Reasonable. Hairdryers, microwave, refrigerators, Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, Flat screen HD TVs, on the interstate, next door to 24-hour Huddle House.

Bear Creek Lakes

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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.
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What to See & Do

Hanceville Civic Center

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

Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center

Cherokee Council House Museum containing over 10,000 artifacts, large Woodland platform mound and burial mound, 5 K trail, lake, amphitheater, and outdoor classrooms.

Hodges Equestrian Park

Hodges Equestrian Park is a campground that caters to the needs of horseback riders and nature enthusiasts, but all campers are welcome. The park has many miles of scenic trails winding through acres of woodlands and canyons, overlooks waterfalls, a...

Corinth Recreation Area---Bankhead National Forest

Corinth Recreation Area. Individual picnic sites, swimming area, bathhouse and large group picnic shelter.

The Bay Tree Council for Performing Art

The Bay Tree Council for Performing Arts hosts plays the Weatherford Centre’s theater. These plays bring citizens of the community to the stage while also involving more than 200 volunteers in their three performances each year.

Echota Cherokee Interpretive Center

A small library and a small gift shop has been added. A log cabin with dog trot has been completely remodeled, it is handicapped accessible and available for rent for weddings, etc.

Cullman Warehouse District

The Cullman Warehouse District is located in the very heart of the city. Having been recently refurbished, the old stockrooms now host Cullman's finest shopping and dining experience. With new stores opening up regularly, you are sure to find a wide ...

WildWater Cullman

Wildwater Cullman is a clean, safe, and exciting water adventure for all ages. From slides to waves to splash and dive, there is something for everyone all day long.
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Where to Eat

All Steak

Considered the cornerstone of the Cullman community, All Steak restaurant is described by the Birmingham News as "the place where "half of Cullman' comes to talk about politics and football."

Southern Hickory Barbecue

Enjoy some of the best barbecue Cullman has to offer.

Black Rock Bistro

Locals call Black Rock Bistro a diamond in the rough. With lunch and dinner menus that change weekly, the restaurant highlights fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients in a relaxed atmosphere.

Green Top Bar-B-Q

Serving barbecue plates, sandwiches, BBQ baked potatoes, BBQ chicken and more.

Guthrie's

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Roadhouse BBQ & Grill

Home of the Dirty Blue Pig Burger! Experience great food and fun people. If you get the ribs, don't forget to ask for a special bib!

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.

Leo and Susie's Famous Green Top Bar-B-Q

What makes your basic 60 year old concrete building a truly special establishment? History, memories, and a little old fashioned hickory smoke do.
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