The Shoals

The Shoals

The area of northwestern Alabama known as The Shoals is home to several well-known Alabama attractions. Tuscumbia is Helen Keller’s birthplace and home, Sheffield is home to the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and Florence is a beautiful river city with a rich history. There is also a wide variety of outdoor recreation to enjoy at Pickwick Lake, Wheeler Lake, Wilson Lake and Coldwater Falls.

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Average Temps

fall

High
Low
74°F / 23°C
50°F / 10°C

winter

High
Low
53°F / 12°C
33°F / 1°C

spring

High
Low
72°F / 22°C
50°F / 10°C

summer

High
Low
89°F / °C
68°F / 20°C

Area Cities

Cherokee
Cherokee
Florence
Florence
Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals
Rogersville
Rogersville
Sheffield
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia
Waterloo
Waterloo

Where to Stay

Red Roof Inn

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Brush Creek Park

Brush Creek Park is a 50-acre park located on Lauderdale County Road 14 near Waterloo along the Tennessee River. The park features a boat launch, picnic pavilions and individual picnic tables. The campground has no fee and offers limited-stay, prim...

Hampton Inn Florence Midtown

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Colbert County Alloys Park

Located on Wilson Lake, this new RV park/campground has RV, tent & primitive camping, electricity/water/sewage, dump station, bathhouse, boat ramp. Open year round.

Heritage Acres RV Park

Located in the historic town of Tuscumbia Alabama where you can visit Helen Keller birthplace, Spring Park, Music Hall OF Fame and more. Coming in 2020, premium pull thru sites, clubhouse, playgrounds, spray gtound, jump pad and outdoor games.

Lake View Inn & Suites

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Holiday Inn Express

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Hawk Pride Mountain Offroad

There are more than 40 trails to explore, from the sophisticated rock crawler to simple 4x4s and ATVs. A mud bog, food vendors, camping (RVs and primitive) are all available.
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What to See & Do

Seven Springs Lodge

Horseback trail riding, organized trail rides held throughout the 3,500 acres of meadow and woodland, dotted with waterfalls and caves.

Cypress Lakes Golf & Tennis

The city of Muscle Shoals, Alabama invites you to come and enjoy its newest offer to the citizens of the Shoals and visitors to the area, Cypress Lakes Golf and Tennis.

Historic Downtown Tuscumbia

Historic downtown Tuscumbia is a destination for shopping, dining and outdoor events.

Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House Museum

This house is Alabama's only structure designed by the most famous American Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It is one of Wright's first Usonian Style Houses constructed (1939). This house and its contemporaries influenced American housing styles from ...

Children's Museum of the Shoals

Fun, creative, enriching "touch everything" experiences focusing on places and heritage of the Tennessee Valley at Muscle Shoals, where exploration stimulates lifelong curiosity and learning.

Old Railroad Bridge

Pedestrian bridge offers a beautiful view of the Tennessee River on Pickwick Lake. Dated 1839, began as a toll bridge for trains, wagons, livestock.

Steenson Hollow Marina

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The Mixer

Event Center with stage & DJ booth and commercial kitchen!
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Where to Eat

Turbo Coffee

We are a cafe and coffee roaster in Alabama with our flagship shop in Florence and our cafe/roastery in Tuscaloosa; but it's not all about coffee. We care about the health of our bodies and living healthy lives, so we serve fresh, made in-house cold-...

Rosie's Cantina

Rosie's Mexican Cantina serves traditional Tex-Mex cuisine in a festive atmosphere and boasts several locations in Huntsville. In addition to its reputation for serving breast meat chicken and homemade tortillas, Rosie's is known for its special hous...

Palace Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop, The

The Palace Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop in Tuscumbia is more than a place to get the perfect milk shake or a tasty sandwich, it's a nostalgic return to the past.

Cedar Mill Grille

A family restaurant, with establishments in Florence, Decatur and Tuscaloosa, offering steaks, ribs, salmon and an array of other foods with special entertainment on Thursday and Friday nights.

Singin' River Brewing Co.

We love to celebrate the variety of song that the Singing River brings with our brews for every taste. You will find a full range of beers including the smooth flavor of the Handy’s Gold and the rich, full taste of our Porter.

Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Barbecue

Award-winning, hickory-smoked meats and sauces served in relaxed, casual-dining style hunting lodge. Home-made desserts win awards too! Voted "Best Ribs" by Times Daily readers 2004.

Dick Howell's Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant in Florence, Alabama

The Factory Cafe

The Factory is home to Alabama Chanin's flagship store and a full-service café, along with the Alabama Chanin design and production studios and Building 14 Design + Manufacturing services.
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