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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

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

spring

High
Low
68°F / 20°C
41°F / 5°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

Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites

Your Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites has everything you need for a great getaway, including a superior location I-59 Exit 181, service and quality.

Comfort Suites

Book a room at the Comfort Suites hotel in Gadsden, AL

Quality Inn

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

Days Inn

Not provided

Econo Lodge Gadsden - Attalla

Book a room at the Econo Lodge Gadsden - Attalla in Gadsden, AL.

DeSoto State Park Lodge

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

Econo Lodge

Book a room at the Econo Lodge hotel in Fort Payne, AL
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What to See & Do

Cook Sound Studios

Take a tour of ALABAMA band member Jeff Cook's studio and see how his music comes to life.

Cornwall Furnace Park

Cold blast furnace (1862) was first in county powered by water. Located on Weiss Lake. Weddings, family reunions, picnic tables and pavilion.

DeKalb County Public Fishing Lake

Excellent fishing on public lake. Stocked with bass, bluegill, bream and more (state license required). Flat-bottom boat rentals available. Campground, RV hookups available. 256-657-1300

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.

Historic Mort Glosser Amphitheater

Outdoor theater offering drama, music and other special events.

Gadsden Museum of Art

To Inform. To Educate. To Inspire.

Little River Canyon Center

Educational complex featuring reception areas, meeting rooms, library, gift shop, museum, amphitheater, walking trail and more. Devoted to study of global climate issues/environmental research.

Lookout Mountain Parkway

America's most colorful 100-mi. scenic drive. Beginning point for 450-mi. Outdoor Sale each Aug.
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Where to Eat

Bar-B-Q Place

Serving Fort Payne for just shy of 30 years, Bar-B-Q Place is just as simple and casual as its name implies. The barbecue is Memphis-style, chopped with sweet, dark sauce, but the restaurant's Jo-Jo potatoes are what keep folks coming back for more. ...

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.

Blackstone Pub & Eatery

Not provided

Courtyard Cafe

Not provided

DeSoto State Park's Mountain Inn Restaurant

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

Kobe Steakhouse

Excellent steakhouse for your dining pleasure.

Lil Pruett's

Barbecue and more. Drive-through only.

Lizzie's BBQ

Barbecue pork, beef, ribs and more

Merril's BBQ

Serving barbecue in Gadsden, Alabama.
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