Visit North Alabama

Visit North Alabama From mountains and lakes to rockets and space, North Alabama is a beautiful place! We are a regional tourism office located in central North Alabama.

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (Visit North Alabama) supports and promotes tourism for the 16 North Alabama counties. The region includes 16 counties that offer eight sport fishing lakes, seven state parks, more than 175 attractions, lots of shopping and dining locations, and numerous outdoor adventure opportunities.

Congratulations to our President & CEO! 🏆
11/17/2024

Congratulations to our President & CEO! 🏆

Congratulations to Tami Reist from Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association for receiving the 2024 Tourism Promoter of the Year award!

Tami’s love for the state of Alabama and its tourism industry knows no bounds. She works tirelessly for the industry and the people that work in the industry. She formulated and executed the creation of the Flawless Delivery hospitality training program. In addition, she secured funding from the State of Alabama to ensure that hospitality workers would have access to the training at no cost.

The annual Christmas in the Country will be held Friday and Saturday, November 22-23 at the LaGrange College Site Park. ...
11/17/2024

The annual Christmas in the Country will be held Friday and Saturday, November 22-23 at the LaGrange College Site Park. The park will be open from 10am - 4pm for the festivities.

Take a walk back in time and experience Christmas of yesteryear. Be sure to stop by the Welcome Center upon arrival. There you will find delicious baked goods for purchase at the annual bake sale. Proceeds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the park.

Afterward, take a self-guided tour of the pioneer log cabin village. Each cabin is beautifully decorated, both inside and out. There is a period kitchen, barbershop, and chapel as well. These make great backdrops for holiday pictures of your own.

Santa will make an appearance for kids of all ages and be available for photos. There will be various vendors, arts and crafts, and concessions, as well as hayrides to the top of the mountain and the historic LaGrange Cemetery.

No admission is charged for this event, but donations are welcomed and go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the facilities at the park. For more information: contact Louise Lenz at 256-446-9324 or [email protected].

Location: LaGrange College Site Park, 1491 LaGrange College Road, Leighton.

BTS: We had a neighborhood kitty cat to adopt us here at the office, and she had kittens! What do you think we should na...
11/15/2024

BTS: We had a neighborhood kitty cat to adopt us here at the office, and she had kittens! What do you think we should name them? 🐈‍⬛

Twinkling lights, Christmas trees, Santa...the holiday season is officially ON! There are so many fun events all over no...
11/15/2024

Twinkling lights, Christmas trees, Santa...the holiday season is officially ON! There are so many fun events all over north Alabama to celebrate Christmas and the holidays, so check out these events and add them to your must-do list this holiday season!

Celebrate the season in North Alabama this year. Holiday events are back in a big way, including Christmas lights in Huntsville, ice skating, and Santa visits.

11/13/2024

Where German tradition meets southern charm, the Cullman Christkindlmarkt features an assortment of German-themed events and attractions including the tallest Weihnachtspyramide on display, carousel rides, German food and popular holiday traditions such as ice skating, a Christmas parade and ceremonial lighting of a massive tree, plus so much more.

Highlights of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt include:
• Lighting of Christmas Pyramid (November 21, 6pm)
• Christkindlmarkt Parade (November 22, 6:30pm)
• South's largest tree lighting show with fireworks with Host James Spann, musical guest Taylor Hicks, Santa Claus, The Grinch and Buddy the Elf (November 22, 8pm)
• Ice skating in the largest outdoor ice rink in Alabama
• Christkindl Express (enchanting little train ride)
• Kinderplatz (Santa’s Village full of activities for children)
• Largest Ferris wheel in Alabama
• Old-fashioned, German-style, pop-up Christmas street market with artists, craftspersons and other makers of gift-type goods
• Authentic German flavors, from traditional sausages to sweet chimney cakes

The Cullman Christkindlmarkt will take place from November 21 to December 23, 2024, every Thursday through Sunday at Depot Park located at 304 1st Ave NE in downtown Cullman. Hours are as follows: Thursday - Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 12-8pm. Beginning December 16, 2024, it will be open seven days a week (closed on Thanksgiving Day). Admission is free.

