Little River Canyon in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Fort Payne

Visiting Fort Payne, Alabama, soon? You’ll find a city that once produced 50% of America’s socks! The Sock Capital of the World is now a popular leisure travel destination — and the original home of the acclaimed Alabama band. If you love outdoor adventure, go zip-lining and fishing at DeSoto State Park and rafting at the Little River Canyon National Preserve. For indoor fun, check out the Wills Valley Recreation Center, and swing by the Fort Payne Depot Museum. Finish up with grub and spirits at Vintage 1889, and shop for antiques at the Big Mill Antique Mall. Cheers!

Little River Canyon in Fort Payne, Alabama.

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Places Around Fort Payne You May Like

Where to Stay

Mountain View Motel

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Little River RV Park & Campground

Little River RV Park & Campground is located on beautiful Lookout Mountain near the Fort Payne, Alabama. Whether you are looking for some peaceful time away in the country from those 9 to 5 workdays and rush hour traffic, a time of nature walks and ...

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Econo Lodge

Book a room at the Econo Lodge hotel in Fort Payne, AL

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DeSoto State Park Lodge

A motel, chalets, cabins and a campground offer plenty of options for those wanting to stay in DeSoto State Park.

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DeSoto State Park Campground

Improved Campground

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Great Buck Lodge

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Bear Creek Log Cabins

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites

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What to See & Do

DeSoto State Park and Lodge/DeSoto Falls

104-ft. falls. Spectacular views. Restaurant, meeting rooms, motel, log cabins, chalets, rustic cabins, campground, picnicking, nature center, pool. ADA playground and boardwalk.

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Sallie Howard Memorial Baptist Chapel

Built 1937 by Col. Milford Wriarson Howard, assisted by Civilian Conservation Corps. Constructed around huge boulder of mountain rock. Picnic tables, shelter. Landscaped, paved walkway.

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Mountain Town Mercantile

Mountain Town Mercantile features t-shirts, locally created goods and more!

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The Cotton Gin

Antiques include furniture, glassware, books, quilts, tools, lanterns, lamps and more.

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Alabama Band Statues

Bronze statues of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook and Mark Herndon are displayed at the Fort Payne City Park. Daylight hours only. Gault Avenue and 5th Street North

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Congo Falls Park At Congo Nature Preserve---Opening May 1, 2021

Congo Falls Park is located inside Congo Nature Preserve and borders Little River Canyon National Preserve in Cherokee County Alabama. Congo Falls Park is currently closed to the public, but swimming access will open May 1st 2021.

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Terrapin Hills Country Club

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Manitou Cave of Alabama

Nestled in a forested hillside, Manitou Cave is a hidden treasure with a rich history and ancient geological origins. Stand beside Great Spirit Mountain, a natural formation within the cave standing over 40 feet tall. Study sacred Cherokee syllabar...

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Fort Payne Depot Museum

Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, arched windows, heavy stone facade. Many Native American artifacts, as well as 1800-1900 farm equipment, photographs, historical items, railroad memorabilia and dioramas.

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Where to Eat

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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The Spot Coffee Shop

Serving Fair Trade Organic Coffee, Frozen blended drinks, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Panini Sandwiches, Pizza, Pastries and Desserts. Free wifi, art gallery Come check out The Spot!

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Vintage 1889

Located in the Big Mill formally the Davis Hosiery Mill. Vintage 1889 features one of North East Alabama's oldest dining experiences!

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Woody's

Steakhouse * Seafood Restaurant * American Restaurant * Delicious desserts Large dining room for parties Catering

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Upcoming Events

Saturday

Oct 14, 2023

Lookout Mountain » Fort Payne

Canyon Half Marathon

Saturday

Oct 28, 2023

Lookout Mountain » Fort Payne

May's Gulf Music Fest

Saturday

Nov 4, 2023

Lookout Mountain » Fort Payne

11th Annual Canyon Fest

Saturday - Sunday

Nov 11, 2023 to
Nov 12, 2023

Lookout Mountain » Fort Payne

8th Annual Creative Spirit Market

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