The North Alabama Patriot Trail showcases significant landmarks that commemorate the valor of America’s veterans, featur...
11/08/2024

The North Alabama Patriot Trail showcases significant landmarks that commemorate the valor of America’s veterans, featuring locations such as memorial parks, veterans’ memorials and museums. In addition to the Trail, we have also created a North Alabama Patriot Trail GeoTour Passport for all our geocaching friends! Click to read more!

The North Alabama Patriot Trail showcases significant landmarks that commemorate the valor of America’s veterans, featuring locations such as memorial parks, veterans’ memorials and museums. With the new travel tools, we are providing a more connected and immersive journey for traveler...

BTS: When you show up to work wearing the same thing. 🤩😂
11/08/2024

BTS: When you show up to work wearing the same thing. 🤩😂

In this episode, Melea is joined by Kevin Ferguson, co-owner of Starlight Haven at Weiss Lake. Kevin shares what makes S...
11/08/2024

In this episode, Melea is joined by Kevin Ferguson, co-owner of Starlight Haven at Weiss Lake. Kevin shares what makes Starlight Haven a unique getaway, whether you're looking to reconnect with nature, relax with family, or enjoy a romantic escape with your partner. From traditional camping experiences to luxury glamping options, Starlight Haven offers something for everyone. Kevin also talks about how their location provides the perfect balance between peaceful seclusion and convenient access to nearby attractions, allowing each guest to create the outdoor experience they want. Click the link to listen to the full episode: northalabama.org/podcast.

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11/05/2024

Do we even need a caption for this? 🍂🍁😍



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Murals with a side of style. 🤩 Who knows where these murals are? Let us know your guesses in the comments. ⬇️ 📸:
11/05/2024

Murals with a side of style. 🤩 Who knows where these murals are? Let us know your guesses in the comments. ⬇️

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We're recording another episode of Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama with the Huntsville Museum of Art, and we want...
11/04/2024

We're recording another episode of Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama with the Huntsville Museum of Art, and we want to know what questions you have! Let us know in the comments below, and we'll choose one lucky question to win a t-shirt!

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11/04/2024

We’re seeing double the beauty at High Falls Park! 🍂🍁



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DeSoto State Park~Fort Payne, Alabama is gorgeous with all the fall color popping right now! 😍🍂 Thanks to our North Alab...
11/03/2024

DeSoto State Park~Fort Payne, Alabama is gorgeous with all the fall color popping right now! 😍🍂 Thanks to our North Alabama Ambassador for the pics! Send us your fall color pics in North Alabama. 🍁

11/03/2024

Fall is beautiful in North Alabama! 🍂

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a beautiful drive to see fall color! 🍂 Tag us in your pics of your vibrant views in North A...
11/03/2024

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a beautiful drive to see fall color! 🍂 Tag us in your pics of your vibrant views in North Alabama!



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Here’s some spooky for you this Halloween! 👻
10/31/2024

Here’s some spooky for you this Halloween! 👻

Huntsville, Alabama has an eerie past. Discover the dark secrets hiding at these spooky and haunted places in Huntsville.

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10/31/2024

What is more fall than an apple slushie and an apple cider donut from Isom’s Orchard? We’ll wait… 🍎🍏🍩



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Sweet Home North Alabama

From mountains and lakes to rockets and space, North Alabama is a beautiful place!

North Alabama is a diverse region that offers something for everyone. We are blessed with beautiful nature all around us. Alabama is known as the Land of Thousand Waterfalls, and North Alabama is home to many of them. These majestic waterfalls are all over our region from state line to state line. For more info, go to www.northalabama.org/trails/waterfalls.

North Alabama is also home to six beautiful, unique state parks: Buck’s Pocket State Park, Cathedral Caverns State Park, DeSoto State Park, Joe Wheeler State Park, Lake Guntersville State Park, and Monte Sano State Park. Little River Canyon National Preserve and Bankhead National Forest are among the places in North Alabama where beauty abounds.

You’ll also find some of the best fishing in North Alabama on its eight great lakes: Bear Creek Lakes, Lake Guntersville, Neely Henry Lake, Pickwick Lake, Smith Lake, Weiss Lake, Wheeler Lake, and Wilson Lake. For more info on our fishing, go to https://www.northalabama.org/things-to-do/hunting-and-fishing.

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